Dream On
Cornbread Red 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
[Chorus]
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
[Chorus]
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
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Cornbread Red's song Boulevard of Broken Dreams speak about the feeling of loneliness and isolation. The first verse sets the tone of the song, describing the singer's path as a lonely and uncertain one, with no clear destination in sight. The repetition of "I walk alone" emphasizes this sense of solitude and the idea of being an outsider. The second verse brings us to the boulevard of broken dreams, which is a metaphorical representation of a place where people's hopes and ambitions go to die. It's a place where everyone else seems to be asleep except for the singer, who keeps walking alone.
The chorus touches on the idea of longing for companionship, with the shadow as the only companion and the shallow heart being the only thing that's still beating. The singer desires someone to find them, but until then, they continue walking alone. In the bridge, the lyrics speak about being on the border line of the edge, which could be interpreted as the edge of sanity or the edge of despair. There's a sense of inner turmoil, but the lyrics also suggest that things are not all bad or all good. The singer checks their vital signs to confirm they're still alive, implying a desire to keep moving forward despite the hardships and loneliness.
Overall, Boulevard of Broken Dreams is a poignant and relatable song that speaks about the human experience of feeling lost or alone. It's a song that invites the listener to reflect on their own journey and to find hope in the midst of difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk a lonely road
I am on a solitary journey
The only one that I have ever known
This is the only path I've ever taken
Don't know where it goes
I don't know what my future holds
But it's only me, and I walk alone
I am on this journey by myself
I walk this empty street
I am walking on a street with no one else
On the boulevard of broken dreams
I am on a street where people's dreams are shattered
Where the city sleeps
I am walking while everyone else is sleeping
And I'm the only one, and I walk alone
I am the sole person on this street and I am walking alone
My shadow's the only one that walks beside me
I am accompanied only by my shadow when I walk
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
My heart beats but is shallow and empty
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
I am searching for someone to find me
Till then I walk alone
Until I am found, I will continue to walk alone
I'm walking down the line
I am walking on a path or decision that is difficult to navigate
That divides me somewhere in my mind
This path is causing a mental struggle
On the border line of the edge
I am standing on the edge of a decision
And where I walk alone
I am still on this journey by myself
Read between the lines
Look beyond the surface to understand my struggles
What's fucked up and everything's all right
Everything may seem fine on the outside, but internally I'm struggling
Check my vital signs to know I'm still alive
I'm still alive despite my struggles
I walk alone, I walk alone
I continue to walk alone
On the boulevard of broken dreams
I am still on this street of shattered dreams
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG, FRANK E., III WRIGHT, FRANK EDWIN WRIGHT III, MICHAEL PRITCHARD, MIKE DIRNT, MIKE RYAN PRITCHARD, TRE COOL
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Prince Mishkin
an achingly beautiful rendition. Thank you :)
Adrian Everett
This is a soulful heart string pulling version.
New New
Esta versión es muy diferente a la original. Me gustan las dos.
XoriginalSHYTx
This is underrated! It's so good!
Trent Murphey
Truly amazing
Dan Cox
Awesome!!!!!!
G P
Get it Brother!🤠
Tarso Tulio
Very Cool!!!
John Anderson
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