boulevard of broken dreams
7.6 Lyrics
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I can't keep I failed oh I did oh I failed at it all I did fall
Broken dreams I can't sleep broken promises I can't keep
I failed oh I did oh I failed at it all I did fall
I can see my goals I can see them in sight
My Demons on my left there's nothing on my right
There's people around me that love to start a fight
So lately I've been feeling like I need to slow down
So many hate me so I let them all down
There's times that you need to chill and and cut some of them out
Most will see your weakness and use that for clout
Broken dreams I can't sleep broken promises I can't keep
I failed oh I did oh I failed at it all I did fall
Broken dreams I can't sleep broken promises I can't keep
I failed oh I did oh I failed at it all I did fall
Broken dreams I can't sleep broken promises I can't keep
I failed oh I did oh I failed at it all I did fall
Broken dreams I can't sleep broken promises
I can't keep I failed oh I did oh I failed at it all I did fall
Broken dreams all these broken dreams
I'm so stuck can't leave
They don't wanna see me
Standing stood up on a pedestal
Broken dreams all these broken dreams
I'm so stuck can't leave
They don't wanna see me standing Stood up on a pedestal
Broken dreams I can't sleep broken promises I can't keep
I failed oh I did oh I failed at it all I did fall
Broken dreams I can't sleep broken promises
I can't keep I failed oh I did oh I failed at it all I did fall
The lyrics of 7.6's song "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" talk about the struggles of someone chasing their dreams and facing disappointments along the way. The repetition of the lines "Broken dreams I can't sleep, broken promises I can't keep" emphasize the overwhelming feeling of failure and helplessness that the singer experiences. The lines "My demons on my left, there's nothing on my right" suggest that there are negative thoughts and feelings that the singer is grappling with, while there is no positive influence around them.
The chorus "Broken dreams all these broken dreams, I'm so stuck can't leave, they don't wanna see me standing stood up on a pedestal" talks about feeling trapped in a cycle of disappointment and not being able to break out of it. The final lines "I failed oh I did oh I failed at it all I did fall" suggest that the singer has accepted and come to terms with their failures, but the pain of it still lingers.
Overall, the lyrics of "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" offer a raw and vulnerable glimpse into the struggles of pursuing one's dreams and the emotional baggage that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Broken dreams I can't sleep broken promises I can't keep
My desires and aspirations have been shattered and I cannot rest due to the commitments that I have broken
I failed oh I did oh I failed at it all I did fall
I have completely failed and fallen short of my goals and expectations
I can see my goals I can see them in sight
I have a clear vision of what I want to achieve
My Demons on my left there's nothing on my right
I am haunted by my inner struggles and turmoil, and there is no one or nothing to support me on the other side
There's no one in front of me not there for the spite
No one is there to intentionally harm or hinder my progress
There's people around me that love to start a fight
However, there are individuals who constantly seek to pick fights or cause trouble, making it difficult for me to focus
So lately I've been feeling like I need to slow down
As a result, I have been feeling like I need to take a step back and slow down
So many hate me so I let them all down
There is a growing number of people who dislike me, which has led to me disappointing all of them
There's times that you need to chill and cut some of them out
There are times when you need to relax and remove some of the negative people from your life
Most will see your weakness and use that for clout
Unfortunately, most people will see your vulnerabilities and use them to gain popularity or an advantage in their own lives
Broken dreams all these broken dreams I'm so stuck can't leave
I am trapped and unable to move forward due to the countless dreams and aspirations that have been shattered
They don't wanna see me Standing stood up on a pedestal
Furthermore, the people around me would rather see me falter and fail than succeed and stand at the top
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: David Campbell
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