To capture the mindset of a 16-year-old, Lin-Manuel Miranda locked himself in his childhood bedroom for a weekend. He aimed to write a song that expressed a more complex conflict than simply wanting to "get out"—one where Moana loves her home but still feels called elsewhere.
Auliʻi Cravalho performed the song live at the 89th Academy Awards. She notably continued singing without missing a beat after being accidentally struck in the head by a dancer’s prop flag. Aulii Cravalho - How Far Ill Go (from Moana)
"How Far I'll Go" is the powerhouse "I Want" song from Disney's 2016 film Moana , performed by Auliʻi Cravalho . Written and produced by , it captures the titular character's internal struggle between her duty to her family and her irresistible pull toward the ocean. Background & Composition To capture the mindset of a 16-year-old, Lin-Manuel
Auli'i Cravalho - How Far I'll Go (from Moana/Official Video) She notably continued singing without missing a beat