As an Asian transman, this cover hit me hard. My parents were devastated when I came out and it was honestly one of the worst things that's ever happened to me. They seriously thought they raised me incorrectly and that they messed up somehow. My greatest fear came true and I've never felt more betrayed than that day. I started crying at the 20 second mark and now I can't stop crying. This touched me deeply and I thank you for doing such a beautiful cover of my childhood Disney film.
1:20 I love the little smile you give for the lyric "And be loved for who I am" It just feels like you're telling the viewer "Don't worry. You'll get there."
As i was listening to this i was thinking "wow, this cover says trans rights", then came down to the comments and all i see are mostly trans men being blessed by this song. Congrats man, for making them feel identified with this cover!! And for those trans people out there, you all have my support and deserve the best! so keep it rockin!! :D
When you’ve been wearing glasses for most of your life and you look into a mirror when you’re not wearing them: “Who is that man I see Staring straight back at me? Why is my reflection someone I don’t know?”
Not a lot of people really know how much this song is loved by trans men and trans masc people, but hearing come from a male voice really helps it connect more (inner voice v. outside appearances).
I'm sorry but, literally everyone HAS to know how beloved this song is to them, because almost all of the comments are them saying how much it means to them.
Coming back to this on the 1 year anniversary of my top surgery, it's so good to finally have my reflection fit who I am. I can finally listen to this song without breaking down!
Your vocal range NEVER ceases to amaze me. This is absolutely beautiful! Especially the added lyrics to the song. It adds so much more emotion to the song!!
Caleb is an insanely good vocalist. Better than 95% of the male singers out there right now singing American pop songs. If he was born Korean, he would 100% be in an insanely good kpop group right now, but the US kinda sucks at scouting and making good music so unfortunately he won't likely ever be picked up.
The added lyrics I think r the reason I like this cover so much. I’m more of a fan of female singers cause I think they have better voices but this is the best cover I’ve heard of this song (and this is the only one I’ve heard covered by a male). Tho he definitely has a really good voice!! I’d like to hear a female sing with these added lyrics ngl.
Crocoroar Tbh music has just sucked in general since like 5 years ago. Everything sounds the same and people suck at writing meaningful lyrics cause it’s always about the same stuff.
as a trans male, this song is e v e r y t h i n g "if i were to be myself, i would break my family's heart" edit- ya'll dont need to be making me cry in the replies dfsdfs
WHO CARES WHAT THEY THINK!!! if they can't accept you for who you are then they're not really friend, family or other. But just know that there is always going to be someone whos there for you
Another trans guy here!! I've had some difficulty with coming out and have been watching this video over and over again. Yes, you'll be misgendered and deadnamed, sometimes by the ones you love most (in my case), but I promise when someone calls you their brother, says you're a great guy, call out your name, your true name, and simply just accepts you with a "thank you for telling me", you will never feel more at home with yourself. Keep going brother, we can fight this cruel world together
As a kid, Mulan was one of my favorite Disney movies. Now that I'm older I can see why. I'm able to relate to it so much, and hearing this cover almost made me cry. It genuinely captures how I felt for a long time, feeling like something was wrong with me because who I am inside didn't line up with who I was on the outside.
Look at me you may think you see Who I really am but you'll never know me Every day it's as if I play a part Now I see if I wear a mask I can fool the world but I cannot fool my heart 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 What's 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 don't know? Must I pretend that I'm someone else for all time? When will my reflection show who I am inside? There's a heart that must be free to fly That burns with a need to know the reason why Why must we all conceal what we think and how we feel? Must there be a secret me I'm forced to hide? I won't pretend that I'm someone else for all time When will my reflection show who I am inside? When will my reflection show who I am inside?
God bless you, Caleb. I'm a transguy who will likely never be able to transition, and this has always been my favorite Disney song. Thank you for this cover
im praying for you that you can bro,,, keep pushing (this sounds so whisper-y but tbh im such a klazomaniac when it comes to telling people like you this stuff) you have my biggest support
This song means the world to me, seeming to fit me so well, as I am a trans male. The added lyrics just fit even more and make this song that much more emotional. I can't help but hear this as a trans guy's inner voice. He is a girl on the outside, and his voice is likely nothing like this yet, but inside? That voice? That's who he really is, and he wished his body matched, but he's so afraid of the judgmental world we live in to show who he truly is. I just-- I really loved this, Caleb. It means the world to me.
I'm in the exact same boat. I don't talk often because I hate my voice due it being so femanine. When you haven't spoken in two days and then hear your voice again it's heartbreaking and sends you crashing straight back down to earth. This song is just too true.
