"Reflection" is a song written and produced by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel for the soundtrack of Disneys 1998 animated film Mulan). The song is performed by Tony Award winner, Filipina singer and actress Lea Salonga as Fa Mulan). "Reflection" is a powerful ballad that embodies the journey of Mulan, a young woman who disguises herself as a man to fight in the Chinese army. The song holds a deep and emotional meaning that extends beyond the character of Mulan and touches upon universal themes that many individuals can relate to. The song depicts how a woman struggles to break barriers and balance following her dreams and following her parents will. Mulan wanted to break free from societal expectations and discover her true identity. The song is about Mulan pretending to be someone else just to make her family proud of her. But shes not comfortable being someone else, and she wants to change. The song comes at an inflection point in the movie for Mulan after she’s failed her matchmaker assessment and just prior to her aging father being drafted into the imperial Chinese army. Mulan feels stuck between two worlds: the traditional one of her family and culture, and wanting to be a good daughter and marry well, versus her innermost desire of wanting something more. "Reflection" is not only a song of female empowerment but is also seen by some fans as a trans allegory based on the lyrics.