I have heard all of Hamilton and most of In the Heights and I truly believe that THIS is the best song Lin has written. it's not incredibly complicated or genius... in fact if you look at the lyrics they're actually quite simple and straightforward. but the simplicity, music, harmonies, and Mandy's passion make this song. I love how she sings "I am the one who made it out!" also the faster part of the firescapes. just so much passion and beauty. 👏👏👏
Laurel Rogers I know, I mean, I love Hamilton but In the Heights has some really special beauty p, and I absolutely adore Nina, she's my favourite character
+Valeria Cuadros its been 8 years since she was Nina on broadway. And also it would be hard to find a college age person to play Nina because they would be busy with college stuff
Okay so seeing Lin singing some of the background parts here made me really emotional. He built this character from the ground up, and now he's in the background, out of sight, guiding her along and telling her to breathe. She has a path to walk, and things will get worse before they get better, but he made her and he's going to be there for her.
what a coincidence! I'm doing the same! I'm supposed to be writing an essay on evolution and genes and made the horrible choice to put on a broadway solo playlist and this song came up--now I'm going to spend the next hour listening to several versions of this song
I also feel like Nina’s story/motivations were not as clear as the other characters. I feel that the movie fixed this issue with a revised story for Nina.
that makes no sense at all! Her voice literally just flys out of her mouth! effortlessly! if I could sing like that people would hate me because i would sing EVERYTHING! god i love mandy! she brought tears to my eyes
Ha! I like what you said about, "If I could sing like that people would hate me because I would sing EVERYTHING." I know right? Mandy is amazing! I love her as Nina!
2:40 ... how to kill a whole theater. This is instant tears in the eyes of everyone. One of the perfect moments you only see/hear in live performances.
This song gives me GOOSE BUMPS every single time mandy sings it I sweat, this is the only song that Lin has written that gets me this riled up It's just a master piece with how simple but powerful it is I'm having feelings ahhhh
This is my street I smile at the faces I've known all my life, They regard me with pride. And everyone's sweet, They say, "You're going places!" So how can I say That while I was away, I had so much to hide? Hey guys, it's me! The biggest disappointment You know- The kid couldn't hack it, She's back, and She's walking real slow. Welcome home, Just breathe, Sigue andando el camino Por toda su vida. Nina: Respira. Just breathe- Y si pierdes mis huellas Que Dios te bendiga. Respira. As the radio plays Old forgotten boleros, I think of the days When the city was mine. I remember the praise, Community: Ay, the adoro, te quiero. Te adoro, The neighborhood waved, And said, "Nina, be brave, Te quiero, And you're gonna be fine!" Respira! And maybe it's me, Respira! But it all seems like Lifetimes ago, So what do I say To these faces That I used to know? "Hey, I'm home?" Neighbor Lady: Mira, Nina, Hey, Lady & Community: No me preocupo por ella. They're not worried about me. Mira, allí esta nuestra estrella. They are all counting on me to succeed. Ella si da la talla, Nina: Community: I am the one who made it out. Aaah! The one who always Aaah! Made the grade. Aaah! But maybe I should Mira, Have just stayed home, Nina. When I was a child I stayed wide awake, Climbed to the highest place On every fire escape- Restless to climb. Respira, I got every scholarship, Saved every dollar, The first to go to college, How do I tell them why Respira, I'm coming back home With my eyes on Aaah! The horizon, Aaah! Just me and the GWB, Asking, gee Nina, What'll you be? Straighten the spine. Smile for the neighbors. Everything's fine. Everything's cool. The standard reply, "Lots of tests, Lots of papers." Smile, wave goodbye, And pray to the sky, Oh God, And what will my parent say? Nina, Can I go in there and say, Nina, "I know that I'm Letting you down, " Abuela Claudia: Nina, Just breathe
I love how the only people not singing background are Chris and the people who play Nina's mom and dad because like...Yeah. that's accurate to the characters. Her parents don't know she's back yet...Benny can't speak much Spanish... It makes sense I love that look Lin gives her like "I am so proud of you" I love Piragua guy.... I just adore this song!
