Coco is the 2016 American fantasy film by Walt Disney Pictures and is developed by Pixar Animation Studios. Films are filled with humor and are colorful. However, there’s much more to them, which contains life-changing lessons to learn. Some think Coco’s mainly an audience of singers. However, the movie also helps people think of what matters most. There was also the question of the vitality of the Family and musical connection. Our favorite Coco quotes will help you understand forgiveness, happiness, and Family.
Coco is one of our favorite movies, with every quote connecting to our soul. Give these quotes from Coco and see if you feel the same as we do!
Coco quotes on Family
1. “You know that feeling like there’s a song in the air, and it’s playing just for you. I hope you like it.” -Ernesto de la Cruz
This is a movie where we constantly see adults tell kids how to do and what to do. But it has some movie quotes that we will feel deeply rooted in. We see how Miguel travels to the Land of the dead to find de la Cruz. The reason? He thought de la Cruz was his great-great-grandfather. The extent we are willing to go to for our Family! But the plot comes with a twist. We see how Miguel’s family history is against Music. All it takes is only a song to understand the power of Music that Family holds.
2. “My Family thinks music is a curse.” -Miguel
And we all have been there, haven’t we! We find out that the Great-grandma coco’s father was a famous musician. But that caused his death. So they don’t want Miguel to play Music as it tore her family apart. But we all know that is not how the story will proceed. Miguel is just the guy who would walk out of the living world and disappear from this world to meet the most outstanding musician in his Family.
3. “It has been an honor. I hope you die real soon.” -Ernesto De La Cruz
Now, this quote may sound tricky out of context. And that is why we are here. Let us explain what happened. The coco movie shows Miguel crossing worlds to meet his dead musician family member by playing the sad guitar. After meeting with De la Cruz, Cruz expresses his wish of reuniting with Miguel soon after his death in the Land of the dead.
4. “You’re not a spirit guide. You’re just a dumb dog.” -Miguel
And that is what Miguel thought when he saw the street dog changing into his constant guide in the Dead Land. But like it is said, we should never underestimate the power that lies in nature and within us. The same goes for this case. And what if our living boy embarks on an extraordinary journey with the spirit guide in the form of the street dog!
5. “Día de Muertos has begun! It’s the one night of the year our ancestors can come visit us.” -Abuelita
Now, this quote, too, needs some background context. We are set in a story where the dead ancestors of the Family visit the living every year to bless them and reconnect with them. But it is only for a night. It is a big festival for a family that puts so much effort into reuniting everybody.
Coco quotes on Love for Music
6. “Success doesn’t come for free. You have to do whatever it takes to seize your moment.” -Ernesto De La Cruz
And that is the statement we need to etch into our minds and soul. Even though this is a statement said by the movie’s villain, it no less conveys the limitless boundaries we hold ourselves in when we want to achieve something. So it becomes essential to seize the moment and do everything possible in our power to achieve it.
7. “If we help you get his photo, you will return home? No more music?” -Mamá Imelda
Yes. And that is precisely how we expect the head of any family to respond. Be it any situation or problem, keeping a cool head is all needed. And so does Mama Imelda. After she sees how badly Miguel wants the pic of Hector, she proposes to him an offer that he better not refuse. Instead, he does not hold power to refuse. He is willing to give up on the love of his life, Music, just to get a pic of Hector to keep him alive in the Land of the dead.
8. “Go home and never forget how much your family cares for you.” -Mama Imelda
Take that now. Is it not something you have even heard Vin Diesel talking about! The love we hold for everything dear to us is what keeps us going in our hard times. And the same has been true for Miguel and his dead Family. We see such strong characters trying to protect what they love. For Mama, it is her Family, the dead ones and the alive ones.
9. “I’m walking like a skeleton.” -Miguel
That is Miguel’s best disguise in the other Land. Boy, the extent we go for our families. But again, that is what it is all about. For Miguel, it is Music. None is willing to compromise with their love, which is exactly how it should be. Do you not agree with us on this? And if that is not what love is all about, we do not know what else is!
10. “To a melody played on the strings of our souls And the rhythm that rattled us down to the bone.” -Ernesto de la Cruz
Cruz has his way of turning Music into a public affair. Having no respect for Hector’s dedication to their work together, Cruz had been focused on bullying Hector. In Miguel’s case, he needs to fight his Family to embrace his love for Music. And De la Cruz tells him how to go for it. Pretty unexpected for a villain, isn’t it!
