Benny's Dispatch
Leslie Grace & Corey Hawkins Lyrics


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Check one, two, three
Check one, two, three
This is Benny on the dispatch, yo
Atención, yo, attention
It's Benny, and I'd like to mention
I'm on the microphone this mornin'
Honk ya horn if you want it
Okay, we got traffic on the west side
Get off at 79th and take the left side
Of Riverside Drive and you might slide
West End's ya best friend if you catch the lights
And don't take the Deegan
Big Papi is in town this weekend
Sorry, Dominicans, take Route 87
You ain't gettin' back in again

Hold up a minute!
Benny, hey
Nina, you're home today!
Any sign
Of your dad? He's on his way
Anyway
It's good to see your face
Anytime
Hold up a minute, wait!
You used to run this dispatch, right?
Once or twice

Well check the technique, yo!
There's a traffic accident
I have to mention at the intersection
Of 10th Ave and the Jacob Javitz Convention Center
And check it, don't get stuck in the rubber-neckin'
On 192nd, there's a double-decker bus wreck
Now listen up, we got a special guest! (Benny)
Live and direct from a year out west (Benny)
Welcome her back, 'cause she looks mad stressed
Nina Rosario, the barrio's best

Woo!
Honk your horns
She's smiling
Say hello, say hello!

Hello (woo, let's go!)
Good morning
I ought to let you work
Thanks for the welcome wagon

Anytime, anytime, Nina
Wait here with me
It's gettin' hot outside




Turn up the AC
Stay here with me

Overall Meaning

The song "Benny's Dispatch" by Leslie Grace and Corey Hawkins is a tribute to the musical "In The Heights" and describes the daily life of Benny, a dispatch operator in Washington Heights. The song begins with Benny introducing himself and giving traffic updates to drivers, urging them to honk their horns if they need his help. He informs drivers of traffic on the west side and advises them to avoid taking the Deegan highway, which is congested due to Big Papi being in town. Benny's attention then quickly turns to Nina, who is on her way home. He catches up with her and asks about her dad's whereabouts, noting that she used to run the dispatch. As the song progresses, he updates drivers on traffic accidents and informs them of a special guest, Nina Rosario, who has returned to the barrio.


The lyrics of "Benny's Dispatch" capture the essence of life in Washington Heights, with its hustle, bustle, and sense of community. The song tells a story of a morning in the life of Benny and the people he interacts with, highlighting the importance of connection and support within a tight-knit community. Through Benny's dispatch, everyone in the barrio is connected and supported, creating a sense of unity among the residents.


Line by Line Meaning

Check one, two, three
Testing the microphone


This is Benny on the dispatch, yo
Introducing Benny as the dispatcher


Atención, yo, attention
Announcing that attention is needed


It's Benny, and I'd like to mention
Benny has something to say


I'm on the microphone this mornin'
Benny is on the microphone this morning


Honk ya horn if you want it
Asking drivers to honk their horns if they need something


Okay, we got traffic on the west side
There's traffic on the west side


Get off at 79th and take the left side
Advising drivers to take the left side after exiting at 79th


Of Riverside Drive and you might slide
Drivers might have an easier time on Riverside Drive


West End's ya best friend if you catch the lights
West End is a better route if drivers can catch the lights


And don't take the Deegan
Advising against taking the Deegan


Big Papi is in town this weekend
Stating that Big Papi is in town for the weekend


Sorry, Dominicans, take Route 87
Apologizing to Dominicans and advising them to take Route 87


You ain't gettin' back in again
Drivers won't be able to return once they've left


Hold up a minute!
Asking for a pause


Benny, hey
Being greeted by Benny


Nina, you're home today!
Noticing that Nina is home


Any sign
Asking if there's any news


Of your dad? He's on his way
Asking if Nina's dad is on his way


Anyway
Getting back on track


It's good to see your face
Expressing enjoyment in seeing someone


Anytime
Offering to help at any time


Hold up a minute, wait!
Asking for another pause


You used to run this dispatch, right?
Asking if Nina used to run the dispatch


Once or twice
Nina confirms that she has run it once or twice


Well check the technique, yo!
Asking listeners to pay attention to the following information


There's a traffic accident
Announcing a traffic accident


I have to mention at the intersection
Identifying the location of the accident


Of 10th Ave and the Jacob Javitz Convention Center
Specifically identifying the intersection location


And check it, don't get stuck in the rubber-neckin'
Warning against causing further delay by staring at an accident


On 192nd, there's a double-decker bus wreck
Announcing another accident on 192nd


Now listen up, we got a special guest! (Benny)
Announcing Benny as a special guest


Live and direct from a year out west (Benny)
Introducing Benny as coming from the west coast


Welcome her back, 'cause she looks mad stressed
Welcoming Benny back, noting she looks stressed


Nina Rosario, the barrio's best
Introducing Nina Rosario


Woo!
Expressing excitement


Honk your horns
Asking drivers to honk their horns


She's smiling
Noting that Nina is smiling


Say hello, say hello!
Encouraging listeners to greet Nina


Hello (woo, let's go!)
Nina greets listeners


Good morning
Wishing listeners a good morning


I ought to let you work
Advising Benny to let listeners get back to work


Thanks for the welcome wagon
Thanking Benny for the welcome


Anytime, anytime, Nina
Reiterating the offer to help at any time


Wait here with me
Asking Nina to wait with Benny


It's gettin' hot outside
Noticing that it's becoming hot outside


Turn up the AC
Asking to turn up the air conditioning


Stay here with me
Asking Nina to stay with Benny




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Written by: Lin-Manuel Miranda

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Check one, two, three
Check one, two, three
This is Benny on the dispatch, yo
Atención, yo, attention
It's Benny and I'd like to mention
I'm on the microphone this mornin'
Honk your horn if you want it
Okay, we got traffic on the west side
Get off at 79th and take the left side
Of Riverside Drive, you might slide
West End's your best friend if you catch the lights
And don't take the Deegan
Big Papi is in town this weekend
Sorry Dominicans, take Route 87
You ain't getting back in again
Hold up a minute
Benny, hey
Nina, you're home today
Any sign
Of your dad? He's on his way
Anyway
It's good to see your face
Anytime
Hold up a minute, wait
You used to run this dispatch, right?
Once or twice
Well, check the technique, yo
There's a traffic accident I have to mention
At the intersection of 10th Ave, Jacob Javitz Convention Center
And check it, don't get stuck in the rubber-neckin'
On a 192nd there's a double-decker bus wreck
Now listen up, we got a special guest
(Benny) live and direct from a year out west
(Benny) welcome her back, 'cause she looks mad stressed
Nina Rosario, the barrio's best
Honk your horns
She's smiling, say "hello"
Say "hello"
Hello, good morning
I ought to let you work
Thanks for the welcome wagon
Anytime, anytime, Nina
Wait here with me
It's getting hot outside, turn up the A.C.
Stay here with me



All comments from YouTube:

@jennarussell1537

the actor who plays benny is SO charming and vibrant in this whole movie, but especially this scene

@blackjack90631

Juilliard grad!

@selahallan53

@@blackjack90631 it’s actually Corey Hawkins

@blackjack90631

like the school

@selahallan53

@@blackjack90631 oh ok sorry

@kbbbbbbb8696

and his voiceee UGHHHHHHH

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@djminibelly4427

Benny's probably my favorite character. He's so darn charming.

@daddad4188

I agree

@endaoreilly2939

Yuh

@Audrey1000

True, but Vanessa is my most Favorite :, )

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