Like most songs, this is probably about a relationship, but what if it were written from the perspective of a Cuban refugee sailing to a place near Key West? Both a lover (or friends, family) and a native culture are being left behind (as well as the oppressors), although the voice seems optimistic that the "last word" hasn't been exchanged between all parties.
Like most songs, this is probably about a relationship, but what if it were written from the perspective of a Cuban refugee sailing to a place near Key West? Both a lover (or friends, family) and a native culture are being left behind (as well as the oppressors), although the voice seems optimistic that the "last word" hasn't been exchanged between all parties.