Disney Medley
Lea Salonga Lyrics

I have often dreamed
The singer has often fantasized about a distant place.

Of a far off place
The place that the singer dreams of is distant and remote.

Where a hero's welcome
In the singer's dream, they will be hailed as a hero upon arrival.

Would be waiting for me
The singer anticipates a warm reception upon arrival at that place.

Where the crowds will cheer
The throngs of people will be excited to see the singer.

When they see my face
The crowd's excitement will be triggered at the sight of the singer.

And a voice keeps saying
The singer hears a voice encouraging them to pursue their dream.

This is where I'm meant to be
The singer believes that they have found their calling in this place.

I'll be there someday
In the future, the singer plans to reach that place.

I can go the distance
The singer is confident that they can handle whatever obstacles come their way.

I will find my way
The singer has faith in their ability to navigate through new surroundings.

If I can be strong
The singer will need to exercise strength to overcome adversity.

I know ev'ry mile
The effort that the singer puts in for each mile is valuable to them.

Will be worth my while
The singer believes that the struggle will be worth it because they will reach where they are meant to be.

When I go the distance
The singer knows that when they reach their goal, it will be after a long and difficult journey.

I'll be right where I belong
The singer believes that they will be in the right place when they reach their destination.

Down an unknown road
The path that the singer will travel is a mystery to them.

To embrace my fate
The singer will accept their destiny and what it has in store for them.

Though the road may wander
The journey may have ups and downs unpredictably.

It will lead me to you
The singer trusts that the road has a meaning and purpose that will lead them to their destination.

And a thousand years
The singer is so dedicated to their goal that they would wait a thousand years to achieve it.

Would be worth the wait
The singer is convinced that their sacrifice of time and energy will lead to a significant payoff.

It may take a lifetime
The singer knows that it may take a very long time to get where they want to be in life.

But somehow I'll see it through
The singer knows that they will finish the journey, even if there are challenges that come their way.

And I won't look back
The singer is determined to move forward and leave their old life behind.

And I'll stay on track
The singer is focused on their goal, and nothing can divert them.

No I won't accept defeat
The singer will not let obstacles defeat them.

It's an uphill slope
The journey ahead may be a struggle for the singer.

But I won't lose hope
The singer maintains their optimism in the face of a difficult challenge.

Till I go the distance
The ultimate goal is to reach their destination, and the singer will do whatever it takes to get there.

And my journey is complete
The singer has completed the long and taxing journey.

Come stop your crying, it will be all right
The singer is trying to comfort someone who is distressed.

Just take my hand, hold it tight
The singer is offering their support to someone who is in need of comfort.

I will protect you from all around you
The singer promises to keep the other person safe from danger and harm.

I will be here dont you cry
The singer will be there for the other person, and they should not worry or stress.

And youll be in my heart
The singer feels a deep connection to the other person and wants to keep them close, even if they are not physically present.

Yes, youll be in my heart
The singer promises that they will keep the other person close in their heart forever.

From this day on
The singer's promise is effective from today onwards.

Now and forever more
The singer promises that they will always feel this way about the other person.

Dont listen to them, cause what do they know
The singer is urging the other person to ignore what others say and trust themselves.

We need each other, to have and to hold
The singer believes that they need the other person to be complete, and they want to be close to each other.

Theyll see in time, I know
The singer believes that others will eventually see that the relationship is worth it.

When destiny calls you, you must be strong
The singer is telling the other person to be strong when the time comes to follow their own destiny.

I may not be with you, but you gotta hold on
The singer may not physically be there for the other person, but they still encourage them to persevere.

Theyll see in time, I know
The singer believes that others' opinions will eventually change as they see the other person's resilience.

Well show them together cuz...
The singer promises to show others that their relationship is valuable by working together.

No matter what they say
The singer's feelings about the other person will not change based on others' opinions.

Youll be here in my heart
The other person will be close to the singer's heart.

Always
The other person will be close to the singer's heart forever.

Look at me
The singer is addressing their own reflection.

I will never pass for a perfect bride
The singer will never meet others' expectations of what a perfect bride is supposed to be.

Or a perfect daughter
The singer will never live up to others' expectations of what a perfect daughter is supposed to be.

Can it be I'm not meant to play this part?
The singer is questioning whether they are meant to live up to others' expectations.

Now I see that if I were to truly to be myself
The singer realizes that they need to be true to themselves and not worry about others' expectations.

I would break my family's heart
The singer believes that if they were to be themselves, it would go against their family's values and expectations.

Who is that girl I see staring straight back at me?
The singer does not recognize their own reflection, as they are not being true to themselves.

Why is my reflection someone I don't know?
The reflection is not who the singer imagines themselves to be, as they are not being true to themselves.

Somehow I cannot hide who I am
The singer feels that their true self cannot be concealed.

Though I've tried
The singer has attempted to hide their true self in the past.

When will my reflection show who I am inside?
The singer wants their reflection to show their true self, even if it does not match others' expectations.

How I pray,
The singer is expressing their desire to be themselves and be accepted for who they are.

That a time will come I can free myself,
The singer is hoping for a time when they can be free to be themselves.

and meet their expectations
The singer hopes that they will be able to meet others' expectations while still being true to themselves.

On that day,
The singer is optimistic that they will face a day when they can be themselves.

I'll discover some way to free myself, and to make my family proud
The singer believes that they can find a way to be true to themselves while also making their family proud.

They want a docile lamb, noone knows who I am
The singer's family wants them to be quiet and obedient, and they do not understand who the singer really is.

Must there be a secret me I'm forced to hide?
The singer is questioning whether they need to hide their true self to please others.

Must I pretend that I'm someone else, for all time
The singer is questioning whether they need to pretend to be someone else permanently to please others.

When will my reflection show who I am inside?
The singer wants to be accepted for who they are, even if it means going against others' expectations.

When will my reflection show who I am inside?
The singer repeats their desire to be accepted for who they are, even if it does not match others' expectations.