Reflection
Lea Salonga, Disney
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Look at me I will never pass for a perfect bride Or a perfect daughter Can it be I'm not meant to play this part Now I see That if I were truly to be myself, I would break my family's heart Who is that girl I see Staring straight, back at me Why is my reflection someone I don't know Somehow I cannot hide Who I am Though I've tried When will my reflection show who I am inside When will my reflection show who I am inside
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Written by: David Zippel, Matthew Wilder
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
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4 facts about this song
Disney's Reflection1. "Reflection" is a song featured in the Disney animated feature film, "Mulan", which released in 1998.
2. The song has significant importance in the narrative as it's when the main character, Mulan, expresses her desire to show her true self, rather than the traditional woman society expects her to be.
3. "Reflection" won a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song.
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Lea Salonga's Version4. Lea Salonga, a renowned Filipina singer and actress, sung the original version of "Reflection" which was included in the film's font credits.
5. The song had been originally intended for Salonga, as she was also the singing voice of Mulan in the film.
6. Salonga's version of "Reflection" is a successful milestone in her career as it's often one of the songs that fans associate her with.
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Christina Aguilera's Version7. Christina Aguilera, an American singer and songwriter, performed a pop version of "Reflection" which also played in the film’s end credits.
8. Aguilera’s rendition of "Reflection" peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
9. Following the success of her cover of "Reflection", Aguilera was signed to RCA Records, kick-starting her career.
10. In 2020, Christina Aguilera re-recorded a new version of "Reflection" for the live-action remake of "Mulan."
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Composite of Song11. "Reflection" was composed by Matthew Wilder with lyrics by David Zippel. The song was specifically written to match the essence and plot of the movie.
12. The lyrics of the song explore the theme of self-identity and bravery—correlating with Mulan's journey in the film.
13. Over years, "Reflection" has become one of Disney's iconic songs, maintaining its popularity among fans of all ages.
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