How Far I'll Go
Janella Salvador Lyrics
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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
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 go, 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
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 and the sea stays behind me one day I'll know
How far I'll go
The lyrics of Janella Salvador's How Far I'll Go portray the conflict between fulfilling societal expectations and surrendering to the call of one's true desires. The singer, who wants to be the perfect daughter and follow societal norms, finds herself continually drawn to the water, unsure of why. She is aware that she is meant to play a particular role on the island, but she confesses that her true voice sings a different song. She is torn between the pull of the familiar and her curiosity about the unknown beyond the horizon, symbolized by the line where the sky meets the sea.
The lyrics are a reflection of the human desire for exploration and change in the face of societal conformity. The singer's struggle is relatable to many individuals who experience a sense of incongruity between societal expectations and their innermost desires. The song encourages listeners to be true to themselves, embrace their uniqueness, and follow their dreams no matter how distant or incredible they may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been staring at the edge of the water long as I can remember never really knowing why
I have spent all my life looking at the sea without any clear reason.
I wish I could be the perfect daughter but I come back to the water no matter how hard I try
I want to be an ideal daughter but my heart always leads me back to the sea, no matter how hard I try to control it.
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
Although I have taken different paths and made choices, they all lead me back to the place where I yearn to be but can't reach.
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
I am drawn to the horizon where the sea and sky meet, and no one can predict how far I will go if the wind leads me forward.
One day I'll go, if I go there's just no telling how far I'll go
I know I will go there one day, but I cannot predict how far I will go once I set out.
I know everybody on this island seems so happy on this island everything is by design
Everyone on this island seems content and satisfied, and their lives are predetermined and planned.
I know everybody on this island has a role on this island so maybe I can roll with mine
Each person on the island plays a predefined role, and I might as well play my role as well.
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
I am capable of leading others and contributing to the community, but an inner voice always doubts me, making me wonder what's 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
The sun glaring off the sea's surface is so bright, and no one can fathom how deep it is. The light seems to be beckoning me, so I must seek it.
And let me know
What's beyond that line
Will I cross that line
The line where the sky meets the sea it calls me and no-one knows how far it goes
Beyond the horizon, I cannot comprehend what's waiting for me. Will I be bold enough to go beyond? The call of the horizon is too mysterious, and no one can say how far it stretches.
If the wind in my sail and the sea stays behind me one day I'll know
How far I'll go
If the wind takes me further, and the sea takes me back, one day I'll discover how far I'm destined to go.
Writer(s): Lin-manuel Miranda
Contributed by Arianna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Xandra Puyat
Her version is even better than the one she sang 6 years ago 😭😭 she sounds like a real disney princess
Lee Gru
Precisely🎉
NIC KI
After Janella Salvador's uploaded version of "How Far I'll Go" surpassed the views of the original, and resulting to be banned from USA. Then here she is now, doing her rampage entrance walk and revising her own rendition of "How Far I'll Go" once again, especially at Disney+. What a big slap and comeback. Hoping for her to have more exposures in this channel. Tanggapin niyo nalang talaga that she is indeed our Philippine Moana, and ever will be another Disney Princess. ❤️😭💅
Rafaella
and ang reason rin kung bakit nag cover si janella ng how far ill go kasi nag audition talaga siya bilang voice ni moana sa disney but hindi siya napili and ayun nag cover siya but surprising na mas pili ng mga tao ang version ni janella and alicia cara yung covers nila.
NIC KI
@Rafaella OPO KORIQUE MADAM.
Marjorie C. Laborte
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Roan Villarmil
She sang it very well. The way she prounouce the words is so perfect. She’s so Talented!
Her Cheng
I wish there was a full version of this, this is just amazing.
MademoiselleLi
Janella really is next to Lea Salonga when it comes to how clear you can hear the words she sang
Hiprockdiva
Agree