This song ties together the motifs leading up to this point in the movie.

Moana is alone on her ship as Maui left her due to her recklessness in trying to escape Te Fiti. Gramma Tala’s spirit appears and comforts Moana, telling her not to give up who she is. The spirits of Moana’s ancestors also come sailing to her out of the darkness to confirm to Moana that she is doing the right thing. Moana accepts the role given to her by the ocean, but also realizes that she can be there for the future of her people too. The conflict in her heart is resolved and she dives into the ocean to retrieve the heart of Te Fiti and finish what she set out to do.