Honor to Us All
Disney
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This is what you give me to work with? Well, honey, I've seen worse We're going to turn this sow's ear Into a silk purse We'll have you Washed and dried Primped and polished till you glow with pride Trust my recipe for instant bride You'll bring honor to us all Wait and see When we're through Boys will gladly go to war for you With good fortune and a great hairdo You'll bring honor to us all A girl can bring her family Great honor in one way By striking a good match And this could be the day Men want girls with good taste Calm Obedient Who work fast-paced With good breeding And a tiny waist You'll bring honor to us all We all must serve our Emperor Who guards us from the Huns A man by bearing arms A girl by bearing sons When we're through you can't fail Like a lotus blossom soft and palm How could any fellow say "No sale" You'll bring honor to us all There - you're ready Not yet An apple for serenity A pendant for balance Beads of jade for beauty You must proudly show it Now add a cricket just for luck And even you can't blow it Ancestors Hear my plea Help me not to make a fool of me And to not uproot my fam'ly tree Keep my father standing tall Scarier than the undertaker We are meeting our matchmaker Destiny Guard our girls And our future as it fast unfurls Please look kindly on these cultured pearls Each a perfect porcelain doll Please bring honor to us Please bring honor to us Please bring honor to us Please bring honor to us Please bring honor to us all
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Written by: Matthew Wilder, David Joel Zippel
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
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11 facts about this song
Mulan Film"Honor to Us All" is a song from Disney's 1998 animated feature film Mulan. It sets the scene for the culture and expectations of the society Mulan lives in.
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Soundtrack AlbumThe song is also included in the soundtrack album of the movie. It is the second track on the album, which also includes other popular numbers like "Reflections" and "I’ll Make a Man Out of You".
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Performed by Lea SalongaLea Salonga, a famous singer and actress from the Philippines, is the singing voice of Mulan in the movie. However, "Honor to Us All" is the only song in the movie in which Lea Salonga does not provide the vocals for Mulan. Beth Fowler, Marni Nixon, and Lea Salonga perform the song as the characters Grandmother Fa, The Matchmaker, and Fa Li respectively.
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Composed by Matthew Wilder and David ZippelAmerican composer Matthew Wilder and lyricist David Zippel wrote the music and lyrics for "Honor to Us All".
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Theme of the SongThe song explains traditional Chinese societal expectations for women in Mulan's time. It emphasizes the values of beauty, grace, and compliance over personal desires, thus setting the stage for Mulan's dramatic rebellion and eventual heroism.
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Mulan's DutiesThe song portrays Mulan preparing for her meeting with the matchmaker to bring honor to her family by marrying well.
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Symbolism"Honor to Us All" symbolizes Mulan's struggle against societal norms and her journey of self-discovery that ultimately leads to her saving China.
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Contrast with Other SongsThe traditional values expressed in "Honor to Us All" sharply contrast with the later song "I'll Make a Man Out of You", where Mulan shows her courage, strength, and ability to surpass everyone's expectations.
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Catchy Tunes and MelodiesLike many Disney songs, "Honor to Us All" stands out for its catchy tunes and melodies, making it an audience favorite.
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Influence and PopularitySince the release of Mulan, "Honor to Us All" has been covered by various artists across the world, reflecting its global influence and popularity.
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Live-Action VersionIn the 2020 live-action adaptation of Mulan, this song along with most of the soundtrack is omitted to create a more serious and realistic tone.
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