We Don't Talk About Bruno Lyrics

The song is "We Don't Talk About Bruno" from the animated movie "Encanto". The song is about a mysterious and feared character named Bruno, whom the characters avoid talking about. He has the ability to make prophetic statements that often come true, and he is associated with ominous and unsettling sounds like muttering and rats. The characters have a love-hate relationship with him, as he both terrifies and fascinates them. The song is a reflection of how people deal with the unknown and the unpredictable, and the fear and curiosity that often come with it. It also highlights how people can be affected by superstition and how it can influence their thoughts and actions. Ultimately, the song is about the power of perception and how it can shape the way we view the world.

Facts about We Don't Talk About Bruno

Lin-Manuel's explanation of "We Don't Talk About Bruno" suggests that the song serves as a way to introduce multiple characters and their respective storylines in a more efficient way. The song is a "complicated family number" that hints at themes and plot points that would be explored further in other parts of the story, but are briefly touched upon here.
By referencing "A Weekend in the Country" from "A Little Night Music" and "It's Beginning to Snow" from "Rent," Lin-Manuel is drawing parallels between "We Don't Talk About Bruno" and other musical theater songs that similarly serve as ensemble numbers introducing multiple characters and plot threads. The song allows the audience to get a glimpse into the world of the film and the various characters that inhabit it, setting the stage for the rest of the story to unfold.

The song was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the composer and lyricist behind the hit Broadway musicals "Hamilton" and "In the Heights".

The song is performed by the character of Dolores, one of the family members in the Madrigal family, who is voiced by actress Carolina Gaitan.

The song has been praised for its catchy melody, clever lyrics, and vibrant visuals, which showcase the unique personalities and talents of the various characters in the movie.

SONG: We Don't Talk About Bruno 

ARTIST: Carolina Gaitán - La Gaita, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz, Encanto 
ALBUM: We Don't Talk About Bruno

Lyrics

[Pepa:]

We don't talk about Bruno, no, no, no

We don't talk about Bruno, but

It was my wedding day

[Félix:]

It was our wedding day

[Pepa:]

We were getting ready

And there wasn't a cloud in the sky

[Félix:]

No clouds allowed in the sky

[Pepa:]

Bruno walks in with a mischievous grin

[Félix:]

Thunder

[Pepa:]

You're telling the story or am I?

[Félix:]

I'm sorry, mi vida, go on

[Pepa:]

Bruno says, "It looks like rain"

[Félix:]

Why did he tell us?

[Pepa:]

In doing so, he floods my brain

[Félix:]

Abuela get the umbrellas

[Pepa:]

Married in a hurricane

[Félix:]

What a joyous day but anyway

[Pepa & Félix:]

We don't talk about Bruno, no, no, no

We don't talk about Bruno

[Dolores:]

Hey, grew to live in fear of Bruno stuttering or stumbling

I can always hear him sort of muttering and mumbling

I associate him with the sound of falling sand, ch-ch-ch

It's a heavy lift with a gift so humbling

Always left Abuela and the family fumbling

Grappling with prophecies they couldn't understand

Do you understand?

[Camilo:]

Seven-foot frame, rats along his back

When he calls your name it all fades to black

Yeah, he sees your dreams and feasts on your screams (Hey)

[Pepa & Camilo:]

We don't talk about Bruno, no, no, no

[Dolores:]

No, no

[Pepa & Camilo:]

We don't talk about Bruno

[Dolores:]

We don't talk about Bruno

[Townsperson 1:]

He told me my fish would die, the next day, dead

[Ensemble:]

No, no

[Townsperson 2:]

He told me I'd grow a gut and just like he said

[Ensemble:]

No, no

[Townsperson 3:]

He said that all my hair would disappear, now, look at my head

[Ensemble:]

Hey!

No, no

Your fate is sealed when your prophecy is read

[Isabela:]

He told me that the life of my dreams

Would be promised, and someday be mine

He told me that my power would grow

Like the grapes that thrive on the vine

[Abuela Alma:]

Óye, Mariano's on his way

[Dolores:]

He told me that the man of my dreams

Would be just out of reach

Betrothed to another

It's like I hear him, now

[Isabela:]

Hey sis, I want not a sound out of you

[Dolores:]

It's like I can hear him now, I can hear him now

[Mirabel:]

Um, Bruno

Yeah, about that Bruno

I really need to know about Bruno

Give me the truth and the whole truth, Bruno

[Camilo:]

Isabela, your boyfriend's here

[Abuela Alma & Isabela:]

Time for dinner

[Camilo:]

A seven-foot frame, rats along his back

[Pepa:]

It was my wedding day

[Félix:]

It was our wedding day

[Isabela:]

He told me that the life of my dreams

[Dolores:]

Grew to live in fear of Bruno stuttering or stumbling

[Camilo:]

When he calls your name it all fades to black

[Pepa:]

We were getting ready and there wasn't a cloud in the sky

[Félix:]

No clouds allowed in the sky

[Isabela:]

Would be promised and some day be mine

[Dolores:]

I can always hear him sort of muttering and mumbling

I associate him with the sound of falling sand, ch-ch-ch

[Camilo:]

Yeah, he sees your dreams

[Pepa:]

Bruno walks in with a mischievous grin

[Isabela:]

He told me that my power would grow

[Dolores:]

It's a heavy lift with a gift so humbling

[Camilo:]

And feasts on your screams

[Félix:]

Thunder

[Pepa:]

You're telling the story or am I?

[Félix:]

I'm sorry mi vida go on

[Isabela:]

Like the grapes that thrive on the vine, I'm fine

[Dolores:]

Always left Abuela and the family fumbling

Grappling with prophecies they couldn't understand

Do you understand

[Abuela Alma:]

Óye, Mariano's on his way

[Pepa:]

Bruno says, "It looks like rain"

[Félix:]

Why did he tell us?

[Camilo:]

Seven-foot frame, rats along his back

[Isabela:]

He told me that the life of my dreams would be promised and someday be mine

[Dolores:]

He told me that the man of my dreams would be just out of reach

[Pepa:]

In doing so, he floods my brain

[Félix:]

Abuela get the umbrellas

[Camilo:]

When he calls your name it all fades to black

[Dolores:]

Betrothed to another, another

[Camilo:]

Yeah, he sees your dreams and feasts on your screams

[Pepa:]

Married in a hurricane

[Félix:]

What a joyous day

[Isabela & Dolores:]

And I'm fine, and I'm fine, and I'm fine, I'm fine

[Ensemble:]

He's here

Don't talk about Bruno

[Mirabel:]

Why did I talk about Bruno?

[Ensemble:]

Not a word about Bruno

[Mirabel:]

I never should have brought up Bruno

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