Meet Hank plunges us straight into the buzzing corridors of the Marine Life Institute, where the ever-optimistic Dory bumps into the prickly but resourceful octopus, Hank. Through snappy exchanges like “¿Estás muy enferma?” and Dory’s quick “¿Enferma? ¿Estoy enferma?”, the lyrics recreate their first frantic encounter: alarms blare, transport tags dangle, and the threat of permanent captivity in an aquarium looms. Yet in the middle of all this chaos, Dory repeatedly urges herself to “mantén la calma… piensa positivo,” setting the tone of hopeful resilience that defines her character. Hank, meanwhile, seems more world-weary, warning her that those tags spell “malas noticias.”
Underneath the playful back-and-forth lies a bigger message about courage and companionship. Dory’s determination to escape quarantine and find her family shows how optimism can cut through fear, while Hank’s reluctant assistance hints that unlikely friendships can bloom when stakes are high. The song reminds listeners that even when life slaps on its metaphorical transport tag, positivity, quick thinking, and teamwork can keep our dreams swimming free.