Miguel arrived at the foot of the hill that led to Ernesto's tower. Limousines, cars, and carriages were lined up, dropping off finely dressed guests. A couple at the front of the line flashed an invitation to a security guard.
米格来到了山脚下,歌神的高塔就屹立在山顶上。一辆辆豪华轿车、小汽车和马车在山下排起长龙,身着华服的宾客们从车上走下来。在队伍的最前面,一对夫妻向一个保安亮出了自己的邀请函。
"Have a good time," the guard said, guiding them onto a sleek cable car that would take them to Ernesto's mansion at the top of the hill.
"玩得愉快。" 保安将他们送上一辆造型优美的缆车,直达歌神的山顶豪宅。
Miguel rushed ahead, wriggling between guests to cut to the front of the line.
米格一头扎进人群,拼命往前挤,终于到了最前面。
The security guard stared down at Miguel. "Invitation?"
保安低下头看着米格:"有邀请函吗?"
"It's okay. I'm Ernesto's great-great-grandson!" He struck a dramatic Ernesto de la Cruz signature pose with the guitar.
"不用邀请。 我是歌神的玄孙!"说着,他摆了一个歌神德拉库斯抱着吉他的招牌动作。
The security guard flung Miguel through the air and out of the line.
保安粗暴地将米格提了起来,一把扔出了队伍。
Miguel brushed himself off and spotted Los Chachalacos unloading instruments from a van. They must have won the competition! He darted over to the band. "Disculpen, Señores," Miguel began.
米格拍了拍身上的灰尘,刚好看到疯狂恰恰乐队在把乐器从一辆货车上卸下来。他们肯定赢了比赛!他冲向乐队。"先生们,打扰一下。" 米格开口道。
"Hey, hey, guys — it's 'Poco Loco'!" the bandleader said as the other members crowded around, excited to see him.
"嘿,嘿,伙计们——是那个唱《有点疯狂》的!" 领队说。 其他成员一听都围了过来,兴奋地看着米格。
"You were on fire tonight!" said one band member.
"你今晚真是酷毙了!" 其中一个人说道。
"You too!" Miguel beamed. "Hey, musician to musician — I need a favor."
"你们也是!" 米格笑着说,"嗨,大家都是音乐家,我想求你们一件事。"
A few minutes later, the bandleader handed an invitation to the security guard.
过了几分钟,领队递给保安一张邀请函。
"Ooh, the competition winners! Congratulations, chicos!" said the security guard. Los Chachalacos filed onto the tram to the mansion. One member lugged an exceptionally heavy sousaphone. After the tram began its trek upward, he blew on the horn and Miguel came flying out.
"噢! 比赛冠军! 恭喜啊,小伙子们!" 保安说。疯狂恰恰乐队登上前往豪宅的缆车,其中一个成员吃力地拖出一个异常沉重的苏沙低音喇叭。缆车徐徐上升,他吹响喇叭,米格从里面飞了出来。
Once they arrived at the top, the doors opened to reveal Ernesto de la Cruz's lavish mansion. Miguel and the mariachis filed out.
一到山顶,缆车门就开了,歌神德拉库斯的奢华宅邸近在眼前。米格和乐队成员们一一走下缆车。
Miguel gasped at the sight of Ernesto's home. "Whoa," he said.
看着歌神的豪宅,米格倒抽一口冷气:"哇哦。"
"Hey, hey!" the bandleader said to Miguel. "Enjoy the party, little músico!"
"嗨,嗨!" 领队对米格说,"玩得愉快,小音乐家。"
"Gracias!" Miguel said, and rushed straight inside the mansion to face a lively celebration.
"谢谢!"米格说完便径直冲进了宅邸,里面正在举办热烈的庆祝活动。
"Look, it's Ernesto!" someone shouted.
"看,是歌神!" 有人喊道。
Miguel followed the sound of the voice and caught a glimpse of his idol heading deeper into the party. "Ernesto," he said quietly. He pushed through the throngs of people and went up a staircase.
米格循声望去,瞥见他的偶像正往派对中心走。"歌神。" 他轻声叫道。米格费力地穿过人群,走上楼梯。
He lost his great-great-grandfather in the crowd for a second, but he didn't give up. "Señor de la Cruz! Pardon me, Señor de la Cruz! Señor de la — "
他的曾曾爷爷一下子就不见了踪影,但他没有放弃。"德拉库斯先生! 不好意思,德拉库斯先生! 德拉——"
Miguel elbowed his way through guests until suddenly, he was in a huge hall filled with hundreds of partygoers. Synchronized swimmers made formations in a sparkling blue pool while a DJ dropped a mariachi mash-up soundtrack. On the walls, film clips from Ernesto's movies looped continuously.
米格用手肘挤开人群,突然,他发现自己来到了一个大厅,几百个客人在这里参加派对。在一个闪闪发光的蓝色泳池里,花样游泳者们用整齐划一的动作,不断变换队形,旁边的DJ播放着墨西哥街头音乐串烧的原声带。墙上,歌神主演的电影短片正在循环播放。
Miguel knew every clip by heart.
每一个片段,米格都记得一清二楚。
One caught his eye. In the clip, a nun was speaking to Ernesto.
其中一则短片吸引了他的注意。影片中,一个修女正与歌神对话。
"Oh, but, Padre, he will never listen."
"噢,可是,神父,他不会听的。"
"He will listen … TO MUSIC!"
"他会听的……听从音乐!"
Ernesto's fictional words emboldened Miguel. He knew he had to seize the moment. He had to make Ernesto listen and get his blessing. He spotted a pillar that stretched to the landing of a grand staircase and climbed it.
歌神的台词鼓舞了米格。他知道自己要把握好这次机会。他必须让歌神听他演奏,并且得到歌神的祝福。他发现一根柱子,能通向一个巨大的楼梯中间休息平台,于是,他爬了上去。
Once he stood above the crowd, he took a breath and released the loudest grito he could.
一站到人群上方,他便深吸一口气,竭尽全力发出了一声吼叫。
The grito echoed through the space, bouncing off the walls. Every party guest turned toward Miguel, and the DJ faded the music. Feeling everyone's eyes on him, Miguel plucked away at his guitar, singing an introduction.
吼叫声响彻整间屋子,在墙壁之间不断回荡。在场的宾客都转向米格,DJ也关掉了音乐。米格察觉到了大家的目光,他弹起吉他,唱响一段前奏。
As he sang, a hush fell over the crowd, making his voice and guitar the only sounds in the room. The crowd parted, letting him pass through to reach Ernesto de la Cruz.
歌声一起,现场鸦雀无声,屋里只听得见吉他的乐声和他的歌声。紧接着,人群渐渐散开,让出一条道,他走向歌神德拉库斯。
Miguel's soul poured into each chord and lyric. He was finally going to meet his idol. He was moving closer and closer, when suddenly — SPLASH!
每一个和弦、每一句歌词都倾注了米格的灵魂。他终于能见到自己的偶像了。他一步一步走向前,突然——扑通一声!
Miguel tumbled into the pool.
米格跌进了游泳池。