“Earth Song”: Michael’s most dramatic environmental plea. It is a sonic explosion of opera, rock, and gospel, peaking with high-intensity vocals that demand global change.
“Man In The Mirror”: A quintessential “self-reflection” anthem. It focuses on personal accountability as the start of social change, backed by an incredible gospel arrangement.
Comparison: “Earth Song” is a call to save the world; “Man In The Mirror” is a call to save yourself to save the world. While “Earth Song” is more sonically aggressive, “Man In The Mirror” is generally considered Michael’s most profound lyrical achievement.