1. MOANA is an avant-garde art rock outfit edging around something otherwor… Read Full Bio ↴1. MOANA is an avant-garde art rock outfit edging around something otherworldly, verging on genuinely dangerous. Combining the shamanic stream-of-consciousness poetry of peak-era Patti Smith with psychedelic melodies, grungy guitar licks, and propulsive rhythms, Moana doesn’t so much craft songs as pagan prayers set to the heartbeat of the world.

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2. A door is being closed with a bang, the melodies of child songs still ring through your head and the noise of a hangover and a broken heart are overwhelming. But outside the sun is shining and birds are singing andnew chances are awaiting; these contradictions set the premise for Moana's songs.

Moana is the Rotterdam-based band providing the musical backdrop for singer Johanneke Kranendonk's poetic songs. With influences like Jeff Buckley, PJ Harvey and Tom Waits, her songs are of a dark mood with a light edge.

With members of the band Woost, and the addition of a keyboard player, Moana began working on its debut album in January 2008. After two succesful recording sessions in a studio in Gent, Belgium, the last part of the album will be finished this summer in Holland. Their debut album will be released in November 2008, and presented in Lantaren/Venster in Rotterdam.

Live Moana is a band not to be missed. With an incredible energy the band plays the typical songs with a passion that is rare for bands generally backing up singer/songwriters.

How Far I'll Go
Moana Lyrics

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打ち寄せる波をずっとひとり
見つめてた何も知らずに
そうよ期待に応えたい
でも気づけばいつも海に来てるの
どの道を進んでも
たどりつくとこは同じ
許されないの憧れの遠い海
空と海が出会うところは

どれほど遠いの
追い風うけこぎだせばきっと
わかるの
どこまで遠くいけるのかな
そうね
みんなとっても幸せそうだわ
それはわかるの
そうよ
自分の居場所があるのってほんと
すてきなことよね
この道を進んでく
望まれることは同じ
でも心に響くのは違う歌
光輝く海が私を呼んでる
おいでよと
早く見つけて欲しいと呼んでる
教えてよそこには何が待ってるの
空と海が出会うところは
どれほど遠いの

追い風うけこぎだしてきっと
私はいくのよ

Overall Meaning

The song "How Far I'll Go" from the animated movie Moana is about a young girl named Moana, who is drawn to the ocean, even though she is forbidden to go near it. She yearns for a life beyond her small island home and wishes to explore the vast unknown waters. Despite her fear and apprehension, Moana's curiosity and desire to explore the mysteries of the ocean leads her to defy tradition and go out into the open water. She sings about the excitement of the unknown and the possibility of discovering new lands and opportunities, while recognizing the importance of staying true to one's cultural roots and seeking out one's true purpose in life.

Through this song, Moana expresses her longing for adventure and the unknown, creating a connection between the ocean and her spirit. She recognizes that her destiny is calling her, that she wants to please her family and her people, but she also understands the importance of living her own truth. The lyrics describe her journey to self-discovery and the willingness to take risks in order to reach her goals. It shows the emotional conflict she faces: the fear of disappointing her family and the fear of following her own desires. Ultimately, Moana chooses to follow her heart and embrace her calling, setting her on a path towards finding her true identity and purpose in life.

Line by Line Meaning

打ち寄せる波をずっとひとり
Alone, I've been watching the pounding waves

見つめてた何も知らずに
Without knowing what I was searching for

そうよ期待に応えたい
Yes, I want to live up to expectations

でも気づけばいつも海に来てるの
But somehow, I always find myself returning to the sea

どの道を進んでも
No matter what path I take

たどりつくとこは同じ
The end destination is always the same

許されないの憧れの遠い海
The distant, alluring sea is forbidden

空と海が出会うところは
Where the sky and sea meet

どれほど遠いの
How far away is it?

追い風うけこぎだせばきっと
If I catch the tailwind, surely

わかるの
I'll understand