[Intro: Sparse piano and faint string swells: layered harmonies over sparse piano]: "Hold your breath Look up to the sky They all say you're such a nice guy But I know that you are I know that you are I was lost inside your eyes Like looking into mine But love without truth is a lie And now I’m facing what I tried to hide" [Piano Solo] [Verse 1:]: I know you can't see what they see You're searching for peace Don't you see You are such a bright light I know that you are You were my mirror, my twin flame I saw the best of me in your name But I was scared to change my ways Kept spinning in those darker days I told myself I’d make it right But time just passed like city lights Now I’m staring at the man inside No more room for alibis [Pre-Chorus: Soft Falsetto]: I can't lie to myself no more You're the reason and the cure If I want love to find its way Then I’ve gotta lead the way [Chorus: M.J. Enters, Solo Then Harmonizing with J.T.: harmonies wrap around raw lead]: I’m looking at the man in the mirror Asking him to change his way And no message could’ve been any clearer If I wanna make a world, where love can stay... I gotta change today You’re my mirror You reflect all I deny And together we can rise If I start with me tonight [Sax and Piano Solos] [Verse 2: Michael Jackson]: I saw children in the street Eyes like mine but no relief And I realized it ain’t enough To fall in love without giving love I turned away too many times But the cost was always mine So now I’m reaching through the pain To catch the tears like summer rain [Bridge: JT + MJ Call & Response Over Strings & Choir Build: Cinematic lift with a full gospel choir backing both vocals, deep emotional resonance]: [JT]: All the shame I used to wear [MJ]: Can be lifted if I care [JT]: Love ain’t just a perfect face [MJ]: It’s the courage to embrace [Together]: Who I am... and who I could be Let the mirror finally see me... Time goes on and on And I'm beautiful And I'm beautiful [Break: Gospel Choir Swells, Instrumental Crescendo] Time takes me by the hand Says I need to see myself Tells me the truth is beautiful Ooooh yeahhh... change begins in me... Can’t love another 'til I’m finally free... [Breakdown- full instrumental] [Final Chorus: Full Harmony, Vocal Layers, Choir Behind Them: harmonies wrap around raw lead]: I’m looking at the man in the mirror And the lover I let fade It was never just about the picture But the soul behind the face You’re my mirror And I see you now so clear Love begins with facing fear And change starts right here… right here… [Instrumental Solo] [Outro: Whispered Falsetto & Piano Fadeout: Sparse piano and faint string swells]: If you wanna make the world a better place Take a look at yourself and... Love the face In the mirror... I know that you are You are I know that you are You are Show me Show me how to let go I'm beautiful And I'm beautiful
