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When You're Home
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When You're Home was released on June 3, 2008 by Ghostlight Records as a part of the album In the Heights (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
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Release DateJune 3, 2008
LabelGhostlight Records
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM102

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Mandy Gonzalez
Mandy Gonzalez
Vocals
Christopher Jackson
Christopher Jackson
Vocals
'In The Heights' Original Broadway Company
'In The Heights' Original Broadway Company
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Composer, Lyrics
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Co-Producer
Alex Lacamoire
Alex Lacamoire
Co-Producer
Bill Sherman
Bill Sherman
Co-Producer
Joel Moss
Joel Moss
Co-Producer
Andres Levin
Andres Levin
Producer, Recording Engineer
Kurt Deutsch
Kurt Deutsch
Producer, Recording Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
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
[Verse 2]
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?
[Verse 3]
Come with me
We begin July with a stop at my corner fire hydrant
You would open it every summer
I would bust it with the wrench till my face got drenched
Till I heard the sirens
And then I ran like hell
You ran like hell
Yeah, I ran like hell
I remember well
To your father's dispatch window, he let me in, yo
They're coming to get me
You were always in constant trouble
And 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 streets a little kinder when you're home
But can't you see that the day seems clearer
Now that you are here, or is it me?
Maybe it's just me
[Verse 4]
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 we're gonna 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
[Verse 5]
Now back in high school when it darkened
You'd hang out in Bennet park and
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
[Verse 6]
No pares, sigue, sigue
No pares, sigue, sigue
No pares, sigue, sigue
No pares, sigue, sigue
No pares, sigue, sigue
No pares, sigue, sigue
No pares, sigue, sigue
No pares, sigue
[Verse 7]
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
[Verse 8]
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
[Verse 9]
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
[Verse 10]
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're 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
I'm home
You're finally home
I'm home
Written by: Lin-Manuel Miranda
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