The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Floating along on an ocean breeze
The island coast in view
You'll be the captain and I your mate
We need no other crew
The weather is fair, the sky is clear
The waves are very few
Nobody out on this perfect day
So I'm all alone with you
Sailing along here in Avalon
The sun's so warm and bright
How I enjoy our lovely days
But look forward to our nights
Our nights
Our nights
Out in our boat on the open sea
The summer light is strong
Everything's different, time is changed
The days can feel so long
All of our cares seem to disappear
Nothing could be wrong
Let us stay here forevermore
It's where we both belong
Belong
Belong
Sailing along here in Avalon
The sun's so warm and bright
How I enjoy our lovely days
But look forward to our nights
Sailing along here in Avalon
The sun's so warm and bright
How I enjoy our lovely days
But look forward to our nights
Our nights
Our nights
Our nights
Our nights
The island coast in view
You'll be the captain and I your mate
We need no other crew
The weather is fair, the sky is clear
The waves are very few
Nobody out on this perfect day
So I'm all alone with you
Sailing along here in Avalon
The sun's so warm and bright
How I enjoy our lovely days
But look forward to our nights
Our nights
Our nights
Out in our boat on the open sea
The summer light is strong
Everything's different, time is changed
The days can feel so long
All of our cares seem to disappear
Nothing could be wrong
Let us stay here forevermore
It's where we both belong
Belong
Belong
Sailing along here in Avalon
The sun's so warm and bright
How I enjoy our lovely days
But look forward to our nights
Sailing along here in Avalon
The sun's so warm and bright
How I enjoy our lovely days
But look forward to our nights
Our nights
Our nights
Our nights
Our nights
Lyrics submitted by anjibee
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