I've been living in the slums by the water
For nearly a century
Never understanding why
I just want to go and see my daughter
But I can't seem to cross over
No matter how hard I try
Every chance I take, every trail I track
Every plan I make, they pull me back
From the place I know where I cannot go
Where I long to be
There's a girl in the land of the living
I have to see
And no one knows
How long I've got
If she puts my photo up
On the ofrenda
One day, I'll know
When I go, there she'll be waiting, my Coco
I know everybody in this town
Seems so happy in this town
Everything is by memories
I know everybody in this town
Has someone who forgot them
So maybe I can roll with mine
I can lead with pride
I can make us strong
I'll be satisfied if I play along
But every night
I still sing our song
What is wrong with me?
See the light as it glows on my bones
It's draining
But no one knows
How long I've got
And it seems like she's calling out to me
So, remember me
And let me know
You're beyond that bridge
I will cross that bridge
Imelda says she's tried to make them all
Forget me
But I know
That Coco won't
If she puts my photo up
On the ofrenda
One day, I'll go
And see my Coco