what is the song reflection about in mulan
Reflection (song) The song is performed after Mulan returns home following a humiliating and failed attempt to impress her matchmaker. The lyrical content expresses the way Mulan feels about wanting to show the world who she really is instead of pretending to be who she is not, but is afraid to disappoint her family by doing so. This scene takes place at Mulan's home in its surrounding gardens horse running sad and ends in her family temple, where she removes her makeup to reveal her true appearance.