3:29 look at vanessa's face😭😭 i love this cast so much god.... nina is the best. her story seems bleak and *shallow* for some but that's just not true. mandy just makes that story even more touching. "just.... breathe."
veemaki, it's like saying your favorite song is This is Me, and the other person thinks you're talking about the song by Demi Lovato, and you're talking about the powerful song from The Greatest Showman.
Imagine that “when I was a child” transitioning to Spanish Lowkey sings in Portuguese due to that being the language I can sing... I can’t with myself :3
I'm not crying.. are you crying...lol....but seriously that was beautiful. I actually felt her pain in this song. I even saw a couple of the castmates cry.
I used to see Mandy on the train all the time when i went to university. Being a YUGE ITH fan, I would lk get giddy but never asked for anything. It was just a priviledge to be on the same cart as her.
I was in a masterclass with Mandy and she was really sweet and had great feedback. She's a really great actress and she does a beautiful job in whatever she is doing.
I hope anyone who saw the movie stumbles on this version here and sees how it should be DONE!!! Now THIS is how you connect with (and being tears to) an audience! (I don’t know if in the movie it was the actress or the director or both but this should have had everyone in the movie theater bawling but it stead it was too “lite”, IMHO)
Exactly. This was a reunion concert and they all brought the emotion and acting. Especially Mandy. The movie cutting out all the emotions of the character of Nina and Benny really took away from a decent movie. Nina is a main character, and in the movie they made her a glorified extra. It hurt me. At least I still have my bootlegs and this beautiful reunion concert.
This is my favorite song. Even though I don't speak Spanish it resonates with me, "Just Breathe" so much so I look up the Spanish words so I can understand the meaning and poorly sing lol 🤣
I have heard all of Hamilton and most of In the Heights and I truly believe that THIS is the best song Lin has written. it's not incredibly complicated or genius... in fact if you look at the lyrics they're actually quite simple and straightforward. but the simplicity, music, harmonies, and Mandy's passion make this song. I love how she sings "I am the one who made it out!" also the faster part of the firescapes. just so much passion and beauty. 👏👏👏
Agreed, this song is just wonderful...
Absolutely. This is, BY FAR, my favorite LMM composed song.
Laurel Rogers I know, I mean, I love Hamilton but In the Heights has some really special beauty p, and I absolutely adore Nina, she's my favourite character
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This is one of my favorite songs. It is just so good and relatable.
THE EMOTION IN LIN'S, CHRIS' AND KAREN'S FACES REPRESENT ME SO MUCH
Mandy is the best Nina I've ever seen
no shes not . shes way too old to be nina
that makes no sense all of these actors are too old to be their characters. Use some common sense.
+Valeria Cuadros its been 8 years since she was Nina on broadway. And also it would be hard to find a college age person to play Nina because they would be busy with college stuff
the best nina ive seen is gisela ponce de leon, in peru
Yep. She’s also a pretty good Angelica
the piragua guy got more cheers than Lin at the start haha
That just shows the power of the fan favorite support characters, my friend
I learned some good Spanish from this show tbh
Same
Anything can happen beyond sunrise
so how do you say kiss me... xd
Tayvi La for real
ME TOO- 💀💀💀
2 songs in to the show and you're already crying because of this
this has always been me
lysgeorgia all them wigs were snatched 💆
Okay so seeing Lin singing some of the background parts here made me really emotional. He built this character from the ground up, and now he's in the background, out of sight, guiding her along and telling her to breathe. She has a path to walk, and things will get worse before they get better, but he made her and he's going to be there for her.
mandy could punch me in the face and i'd say thank you
feel you
Saaaaame
my mom is close friends with mandy lol, she follows me on insta. She wouldn't punch anyone in the face she is so nice
@@brookeewing4315 you really wanted to slip that in wherever you could, huh?
