boulevard of broken dreams
Kid Drew and the Kids 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
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
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 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
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
Till then I walk alone
Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, aah-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 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 lyrics to Kid Drew and the Kids's song "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" depict a sense of loneliness, isolation, and longing for connection. The singer describes walking down a lonely road, emphasizing that it is the only path they have ever known. They admit to not knowing where the road leads, but it feels like home to them as they continue to walk alone.
The lyrics also introduce the concept of the "Boulevard of broken dreams," an empty street where the city sleeps and the singer is the only person present. This street symbolizes a place where dreams have been shattered and hopes have been lost. The repetition of "I walk alone" highlights the sense of individuality and separation that the singer faces.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's emotional state and their longing for understanding and companionship. They describe their shadow as the only entity that walks beside them, and their shallow heart as the only thing that beats within them. They express a wish for someone to find them, indicating a desire to be seen and recognized by others.
Overall, the lyrics of "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" convey a sense of isolation, introspection, and the struggle to find connection in a world that feels empty and broken.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk a lonely road
I travel through life feeling alone
The only one that I have ever known
I have never known anything different
Don't know where it goes
I have no idea where it leads
But it's home to me and I walk alone
Despite the loneliness, it's familiar and comforting
I walk this empty street
I traverse a street devoid of companionship
On the Boulevard of broken dreams
This street represents shattered aspirations
Where the city sleeps
While the city rests
And I'm the only one and I walk alone
I am the sole wanderer in this desolation
My shadow's only one that walks beside me
I am accompanied solely by my shadow
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
Only my superficial emotions remain active
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
Occasionally, I yearn for someone to discover me
Till then I walk alone
Until that happens, I continue to journey alone
I'm walking down the line
I am striding along the boundary
That divides me somewhere in my mind
Creating a division within my thoughts
On the border line of the edge
Right on the brink
And where I walk alone
Symbolizing my ongoing solitary journey
Read between the lines
Look beyond the surface
What's fucked up and everything's all right
Despite the chaos, everything appears fine
Check my vital signs to know I'm still alive
Assessing my existence to confirm my vitality
I walk alone
I continue to traverse without company
My shadow's only one that walks beside me
My shadow remains as my sole companion
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
My superficial emotions are the only signs of life
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
At times, I desire to be discovered by another
Till then I walk alone
Until that moment arrives, I journey alone
I walk this empty street
I continue my solitary path on this vacant road
On the Boulevard of broken dreams
In this place where dreams are shattered
Where the city sleeps
While the city slumbers
And I'm the only one and I walk a
And I am the sole wanderer as I walk
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Pritchard, Frank E. Wright III, Billie Joe Armstrong
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