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Lyrics of How Far I'll Go - From "Moana" by Auli'i Cravalho
verse
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
pre-chorus
Every turn I take, every trail I track
Every path I make, every road leads back
To the place I know where I cannot go
Where I long to be
chorus
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
verse
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?
chorus
See the light as it shines on the sea?
It′s blinding
But no one knows how deep it goes
And it seems like it′s calling out to me, so come find me
And let me know
What's beyond that line, will I cross that line?
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 how far I'll go
Writer(s): Lin-manuel Miranda
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The song 'How Far I'll Go' from 'Moana' explores the protagonist's inner conflict between conforming to societal expectations and following their true calling represented by the ocean. The ocean symbolizes freedom and self-discovery, contrasting with the island's structured life, reflecting the universal struggle of balancing conformity with individuality and the unknown.
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Themes
Self-discovery
• I wish I could be the perfect daughter
• But I come back to the water no matter how hard I try
• What is wrong with me?
Longing for freedom
• If the wind in my sail on the sea stays behind me, One day I'll know
• What's beyond that line, will I cross that line?
• See the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls me
Identity and belonging
• I know everybody on this island has a role on this island
• I know everybody on this island seems so happy on this island
• So maybe I can roll with mine
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Moods
Adventure, reflection, freedom, inspiration, hope
Rating: G
Lyrics are child-friendly and safe for all!
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ICON: Disney (Vol. 5)
Album • 2018 • 8 tracks
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