The song "How Far I'll Go" from Disney's Moana is performed by Auli'i Cravalho, who voices Moana in the film. The lyrics express Moana's longing to explore beyond the limits of her island and her internal struggle between fulfilling her expected role and following her own adventurous spirit. Here are key excerpts from the lyrics:
- Moana reflects on her connection to the ocean and her desire to explore it despite her responsibilities:
"I've been staring at the edge of the water
Long as I can remember, never really knowing why
I wish I could be the perfect daughter
But I come back to the water, no matter how hard I try"
- She feels called by the sea and wonders how far she can go:
"See the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls me
And no one knows how far it goes
If the wind in my sail on the sea stays behind me
One day I'll know
If I go, there's just no telling how far I'll go"
- Moana recognizes the roles everyone has on her island but struggles with her own inner voice pushing her toward adventure:
"I know everybody on this island seems so happy, on this island
Everything is by design
I know everybody on this island has a role, on this island
So maybe I can roll with mine
I can lead with pride, I can make us strong
I'll be satisfied if I play along
But the voice inside sings a different song
What is wrong with me?"
The song is written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, with additional music contributions from Opetaia Foa‘i, Mark Mancina, and Dave Metzger. It captures Moana's spirit of determination and curiosity as she sets out on her journey beyond the reef
. This song is available in various versions, including the original soundtrack by Auli'i Cravalho and a pop version by Alessia Cara
. There are also lyric and karaoke videos to sing along with
