身在高地

I used to think

We lived at the top of the world

When the world was just a subway map

And the One-slash-Nine

Climbed a dotted line to my place

There's no Nine train now

Right.

I used to think

The Bronx was a place in the sky

When the world was just a subway map

And my thoughts took shape

On that fire escape

Can you remind me

Of what it was like

At the top of the world?

Come with me

Oh, no.

We begin July with a stop At my corner fire hydrant

You would open it every summer

I would bust it with a wrench Till my face got drenched

Till I heard the sirens

Yep.

And then I ran like hell

You ran like hell

Yeah, I ran like hell

I remember well

To your father's dispatch window

"Hey, let me in, yo They're coming to get me!"

You were always in constant trouble

No, I wasn't.

Then your dad would act all snide But he'd let me hide

You'd be there inside

Life was easier then

Nina, everything is easier When you're home

The street's a little kinder When you're home

Can't you see that the day seems clearer

Now that you are here or is it me?

Maybe it's just me

We gotta go I wanna show you all I know

The sun is setting And the light is getting low

Are we going to Castle Garden?

Maybe, maybe not, but way to take a shot When the day is hot

I got a perfect shady spot A little ways away

That oughta cool us down

Cool us down

Welcome back to town

Hey!

Now, back in high school when it darkened You'd hang out in Bennett Park

And Usnavi would bring his radio

As I walked home from Senior Studies

I'd see you rapping with your buddies

With the volume high

I walked on by

You walked on by

No paré! Sigué, sigué!

No paré! Sigué, sigué!

Get in here, girl! -No...

Come on!

No paré! Sigué, sigué!

No paré! Sigué, sigué! No paré! Sigué, sigué!

No paré! Sigué, sigué! No paré! Sigué!

When you're home

The summer nights are cooler When you're home

Now that you're here with me

And that song you are hearing

Is the neighborhood just cheering you along

Don't say that

What's wrong?

Don't say that!

When I was younger I'd imagine what would happen

If my parents had stayed in Puerto Rico

Who would I be If I had never seen Manhattan

If I lived in Puerto Rico with my people

My people

I feel like all my life I've tried to find the answer

Working harder, learning Spanish

Learning all I can

I thought I might find the answer out at Stanford

But I'd stare out at the sea

Thinking, where am I supposed to be?

So please don't say you're proud of me

When I've lost my way

Then can I say

I couldn't get my mind off you all day

Now, listen to me That may be how you perceive it

But Nina please believe That when you find your way again

You are gonna change the world and then We're all gonna brag and say

We knew her when

Yeah

This was your home

I'm home

Welcome home

When you're here with me

Welcome home

I used to think we lived

At the top of the world

Welcome home

You're finally home

I'm home.

Hey, boss, I got your caffeine.

I'm in a meeting.

Oh, hey, Pike.

Everything okay?

Thank you, Benny. Thank you very much.

Need anything else? -No, no. We're good, thank you very much.

If you need--

Good kid. -Yes.

Café con leche.

Number twelve...

It's better than his current school.

I can pay for his flights, to and from.

Christmas, summers...

Just so that he doesn't go too long without seeing you.

And, you know, I know you're his dad,

and I'm just his big cousin, but...

I mean... this could be good for him.

You're unsure.

Talk to me.

Chill out. You're hovering.

You're doing that thing, you should...

That's your first of the day?

Listen, if I could be like...

"Out you go, Sonny," I would.

I thought about it.

But, I can't.

The kid doesn't listen to shit I say, anyway.

So is that a yes? -Is it a yes?

Tio ... Come on, man.

He's a good kid. He's smart. He's funny.

He cares.

That kid does well in school, he works hard.

And I could tell you.

I'm with him every day. Working in my store.

I got that kid working to the bone, but look, I'm...

He has an opportunity to have a life that you and me didn't have.

Come on, Tio.

How do you pay him?

Cash.

Ever wonder why?

Ever?

Perdón, Alejandro. -Hey.

Thank you for letting me come in last minute.

I was just wondering about the status of the deposit.

We got good news, mijo.

The check is cashed.

So there's no chance, like, if I wanted to hold off

just to tie up some loose ends before... before I go.

The place is yours, mijo.

Yeah, well...

You got cold feet?

No... No.

No, man. I mean, that's amazing.

That's amazing. Thank you again.

You know, just, life throws you curve balls, but...

I'll figure it out. Thank you again.

A dream come true, right? -Of course.

So... Sonny's dad is okay with him leaving?

Yeah... he's fine with it.

That's great.

Pero you wore your papi's hat?

Yeah. It fits.

Okay, okay. -Okay? Gracias, mi amor.

Abuela.

I want to talk to you. Not now, but... you know.

Oh, yeah. Okay.

It's open. Está abierto!

Oh, we're in trouble now.

How cute! -Oh, my God, I love that dress.

I love your dress.

Yo, look at this.

Good luck.

You're gonna need it.

Hey.

Hey.

What?

I'm sorry, you just-- You look amazing.

Thanks. -My favorite color.

Well, I...

have a date tonight, so...

Word.

Right. That's right.

You have a date.

I have a date, too. -Oh, you do?

We. We have a date.

We have a date. This is a date.

Let me get you a drink.

Think fast.

All right, let's clean this up before Abuela gets here.