BFKSJFNKSNF I FORGOT I WROTE THAT COMMENT BAHAHAHAHAHAHAH, Idk I was very happy at that time and just wanted to show off, sorry lmao
It looks like Karen is holding back tears in the background while Mandy is singing. Can't blame her, Mandy is phenomenal!!!
i know i was
Chris and Lin are obviously gorgeous but, the Piragua guy is adorable as well.
Wow. Been watching videos of people singing "breathe" for the past hour. This one gave me goosebumps and made me cry. Ovation for Mandy
Ine Danger that’s because she’s the original 🙌🏻
Ine Danger the original singer for the “in the heights” album
@@dianaluna821 yes I know!
This is the song that got me into In The Heights
what a coincidence! I'm doing the same! I'm supposed to be writing an essay on evolution and genes and made the horrible choice to put on a broadway solo playlist and this song came up--now I'm going to spend the next hour listening to several versions of this song
I still can't believe she didn't get a tony nod for Nina i think it would have be well deserved! so much passion!
I feel this but the one fatal flaw with Mandy, she does not read as a college freshmen. No offense to her I love her.
I also feel like Nina’s story/motivations were not as clear as the other characters. I feel that the movie fixed this issue with a revised story for Nina.
@@larrystuckeyii2238 I totally disagree. Who wouldn't overwork themselves before asking their parents for virtually all their money.
Karen Olivo crying before Mandy has even started singing is me whenever I hear Mandy sing.
My new religion is how she hits "FIRE escape" at 2:31.
Watching this- Lin is so clearly in total admiration of the people he works with
I would give anything to see the original cast again. I cant believe it's been ten years. 😭😭
I know! Nothing beats the original cast of In the Heights
Omg karen's crying in the background. Just proves how powerful mandy"s voice is
The piragua guy's voice is GORGEOUS
lin looks like a proud dad
Can’t relate
Chris is looking at her like: THAT'S MY WIFE!
*Me walking up to friends*
Me: Hey Guys, its me!
Also Me: Hey Guys, Its Me! The biggest disapointment you know...
Mandy Gonzales is the most underrated actress ever. She is gold.
Yeah she is!
I always come back to this vid… god she’s a beast
so i gotta say I met mandy! her and my teacher went to school together and she's the sweetest thing!!
oml lucky!!!!!!
Meghan Wallace OH MY GOD I WOULD CRY
WHATFOFKGNGM OMG LUCKY ???
Meghan Wallace, that is AWESOME! I'm glad you share that information on what a sweet person she is.
2:30 I dont know why but I love the way she sang "fire-escape"
that makes no sense at all! Her voice literally just flys out of her mouth! effortlessly! if I could sing like that people would hate me because i would sing EVERYTHING! god i love mandy! she brought tears to my eyes
Ha! I like what you said about, "If I could sing like that people would hate me because I would sing EVERYTHING."
I know right? Mandy is amazing! I love her as Nina!
C-Jack and Linnamon are to precious for this world.
Oh Mandy, every single time I hear you sing I get goosebumps! The whole song! Every single time! Love her so much :)
I live a few blocks away from The United Palace Theater. Still kicking myself for not seeing this reunion nor the show while it was on Broadway.
2:40 ... how to kill a whole theater. This is instant tears in the eyes of everyone. One of the perfect moments you only see/hear in live performances.
This song gives me GOOSE BUMPS every single time mandy sings it
I sweat, this is the only song that Lin has written that gets me this riled up
It's just a master piece with how simple but powerful it is
I'm having feelings ahhhh
Here i go crying again as if i haven't watched this a million times lol
This is my street
I smile at the faces
I've known all my life,
They regard me with pride.
And everyone's sweet,
They say, "You're going places!"
So how can I say
That while I was away,
I had so much to hide?
Hey guys, it's me!
The biggest disappointment
You know-
The kid couldn't hack it,
She's back, and
She's walking real slow.
