Avalon
Harry James & His Orchestra Feat. Frank Sinatra 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 before 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 till dawn




And so I think I'll travel on
To Avalon.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Harry James Orchestra's "Avalon" capture the bittersweet feelings of reminiscence and longing for a lost love. The singer is haunted by memories of a past relationship, particularly a moment just before he sailed away, when his love finally spoke the words he had been waiting to hear. He describes the day as "blissful" and "enthralling," suggesting that it was a peak moment in his life. The imagery of flying fishes and a golden yesterday creates a vivid, dreamlike atmosphere that reinforces the nostalgic quality of the song.


The refrain of "Avalon" is particularly evocative, with its repeated references to the titular location. The singer found his love in Avalon, a place that appears to hold a special significance for him. He left her there when he sailed away, and now he dreams obsessively of returning. The final lines suggest that he does not know if he will ever be able to go back to Avalon, but he feels compelled to try.


Overall, "Avalon" is a classic torch song that captures the wistful emotions of lost love. The distinctive horn-driven sound of the Harry James Orchestra adds to the nostalgic feel of the song, while the lyrics provide a vivid glimpse into the singer's inner world.


Line by Line Meaning

Ev'ry morning mem'ries stray,
Every morning, memories of the past come back to me.


Across the sea where flying fishes play,
Those memories take me across the sea, where I recall the beautiful sights and sounds of nature.


And as the night is falling
As the night approaches,


I find that I'm recalling
I realize that I am remembering


That blissful all enthralling day
That incredibly happy and captivating day


Just before I sailed away,
Before I departed for my journey


She said the word I longed to hear her say,
She spoke the words I wanted to hear for so long.


I tenderly caressed her
I gently hugged her


Close to my heart I pressed her
I held her close to my heart.


Upon that golden yesterday.
On that beautiful day in the past.


I found my love in Avalon beside the bay,
I found the love of my life in Avalon near the water.


I left my love in Avalon and sailed away.
I left my love behind in Avalon and departed on a journey.


I dream of her and Avalon, from dusk till dawn
I dream of her and the place where we fell in love, from sunset to sunrise.


And so I think I'll travel on
So I decide to continue my journey


To Avalon.
Towards Avalon, where I left behind the love of my life.




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