Coco quotes on Breaking Barriers
11. “Our memories, they have to be passed down by those who knew us in life in the stories they tell about us.” -Hector
Hector has been a guide for the Family, even though he was the silent one. All he knew was Music and love. And hence his coaching to Miguel. And hence the quote. Miguel and his musical dream with a family that hates Music are willing to accept final death to reunite with “the rest of my family.”
12. “I’m not supposed to love music.” -Miguel
Do you hear the rebel in the voice of Miguel! He is constantly stopped from pursuing it. But he’s not gonna stop. That in no way stops him from singing the secret song that has a family’s ban to it. Once you start watching this movie, you’ll realize you, too, are terribly allergic. How else will you explain your tears!
13. “Hey, it happens to everyone eventually.” -Hector
This is something only a caring senior can tell us. And if we have been lucky, we must have heard it too. Food, drinks, songs, and offerings fill up the whole town. And that is when Miguel decides to connect with the only musician in the Family. Later he finds out that de la Cruz murdered his real family member.
14. “The rest of the world may follow the rules, but I must follow my heart.” -Hector
Did you hear that? Now that is your sign to acknowledge it and follow it. As they say, The heart wants what it wants. And there are no boundaries when it comes to following it if that is what makes you happy.
15. “Music tore her Family apart. Shoes brought them together.” –Miguel
Miguel is talking about his Family. But it is also about challenging our barriers and doing better.
Coco Quotes on Self Pity
16. “But there’s no one left alive to pass down Cheech’s stories.” -Hector
And this can be classified as one of the saddest scenes in the entire movie. A friendly chap was losing his story and disappearing.
17. “One cannot deny who one is meant to be.” -Ernesto de la Cruz
De la Cruz had his own way of hitting and bringing down lost souls, even in the Land of the dead. He does the same with Hector. His biggest complaint against Hector is? That he chose Family over his career in Music. As a result, he needs to live a life of the pit, even after death.
18. “I’m a pretty sorry excuse for a great-great-grandpa.” -Hector
Do you remember when Hector said this line? You could see the height of self-pity in his eyes, in his voice. Feeling sorry for oneself is one of the most tragic emotions we can feel. And so does Hector. The guilt of making mistakes when he was alive, combined with seeing his lineage suffer. That can break anybody.
19. “I’m ready to accept your blessing. And your conditions.” -Miguel
And that is what Miguel did when he felt he needed to let go of his Music and do something that counts in actuality. Something more than the love for Music. The love to protect Family. Even if the cost of it giving away is the only thing that makes Miguel happy. Music. If this does not comprise what self-pity can look like, we doubt what will!
20. “Being a part of this Family means you are here for this Family.” -Abuelita
Have you heard this line from your Family every once in a while when you don’t do what they want you to do? It’s a common one, we bet. But don’t get bogged down. Self-pity is an emotion we are aware of. A sentiment that makes us feel vulnerable and exposed. But at the same time, it attacks our inner confidence, little by little. The best thing to do in such a situation is to take a deep breath and think with a cool head. Not like Miguel, who went to another land itself. But again, it did end well.
21.“Nothing’s more important than family.” -Miguel
Family is above all, our family pushes us to be best, to face the opportunities, there is nothing precious than family. time together as family is a gift.
22.“Never forget how much your family loves you.” -Mama Imelda
Family is everything, so much so that sometimes it can be difficult to put into words just how much your loved ones mean to you. Family is a tree that has different branches but have same roots. No matter what happens just be with them.
23. We may have our differences, but nothing’s more important than family. ~Miguel
Life isn’t about the exact quantity of ups and downs, but rather how smoothly we ride between these inevitable ups and downs. Sometimes we may face differences but it is important to understand that it is the family who will stand for us no matter what happens at the end.
24. You don’t have to forgive him, but we shouldn’t forget him. ~Miguel
Forgiveness is emotional in nature, Forgiving doesn’t necessarily mean forgetting so, Internal peace and happiness should be above all, learn how to move on and learn the lesson from it.
25.Only a song has the power to change a heart. Never underestimate the power of music. ~Ernesto de la Cruz
Someone’s mood can be improved by music, which can also thrill or calm the listener. Importantly, music also enables us to experience almost all of the emotions we go through in life.
What is your Coco’s quote?
The film tells the story of Miguel, who travels to America to find his ancestors’ home. It brought the celebration into people’s lives from all over Central and North America and showed tradition associated with the festival. Its main message was about Family. Love is unconditional forever. It is not worth it to end up loving someone even if you’ve died. The next generation should never forget this fact. So what is your takeaway message from these Coco quotes? Bet it is on our list!