boulevard of broken dreams
American Idiot feat. 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
'Til then I walk alone
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
'Til then I walk alone
Ah ah ah ah ah
Ah ah
I walk alone, and 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 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
'Til then I walk alone
The lyrics to "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" tell the story of a person who is walking down a lonely road, filled with broken dreams, and feeling isolated and disconnected from the world around them. The singer doesn't know where they're going, and the only company they have is their own shadow. They are stranded on the "boulevard of broken dreams," where the city sleeps and they are the only one walking alone.
Through each verse, the character explores their own emotions and struggles to find meaning in their existence. They walk a line between what's real and imagined, constantly searching for signs of life and connection in the world around them. The chorus repeats three times, each time emphasizing the character's isolation and alienation from the world.
The lyrics are meaningful to anyone who has ever felt lost or disconnected. The song speaks to the human desire to find connection and meaning in life, even when circumstances make that a challenge.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk a lonely road
I am walking down a path that is devoid of company
The only one that I have ever known
This is the only path I have ever known and walked upon
Don't know where it goes
I do not know where this path leads to
But it's only me, and I walk alone
I am the sole traveler, with no one else to accompany me
I walk this empty street
I am walking on a street that is empty and barren
On the boulevard of broken dreams
This street is the path that people take when their dreams are shattered
Where the city sleeps
The city may be bustling with life, but it is asleep to my struggles
And I'm the only one, and I walk alone
I am the only one walking on this street, left to my own devices
My shadow's only one that walks beside me
The only company I have is the shadow that walks beside me
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
Even my heart beats with a shallow and empty feeling
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
Although I walk alone, I hope for someone to recognize my existence and offer some solace
'Til then I walk alone
Until that time, I will continue to walk alone
I'm walking down the line
I find myself walking down a path that divides me
That divides me somewhere in my mind
This division is not just physical but also within my psyche
On the border line of the edge
This division is one that is teetering on the edge of balance
And where I walk alone
This division makes me feel ever more isolated and alone
Read between the lines
One must pay close attention to subtle details to understand the complexity of the situation
What's fucked up and every thing's all right
While everything may seem perfect on the outside, something is deeply wrong on the inside
Check my vital signs to know I'm still alive
The only proof of my existence is the fact that I am alive
And I walk alone
Regardless of the situation, I am always alone
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Pritchard, Frank E. Wright III, Billie Joe Armstrong
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