The interesting thing about songs is that they can interpreted in more then one way sometimes. Mulan isn’t trans and it isn’t a song about that at all. It’s about Mulan not fitting in to what society expects of young girls. But I understand how this reflects you. And again, songs can be interpreted in more then one way like in this case
This made me really emotional. I haven’t heard this song in a while, but it has a whole new meaning now that I know who I am inside. I refused to look at a mirror for years and when I imagined myself, it wasn’t who I was. For pretty much my entire life I wasn’t even sure what my own face looked like. Then I cut my hair. Now, I look in a mirror and know who I am. Now, I feel happy when I look in a mirror. I have never felt this way before when I looked in a mirror. My self-esteem has risen because of it. I am so happy that I can somewhat look like the boy I am inside, and one day I know I will be the boy I wish to be. Thank you so much.
No joke. I cried after hearing you didn't change the pronouns so hearing that male voice say "Who is that girl I see?" Got me right in the heart. I'm female to male Trans. This song just means a lot to me. Thank you.
This song meant so much to me growing up. I never knew how much until I discovered I was transgender. I was scared to come out, but my parents and some of my family was accepting. But I felt a lot of hate and I felt hopeless. I just rediscovered this song, and this absolutely beautiful cover today. I am 3 years on T, 2 years post op on top surgery. Your voice is beautiful and you have gained a subscriber Thank you ,♡
I know every trans man says that, but Reflection always hit me hard. I mean, it describes out lives so well. Mine too. Damn, I'm almost crying here. Only other time that happened was the first time I heard Eurielle's "Lúthien's Lament".
To me it ends up feeling like a questioning trans girl trying to decide if she should repress and keep living as a man because she's afraid she'll never pass and everyone will hate her if she comes out.
This song made me cry. I've had a super deep connection to it since I was just a little child & it took a decade for me to understand exactly what it was that resonated with me so much. Now you've made this cover & jesus man, my heart just melted.
LearnYourEngrish Or if Caleb was cast as the prince, Malinda Kathleen Reese would make an amazing princess! And Jonathan Young would be the p e r f e c t villain.
When I came out as trans and I was outed to my dad by someone close to me, though I'm still not sure who it was. I listened to this song so much, because suddenly it had a whole new meaning. And I couldn't stop crying. This cover is beautiful beyond words. Thank you Caleb
When I was coming to terms with my gender you singing this song really helped me come to terms with being true to myself and honestly brought me to tears
I'm a trans guy still in the closet and will most likely never come out because I'm not brave enough but that beautyfull song made me cry. I could forget for a moment and be myself, alone in my room at night, doing my best not making any sound.
Damn, never clicked on a notification this fast! I saw it and clicked with a shriek. My brother came in here to ask if I was okay and I said "CALEB HYLES UPLOADED!!!" and he sat next to me faster than you could say 'dabbing sucks'!
I've been binge listening to your covers, and I just stumbled upon this cover. After the first listen, I started bawling. I've never been the perfect person, and honestly, I'm very tender hearted. I had to hide my kindness from the world as people kept abusing it. Not only that, but I am nonbinary, and no one but my mom, siblings, and boyfriend would accept me. I just feel like I have to be the perfect young "lady" for the rest of my family. Living with old-school Japanese family has locked a lot away. I just feel like I don't live up to their standards, and that I'm a failure. Your song truly struck my heart, and allowed me to cry out some very pent-up emotions. Thank you, and keep making amazing covers
Okay, so I’m late to the game on this one. I’m a trans male, and I was listening to Disney covers on Spotify and found this. Ive been subscribed to you for awhile and I’ve always thought you had a good voice, but you NAILED this. This literally struck a chord within me, and I have never felt a connection with this song. But this cover related it to me being trans and I’m just. This probably isn’t even coherent, but you nailed this.
People should be able to be who ever they wish. Male or female. It doesn't matter. Many suffer with gender identity. And that's ok. Because you are still the beautiful and wonderful person you will always be. And anyone who doesn't accept you doesn't deserve your attention in the first place. Keep it strong brothers and sister. I love you all. Also thank you Caleb Hyles for this song. You will hit the hearts of so many for the strength you show in this song.
I'm no Trans and yet I find this song extremely powerfull, even as a male, if you simply change the pronouns anyone can identify themselves with the lyrics : I have to behave in a certain way aswell in order to please most people I meet and therefore surpress some of my emotions so much that If I were to look into a mirror I'm not sure i would recognize myself.
I love this song! When you sing it, it sounds like someone who is trying to transition and I love it. My parents hate LGBTQ+, so I can't be myself, but when I listen to you sing, it fades away. I love you and thank you for helping me!
Someday, I hope you can be loved for who you are. As the parent of a gay trans son, I can't imagine not knowing him for who he is. Find your family and know that you aren't alone.
