Hello, Hive Open Mic Community! Cinema is the 186th theme that I am coming back to. This week, my song for Cinema is “How Far I’ll Go” from Disney’s Moana since its melody touches my soul and a message that fits with what cinema induces in me.
How Far I'll Go by Auliʻi Cravalho is not just a song. Because I truly believe that it's a story of every person who is having some anxieties and struggles between her or his desires versus obligations tied to them. I see that almost all of us have had this problem or are going through it. Sometimes we see ourselves confused by the things that other people want us to do, and in the end, this is not what we see for ourselves. This song not only talks about the adventures, but it also has a deep, hidden meaning that it wants to convey to all of us. This song wants us to explore our own identity and find our purpose in society.
Finally, before I end this blog, let me re-echo it all, each of us has a life of unique experiences to discover while our stories keep getting told. We should always be confident in ourselves and refrain from letting others decide our fate. May we remain as faithful as possible to where we’re coming from, even if that means moving on.
How Far I'll Go Lyrics
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
Disclaimer: I do not own the minus one (instrumentals) used in this video.
Credits go to the rightful owner of the song.
Published in: Manila, Philippines
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