Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
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 home to 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, aah-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 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 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, aah-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
Till then I walk alone
The song "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by Green Day is a melancholy reflection on loneliness and the challenging journey of finding oneself. The lyrics are about someone who feels lost and alone, walking down a lonely road without any real direction or sense of purpose. The first verse emphasizes the singer's isolation, referring to the road as his only known home. He has no idea where it is going, but he walks it alone, suggesting he has made peace with his loneliness.
The "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" mentioned in the chorus is symbolic of the singer's life. It represents hopelessness and despair, where the city is asleep, and he is the only one awake, wandering the streets alone. The bridge expands on this theme, where the singer admits that he is lost in his thoughts and stuck somewhere between the edge and where he walks alone. The final verse further talks of being alive, checking vital signs to know he exists in a world that is entirely his own.
Overall, the song is a tale of someone who feels trapped in their own head, searching for a way to escape the cycle of loneliness and despair. Despite the melancholy theme of the song, the chorus offers a glimmer of hope that someday, someone will find him and end his lonely journey.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk a lonely road
I travel alone through life
The only one that I have ever known
Without company, this is my default mode
Don't know where it goes
I'm unsure where my journey leads
But it's home to me and I walk alone
I've become comfortable, though lonesome, on this path
I walk this empty street
My surroundings are devoid of life
On the Boulevard of Broken Dreams
I'm on a path shared by others with shattered aspirations
Where the city sleeps
While others slumber, I'm awake and wandering
And I'm the only one and I walk alone
I'm always by myself, in solitude
My shadow's the only one that walks beside me
I only have myself that can provide solace
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
My emotions are somewhat surface-level
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
I have the desire for someone to discover me
Till then I walk alone
I'll continue isolated until then
I'm walking down the line
On the edge of two directions to take
That divides me somewhere in my mind
It's ambiguous where my mind leans
On the border line
I'm at a crossroads
Of the edge and where I walk alone
The divide lies between the unknown and my lonesome path
Read between the lines
Observe the hidden meaning
What's fucked up and everything's alright
Despite everything being wrong, it's okay
Check my vital signs
Make sure I'm still alive
To know I'm still alive and I walk alone
Being alive but isolated is my condition
I walk this empty street
My path is without purpose
On the Boulevard of broken dreams
I'm in a space filled with shattered aspirations
Where the city sleeps
While all is still, I continue on alone
And I'm the only one and I walk alone
My solitary journey persists
My shadow's the only one that walks beside me
Only I provide myself companionship
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
Only my emotions keep me going
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
Hopefully somebody will reach out and understand me
Till then I walk alone
But for now, I'll continue to journey in solitary
Contributed by Nathan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics:
"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, aaah-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
Of 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, aaah-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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Here in 2024 😎 heroes come and go, but Green Day is forever ♾️
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That transition from "Holiday" to this song never gets old and I was always happy that radio stations played both songs right after each other 😎
Every now and then I'll hear one or the other song on the radio, but never both.
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