Next up, Ednita Nazario and Gilberto Santa Rosa add, "Hormigueros, Humacao, Luquillo, Hatillo." Ruben Blades and Juan Luis Guerra sing, "Vega Alta, Vega Baja, Toa Alta, Toa Baja, Mayagüez." Joell Ortiz, John Leguizamo, and Miranda all chime in with: "Yes!" Marc Anthony continues, "San Lorenzo y San Germán, San Sebastián, mi viejo San Juan," and Camila Cabello and Anthony Ramos sing: "Isabela, Maricao, Fajardo, Dorado." "Despacito" crooner Luis Fonsi dives right in with: "Cabo Rojo, Corozal, Naguabo, Guaynabo" The song moves on as a bevy of notable artist join in to recite the names of all 78 of the territory's towns. The lyrics of "Almost Like Praying" immediately kick off with lines from the West Side Story tune with Hamilton creator Miranda belting out, "Say it loud and there's music playing Say it soft and it's almost like praying It's almost like praying It's almost like praying It's almost like praying It's almost like" Not only is Maria, unforgettably, the name designated to the Category 4 disaster that ravaged the island, but the inference also borrows from the fact that the tale of West Side Story was one that incorporated a largely Puerto Rican cast. With "Maria" at its backdrop, "Almost Like Praying" proves to be deep-rooted in terms of its origin. The song, which was written by Miranda, notably adapts its title and hook from the Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim’s “Maria” - a classic composition from the original Broadway musical, W est Side Story which also happens to be a personal favorite of Miranda's, according to the press release. In terms of content, the upbeat tune offers a unique rhyming sequence which lists all 78 of Puerto Rico's municipalities. According to an Atlantic Records press release, all proceeds from the song will be donated to The Hispanic Federation's Unidos Disaster Relief Fund. In an effort to provide relief to the island, Miranda enlisted the help of notable entertainers such as Rita Moreno, Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, John Leguizamo, Luis Fonsi, Fat Joe, Gina Rodriguez, and Camila Cabello (just to name a few) as a means to exemplify the pride and essence of Puerto Rico. With just one listen, it's easy to discern that the lyrics of Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Almost Like Praying" reflect the resilient spirit of Puerto Rico. As the island of Puerto Rico continues to suffer from the devastation left behind byHurricane Maria, a new song can provide hope, strength, unity, and support to those affected by the tragedy.
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