Thank you Caleb for making this cover and using the original lyrics (bride, daughter, girl etc) . Now I can share this song as my Trans Coming Out song to my family. 🙏🏼💕 As a little child I always related so hard to this song so hard, later I found out, it was because I've never been a girl but a boy. So, thank you for putting my feelings into this song and singing it with your magical voice
i know you're getting a lot of comments from trans males, but for real. this stirred some serious emotion in me. this song has always been a trans anthem, and mulan was my favorite movie as a kid.
Oh man, I remember singing this song over and over while doing my homework. Progress was slow since I had to stop writing to belt out verses every now and then. Good times. Favorite Disney Princess movie ever!
Loved this piece! I felt that you pushing it with the higher notes of the song but I could feel the emotion behind it. As always you are so talented and I'm blown away by your voice, Caleb. Keep up the great work and I hope to hear and see you in either a Broadway musical and/or Disney feature!
It amazes me how you can change your voice from deep to a different octave at the drop of a dime. I've seen youuur other videos and colabs with Jonathan Young, and I am impressed with your work. Your facial expressions are great and emotive! I can't wait to see more of your works as well as more colabs with Jonathan. Keep it up, man, your pipes were meant to be heard to the ends of the earth. * thumbs up *
My trans ass is quaking. No for real though, you did an amazing job with this cover! I absolutely loved it! Your voice is amazing, and you did such a beautiful job
As someone adopted from Korea, but grew up with white parents and siblings, though loving, they never understood the internal struggle I had. I wasn't white, but other Asian's didn't see me as Asian. I was also a huge tomboy growing up, I liked cars over dolls, I hated dresses and would put pants on any chance I had OR I would ruin dresses via climbing trees. I didn't do it on purpose, it was what I found fun, not tea parties and playing dress-up. I grew up playing hockey instead of figure skating. I wasn't a typical girl. As an adult, I like 'girly' things, but I can also kick ass in heels. And even then I'm not girly enough or me liking makeup/sewing is a surprise to people. My English is 'surprisingly good' even though I grew up in the states, I'm not Asian enough, I'm not American enough, I'm always made fun of for being short, I get teased at work as its 90% males but I can pull my weight and then some (literally. I am a firefighter), I get doctor and lawyer jokes, I'm the youngest in my family so I'm treated like a baby even though I'm an adult and because I'm female many men size me up quickly. My reflection will never match who I am. But that isn't what defines me. My actions define me.
It kind of always was. I think Disney princess’s names always have some significance, for Mulan/Ping, Mulan is their dead name. (I’m sticking with the pronoun ‘they’ because I don’t want to start a flame war)
@Croaklikeatoad, Mulan pretended to be a man because she couldn't join the army otherwise. Her problems with "who they want me to be" is not being a woman, but being a certain type of woman; you don't need to change genders to shy away from traditional gender roles. If you're talking about your personal view, that's fine, but don't start trying to change the facts of the story.
i, like many others in the comments apparently, am a trans man. i first heard your cover of this song on spotify, and though i'd always resonated with mulan and this song in particular (especially since i was a "weird" korean-american girl in a predominantly white and latine neighborhood), it never really hit me as hard as it did after hearing it covered in a male voice, especially since you didn't change the lyrics and even added some. so i just want to say thanks, both for kicking me in the feels and for making this cover in the first place \m/
I'm supposed to be packing right now, but I saw the notification and immediately stopped everything to watch this 😂😂 This is seriously BEAUTIFUL, your voice is so freaking amazing, just...ugh. AMAZING!! 😢😢❣❣🎶🎶
Honestly Caleb i love your covers man so much passion and heart that comes through when you sing its amazing dude!! Music has a way to really touch all our hearts on some levels and this is one of them songs!
God, I came to listen to you sing this so many times and you ALWAYS give me goosebumps and drives me to the edge of crying! You sung this with such power and heart that it makes me shudder! God Bless you, Caleb! You have an amazing voice and a huge heart!
Thank you for singing this song. I'm someone who's been living a lie for so long, in so many ways, just so I can keep things as smooth as possible at work and home. Maybe one day I can be who I truly am.
As a TransGirl This also hurts, This version might actually hit me harder then the original. Love this song but my god am I crying. You did a good job caleb
@@ericmurotake5180 Okay first Your did not need to call me out like that but at the same time I never looked at it like this. Thank you for the new outlook. I think you might actually correct in my case at least.
@@yukiuzumaki7154Heh, sorry. Just ... giving my own perspective. Years spent looking in the mirror and wishing I could see the me I WANTED to be, instead of the one the world told me I had to be.
Your voice is nuts dude lol I’ve been watching a bunch of the metal covers and then BAM! Mulan in such a clean and pure tone. You’ve been blessed my friend! Keep working hard
Your voice is pure Broadway dude. Honestly, you are amazingly talented.