Welcome home,
Just breathe,
Sigue andando el camino
Por toda su vida. Nina:
Respira. Just breathe-
Y si pierdes mis huellas
Que Dios te bendiga.
Respira.
As the radio plays
Old forgotten boleros,
I think of the days
When the city was mine.
I remember the praise, Community:
Ay, the adoro, te quiero. Te adoro,
The neighborhood waved,
And said, "Nina, be brave, Te quiero,
And you're gonna be fine!" Respira!
And maybe it's me, Respira!
But it all seems like
Lifetimes ago,
So what do I say
To these faces
That I used to know?
"Hey, I'm home?"
Neighbor Lady:
Mira, Nina,
Hey,
Lady & Community:
No me preocupo por ella.
They're not worried about me.
Mira, allí esta nuestra estrella.
They are all counting on me to succeed.
Ella si da la talla,
Nina: Community:
I am the one who made it out. Aaah!
The one who always Aaah!
Made the grade. Aaah!
But maybe I should Mira,
Have just stayed home, Nina.
When I was a child
I stayed wide awake,
Climbed to the highest place
On every fire escape-
Restless to climb. Respira,
I got every scholarship,
Saved every dollar,
The first to go to college,
How do I tell them why Respira,
I'm coming back home
With my eyes on Aaah!
The horizon, Aaah!
Just me and the GWB,
Asking, gee Nina,
What'll you be?
Straighten the spine.
Smile for the neighbors.
Everything's fine.
Everything's cool.
The standard reply,
"Lots of tests,
Lots of papers."
Smile, wave goodbye,
And pray to the sky,
Oh God,
And what will my parent say? Nina,
Can I go in there and say, Nina,
"I know that I'm
Letting you down, "
Abuela Claudia:
Nina,
Just breathe
Gracias
Mandy Gonzalez is my queen
Saaame
I love how the only people not singing background are Chris and the people who play Nina's mom and dad because like...Yeah. that's accurate to the characters. Her parents don't know she's back yet...Benny can't speak much Spanish... It makes sense
I love that look Lin gives her like "I am so proud of you"
I love Piragua guy....
I just adore this song!
Her voice is perfect. And this song...ugh. Perfect concert.
I love Lin's face throughout the song... he looks so proud, even after all this time. Lovely!
She's phenomenal! and I love this song so much..!
The guitar failed at the end, but I STILL BAWLED ANYWAYS
After being in position where I’m supposed to be going to college but feeling scared about it all this song hits right in the feels
this song makes me wish i was talented
Yesssss tho
shes out of this world what a talent
3:29 look at vanessa's face😭😭
i love this cast so much god....
nina is the best. her story seems bleak and *shallow* for some but that's just not true. mandy just makes that story even more touching.
"just.... breathe."
the whoooooo at 3:35 is me
+Bubbah horse ......ME TOO....YOU SOUND LIKE YOUR DOWNSTAIRS IN THE ORCHESTRA!!!!...WOW WHAT A GREAT SHOW!!!!
This song seems so simple but conveys so much, I love it.
Friend: what's your favorite song?
Me: Breathe
Friend:oh the one by Maddie Z?!
Me: no... In the heights...
It was actually Mackenzie
veemaki, it's like saying your favorite song is This is Me, and the other person thinks you're talking about the song by Demi Lovato, and you're talking about the powerful song from The Greatest Showman.
I love how I learn more Spanish from this then I did in 3 years of actual Spanish class and also Nina you great soul
This makes me smile from joy every time I see this. The energy and commitment to this song fills my musical heart
She sings this so well the part (chorus) when she sings the first one to go to college is just Insta repeat for me :D
SHE OWNED IT. NAILED IT. SIGNED AND DELIVERED
Why does piraguero have the best voice in the cast though?
I'm sittin on an Amtrak train trying to darndest to not sing along at the top of my lungs lol
i almost forgot to watch this today
real stuff right here
Imagine that “when I was a child” transitioning to Spanish
Lowkey sings in Portuguese due to that being the language I can sing...
