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Reflections
Mulan Lyrics
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I would 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
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 whats 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 dont know
Must I pretend that im someone else for all time
when will my reflection show who i am inside
theres a heart that must be free to fly
that burns with the need to know the reason why
why must we all conceal what we need
how we feel
must there be a secret me im forced to hide
i wont pretend that im
someone else for all time
when will my reflection show who i am inside
when will my reflection show who i am inside
The song "Reflection" from Mulan is a powerful ballad about identity and self-discovery. The opening lines reveal the inner turmoil of the singer who is struggling to conform to the expectations of her family and society. She feels that she is not good enough to be the perfect bride or daughter, leading her to question whether she is meant to play this role. As the song progresses, she realizes that being true to herself would disappoint her family and cause a rift.
The chorus of the song is the most iconic part, where Mulan asks, "Who is that girl I see staring straight back at me?" She is questioning her own identity and feels disconnected from her reflection. The repetition of this question highlights her confusion and desire for self-discovery. In the next verse, she talks about how she must hide her heart and beliefs in a world where individuality is not accepted. However, she resolves to show the world who she truly is, regardless of the consequences.
The final verse of the song references the burning desire within her to be free and to know the reason why things are the way they are. She questions why everyone has to conceal their true selves and wonders if she will always have to pretend to be someone else. In the end, she declares that she will not pretend to be someone else and asks the question once again, "when will my reflection show who I am inside?"
Overall, "Reflection" is a thought-provoking song that explores themes of identity, conformism, and self-discovery. It is a reminder to be true to oneself despite societal pressures and norms.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me
Pay attention to my present state
I would never pass for a perfect bride
I don't conform to the stereotypical idea of the perfect bride
or a perfect daughter
Nor do I fit into the mold of a perfect daughter
Can it be
Is it possible that
I'm not meant to play this part
I am not meant to fulfill these roles perfectly as expected
Now I see
After giving it some thought,
That if I were truly to be myself
If I were to truly be authentic to myself
I would break my family's heart
I would disappoint and upset my family
Who is that girl i see staring straight back at me
I don't recognize the person I see in the mirror
When will my reflection show who i am inside
When will I be able to express my true self
I am now, in a world where i have to hide my heart
Currently, I live in a world where I have to suppress my true feelings
and what i believe in
As well as my beliefs and values
but somehow i will show the world whats inside my heart
But, I am determined to show the world who I really am
and be loved for who i am
And be accepted and appreciated for being myself
why is my reflection someone i dont know
Why does the person I see in the mirror feel like a stranger to me
Must I pretend that im someone else for all time
Do I have to hide my true self indefinitely
theres a heart that must be free to fly
There is a burning desire inside me that needs to be unleashed
that burns with the need to know the reason why
I need to understand why I can't be myself
why must we all conceal what we need
Why do we all hide our true selves
how we feel
And our true feelings
must there be a secret me im forced to hide
Do I have to keep a secret part of myself locked away
i wont pretend that im
I refuse to act like
someone else for all time
Someone I'm not for the rest of my life
when will my reflection show who i am inside
When will I be able to express my true self
when will my reflection show who i am inside
When will I be able to express my true self
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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