How Far I'll Go – English Lyrics

• By: Alessia Cara
• Album: Moana (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic journey with Alessia Cara's "How Far I'll Go"! This powerful song from Disney's *Moana* is an excellent way to dive into English, with its clear pronunciation, emotional storytelling, and universally relatable themes of self-discovery and courage. Its inspiring lyrics and accessible pop style make it perfect for practicing vocabulary related to dreams, overcoming obstacles, and exploration, while also appreciating the nuances of expressing deep personal longing in English.

[English]

(waves crashing)

♪ ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ Ooh... ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ I know ♪

♪ Everybody on this island ♪

♪ Seems so happy on this island ♪

♪ Everything is by design ♪

♪ I know ♪

♪ Hey ♪

♪ Everybody on this island ♪

♪ Hey ♪

♪ 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? ♪

♪ 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... ♪

♪ Mmm... ♪

(chuckles)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
staring /ˈsteərɪŋ/ B1	verb - looking fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with one's eyes wide open.
edge /edʒ/ A2	noun - the outside limit of an object, area, or surface.
water /ˈwɔːtər/ A1	noun - a colorless, transparent, odorless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain
remember /rɪˈmembər/ A2	verb - have in or be able to bring to one's mind an awareness of (someone or something from the past).
daughter /ˈdɔːtər/ A1	noun - a female child or person in relation to her parents
turn /tɜːrn/ A2	verb - move in a circular direction around an axis or pivot; rotate. noun - an act of moving in a circular direction around an axis or pivot; a rotation.
trail /treɪl/ B1	noun - a mark or series of signs or objects left behind by the passage of someone or something. verb - draw or be drawn along behind someone or something.
path /pæθ/ A2	noun - a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading.
road /roʊd/ A1	noun - a wide way leading from one place to another, especially one with a specially prepared surface that vehicles can use
long /lɔŋ/ A1	verb - have an earnest desire or craving. adjective - measuring a great distance from end to end
line /laɪn/ A1	noun - a long, narrow mark or band.
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth.
sea /siː/ A1	noun - the expanse of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface and surrounds its landmasses.
wind /wɪnd/ A1	noun - the perceptible natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction.
sail /seɪl/ A2	noun - a piece of material extended on a mast to catch the wind and propel a boat or ship or other vessel.
island /ˈaɪlənd/ A2	noun - a piece of land surrounded by water.
happy /ˈhæpi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
voice /vɔɪs/ A2	noun - the sound produced in a person's larynx and uttered through the mouth, as speech or song.
shines /ʃaɪnz/ A2	verb - emit light; be bright and radiant.
deep /diːp/ A2	adjective - extending far down from the top or surface.