Looking for the perfect song to sum up the heart of America is virtually impossible. There are so many songs that discuss what America is, but the song I have chosen is focused upon making a change from the attitude that we have right now. I chose “Man in the Mirror” by Michael Jackson. Looking at the lyrics made me really think about the attitude of most Americans and how if that attitude could change, than America could do so much good in the world.
“I see the kids on the street/With not enough to eat/Who am I, to be blind?/Pretending not to see their needs.” This quote from the song really personifies the selfish ideals of America. We don’t want to stop and help someone because we are so convinced that our own problems are the only ones in the world.
The main reason that I chose this song was because of the chorus. It is so simple, but it gives a message that everyone should here. “I’m starting with the man in the mirror/I’m asking him to change his ways/And no message could have been any clearer/If you wanna make the world a better place/Take a look at yourself and make a change.” This is the attitude that we need to adopt. Being born in America means that we are blessed beyond belief because of the opportunities that are given to us. It is our responsibility to take the prosperity and use it to help others. We have to start with the Man in the Mirror.
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