It Happened in Monterey
Monterey Memories: Love Lost in Old Mexico
Lyrics
It happened in Monterey, a long time ago
Reflecting on a past event in Monterey, dating back to a significant time in the past.
I met her in Monterey, in old Mexico
Recalling meeting a woman in Monterey, situated in old Mexico.
Stars and steel guitars
Evoking imagery of stars and steel guitars, setting the scene for a romantic encounter.
And luscious lips, as red as wine
Describing the woman's captivating lips, vividly portrayed as red as wine.
Broke somebody's heart
Indicating that someone's heart was broken during this encounter.
And I'm afraid that it was mine
Expressing personal concern that the heartbroken individual might be the singer.
It happened in Monterey
Reiterating that the significant event occurred in Monterey.
Without thinking twice
Acknowledging the impulsive nature of the singer's actions during the Monterey experience.
I left her and threw away the key to paradise
Explaining that, without second thoughts, the singer left the woman and relinquished the chance for happiness (key to paradise).
My indiscreet heart, longs for the sweetheart
Expressing remorse for the heartache caused by the singer's indiscretion.
That I left in old Monterey
Longing for the sweetheart left behind in old Monterey.
It happened in Monterey, a long time ago
Repeating the recollection of the event in Monterey, emphasizing its lasting impact.
I met her in Monterey, in old Mexico
Reiterating the meeting with the woman in old Mexico, underlining its significance.
Stars, guitars
Repeating the imagery of stars and guitars, emphasizing the romantic atmosphere.
Lips, red as wine
Reiterating the allure of the woman's lips, described as red as wine.
Broke somebody's heart
Recalling that someone's heart was broken during this encounter.
And I'm afraid that it was mine
Expressing personal concern that the heartbroken individual might be the singer.
It happened in Monterey
Reaffirming that the significant event occurred in Monterey.
And without thinking twice
Reiterating the impulsive nature of the singer's actions during the Monterey experience.
I left her and I threw away the key to paradise
Reiterating that, without second thoughts, the singer left the woman and forfeited the opportunity for happiness (key to paradise).
My indiscreet heart, how it longs for the sweetheart
Expressing ongoing remorse for the heartache caused by the singer's indiscretion.
That I left in old Monterey
Continuing to express a yearning for the sweetheart left behind in old Monterey.
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