Avalon
Bing Crosby Lyrics
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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,
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
In Bing Crosby's song "Avalon," the singer reflects on his memories of Avalon, a beautiful paradise where he found true love. The lyrics describe how every morning his thoughts wander across the sea where flying fishes play and how as night falls, he recalls the joy he experienced in Avalon. The singer remembers the moment he had to leave and sail away from his love but holds onto the memory of the word he had longed to hear her say. The song gives emphasis to the golden yesterday, where the singer tenderly caressed his love and held her close to his heart. In the end, the singer decides to continue his journey to Avalon to be reunited with his love.
The song's lyrics evoke a sense of wistfulness and nostalgia. The tune is simple yet enchanting, giving the listener a feeling of longing to return to a place where beautiful memories were made. "Avalon" has become a classic due to its beautiful melody and profound lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Ev'ry morning mem'ries stray
Every morning memories wander aimlessly
Across the sea where flying fishes play
Over the sea where fishes soar
And as the night is falling
And as evening approaches
I find that I'm recalling
I find myself remembering
That blissful all enthralling day
That wonderful and captivating day
Just before I sailed away
Right before I embarked on my journey
She said the word I longed to hear her say,
She spoke the words I yearned to hear
I tenderly caressed her
I lovingly held her
Close to my heart I pressed her
Held her tightly to my heart
Upon that golden yesterday
On that golden day in the past
I found my love in Avalon
I discovered my love in Avalon
Beside the bay
Next to the bay
I left my love in Avalon and sailed away
I departed from my love in Avalon and began my journey
I dream of her and Avalon
I envision her and Avalon
From dusk 'til dawn
From sunset to sunrise
And so I think I'll travel on
Therefore, I intend to continue my journey
To Avalon
To the land of Avalon
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Juliet Stephanie Richardson, Stuart David Price
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@Trombonology
Though Bing could take on any type of material convincingly, he always sounds most at home on material like this great old one. These tunes were clearly where his heart was.
@bobboscarato1313
Very nice and relaxed ala Bingo style! Nice band too!
@racanteli
Excellent.
@michapoepriel620
Ow yes