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How Far I’ll Go Lyrics

“How Far I’ll Go” by Alessia Cara is the pop single from the Disney animated film Moana, written by Tony Award-winner and Hamilton-creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. In the film version by Auli'i Cravalho, who… Read More [Verse 1]I've been starin' at the edge of the waterLong as I can rememberNever really knowing whyI wish I could be the perfect daughterBut I come back to the waterNo matter how hard I try[Pre-Chorus]Every turn I take, every trail I trackEvery path I make, every road leads backTo the place I know where I cannot goWhere I long to be[Chorus]See the line where the sky meets the sea, it calls meAnd no one knowsHow far it goesIf the wind in my sail on the sea stays behind meOne day, I'll knowIf I go, there's just no telling how far I'll[Post-Chorus]GoGoYou might also like[Verse 2]I know everybody on this islandSeems so happy on this islandEverything is by designI know (Hey) everybody on this islandHas a role on this islandSo maybe I can roll with mine[Pre-Chorus]I can lead with pride, I can make us strongI'll be satisfied if I play alongBut the voice inside sings a different songWhat is wrong with me?[Chorus]See the light as it shines on the sea, it's blindingBut no one knowsHow deep it goesAnd it seems like it's calling out to me, so come find meAnd let me knowWhat's beyond that line, will I cross that line?See the line where the sky meets the sea, it calls meAnd no one knowsHow far it goesIf the wind in my sail on the sea stays behind meOne day, I'll knowHow far I'll go[Outro]Mm, mm26EmbedCancel

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“How Far I’ll Go” by Alessia Cara is the pop single from the Disney animated film Moana, written by Tony Award-winner and Hamilton-creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.

In the film version by Auli'i Cravalho, who voices the title character, this song depicts the moment where Moana decides to break out of her expected path in life and to pursue her dreams. This version appears during the ending credits, performed by Canadian singer-songwriter Alessia Cara.

The music video for the song, featuring Cara, was released on November 3, 2016. Moana was released in U.S. theaters on November 23, 2016.

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Ask a questionWho sings the Spanish version?Genius Answer2 contributors

Sara Gómez sings the latin Spanish version while María Parrado sings the Castillian (Spain) Spanish version.

+4Is this version in the movie?Genius Answer2 contributors

No. This version was made for advertising purposes. The one sang in the movie is by Auli'i Cravalho.

+1Who produced “How Far I’ll Go” by Alessia Cara?When did Alessia Cara release “How Far I’ll Go”?Who wrote “How Far I’ll Go” by Alessia Cara?Know-It-All (Japan Version) (2017)Alessia Cara

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