What is the title of the song Moana sings about her identity?

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The title of the song Moana sings about her identity is “I Am Moana (Song of the Ancestors).”

The song appears late in the film, after Moana has lost confidence and is visited by the spirit of her grandmother, Tala. Tala reminds her that her identity is rooted in both her people and her own choices. Moana then reclaims her purpose and returns to the voyage.

The song is distinct from “How Far I’ll Go,” which expresses Moana’s earlier longing to explore beyond the reef. It is also different from “Where You Are,” the opening community song, and “Know Who You Are,” which accompanies the restoration of Te Fiti. Rachel House and Auliʻi Cravalho perform the track on the soundtrack.

The song’s full title is sometimes shortened to “I Am Moana,” but the soundtrack listing includes the subtitle “Song of the Ancestors.”

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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