Key Largo
Cheryl Wilson Lyrics


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Wrapped around each other
Trying so hard to stay warm
That first cold winter together
Lying in each other's arms
Watching those old movies
Falling in love so desperately
Honey I was your hero
And you were my leading lady.

We had it all
Just like Bogie and Bacall
Starring in our old late, late show
Sailing away to Key Largo

Honey can't you remember
We played all the parts
That sweet scene of surrender
When you gave me your heart
Please say you will...play it again
Cause I love you still
Baby this can't be the end.

We had it all
Just like Bogie and Bacall
Starring in our old late, late show
Sailing away to Key Largo

Here's lookin at you kid
Missing all the things we did
We can find it once again, I know
Just like they did in Key Largo

We had it all
Just like Bogie and Bacall




Starring in our old late, late show
Sailing away to Key Largo

Overall Meaning

In Cheryl Wilson's song Key Largo, the singer reminisces about a past love affair that was passionate and intense. The lyrics describe a winter when the couple was new and in love, wrapped around each other and trying to stay warm. They watched old movies and fell deeply in love, with the singer playing the role of the hero and their partner as the leading lady. The singer compares their love story to the iconic film love story of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall as portrayed in "Key Largo."


As the chorus kicks in, the singer declares that just like Bogie and Bacall, they too had it all – a love that was intense and all-consuming. They were starring in their own late, late show, sailing away to Key Largo. The second verse implies that their love affair ended, but the singer is holding on to their memories and longing to relive that time again. They ask their partner to play it again, to remember the sweet surrender of their love and to give them one more chance.


The final verse echoes the famous line from "Casablanca," "Here's looking at you, kid," and the singer declares that they miss all the things that they did together. They believe that they can find their love one more time, just like Bogie and Bacall did in Key Largo.


Overall, the song is a nostalgic and romantic tribute to a past love affair that was intense and all-consuming. The singer longs to relive that time again and find their love once more.


Line by Line Meaning

Wrapped around each other
We were holding onto each other tightly, trying to keep each other warm.


Trying so hard to stay warm
We were doing our best to stay comfortable and cozy during a cold winter.


That first cold winter together
We were experiencing our first winter as a couple, facing the challenges of staying warm together.


Lying in each other's arms
We were close and intimate with one another, holding each other close as we tried to stay warm.


Watching those old movies
We spent time enjoying classic films together, which brought us closer and helped us fall in love.


Falling in love so desperately
Our love was intense and passionate, and we both fell for each other deeply.


Honey I was your hero
I was the one who could always come to your rescue, and you looked up to me with admiration.


And you were my leading lady.
You were the star of my life, the one who had my heart and took center stage in everything we did.


We had it all
Our love was complete and perfect, and we had everything we needed with each other.


Just like Bogie and Bacall
Our love was reminiscent of the classic romance between Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall.


Starring in our old late, late show
Our love was like a movie, and we were the stars of our own personal story.


Sailing away to Key Largo
We were escaping to a beautiful location to relax and enjoy each other's company.


Honey can't you remember
I'm reminding you of the memories we shared together, hoping to bring back that feeling of love and affection.


We played all the parts
We had a role to play in our relationship, and we both played that role perfectly.


That sweet scene of surrender
We shared a moment of intimacy and vulnerability where we surrendered our hearts to one another.


When you gave me your heart
You opened up to me and gave me the most precious thing you had - your love.


Please say you will...play it again
I'm asking you to relive those special moments with me, to remind ourselves of the love we used to share.


Cause I love you still
I still have deep feelings of love for you, and I want to share that love with you again.


Baby this can't be the end.
I'm hoping our love story isn't over yet, and that we can find our way back to each other once again.


Here's lookin at you kid
I'm reminding you of a classic line from Casablanca, hoping to bring back the memories of our past together.


Missing all the things we did
I'm feeling nostalgic and longing for the experiences we shared as a couple.


We can find it once again, I know
I'm confident that we can rediscover the love we once had and bring it back to life.


Just like they did in Key Largo
We can find our way back to love, just as we did once before when we sailed away to Key Largo.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: BERTIE HIGGINS, SONNY LIMBO

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