HalaCG Agreed, he desires to be WAY more famous and well known.
Indeed.
I would pay any cost, be it money or lives, to see Caleb on broadway
Tru
Definitely! Can we start a petition to get Caleb and Malinda Kathleen Reese on Broadway??
You are the true Disney Princess.
Aqua Marine lmao yes
Yup
Someone said that on another male video😂😂😂
Best Disney prince, also the best Disney princess...
How does he do both?
definitely agree with u
As an Asian transman, this cover hit me hard. My parents were devastated when I came out and it was honestly one of the worst things that's ever happened to me. They seriously thought they raised me incorrectly and that they messed up somehow. My greatest fear came true and I've never felt more betrayed than that day.
I started crying at the 20 second mark and now I can't stop crying. This touched me deeply and I thank you for doing such a beautiful cover of my childhood Disney film.
asian parents i know that feeling
Thanks for sharing your Story. You are special. You are beauty. You are loved. 💜💜
You are you, perfectly.
You seem like a very strong and brave person. Asian parents take it hard, I still haven't come out to mine. You'll make it.
1:20 I love the little smile you give for the lyric "And be loved for who I am" It just feels like you're telling the viewer "Don't worry. You'll get there."
As i was listening to this i was thinking "wow, this cover says trans rights", then came down to the comments and all i see are mostly trans men being blessed by this song.
Congrats man, for making them feel identified with this cover!!
And for those trans people out there, you all have my support and deserve the best! so keep it rockin!! :D
Reflection+ Calab voice=perfection.
Crow men prelflection
Ang- Hell yus
The most truthful words i heard/read today :)
Huh who’s Calab
When you’ve been wearing glasses for most of your life and you look into a mirror when you’re not wearing them:
“Who is that man I see
Staring straight back at me?
Why is my reflection someone I don’t know?”
Spencer O'Dowd lol 😂
you mean 'who is the man I don't know doing something I don't see'
Spencer O'Dowd Troof.
ME THO
ME XD
Your high notes are gorgeous. Absolutely amazing.
Not a lot of people really know how much this song is loved by trans men and trans masc people, but hearing come from a male voice really helps it connect more (inner voice v. outside appearances).
Yeah I'm transmasculine and I just cried my eyes out xD
I'm sorry but, literally everyone HAS to know how beloved this song is to them, because almost all of the comments are them saying how much it means to them.
Coming back to this on the 1 year anniversary of my top surgery, it's so good to finally have my reflection fit who I am. I can finally listen to this song without breaking down!
DAMN CONGRATULATIONS ON THE TOP SURGERY
Congrats man! I recently got my first binder
Your vocal range NEVER ceases to amaze me. This is absolutely beautiful! Especially the added lyrics to the song. It adds so much more emotion to the song!!
Demon_Dayz 24 hope it makes you get close to home as well.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Caleb is an insanely good vocalist. Better than 95% of the male singers out there right now singing American pop songs. If he was born Korean, he would 100% be in an insanely good kpop group right now, but the US kinda sucks at scouting and making good music so unfortunately he won't likely ever be picked up.
The added lyrics I think r the reason I like this cover so much. I’m more of a fan of female singers cause I think they have better voices but this is the best cover I’ve heard of this song (and this is the only one I’ve heard covered by a male). Tho he definitely has a really good voice!! I’d like to hear a female sing with these added lyrics ngl.
Crocoroar Tbh music has just sucked in general since like 5 years ago. Everything sounds the same and people suck at writing meaningful lyrics cause it’s always about the same stuff.
as a trans male, this song is e v e r y t h i n g
"if i were to be myself, i would break my family's heart"
edit- ya'll dont need to be making me cry in the replies dfsdfs
nahhhh brother,,, be yourself,,, dont hurt urself being someone ur not for others' sake,,, live for you bro
WHO CARES WHAT THEY THINK!!! if they can't accept you for who you are then they're not really friend, family or other. But just know that there is always going to be someone whos there for you
i don't know you, but i know your struggles as a fellow trans male and i believe we both can get through the rough times
god, exactly why I love it too
Another trans guy here!! I've had some difficulty with coming out and have been watching this video over and over again. Yes, you'll be misgendered and deadnamed, sometimes by the ones you love most (in my case), but I promise when someone calls you their brother, says you're a great guy, call out your name, your true name, and simply just accepts you with a "thank you for telling me", you will never feel more at home with yourself. Keep going brother, we can fight this cruel world together
As a kid, Mulan was one of my favorite Disney movies. Now that I'm older I can see why. I'm able to relate to it so much, and hearing this cover almost made me cry. It genuinely captures how I felt for a long time, feeling like something was wrong with me because who I am inside didn't line up with who I was on the outside.
