Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
Green Day / Cast of American Idiot 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 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 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 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 song is called Boulevard of Broken Dreams and the lyrics describe the singer's sense of isolation and loneliness while walking down a deserted city street. The singer is acutely aware that they are the only one on the street at night, and the emptiness of the street reflects the loneliness they feel inside. The theme of "walking alone" is repeated several times, which emphasizes the singer's feeling of isolation. While they feel trapped in their own mind, with the line "I'm walking down the line/That divides me somewhere in my mind," they still express a hope for something outside themselves with the line "Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me."
The lyrics of the song offer a poignant exploration of modern alienation, and the combination of the melody with the lyrics creates a powerful sense of melancholy. The repeated use of the word "alone" highlights the sense of isolation and the resulting search for meaning and connection. The song "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" has been a favorite among fans for its powerful portrayal of loneliness and alienation.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk a lonely road
I am walking all by myself
The only one that I have ever known
This is the only path I have ever taken
Don't know where it goes
I don't know where this road leads
But it's only me, and I walk alone
I am alone on this journey
I walk this empty street
This street is completely deserted
On the boulevard of broken dreams
This street is where people's dreams get crushed
Where the city sleeps
The city is completely silent
And I'm the only one, and I walk alone
I am the only person on this street
My shadow's only one that walks beside me
I only have my own shadow as company
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
I am the only thing keeping myself going
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
I long for someone to discover me
'Til then I walk alone
But until that happens, I will be walking alone
I'm walking down the line
I am walking on a thin line
That divides me somewhere in my mind
This line separates my thoughts
On the border line of the edge
I am on the brink
And where I walk alone
And I am still alone
Read between the lines
Look closely and pay attention to the details
What's fucked up and every thing's all right
Things might seem messed up, but everything is just fine
Check my vital signs to know I'm still alive
Making sure I'm still alive and well
And I walk alone
Despite everything, I am still alone
I walk this empty street
This empty street is still my only path
On the boulevard of broken dreams
I am still walking on the street where dreams are shattered
Where the city sleeps
The city remains completely silent
And I'm the only one, and I walk alone
And I still remain the only one walking on this street
My shadow's only one that walks beside me
My shadow, once again, is my only companion
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
And my own heart is still the only thing that keeps me going
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
Still longing for someone to discover me
'Til then I walk alone
But until then, my journey is still one of solitude
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Pritchard, Frank E. Wright III, Billie Joe Armstrong
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