Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
Gregorian 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 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

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
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

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

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 lyrics of Boulevard of Broken Dreams by Gregorian are ripe with themes of loneliness, isolation, and vulnerability. The song follows the perspective of a person who feels like a stranger living in a strange land. Starting off with "I walk a lonely road," the singer delves into the despair of being the only one he knows living his life the way he does. He's confused about where he stands in life and doesn't know where he's headed. Yet, the song's underlying tone suggests that he's at peace with this turmoil because for him, this anonymous life resonates with his soul.


The line "My shadows the only one that walks beside me," points to the singer's loneliness and how it has been the only constant in his life. He comes across as someone whose mind is split in two, always warring between what he wants, and what he should do. The phrase "On the border line of the edge and where I walk alone," speaks to his inner turmoil of what decision he should choose. Ultimately, the song's most poignant moment comes when he says "Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me, 'til then I walk alone." This line brilliantly summarizes the song's theme and brings the singer's arc to a bittersweet close.


Line by Line Meaning

I walk a lonely road
I am walking on a path that is devoid of companionship


The only one that I have ever known
This is the only path that I have ever walked


Don't know where it goes
I am not certain what direction this path will take me


But it's home to me and I walk alone
Despite the uncertainty, I consider this path to be my home and I am comfortable with walking it alone


I walk this empty street
I am walking on a street that is empty and devoid of people


On the Boulevard of Broken Dreams
This street represents a place where people's hopes and aspirations have been dashed


Where the city sleeps
The city is silent and inactive at this moment


and I'm the only one and I walk alone
I am the only person here and I am walking alone in this street


My shadow's the only one that walks beside me
I am walking alone but my shadow is following me


My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
My heart is devoid of emotions or feelings


Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
Sometimes I desire companionship and hope that someone will come to me


'Til then I walk alone
Until I find someone to accompany me, I will continue to walk alone


I'm walking down the line
I am walking on a narrow path or making a tough decision


That divides me somewhere in my mind
This path is dividing me internally in some way


On the border line
It is difficult to determine whether I am in one specific area or another


Of the edge and where I walk alone
I am standing on the edge of a path and I am walking alone


Read between the lines
Pay close attention to the details to understand the deeper meaning


What's fucked up and everything's alright
Despite things being messed up, everything appears to be okay on the surface


Check my vital signs
Ensure that I am still alive and okay


To know I'm still alive and I walk alone
I am confirming that I am alive and that I am continuing to walk alone


I walk this empty street
I am walking on a street devoid of people or activity


On the Boulevard of Broken Dreams
This street represents a place where people's dreams have been shattered


Where the city sleeps
The city is inactive and silent


And I'm the only one and I walk alone
There is no one else here and I am walking alone


My shadow's the only one that walks beside me
My shadow is my only companion on this walk


My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
I am devoid of any depth of feeling or emotion


Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
I do crave companionship and hope that someone will come to me


'Til then I walk alone
Until someone comes to me, my path will remain a solitary one




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@Andyb2379

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
Till then I walk alone
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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
Till then I walk alone
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 alone
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



All comments from YouTube:

@christianlorre

I don't know what made anybody decide to cover this song this way, but I love it! It's perfectly haunting.

@PILOSOPAUL

indeed

@felinelamp2551

For it is the right path

@shoukatalisoomro7056

Same feelings dost 🌺🌹🥀

@AlastairGames

glad you enjoyed it!

@supersilva2

Medieval times fascinate me to no end. This music just makes it more epic. I love it!

@philipmancera2505

Knights, Dragons, horses, and princesses Galore.

@carlosarriaga2993

I've listened this when i was 10 years and it still one of the best cover/version of all time

@gatadefogo

Eu amo essa música e ficou linda na voz deles parabéns muito talentosos e sublimes

@Durchii

Found this by accident on Spotify and I am very glad I did. Absolutely tremendous.

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