Look at me you may think you see
Who I really am but you'll never know me
Every day it's as if I play a part
Now I see if I wear a mask
I can fool the world but I cannot fool my heart
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
What's 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 don't know?
Must I pretend that I'm someone else for all time?
When will my reflection show who I am inside?
There's a heart that must be free to fly
That burns with a need to know the reason why
Why must we all conceal what we think and how we feel?
Must there be a secret me I'm forced to hide?
I won't pretend that I'm someone else for all time
When will my reflection show who I am inside?
When will my reflection show who I am inside?
Mulan is one of my favorite disney movies, so I feel like a proud mother.
Adrien's Girl off topic but... MIRACULOUS!
God bless you, Caleb. I'm a transguy who will likely never be able to transition, and this has always been my favorite Disney song. Thank you for this cover
im praying for you that you can bro,,, keep pushing (this sounds so whisper-y but tbh im such a klazomaniac when it comes to telling people like you this stuff) you have my biggest support
May God bless you. I really hope someday, your reflection will match who you are inside.
Rooting for ya, you can do it one day I'm sure
i believe in you to be able to transition !!
Relatable
This song means the world to me, seeming to fit me so well, as I am a trans male. The added lyrics just fit even more and make this song that much more emotional. I can't help but hear this as a trans guy's inner voice. He is a girl on the outside, and his voice is likely nothing like this yet, but inside? That voice? That's who he really is, and he wished his body matched, but he's so afraid of the judgmental world we live in to show who he truly is.
I just-- I really loved this, Caleb. It means the world to me.
Freaking truth man!! For a questioning girl myself, this is a great cover.
I'm in the exact same boat. I don't talk often because I hate my voice due it being so femanine. When you haven't spoken in two days and then hear your voice again it's heartbreaking and sends you crashing straight back down to earth. This song is just too true.
Nate, my trans teen son went through the same thing. I just want you to know you aren't alone in how you feel. You are valid and it will get better.
tlchimes Thanks, means a lot.
The interesting thing about songs is that they can interpreted in more then one way sometimes. Mulan isn’t trans and it isn’t a song about that at all. It’s about Mulan not fitting in to what society expects of young girls. But I understand how this reflects you. And again, songs can be interpreted in more then one way like in this case
This made me really emotional. I haven’t heard this song in a while, but it has a whole new meaning now that I know who I am inside. I refused to look at a mirror for years and when I imagined myself, it wasn’t who I was. For pretty much my entire life I wasn’t even sure what my own face looked like. Then I cut my hair. Now, I look in a mirror and know who I am. Now, I feel happy when I look in a mirror. I have never felt this way before when I looked in a mirror. My self-esteem has risen because of it. I am so happy that I can somewhat look like the boy I am inside, and one day I know I will be the boy I wish to be. Thank you so much.
Woah, I was *JUST* about to binge all your songs and then you uploaded this! Perfect timing!
No joke. I cried after hearing you didn't change the pronouns so hearing that male voice say "Who is that girl I see?" Got me right in the heart. I'm female to male Trans. This song just means a lot to me. Thank you.
Same
Same this hits hard 😭😭
Same😭
Ok fruitcake
Voting for this to be the trans man official coming out song
BLESS THIS EXTENDED COVER
Bravo. As a trans man, to hear such a soulful male cover of this song with the origanal pronouns really hits me in the feels.
Your voice gets better with every cover. Soon you will become a siren and lure people to their deaths by singing.
L.R. Burton id die happily then xd
Bold of you to assume he doesn’t do that already
As a trans guy growing up on Disney, I started sobbing. Thank you for this.
*hugs* (/'3'/)
Same ;-;
Same here
\(°°\) hugs
Sending you lots of confidence
This song meant so much to me growing up. I never knew how much until I discovered I was transgender.
I was scared to come out, but my parents and some of my family was accepting.
But I felt a lot of hate and I felt hopeless.
I just rediscovered this song, and this absolutely beautiful cover today.
I am 3 years on T, 2 years post op on top surgery.
Your voice is beautiful and you have gained a subscriber
Thank you ,♡
❤❤❤❤
I know every trans man says that, but Reflection always hit me hard. I mean, it describes out lives so well. Mine too. Damn, I'm almost crying here. Only other time that happened was the first time I heard Eurielle's "Lúthien's Lament".
OK but where can I get them 29¢ hamburgers?
back in the 60's or 70's. Find a delorian and hitch a ride :D
Silver Note 😂 just saw the sign!!!
+Talatharas
Bro can you like.. hook me up? :c
My dude, you have 666 likes.
I feel this so much.