I can’t with myself :3
I'm not crying.. are you crying...lol....but seriously that was beautiful. I actually felt her pain in this song. I even saw a couple of the castmates cry.
this song with Mandy always give me goosebumps
I cried when I heard this song for the first time ... my favorite of the musical!!
the fact that Karen Olivo her co star is crying after hearing this songs hundreds of times means something.
I love how theyre all in the background in awe like "DAMMMMMMMN SON SHES FRICKING AMAZING"
I'd only listened to the film version and never cried but this was instantly tear jerking. Wow. This guy blows me away all the time.
I love this song.Lin writing with Mandy voice...Perfection.😍
I used to see Mandy on the train all the time when i went to university. Being a YUGE ITH fan, I would lk get giddy but never asked for anything. It was just a priviledge to be on the same cart as her.
I LOVE this song so much
This song makes me emotional every time. 🥺❤️
So true! She deserves to be praised.
All the cast members were holding back tears
All the goosebumps! you can see "Nina" in the background experiencing the catharsis with all her body.
I'm addicted in this perfomance. She's amazing.
i truly cry every time... this song is so amazing.
This is one of the best songs LIn has ever written.
I am bawling my eyes out like Karen Olivo in this video everytime I see a performance of this number, whoever plays Nina
PERFECTIONNNNNNNNN, I'm crying, I love Mandy Gonzalez
What a powerful performance!
I'm a mess right now.
she is AMAZING
When the *reunion* was almost 10 years ago and the actual show was almost 20 years ago 😅
First time I see this. This girl is pure power and sweetness! Still no movie of this great musical?
i have heard beautiful versions of this song, and leslie grace sang it so well in the film, but god NOBODY can sing this song like Mandy Gonzalez does
A good look at Lin throughout the video and an amazing song with an incredible singer. This video is amazing. ;;
Oh my god 🙆 Just oh my god !!! That was so passionate and heartfelt and just SPECTACULAR ✨🌟💫 Gosh I loved this 😢🙌
i loved this performance !!!!!
Me too. You actually did it like her last time you performed this song!
This song makes me weep!
3:44 did someone in the band messed up a chord there?
I was in a masterclass with Mandy and she was really sweet and had great feedback. She's a really great actress and she does a beautiful job in whatever she is doing.
its so cute that me and Karen are crying together
This is so amazing... on SOOO many levels! ❤️
this is the song that always makes me cry. sin duda, su mejor canción
I GOT GOOSEBUMPS THROUGHOUT THE SONG. MANDY IS 👑
This is incredibly powerful
i got goosebumps she is amazing
The 2021 cast did the songs justice
#lesliegrace did beautifully well.
I don't even know how to freak out right now! You know how you just suddenly get goosebumps??!?
J..... F..... C...... That is amazing.
I hope anyone who saw the movie stumbles on this version here and sees how it should be DONE!!! Now THIS is how you connect with (and being tears to) an audience! (I don’t know if in the movie it was the actress or the director or both but this should have had everyone in the movie theater bawling but it stead it was too “lite”, IMHO)
YES! Agreed.
Exactly. This was a reunion concert and they all brought the emotion and acting. Especially Mandy. The movie cutting out all the emotions of the character of Nina and Benny really took away from a decent movie. Nina is a main character, and in the movie they made her a glorified extra. It hurt me. At least I still have my bootlegs and this beautiful reunion concert.
3:36 I thought someone was blowing a trumpett or one of those New-year's thingy's that unroll and go HEAFDIHJD:SLKFJ:LKDFJ:SLEK
That moment right before “straighten the spine” chills.
3:23 Like a proud father
She's so amazing. I love this song.
ok no song ever has fucked me up as much as this does. not a single song. i cry every damn time i listen to this.
best Nina ever, amazing
This is my favorite song. Even though I don't speak Spanish it resonates with me, "Just Breathe" so much so I look up the Spanish words so I can understand the meaning and poorly sing lol 🤣
Chris bobbing his head in the background is adorable