To capture the mindset of a 16-year-old, Lin-Manuel Miranda locked himself in his childhood bedroom for a weekend. He aimed to write a song that expressed a more complex conflict than simply wanting to "get out"—one where Moana loves her home but still feels called elsewhere.
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You can find the official music video on the DisneyMusicVEVO YouTube channel or stream the full soundtrack on platforms like Spotify and YouTube . Aulii Cravalho - How Far Ill Go (from Moana)
The song won the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media in 2018. It also received nominations for Best Original Song at both the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes.
A pop version of the song, performed by Alessia Cara , plays during the film's end credits. Impact & Performance To capture the mindset of a 16-year-old, Lin-Manuel
"How Far I'll Go" is the powerhouse "I Want" song from Disney's 2016 film Moana , performed by Auliʻi Cravalho . Written and produced by , it captures the titular character's internal struggle between her duty to her family and her irresistible pull toward the ocean. Background & Composition
The song replaced an earlier draft titled "More," which was deemed too simple because it only expressed a vague desire to see the world. A pop version of the song, performed by
The song's lyrics emphasize self-discovery and the courage to follow an inner voice, even when it defies societal or parental expectations. Where to Listen