Disney’s dropped the official music video for “Beyond,” the end credit track from the family-friendly animated sequel Moana 2. Grammy Award-winning songwriters Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear (Barlow & Bear) wrote “Beyond” and Auli‘i Cravalho sings the song which tells the story of Moana’s journey and her connection to her beloved island.

“During the process of writing this, we spoke to a lot of people who come from Oceania and the Polynesian Islands, and what rings true to all of them is their deep connection to their heritage and how they honor their ancestors. No matter how daunting this journey is to Moana, she can’t refuse it. It scares her but also exhilarates her because it’s a call from the ancestors. And the idea that the ocean connects us all is a very big part of Pacific Island culture and wayfinding culture,” said Barlow & Bear.

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