"Who is this girl I see, staring back at me, why is my reflection someone i don't know"
:/ Same
"Oh dope a version i can sing along to finally"
1:29 "Oh jk"
Try autotune...
You'll gain this sound
You know, with him singing this, it really brings a different connotation to the song. More so when he doesn't change the pronouns. Very cool. A+
To me it ends up feeling like a questioning trans girl trying to decide if she should repress and keep living as a man because she's afraid she'll never pass and everyone will hate her if she comes out.
If I scrub down the bar I can see exactly the moment you jump the octave by your unique facial expressions. I love your covers man.
This song made me cry. I've had a super deep connection to it since I was just a little child & it took a decade for me to understand exactly what it was that resonated with me so much. Now you've made this cover & jesus man, my heart just melted.
All the transmasc people in these comments are all sobbing in appreciation for this voicing of our most treasured song thank you so much Caleb
as a trans guy I'm crying Mulan is def trans or at least genderfluid cuz this hits so hard
You'd make a great Disney princess
Glory 96 LOL
you mean Prince?
Pretty sure it’s princess dude...
Jonathan Young is the villain in Caleb's movie
LearnYourEngrish
Or if Caleb was cast as the prince, Malinda Kathleen Reese would make an amazing princess! And Jonathan Young would be the p e r f e c t villain.
This man needs an oscar, but not of the grouch variety. Amazing singing!
llamas for no reason he needs a tony
Bryan Rios A tony, but not of the Hawk variety
He also needs an Emmy, but not of the Dragon Tales kind.
When I came out as trans and I was outed to my dad by someone close to me, though I'm still not sure who it was. I listened to this song so much, because suddenly it had a whole new meaning. And I couldn't stop crying. This cover is beautiful beyond words. Thank you Caleb
When I was coming to terms with my gender you singing this song really helped me come to terms with being true to myself and honestly brought me to tears
This was beautiful. I got the chills
Me, too...but I've got a bad sunburn right now, so ouch 😳
tartsonawire i hope you get better soon!
StyxImpala 1967 Thank you 😁
I'm a trans guy still in the closet and will most likely never come out because I'm not brave enough but that beautyfull song made me cry. I could forget for a moment and be myself, alone in my room at night, doing my best not making any sound.
❤️
We need a Disney princess that does covers
Елизавета Шабраб Beat me to it
theokchannel Yeah! Like a modern Disney princess who's a UA-cam channel that finds out something crazy about her heritage? :D I want to see this lol
Anna
AnnaPantsu
We have 2. Caleb hyles and his main squeeze Jonathon young
THIS. THIS IS WHAT I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR. AS A TRANSMAN, THIS IS SO IMPORTANT. I LOVE THIS.
Damn, never clicked on a notification this fast! I saw it and clicked with a shriek. My brother came in here to ask if I was okay and I said "CALEB HYLES UPLOADED!!!" and he sat next to me faster than you could say 'dabbing sucks'!
Mercy me
And this ladies and gentlemen is exactly how it feels to be trans. It's pure emotions put into words. It's a freaking masterpiece.
Caleb: "look at me"
me: *hits the like button*
This feels so soothing.
When he's energetic or composed, the passion is equally amazing!
I can see it now.... Mulan: the opera!!!!!! 🔥🙏👏
I've been binge listening to your covers, and I just stumbled upon this cover. After the first listen, I started bawling. I've never been the perfect person, and honestly, I'm very tender hearted. I had to hide my kindness from the world as people kept abusing it. Not only that, but I am nonbinary, and no one but my mom, siblings, and boyfriend would accept me. I just feel like I have to be the perfect young "lady" for the rest of my family. Living with old-school Japanese family has locked a lot away. I just feel like I don't live up to their standards, and that I'm a failure. Your song truly struck my heart, and allowed me to cry out some very pent-up emotions. Thank you, and keep making amazing covers
Okay, so I’m late to the game on this one. I’m a trans male, and I was listening to Disney covers on Spotify and found this. Ive been subscribed to you for awhile and I’ve always thought you had a good voice, but you NAILED this. This literally struck a chord within me, and I have never felt a connection with this song. But this cover related it to me being trans and I’m just. This probably isn’t even coherent, but you nailed this.
Actually this is the first time i've heard this song on its full version, and good golly, you killed it dude! I love it!!
ProxymanDerk yeah. I was confused. song is so long
1:03 nice! Hit them notes. Your voice is such a blessing to my ears.
People should be able to be who ever they wish. Male or female. It doesn't matter. Many suffer with gender identity. And that's ok. Because you are still the beautiful and wonderful person you will always be. And anyone who doesn't accept you doesn't deserve your attention in the first place. Keep it strong brothers and sister. I love you all. Also thank you Caleb Hyles for this song. You will hit the hearts of so many for the strength you show in this song.
