Avalon
Mort Weiss Quartet Lyrics

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I found my love in Avalon
Beside the bay.
I left my love in Avalon
And I sailed away.
I dream of her in Avalon
From dusk till dawn.
So I think I'll travel on
To Avalon.

Every morn' my memories 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.

Beside the bay.
And I sailed away.
I dream of her in Avalon
From dusk till dawn.

So I think I'll travel on
To Avalon.

Overall Meaning

The Mort Weiss Quartet's song Avalon tells the story of love, loss and longing. The first verse speaks of the singer finding love in Avalon, a place beside the bay. Unfortunately, he had to sail away, leaving his love behind. The second verse speaks of his daily routine where he thinks of his love in Avalon frequently from dawn until dusk; a clear indication of his longing for her. The chorus re-emphasizes his yearning to go back to Avalon where he found love, lamenting that he left it behind.

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man who has left his love behind, and now he is forever haunted by the memories of that special someone. The singer is constantly reminded of his love for Avalon, whether by dreams, memories of the sea or the passing of time. The song evokes feelings of sadness and melancholy, providing a deep insight into the human condition of longing and yearning for something that may never be regained.

Line by Line Meaning

I found my love in Avalon
I discovered my significant other in Avalon

Beside the bay.
I met my significant other next to the coastal area

I left my love in Avalon
I bid farewell to my significant other in Avalon

And I sailed away.
I embarked on a journey that took me away from Avalon

I dream of her in Avalon
I yearn for my significant other in my thoughts and dreams of Avalon

From dusk till dawn.
Throughout the entire night, I cannot stop thinking of my love in Avalon

So I think I'll travel on
Therefore, I come to the conclusion that I must return to Avalon

Every morn' my memories stray
Every morning, my recollections wander

Across the sea where flying fishes play.
Over the ocean in which airborne sea creatures frolic

And as the night is falling
As nighttime approaches

I find that I'm recalling
I realize that I am thinking of