boulevard of broken dreams
♥ Green Day Lyrics
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The only one that I have ever known
Don't know where it goes
But it's only me, and I walk alone
I walk this empty street
On the boulevard of broken dreams
Where the city sleeps
I walk alone, I walk alone
I walk alone and I walk a
My shadow's the only one that walks beside me
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
Till then I walk alone
Ah ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah ah
I'm walking down the line
That divides me somewhere in my mind
On the border line of the edge
And where I walk alone
Read between the lines
What's fucked up and every thing's all right
Check my vital signs to know I'm still alive
And I walk alone
I walk alone, I walk alone
I walk alone and I walk a
My shadow's the only one that walks beside me
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
Till then I walk alone
Ah ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah ah
I walk alone, I walk a
I walk this empty street
On the boulevard of broken dreams
Where the city sleeps
And I'm the only one, and I walk alone
My shadow's the only one that walks beside me
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
Till then I walk alone
Green Day's song Boulevard of Broken Dreams is a poignant reflection on the feelings of isolation and loneliness that can come with success. The song opens with the lyrics, "I walk a lonely road, the only one that I have ever known..." This line sets up the theme of the song - a feeling of being disconnected from others, despite being surrounded by people. The singer doesn't know where the road goes, but he knows that he walks it alone. The second verse is a continuation of the first, with the singer describing the boulevard of broken dreams - a metaphor for the disillusionment that can come with unfulfilled dreams.
In the chorus, the singer repeats the phrase "I walk alone" which reinforces the feeling of isolation that pervades the song. He remarks that his shadow is the only thing that walks beside him and that his heart is the only thing that's beating, highlighting the sense of loneliness and desperation that he's feeling. The bridge of the song is particularly poignant, with the singer describing how he wishes someone out there would find him. Until then, he walks alone.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk a lonely road
I lead a solitary life
The only one that I have ever known
I have never known any other way
Don't know where it goes
I have no idea where it leads
But it's only me, and I walk alone
But I am the only one on this path
I walk this empty street
I walk on a street with no one else around
On the boulevard of broken dreams
On a street where dreams are shattered
Where the city sleeps
When everyone else is asleep
And I'm the only one, and I walk alone
And I am by myself, walking alone
My shadow's the only one that walks beside me
Only my shadow is there for me as company
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
My heart beats with little depth or emotion
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
Sometimes I hope that someone will come looking for me
Till then I walk alone
But until then, I will keep walking alone
I'm walking down the line
I am walking a precarious path
That divides me somewhere in my mind
That separates me mentally
On the border line of the edge
On the edge of something dangerous
And where I walk alone
Where I am by myself
Read between the lines
Pay attention to the unspoken messages
What's fucked up and every thing's all right
What's broken and wrong, but still okay
Check my vital signs to know I'm still alive
Check for life signs to see if I am still here
I walk alone
I am on my own
And I walk this empty street
As I traverse this deserted street
My shadow's the only one that walks beside me
Only my shadow serves as my companion
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
My heart beats with little depth or emotion
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
Sometimes I hope that someone will come looking for me
Till then I walk alone
But until then, I will keep walking alone
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL PRITCHARD, FRANK E., III WRIGHT, BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG
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