Key West
Village People Lyrics


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Mama, I'm freezin' (mama, I'm freezin'), I wanna go to the su-un (to the sun)
These icy winter breezes (winter breezes) are chillin' all my fun (all my fun)

I'm headin' for Key-ey-ey West, the key to happine-ess
(I'm on the run, gonna have some fun)
I'm headin' for Key-ey-ey West, where leisure nights the be-est, oh yeah
(Gonna spend my days lyin' in the sun)
I'm headin' for Key-ey-ey West, that's where it's at for me-ee
Well, (gonna spend the nights meanwhile)
I'm headin' for Key-ey-ey West, I'm on the run
(Ba-da-da, ba-da-da, ba-da-da, ba-da-da, ba-da-da-bah)

I'm on the are you-un yeah-eah-eah-eah, I'm headin' for the sun, yeah-eah-yeah-eah
Key West - Key West, I know, I know, that creature life's the be-est
Oh yeah-eah, yeah-eah, ugh, brwwwww, it's cold in here mama, where's the heat

Ooh, gotta sleep with my socks on, ugh, I'm cold
Mama, I'm leavin' (mama, I'm leavin'), I'm headin' for the su-un, yeah (for the sun)
I'm changin' my location (my location), I tell ya, I'm on the are you-un (on the run)

I'm headin' for Key-ey-ey West, the key to happine-ess, yeah
(I'm on the run, gonna have some fun)
I'm headin' for Key-ey-ey West, where leisure nights the be-est,
Well (gonna spend my days lyin' in the sun)
I'm headin' for Key-ey-ey West, that's where it's at for me-ee, mama
(Gonna spend my nights meanwhile)
I'm headin' for Key-ey-ey West, I'm on the run
(Ba-da-da, ba-da-da, ba-da-da, ba-da-da, ba-da-da-bah)

Mama, I'm cold, feel it in my soul, gotta go to Key West where life is the best




Key West - Key West, got to, gotta have me some fun, mama, mama, I'm on the run
Hah, hey-hey-hey-hey-hey-why

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Village People's song Key West depict a person who is feeling unhappy and cold during the winter season. They express their desire to escape from the cold weather and go to Key West, which is known for its warm and sunny climate. The person is excited about the prospect of finding happiness and leisure in Key West. They mention spending their days lying in the sun and spending their nights having fun. The person seems to believe that Key West is the key to their happiness.


The song also highlights the contrast between the cold winter weather and the warm weather of Key West. The person mentions how the winter breezes are "chilling all my fun" while expressing their excitement about the warm and sunny climate in Key West. They seem to believe that Key West is the perfect place to escape their problems and find happiness.


Overall, the lyrics of Key West reflect the desire for warmth, leisure, and happiness. The song evokes a sense of escapism and offers a vision of Key West as a paradise that can help people find happiness and contentment.


Line by Line Meaning

Mama, I'm freezin' (mama, I'm freezin'), I wanna go to the su-un (to the sun)
The cold winter weather is spoiling my mood and I wish to move to a warmer place


I'm headin' for Key-ey-ey West, the key to happine-ess (I'm on the run, gonna have some fun)
I'm planning to move to Key West where I expect to find happiness and have a great time


I'm headin' for Key-ey-ey West, where leisure nights the be-est, oh yeah (Gonna spend my days lyin' in the sun)
Key West is where I can enjoy my evenings the most, while my days are spent relaxing in the sun


I'm headin' for Key-ey-ey West, that's where it's at for me-ee (Well, gonna spend the nights meanwhile)
Key West is the place that suits my interests the most, and I plan to enjoy my nights to the fullest there


I'm on the are you-un yeah-eah-eah-eah, I'm headin' for the sun, yeah-eah-yeah-eah (Ba-da-da, ba-da-da, ba-da-da, ba-da-da, ba-da-da-bah)
I'm on the move to a sunny destination and I can't wait to reach there


Key West - Key West, I know, I know, that creature life's the be-est (Oh yeah-eah, yeah-eah, ugh, brwwwww, it's cold in here mama, where's the heat)
I'm aware that Key West has the best nightlife, but the cold weather is making it difficult for me to stay here


Ooh, gotta sleep with my socks on, ugh, I'm cold
The cold weather is making me uncomfortable to the point where I have to sleep with my socks on


Mama, I'm leavin' (mama, I'm leavin'), I'm headin' for the su-un, yeah (for the sun)
I'm leaving this place and moving towards the sun to get some warmth and comfort


I'm changin' my location (my location), I tell ya, I'm on the are you-un (on the run)
I'm moving to a different place and I'm on the go to reach there as soon as possible


Key West - Key West, I'm on the run (Ba-da-da, ba-da-da, ba-da-da, ba-da-da, ba-da-da-bah)
I'm in a hurry to reach Key West and enjoy my time there


Mama, I'm cold, feel it in my soul, gotta go to Key West where life is the best
I'm feeling the cold in my bones and I need to go to Key West where I believe life is much better


Key West - Key West, got to, gotta have me some fun, mama, mama, I'm on the run (Hah, hey-hey-hey-hey-hey-why)
I'm going to Key West to have a lot of fun and I can't wait to reach there




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: HENRI BELOLO, JACQUES MORALI, BEAURIS WHITEHEAD

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