Reflection (song)

"Reflection"
Song by Lea Salonga
from the album Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack
ReleasedJune 2, 1998
Recorded1997
Length2:27
LabelWalt Disney
Composer(s)Matthew Wilder
Lyricist(s)David Zippel
Producer(s)Matthew Wilder

"Reflection" is a song written and produced by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel for the soundtrack of Disney's 1998 animated film Mulan. In the film, the song is performed by Tony Award winner, Filipina singer and actress Lea Salonga as Fa Mulan. An accompanying music video for "Reflection" was included as a bonus to the Disney Gold Classic Collection DVD release of the film in February 2000. Reflection has received highly positive reviews, with critics highlighting its emotional writing and Salonga's vocals.

A pop version of the song was recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera at the age of 17 for the Mulan soundtrack, and was featured in the end credits. The song became Aguilera's solo debut single, found critical and commercial success, gained her credibility amongst established writers and producers, and was included on her eponymous debut album released in 1999. The song peaked top 20 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and also was released alongside an accompanying music video which was included on the DVD release of the film. After its release, Aguilera has performed the track on multiple tours and televised performances. Aguilera also recorded a Spanish language version of the song which was featured on and titled her second studio album, Mi Reflejo (2000). In 2020, Aguilera re-recorded the song for the live adaptation of Mulan.