Cross released his debut album, 'Christopher Cross', in 1979, and it garnered him five Grammy Awards. He's the only artist in history to receive all of the "Big Four" Grammy Awards (for 'Best Record', 'Best Song', 'Best Album', and 'Best New Artist') in the same year. Hits from the critically acclaimed album, along with "Sailing" (a number one hit that remained within Billboard's Top 40 for over three months), include "Ride Like the Wind" (which was a #2 hit), "Never Be the Same" (going to #15), and "Say You'll Be Mine" (rising to #20). Critics such as Allmusic's Mike DeGagne have lauded Cross' " crisp and colorful" songwriting and "soothing voice".
Labeled as possibly having 'peaked too early' as time went on, Cross proved the doubters wrong with another number one hit in "Arthur's Theme" (also known as "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)"). A part of the Dudley Moore film 'Arthur', the track, as stated before, won him the Academy Award for Best Song in 1981 alongside co-composers Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, and Peter Allen. Although his popularity has waxed and waned over the years since his 70s heyday, Cross has earned a reputation as one of the key artists playing what would become known as "yacht rock" alongside contemporaries such as Loggins & Messina.
Walking In Avalon
Christopher Cross Lyrics
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Maybe I'm crazy and I make you laugh
Maybe you thought I had a lot of cash
I don't care what it was
But I love what it does
I really dig that your apartment's a mess
I dig the way the sun shines through your dress
You could say I'm kinky, I guess
I can't believe my luck
You're such a fabulous, fabulous, mmm
I'm walking in Avalon
And drunk on everything
A hero in Avalon
A man who would be king
It's cool be both like Bogart and Bacall
It's cool that I like John and you like Paul
Baby it's cool, forever cool
That your spirit is free
And still you've chosen me
I'm walking in Avalon
And drunk on everything
A hero in Avalon
A man who would be king
Remember those mushrooms down in Mexico
How we found our clothes I'll never know
Baby, I hope I've loved you
The way that you have loved me
A toast to Guinevere
But still I'm thrilled with one more beer, baby
I'm walking in Avalon
And drunk on everything
A hero in Avalon
A man who would be king
We're walking in Avalon
Alive as anything
Two heroes in Avalon
So let the sirens sing
(He's walking, he's walking, he's walking)
I'm walking in Avalon
(He's walking, he's walking, he's walking)
I'm walking in Avalon, baby
(He's walking, he's walking, he's walking)
(He's walking, he's walking, he's walking)
The lyrics to Christopher Cross's song "Walking in Avalon" are about a man who is drunk on life and in love with his partner. He doesn't care what it was that brought them together, but he loves the way they make each other feel. He admires her quirks, such as her messy apartment and industrial shoes, and finds her free spirit enticing. The repetition of "fabulous" emphasizes his infatuation with her.
The chorus, "I'm walking in Avalon and drunk on everything, a hero in Avalon, a man who would be king," creates a sense of euphoria and grandiosity. He feels like a hero and a king because of the love he shares with his partner. The lyrics also mention a toast to Guinevere, perhaps alluding to the Arthurian legend of King Arthur and his queen.
The lyrics also reference a shared experience of taking mushrooms in Mexico and losing their clothes. This adds an element of adventure and spontaneity to the relationship. The song ends with the pair walking together in Avalon, feeling alive and heroic.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I remind you of a lover you had
It is possible that I resemble a past love of yours.
Maybe I'm crazy and I make you laugh
Perhaps I am crazy, but you find me humorous and entertaining.
Maybe you thought I had a lot of cash
Maybe you assumed I had a lot of money.
I don't care what it was
It does not matter what you initially saw in me.
But I love what it does
I am content with how I make you feel.
I really dig that your apartment's a mess
I find it attractive that your living space is disorganized.
I dig the way the sun shines through your dress
I admire the way the sunlight illuminates your clothing.
I dig your industrial shoes
I find your choice of footwear appealing in a unique way.
You could say I'm kinky, I guess
One could argue that I have unconventional tastes.
I can't believe my luck
I feel incredibly fortunate to be with you.
You're such a fabulous, fabulous, mmm
You are an amazing person and I adore you.
It's cool be both like Bogart and Bacall
It is impressive that we resemble the iconic Hollywood pair.
It's cool that I like John and you like Paul
It is great that we have differing music preferences.
Baby it's cool, forever cool
Overall, everything between us is amazing and will remain that way.
That your spirit is free
I appreciate that you are independent and uninhibited.
And still you've chosen me
Despite your free spirit, you have still chosen to be with me.
Remember those mushrooms down in Mexico
Do you recall when we ate mushrooms in Mexico?
How we found our clothes I'll never know
It is still a mystery how we lost and then found our clothing that night.
Baby, I hope I've loved you
I hope that I have expressed my love for you fully.
The way that you have loved me
Just as you have loved me deeply.
A toast to Guinevere
Let us raise a glass to a legendary woman - Guinevere.
But still I'm thrilled with one more beer, baby
Nonetheless, I am excited to drink another beer with you.
We're walking in Avalon
We are strolling in a magical and mythical place.
Alive as anything
We feel truly alive in this moment.
Two heroes in Avalon
Together, we are like heroic figures in this enchanted land.
So let the sirens sing
Let the alluring sounds of the sirens captivate us.
(He's walking, he's walking, he's walking)
He continues to walk through Avalon, immersed in its magic.
(He's walking, he's walking, he's walking)
He remains on his journey through Avalon, unaffected by distraction.
(He's walking, he's walking, he's walking)
He continues to walk, lost in the mystical world of Avalon.
Contributed by Jonathan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MrSteveb80
always thought this one of Christopher's best albums.
Foxy Rukario420
Christopher Cross is the GOD at Tropical Music vibes, of course, every time I listen to his songs, it makes me think that I am driving down a tropical road in Florida. Very soothing and calming music
EkenLCH
es Interesante conocer las rolas menos conocidas de un artista , se encuentra platino
Xennial 80s Ex-Berner
Cross's attempt for the late 90s lite pop rock sound, it's actually a pretty good song
Glowing Crowns
He did some r&b too. He sounded like a brotha on red room
LeadMe2TheBliss
@Glowing Crowns "like a brotha" haha let's not act like black folks don't perform rock music and aren't rock and metal fans too.
Glowing Crowns
@LeadMe2TheBliss black people created rock music 😭😭😭 Elvis sounded like a "brotha" too
BEN DOVER
I do have the Walking In Avalon album on CD.
Nick Wells
Is it just me or does this track sound somewhat like Sunny Came home by Shawn Colvin?