It Happened In Monterey
The Si Zentner Orchestra & The Johnny Mann Singers Lyrics
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Somewhere along the Rio Grande
Sadly I'm reminiscing, madly again I'm kissing
Someone along the Rio Grande
It happened in Monterey, a long time ago
I met her in Monterey, in old Mexico
Stars and steel guitars
Broke somebody's heart
And I'm afraid that it was mine
It happened in Monterey
Without thinking twice
I left her and threw away the key to paradise
My indiscreet heart, longs for the sweetheart
That I left in old Monterey
Making believe I'm merry
In ev'ry glass of sherry
I see the sparkle of her eye
And when I hear the cello
Tender and sweet and mellow
I hear the music of her sigh
It happened in Monterey, a long time ago
I met her in Monterey, in old Mexico
Stars and steel guitars
And luscious lips, as red as wine
Broke somebody's heart
And I'm afraid that it was mine
It happened in Monterey
Without thinking twice
I left her and threw away the key to paradise
My indiscreet heart, longs for the sweetheart
The lyrics to It Happened in Monterey by The Si Zentner Orchestra & The Johnny Mann Singer tell a story of a man who met a woman in Monterey, Mexico, a long time ago. The singer reminisces about their time together and how he left her without thinking twice, throwing away the key to paradise. The man now finds consolation in his imagination and longs for the sweetheart he left behind in old Monterey. The imagery of stars, steel guitars and luscious lips, as red as wine, evoke the passionate and romantic nature of their encounter. The melancholic tone of the lyrics suggests that the man regrets his hasty decision to leave and cannot forget the woman he fell for.
Overall, It Happened in Monterey is a song that speaks to the pain of lost love and the regret that can come with rash decisions. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the romantic encounter in Monterey and the emotions that the man feels in its aftermath. The song is not only a beautiful tribute to love and heartbreak, but it is also a reminder to cherish the moments we have with loved ones and to not take them for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
In my imagination, I'm finding consolation
I am trying to make myself feel better by daydreaming.
Somewhere along the Rio Grande
This is where I am picturing my imaginary scenario taking place.
Sadly I'm reminiscing, madly again I'm kissing
I am remembering a past love and imagining being intimate with them again.
Someone along the Rio Grande
I am pretending that there is someone by my side to share this fantasy with.
It happened in Monterey, a long time ago
The story I am about to tell took place in Monterey and it has been a while since it happened.
I met her in Monterey, in old Mexico
I encountered a woman in Monterey, which is located in Mexico.
Stars and steel guitars
Monterey had a nightlife filled with music and entertainment.
And luscious lips, as red as wine
The woman I met had an alluring mouth, likened to the color of red wine.
Broke somebody's heart
This woman had a history of causing emotional pain to others.
And I'm afraid that it was mine
I fear that this woman broke my heart as well.
Without thinking twice
I acted impulsively and without much consideration.
I left her and threw away the key to paradise
I ended things with her and gave up a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be with her.
My indiscreet heart, longs for the sweetheart
My heart secretly yearns for the woman I left behind in Monterey.
That I left in old Monterey
I abandoned her in the city of Monterey.
Making believe I'm merry
I am pretending to be happy when I am actually sad.
In ev'ry glass of sherry
Whenever I drink sherry, I see a reflection of her in the glass.
I see the sparkle of her eye
I imagine the woman's eyes shining in the reflection.
And when I hear the cello
The sound of a cello triggers memories of her.
Tender and sweet and mellow
The melody of the cello is soothing and gentle.
I hear the music of her sigh
I picture the woman sighing to the music, reminding me of her presence.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BILLY ROSE, MABEL WAYNE
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