I'm no Trans and yet I find this song extremely powerfull, even as a male, if you simply change the pronouns anyone can identify themselves with the lyrics :
I have to behave in a certain way aswell in order to please most people I meet and therefore surpress some of my emotions so much that If I were to look into a mirror I'm not sure i would recognize myself.
This man could sing abc's or baby shark and id still be jamming to it
Lol same
I love this song! When you sing it, it sounds like someone who is trying to transition and I love it. My parents hate LGBTQ+, so I can't be myself, but when I listen to you sing, it fades away. I love you and thank you for helping me!
Thank you, this will help me a lot
Someday, I hope you can be loved for who you are. As the parent of a gay trans son, I can't imagine not knowing him for who he is. Find your family and know that you aren't alone.
tlchimes thank you so much! Thanks for the support!
As a cisgender male, I have to say your parents sound like dicks.
GoDoFcRaP42 they can be, but I hope they will understand in time
Thank you Caleb for making this cover and using the original lyrics (bride, daughter, girl etc) . Now I can share this song as my Trans Coming Out song to my family. 🙏🏼💕
As a little child I always related so hard to this song so hard, later I found out, it was because I've never been a girl but a boy. So, thank you for putting my feelings into this song and singing it with your magical voice
20 seconds in and I’m crying. THIS IS SO GOOD
i know you're getting a lot of comments from trans males, but for real. this stirred some serious emotion in me. this song has always been a trans anthem, and mulan was my favorite movie as a kid.
My favorite female Disney song of all time and you nailed it dude.
This made me cry as a transmasc person because I've always loved this song and hearing it sung by my man hit me so hard
As a trans guy, this is making me cry. Thank you
@David S. someone who was born as a girl, but because of gendered brain matter not matching with what’s in their pants, now identifies as a boy.
IM GOING TO HAVE A BREAKDOWN MY TRANSMAN HEART CANT HANDLE THIS
Oh man, I remember singing this song over and over while doing my homework. Progress was slow since I had to stop writing to belt out verses every now and then. Good times. Favorite Disney Princess movie ever!
me watching mulan as a kid: ha relatable
me now: oh- it all makes sense now
“I’ll never pass as a perfect bride, or a perfect daughter”
*hold up*
I'm sorry, but I don't get the joke here could you explain please? I'm dumb 😅
@@assiaelmabrouki5552 Its because he's a guy.
@@imnotgoodwithnames4101 ah thanks now that makes sense😅
For many it’s so much more meaningful
@@Menuki Yup! I'm incredibly happy he didn't change the pronouns :')
Loved this piece! I felt that you pushing it with the higher notes of the song but I could feel the emotion behind it. As always you are so talented and I'm blown away by your voice, Caleb. Keep up the great work and I hope to hear and see you in either a Broadway musical and/or Disney feature!
I'm a trans female (I identify as male, most of the time anyway). I get this song. I love this song. He gave me chills. I SUBBED FOR A REASON!!
Ciel Phantomhive that would be trans male. Assaigned male at birth people who identify as female are trans females.
It amazes me how you can change your voice from deep to a different octave at the drop of a dime.
I've seen youuur other videos and colabs with Jonathan Young, and I am impressed with your work.
Your facial expressions are great and emotive!
I can't wait to see more of your works as well as more colabs with Jonathan.
Keep it up, man, your pipes were meant to be heard to the ends of the earth.
* thumbs up *
My trans ass is quaking.
No for real though, you did an amazing job with this cover! I absolutely loved it! Your voice is amazing, and you did such a beautiful job
So Golden, Homie. this rendition moved me more than any other I've heard, I appreciate you and your lovely voice & interpretation.
As someone adopted from Korea, but grew up with white parents and siblings, though loving, they never understood the internal struggle I had. I wasn't white, but other Asian's didn't see me as Asian. I was also a huge tomboy growing up, I liked cars over dolls, I hated dresses and would put pants on any chance I had OR I would ruin dresses via climbing trees. I didn't do it on purpose, it was what I found fun, not tea parties and playing dress-up. I grew up playing hockey instead of figure skating. I wasn't a typical girl. As an adult, I like 'girly' things, but I can also kick ass in heels. And even then I'm not girly enough or me liking makeup/sewing is a surprise to people. My English is 'surprisingly good' even though I grew up in the states, I'm not Asian enough, I'm not American enough, I'm always made fun of for being short, I get teased at work as its 90% males but I can pull my weight and then some (literally. I am a firefighter), I get doctor and lawyer jokes, I'm the youngest in my family so I'm treated like a baby even though I'm an adult and because I'm female many men size me up quickly. My reflection will never match who I am. But that isn't what defines me. My actions define me.
