Written in Stone facts for kids

"Written in Stone" is a special song that was created for Disney's 1998 animated movie, Mulan. Even though it was written for the film, it wasn't actually used in the final movie. This happened because the person who wrote the music for the film, Stephen Schwartz, left the project.

The famous singer Lea Salonga, who is the singing voice for Mulan in the movie, used "Written in Stone" when she tried out for the role. She even made a practice recording of the song while the movie was being made.

About "Written in Stone"

This song is known as a "torch song." A torch song is usually a sad or emotional song about lost love. In the case of "Written in Stone," it was meant to show Mulan's feelings as she changed from a young woman into a brave soldier. It was a powerful song that would have helped viewers understand her journey.

Where You Can Hear It Now

Even though "Written in Stone" wasn't in the original Mulan movie, it has appeared in other versions of the story over time.

• Mulan Jr.: This is a shorter, one-act play version of Mulan that schools often perform. The song "Written in Stone" was brought back for this play. You can hear parts of it sung many times throughout the show.
• Live Performances: Lea Salonga, the original singer who recorded the demo, has performed "Written in Stone" live for audiences at least once. This means fans of the movie and the song have had a chance to hear it.

So, even though it was cut from the movie, "Written in Stone" found its way into other parts of the Mulan story, letting more people enjoy this unique song.