In 2009, Evancho independently released her debut album, "Prelude to a Dream". The album was released with just 4,000 printings. Because of digital success following her appearance on the fifth season of America's Got Talent, the album charted in the 121st position of the Billboard 200 albums, and the 2nd position of the Billboard Classical albums chart. Following a whirlwind of media coverage after her second place finish on the show, Evancho released her debut holiday EP, "O Holy Night", in November 2010. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 albums, and number one on the Billboard Classical albums, and later achieved Platinum status. Evancho is the youngest solo artist ever to go Platinum in the U.S.
In June 2011, Evancho's debut studio album, "Dream With Me", was released, and charted at number two on the Billboard 200 albums, and number one of the Billboard Classical albums. The album would later achieve "Gold" status, and sell in excess of 500,000 copies.
In late 2011, Evancho's sophomore album, "Heavenly Christmas", was released exclusively through American retailer Walmart. The album debuted at number one on the Classical album chart, becoming her fourth consecutive work to do so. It also debuted in the top 20 of the Billboard 200 albums.
Reflection
Jackie Evancho Lyrics
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You may think you see
Who I really am
But you'll never know me
Every day
It's as if I play a part
Now I see
If I wear a mask
But I cannot fool my heart
Who is that girl I see
Staring straight back at me?
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
I am now
In a world where I
Have to hide my heart
And what I believe in
But somehow
I will show the world
What's inside my heart
And be loved for who I am
Who is that girl I see
Staring straight back at me?
Why is my reflection
Someone I don't know?
Must I pretend that I'm
Someone else for all time?
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
There's a heart that must be free
To fly
That burns with a need to know
The reason why
Why must we all conceal
What we think, how we feel?
Must there be a secret me
I'm forced to hide?
I won't pretend that I'm
Someone else for all time
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
The lyrics of "Reflection" by Jackie Evancho express the struggle of a person to be accepted for who they truly are but feeling the need to hide their true self in order to fit in a societal construct. The opening lines of the song start by saying how people may think they know who the person is, but they will never truly know who they really are inside. The lyrics talk about how every day feels like playing a part in society, where the person wears a mask to please the world but their heart's true feelings remain hidden.
The chorus of the song asks the question "Who is that girl I see, staring straight back at me?" The person feels the need to know who they truly are, to show the world what's inside their heart, and be loved for who they truly are. The lyrics express the desire to break free from the societal norms that force the person to conceal their true thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. The person does not want to pretend to be someone else for all time and do not want to hide the secret "me" inside.
The song reflects on the inner desires of a person to be accepted for who they truly are and not hide behind societal norms. It's a universal feeling that many people can relate to, and the song encourages listeners to be true to themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me
Pay attention to me
You may think you see
You may have an idea of who I am
Who I really am
My true self
But you'll never know me
But you can never fully understand me
Every day
Each passing day
It's as if I play a part
It feels like I'm acting
Now I see
But now I understand
If I wear a mask
If I hide my true self
I can fool the world
I can deceive others
But I cannot fool my heart
But I can't deceive myself
Who is that girl I see
I don't recognize the person I see in the mirror
Staring straight back at me?
Looking directly at me?
When will my reflection show
When will I see
Who I am inside?
My true self?
I am now
At the present moment
In a world where I
In a society where
Have to hide my heart
I must conceal my true feelings
And what I believe in
And my beliefs
But somehow
But I have hope
I will show the world
I will reveal to others
What's inside my heart
What I truly feel
And be loved for who I am
And be accepted for my true self
Why is my reflection
I don't understand why the person I see in the mirror
Someone I don't know?
Is a stranger to me?
Must I pretend that I'm
Do I have to act like
Someone else for all time?
Another person forever?
There's a heart that must be free
There's a part of me that needs to be unburdened
To fly
To be liberated
That burns with a need to know
That desires to know more
The reason why
The purpose behind things
Why must we all conceal
Why do we need to hide
What we think, how we feel?
What's on our minds and in our hearts?
Must there be a secret me
Do I need to keep a hidden part of myself
I'm forced to hide?
That I'm compelled to conceal?
I won't pretend that I'm
I refuse to act like
Someone else for all time
Another person perpetually
When will my reflection show
When will I see
Who I am inside?
My true self?
When will my reflection show
When will I see
Who I am inside?
My true self?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: David Zippel, Matthew Wilder
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Tiara Zahwa
Look at me
You may think you see
Who I really am
But you'll never know me
Every day
It's as if I play a part
Now I see
If I wear a mask
I can fool the world
But I cannot fool my heart
Who is that girl I see
Staring straight back at me?
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
I am now
In a world where I
Have to hide my heart
And what I believe in
But somehow
I will show the world
What's inside my heart
And be loved for who I am
Who is that girl I see
Staring straight back at me?
Why is my reflection
Someone I don't know?
Must I pretend that I'm
Someone else for all time?
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
There's a heart that must be free
To fly
That burns with a need to know
The reason why
Why must we all conceal
What we think, how we feel?
Must there be a secret me
I'm forced to hide?
I won't pretend that I'm
Someone else for all time
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
Miaw miaw
Look at me
You may think you see
Who I really am
But you'll never know me
Every day
It's as if I play a part
Now I see
If I wear a mask
I can fool the world
But I cannot fool my heart
Who is that girl I see
Staring straight back at me?
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
I am now
In a world where I
Have to hide my heart
And what I believe in
But somehow
I will show the world
What's inside my heart
And be loved for who I am
Who is that girl I see
Staring straight back at me?
Why is my reflection
Someone I don't know?
Must I pretend that I'm
Someone else for all time?
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
There's a heart that must be
Free to fly
That burns with a need to know
The reason why
Why must we all conceal
What we think, how we feel?
Must there be a secret me
I'm forced to hide?
I won't pretend that I'm
Someone else for all time
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
Margarita Vivallos
Me encanta esa voz que tiene Jacky es muy hermosa y me traslada hacia Dios.
Adventurer :D
Jackie you are the best! Love this! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Erminia Gomez
I cant get enough of this girl's voice.i love everything about her.every time i hear her sing i feel like crying.
Jeanete Franceschi
Eu a amo também
Jeanete Franceschi
❤❤❤
Fred Bloggs
That is known as The Jackie Effect .
Lyle Goodsell
So much talent in a young lady! I love to hear her sing 🌈
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
That voice melts even the toughest whatever, she is amazingly awesome.
Rachel D'cruz
What a voice!
So beautiful!
Brad K
Absolutely amazing! What a voice!