Avalon
Al Jolson & Bing Crosby Lyrics


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Ev'ry morning mem'ries stray
Across the sea where flying fishes play
And as the night is falling
I find that I'm recalling
That blissful all enthralling day

Just be-fore I sailed away
She said the word I longed to hear her say,
I tenderly caressed her
Close to my heart I pressed her
Upon that golden yesterday

I found my love in Avalon
Beside the bay
I left my love in Avalon and sailed away
I dream of her and Avalon
From dusk 'til dawn




And so I think I'll travel on
To Avalon

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Al Jolson & Bing Crosby's 'Avalon' speak about the singer's longing for a past love and memories of a time spent in the idyllic town of Avalon. The song has a nostalgic tone, with the singer describing how memories of his love and time in Avalon still haunt him, even though he has physically left. The first verse evokes images of the sea, specifically the flying fishes that play in it. The second verse reveals that the singer was once in Avalon with his love, and although he has left her there, he can't forget her or the place where they fell in love. The last verse sees the singer admitting that he cannot get over his love, and even though he knows he should move on, he thinks he will continue to travel to Avalon, where his memories and love reside.


Overall, the song provides listeners with a unique mix of both longing and nostalgia, as the singer describes his strong emotional connection to a past love and a place. The lively music, upbeat tempo, and catchy lyrics make 'Avalon' an enjoyable tune to listen to, even though the lyrics are somewhat melancholic.


Line by Line Meaning

Ev'ry morning mem'ries stray
Every morning I find myself reminiscing on memories.


Across the sea where flying fishes play
These memories take me across the sea where I remember the beauty of the scenery and the playful flying fishes.


And as the night is falling
As it becomes nighttime,


I find that I'm recalling
I find myself remembering.


That blissful all enthralling day
That one special day that was full of joy and excitement.


Just be-fore I sailed away
Right before I left for my journey.


She said the word I longed to hear her say,
My loved one said the words I desperately wanted and needed to hear.


I tenderly caressed her
I gently held her and touched her in a loving way.


Close to my heart I pressed her
I held her close to my heart to show how much she truly meant to me.


Upon that golden yesterday
During that beautiful and perfect moment in the past.


I found my love in Avalon
I discovered the love of my life in the gorgeous city of Avalon.


Beside the bay
Next to the water's edge.


I left my love in Avalon and sailed away
I had to leave my beloved in Avalon and continue my journey.


I dream of her and Avalon
I constantly fantasize about her and the city of Avalon.


From dusk 'til dawn
All day and night.


And so I think I'll travel on
I have decided to keep traveling in the hopes of finding new experiences and adventures.


To Avalon
I will return to the place where I fell in love and found pure happiness: Avalon.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Juliet Stephanie Richardson, Stuart David Price

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