How Far I'll Go
Boy Hero Lyrics
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'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 can not 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
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, 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?
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
The Boy Hero’s How Far I’ll Go is a powerful song that captures the struggle between conforming to societal expectations and dreams of unexplored possibilities. In the first stanza, the singer looks back at herself struggling to find her place and purpose in life. She longs to be the perfect daughter conforming to societal expectations but can’t help but return to the water, which symbolizes the unexplored possibilities and the voice inside her that yearns for adventure. She recognizes that the road to self-discovery isn’t smooth, and every path she takes leads back to the water.
The singer’s dilemma between societal expectations and personal desires remains in the second stanza. She notices that everyone on the island where she lives has a defined role and is content with life. She contemplates accepting her role in society, leading with pride and making it strong. Still, the voice inside her sings a different song, making her question what’s wrong with her. The light shining on the sea symbolizes the possibilities beyond society's expectations, calling out to her to explore the uncharted territory.
In the chorus, the singer acknowledges the pull of the sea and the possibilities beyond societal expectations but contemplates the uncertainty of what lies ahead. She wonders if the wind in her sail stays behind and if she will cross the line. The line where the sky meets the sea symbolizes the boundary between the known and the unknown possibilities in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been standing at the edge of the water
I've been standing at this point for as long as I can recall
'Long as I can remember, never really knowing why
I can't remember why I'm here or what my purpose might be
I wish I could be the perfect daughter
I want to be everything that is expected of me
But I come back to the water, no matter how hard I try
Despite my efforts to resist, I am drawn to this spot
Every turn I take, every trail I track
Every decision I make and every path I follow
Every path I make, every road leads back
No matter which way I go, I always end up here
To the place I know, where I can not go
This spot is familiar, but I can't explore it
Though I long to be
Despite my longing to understand
See the line where the sky meets the sea it calls me
I am enticed by the horizon where the water meets the sky
And no one knows, how far it goes
Nobody can predict how far I will go to explore this place
If the wind in my sail on the sea stays behind me
If the wind guides me away from this place
One day I'll know, if I go there's just no telling how far I'll go
Maybe one day I will find the courage to explore, and who knows how far that path will take me
I know, everybody on this island seems so happy on this island
Everyone around me seems content with their lives on this island
Everything is by design
Everything that happens here is a predetermined course of action
So maybe I can roll with mine
Perhaps I could also try to fit in and follow my own predetermined path
I can lead with pride, I can make us strong
I have the power to stand out, and make things better for everyone around me
I'll be satisfied if I play along
If I follow the plans, I will probably be fulfilled
But the voice inside sings a different song
But something inside me tells me to do the opposite
What is wrong with me?
Why am I feeling so different from everyone else?
See the light as it shines on the sea it's blinding
I am dazzled by the contrast of light in the sea
But no one knows, how deep it goes
Nobody knows what is under the water, or how deep it could be
And it seems like it's calling out to me, so come find me
Something in that place is calling me out, asking me to explore
And let me know, what's beyond that line, will I cross that line?
Let me see what is waiting for me beyond that horizon, and will I have the courage to explore it?
One day I'll know, how far I'll go
Someday, I will understand the limits of my courage and the depths of my curiosity
Writer(s): Lin-manuel Miranda
Contributed by Scarlett J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jayrmercado6521
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
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
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?
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
@AW-qz4kk
Verse 1]
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
[Refrain 1]
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 1]
See the line where the sky meets thе sea? It calls me
And no one knows, how far it goеs
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 2]
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
[Refrain 2]
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 2]
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?
[Chorus 3]
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
@amiradrummer
wow great cover
@ashleycook549
Can yall do a whole Disney pop punk album? I need this. I didn't know I needed this. Thank you 😊
@BoyHero
It’s not completely out of the question
@peejprf3957
Punk Rock Factory have just released one... it’s f***ing banging.
Treat yourself.
@jolenemoore2601
I second this. Both my kids also enjoy this cover
@unicornfyre
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@sian3377
Tiktok brought me here and im so glad it did 🙂🔥
@ash_akv2281
He's a perfect daughter imo.
@CamsCreations
🏄🏊🐳
@SylessNecole
The seratonin from this version is unreal. I adore this cover.