The text is a dialogue between a mother and her son, René. The mother asks René a question about Taino natives and their game of ball. She sings the song "Head, Knees, Legs and Hips" to help him remember it.
René then shares personal stories about his childhood, his struggles in the music industry, and his experiences with his stepfather. He talks about his mother's role in his life, his desire to return to his roots, and his fears about his future.
The song "Head, Knees, Legs and Hips" is sung repeatedly to emphasize its importance. The dialogue ends with René singing the song again with his mother.
1. The speaker is asked a question about the Taino natives and their game of ball.
2. The speaker's mother sings a song to help the speaker remember the answer.
3. The song is about "Head, Knees, Legs and Hips".
4. The speaker tells of their desire to be a baseball player but settles for scoring hits over music tracks.
5. The speaker reveals their struggles with stress, financial difficulties, and personal issues including divorce and IRS investigation.
6. The speaker discusses their writing process, stating it is better when they are drunk.
7. The speaker talks about their childhood friend Christopher, and their shared adventures.
8. Christopher is tragically shot and the speaker mourns this loss.
9. The speaker expresses feelings of loneliness and a desire to be alone.
10. The speaker describes their family's financial struggles and their mother's Flamenco dancing.
11. The speaker talks about their own struggles, including their failed attempt to chase luck.
12. The speaker talks about their success in the music industry and the impact it has had on their life.
13. The speaker expresses a desire to be buried in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
14. The speaker talks about their relationship with their country and their desire to be recognized abroad.
15. The speaker talks about their childhood memories and wishes to return to simpler times.
16. The speaker sings a song with the refrain "Head, Knees, Legs and Hips".
17. The speaker's mother sings the same song, reinforcing the answer to the question about the Taino natives' game of ball.