Reflection" is a power ballad from the Mulan soundtrack, originally performed by Christina Aguilera. The song is a powerful reflection on self-discovery and inner conflict, as it explores the theme of identity and self-worth. The lyrics express the protagonist's frustration with not being able to meet the societal standards of beauty and femininity, and her yearning to be accepted for who she is. The song's emotional intensity and Aguilera's soaring vocals make it a standout piece in the film's soundtrack. It's a relatable song that inspires listeners to embrace their true selves, even if it means going against societal norms. "Reflection" is not just a song, but an anthem for self-acceptance and empowerment.
Letter notes
E F (C E G) C E E F (C E G) G C°
E G (F D) E D D F F F G (C E) D
E F (C E G) E G E F (C E G) C° (E G) C° (D G B D°)
E F (C E G) C E E F (C E G) G C°
E G (F D) E D D F F F G (C E) D C
E G E C E G E
(C D°) E (G B D°) (C° E) (A D°) (E° E) (C° G) E
(D G B) (C° A) (A F C) (C G) (C° A F) (F D)
(C E) (D G) (C° E) (E C) (E° D) (F F°)
(A D°) (C F°) (G B D°) D F (D D°) (E G B D°) D G D
(C D°) E (G B D°) (C° E) (A D°) (E° E) (C° G) E
(D G B) (C° A) (A F C) (C G) (C° A F)
(C E) (D G) (C° E) (E° C) (E° D) (F° F) (A D°) F
(C D°) (E° F) (C° A) F D° (E° C° A) E A E
(C E) (D G) (C° E) (E° C) (E° D) (F° F) (A D°) F
(C D°) (E° F) (C° A) (F B) (C° C) E G E (C° C E G)
Number notation
3 4 (1 3 5) 1 3 3 4 (1 3 5) 5 1°
3 5 (4 2) 3 2 2 4 4 4 5 (1 3) 2
3 4 (1 3 5) 3 5 3 4 (1 3 5) 1° (3 5) 1° (2 5 7 2°)
3 4 (1 3 5) 1 3 3 4 (1 3 5) 5 1°
3 5 (4 2) 3 2 2 4 4 4 5 (1 3) 2 1
3 5 3 1 3 5 3
(1 2°) 3 (5 7 2°) (1° 3) (6 2°) (3° 3) (1° 5) 3
(2 5 7) (1° 6) (6 4 1) (1 5) (1° 6 4) (4 2)
(1 3) (2 5) (1° 3) (3 1) (3° 2) (4 4°)
(6 2°) (1 4°) (5 7 2°) 2 4 (2 2°) (3 5 7 2°) 2 5 2
(1 2°) 3 (5 7 2°) (1° 3) (6 2°) (3° 3) (1° 5) 3
(2 5 7) (1° 6) (6 4 1) (1 5) (1° 6 4)
(1 3) (2 5) (1° 3) (3° 1) (3° 2) (4° 4) (6 2°) 4
(1 2°) (3° 4) (1° 6) 4 2° (3° 1° 6) 3 6 3
(1 3) (2 5) (1° 3) (3° 1) (3° 2) (4° 4) (6 2°) 4
(1 2°) (3° 4) (1° 6) (4 7) (1° 1) 3 5 3 (1° 1 3 5)
