Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Billie Joe Armstrong/Green Day Lyrics


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I walk a lonely road
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
And I'm the only one, 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 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

Overall Meaning

The song "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by Green Day depicts the melancholy feelings of a person who feels alone in the world despite being surrounded by people. The lyrics signify the struggles of life and the feeling of being lost and directionless. The lines "I walk a lonely road, the only one that I have ever known, don't know where it goes but it's only me, and I walk alone" indicate the loneliness and isolation of the person. He is unsure about his path in life and feels like he is the only one on this journey, with no one to guide him.


The line "My shadow's only one that walks beside me, my shallow heart's the only thing that's beating" implies the emptiness of the person's heart and his lack of emotional attachments. He wishes for someone to find him so that he can be rescued from his solitude. The song also suggests the theme of self-discovery as the person walks down the boulevard, looking for answers about his life. The lines "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" suggest that the person is searching for his identity and trying to understand his thoughts and emotions.


Overall, "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" is a powerful song that captures the feeling of loneliness and the search for identity. It portrays the struggles of life and the difficulties in finding one's path.


Line by Line Meaning

I walk a lonely road
I am following a path in life that is isolating and solitary.


The only one that I have ever known
This path has been the only constant in my life.


Don't know where it goes
I am uncertain about where this path will ultimately lead me.


But it's only me, and I walk alone
I am alone on this journey and must navigate it on my own.


My shadow's only one that walks beside me
I am so alone that my own shadow is my only companion.


My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
I am emotionally empty, and my heart is the only thing keeping me alive.


Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
I long for human connection but have yet to find it on my path.


Ad then I walk alone
Despite my longing for companionship, I am resigned to continuing to walk this path alone.


I'm walking down the line
I am on the fence and unsure about my choices and what direction to take.


That divides me somewhere in my mind
My thoughts and emotions are fractured, and I am struggling to make sense of them.


On the border line of the edge
I am teetering on the brink of either falling apart or finding a way to move forward.


And where I walk alone
Regardless of which direction I choose, I know that I will be doing it alone.


Read between the lines
There is more to my situation than what is immediately apparent.


What's fucked up and every thing's all right
Despite everything being messed up, I am trying to put on a brave face and carry on.


Check my vital signs to know I'm still alive
I am barely hanging on, but I am still alive and trying to survive.


I walk this empty street
The world around me is bleak and desolate.


On the boulevard of broken dreams
I am one of many whose hopes and dreams have been shattered by life's challenges.


Where the city sleeps
I am alone in my struggles while everyone around me seems to be able to sleep soundly.


And I'm the only one, and I walk alone
I am utterly alone in my struggles and must continue to navigate them alone.




Lyrics ยฉ Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Pritchard, Frank E. Wright III, Billie Joe Armstrong

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Michele Costanzo

I walk a lonely road
The only one that I have ever known
Don't know where it goes
But it's home to me, and I walk alone
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
I walk alone, I walk alone
I walk alone, 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
Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
I'm walking down the line
That divides me somewhere in my mind
On the borderline
Of the edge, and where I walk alone
Read between the lines
What's fucked up, and everything's alright
Check my vital signs
To know I'm still alive, and I walk alone
I walk alone, I walk alone
I walk alone, 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
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 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



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Patrick Nordsvahn

When a punk with an acoustic guitar and a few chords is better than everything on the radio.

Darryl T

Patrick Nordsvahn I donโ€™t consider Green Day that good though.

Patrick Nordsvahn

Darryl T They are good, not great. Still better than anything on radio.

Zachary Weissenberger

@Blood Ice Cream a tale as old as time

Patrick Nordsvahn

Pie Fish I was your age in the 90:s when punk had itโ€™s new wave, with Green Day releasing Dookie and Offspring releasing Smash. Those were the days. Rancid, Pennywise, NOFX, Bad Religion. There were so many good punk bands. Some say Green Day and Offspring sold out because they signed major deals with big labels. But thatโ€™s just envy.

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