My ears have just been blessed
*Cries* BEAUTIFUL!!!!
I love when Caleb starts super low. It means a key change is a comin
I think I got teary eyed just watching this...beautiful job, Caleb!
You know I'm a grown man and that literally made me cry. It was so good. Thanks for this.
I hate how you always make me cry everytime you sing these Disney song😂
Still, love yeah!
If you ever need to get chills and goosebumps, just listen to Caleb.
Wow, another stunning cover Caleb! You sound amazing!
Caleb knew exactly what he was doing with this cover and I thank him for this.
Wow, hearing a male cover with female pronouns this becomes a really sad song about being transgender.
Oh my god now I cannot stop thinking about that.
It kind of always was. I think Disney princess’s names always have some significance, for Mulan/Ping, Mulan is their dead name. (I’m sticking with the pronoun ‘they’ because I don’t want to start a flame war)
Yeah that’s kinda all I think about when I listen to reflection.
The whole song screams transgender and I love it.
@Croaklikeatoad,
Mulan pretended to be a man because she couldn't join the army otherwise. Her problems with "who they want me to be" is not being a woman, but being a certain type of woman; you don't need to change genders to shy away from traditional gender roles.
If you're talking about your personal view, that's fine, but don't start trying to change the facts of the story.
oh my gOD i'm not crying
NAILED IT!!!!
Legendary
You do such a fantastic job of putting emotion into your voice when you sing! I know that’s not an easy thing to do. Also your range is unbelievable!
i, like many others in the comments apparently, am a trans man. i first heard your cover of this song on spotify, and though i'd always resonated with mulan and this song in particular (especially since i was a "weird" korean-american girl in a predominantly white and latine neighborhood), it never really hit me as hard as it did after hearing it covered in a male voice, especially since you didn't change the lyrics and even added some. so i just want to say thanks, both for kicking me in the feels and for making this cover in the first place \m/
I'm not trans. I'm a natural born woman but I wish you the best.
I’m not crying 😭…must been the onions. Crying my face off all the time I hear the song and cut onions while I’m listening. 🥺😎
I'm supposed to be packing right now, but I saw the notification and immediately stopped everything to watch this 😂😂
This is seriously BEAUTIFUL, your voice is so freaking amazing, just...ugh. AMAZING!! 😢😢❣❣🎶🎶
I can’t stop crying. Thank you immensely for this.
Damn, this made me cry. I'm 50, I've never been a happy person. I wish I could see in the mirror who I wish I was....
you could buy a mirror on amazon
Mirrors don't show who we are, but I see you. I wish you get to that place where you can be real happy.
@@eddiew2325 you could also buy a gun and unalive yourself with it
Honestly Caleb i love your covers man so much passion and heart that comes through when you sing its amazing dude!! Music has a way to really touch all our hearts on some levels and this is one of them songs!
Perfect Disney Prince Goals
God, I came to listen to you sing this so many times and you ALWAYS give me goosebumps and drives me to the edge of crying! You sung this with such power and heart that it makes me shudder! God Bless you, Caleb! You have an amazing voice and a huge heart!
Bro your vocal range is crazy!
Autotune will do that
Thank you for singing this song. I'm someone who's been living a lie for so long, in so many ways, just so I can keep things as smooth as possible at work and home. Maybe one day I can be who I truly am.
As a TransGirl This also hurts, This version might actually hit me harder then the original. Love this song but my god am I crying. You did a good job caleb
“Must i pretend that I’m someone else, for all time?” Closet sure is made out of glass, huh.
damn all the trans ppl (including me) are like “this hit different”
Maybe the sense that it's the old you singing. That it's all the hurt and sadness you felt in song form. (Also NB/Transfem here)
@@ericmurotake5180 Okay first Your did not need to call me out like that but at the same time I never looked at it like this. Thank you for the new outlook. I think you might actually correct in my case at least.
@@yukiuzumaki7154Heh, sorry. Just ... giving my own perspective. Years spent looking in the mirror and wishing I could see the me I WANTED to be, instead of the one the world told me I had to be.
Your voice is nuts dude lol I’ve been watching a bunch of the metal covers and then BAM! Mulan in such a clean and pure tone. You’ve been blessed my friend! Keep working hard
I am living for this cover and also the fact that it's clicking with so many members of the trans community. Yall are beautiful, dammit!
I'm so jealous that you have a voice that can hit all levels. You're a tenor, baritone, and bass all at the same time.
I love the cover! Good way to start another marathon of your covers :D #keepgoing♡ Always happy to see the alert for a new cover by Caleb
LOVE LOVE LOVE what u do with your voice to show the split and unafraid to keep the lyrics BEST GIRL IS MULAN CALEB