The China Beach theme song, titled “Reflections,” is a poignant and soulful tune that captures the essence of this powerful drama. Released in 1990, the song was performed by The China Beach Orchestra and featured on the album “China Beach: Music and Memories.”
The theme song perfectly complements the show’s exploration of the Vietnam War through the eyes of medical personnel and soldiers stationed at an evacuation hospital. Its evocative melody and heartfelt lyrics reflect the emotional depth and human stories depicted in the series.
Inspired by the book “Home Before Morning” by Lynda Van Devanter, China Beach aired from 26th April 1988 to 22nd July 1991, consisting of four seasons and 62 episodes. The show resonated with audiences, offering a unique perspective on the war and its impact on those involved.
With its thought-provoking narrative and the stirring music composed by Holland-Dozier-Holla, the China Beach theme song remains a testament to the show’s lasting impact. It continues to evoke powerful emotions and serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during that turbulent period in history.
China Beach Lyrics
Through the mirror of my mind
Time after time
I see reflections of you and me
Reflections of
The way life used to be
Reflections of
The love you took from me
Oh I’m all alone now
No love to shield me
Trapped in a world
That’s a distorted reality
Happiness you took from me
And left me all alone
With only memories
Through the mirror of my mind
Through all these tears that I’m crying
Reflects a hurt I can’t control
Although you’re gone
I keep holding on
To those happy times
Oh, girl when you were mine
As I peer through the windows
Of lost time
Keeping looking over my yesterdays
And all the love I gave all in vain
All the love All the love
That I’ve wasted
All the tears All the tears
That I’ve tasted
All in vain
Through the hollow of my tears
I see a dream that’s lost
From the hurt baby
That you have caused
Everywhere I turn
Seems like everything I see
Reflects a hurt I can’t control
In you I put
All my hope and trust
Right before my eyes
My whole world has turned to dust
Reflections of
The love you took from
Reflections of
The way life used to be
In you I put
All my hope and trust
Right before my eyes
My whole world has turned to dust
Now baby why did you do it
Reflections
