Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
P.R.O. Lyrics
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The Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Where gigolo and gigolette
Can take a kiss without regret
So they forget their broken dreams
You laugh tonight and cry tomorrow
When you behold your shattered schemes
Wake up to find their eyes are wet
With tears that tell of broken dreams
Here is where you'll always find me
Always walking up and down
But I left my soul behind me
In an old cathedral town
The joy that you find here, you borrow
You cannot keep it long, it seems
But gigolo and gigolette
Still sing a song and dance along
The Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Smiling while my woes are piling
I must be bequiling or they'll pass me by
Laughter, that is what they're after
But behind my laughter there's a tear-dimmed eye
Oh, Gay Paree, you've made a wreck of me
The joy that you find here, you borrow
You cannot keep it long, it seems
But gigolo and gigolette
Still sing a song and dance along
The Boulevard of Broken Dreams
The song "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by P.R.O. is a melancholic ballad that describes the struggles of individuals who have lost their way and are wandering aimlessly in a world of despair. The lyrics are vivid and poignant, capturing the essence of the downtrodden who are forced to live their lives on the margins of society, without hope or direction. The opening line, "I walk along the street of sorrow," sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer takes us on a journey through the Boulevard of Broken Dreams, a place where the broken-hearted and disillusioned come to find solace.
The following lines describe how the Boulevard of Broken Dreams is a place where gigolos and gigolettes roam free, taking advantage of each other's physical intimacy without any emotional attachment. There is a sense of emptiness and sadness in this environment, as people try to forget their shattered dreams and lost ambitions by indulging in temporary pleasures. The chorus reflects the transience of the joys found on the Boulevard of Broken Dreams, as the gigolos and gigolettes sing and dance along, trying to hold on to the fleeting happiness that they know will not last.
The final verse is the most introspective, revealing a personal struggle within the singer. He has left his soul behind in an old cathedral town, indicating that he has lost his sense of purpose and direction in life. Despite his attempts to put on a happy face and laugh off his troubles, there is a tear-dimmed eye behind his smile. The use of Gay Paree, a reference to Paris, suggests a longing for a romanticized idea of the city of love, which has instead turned out to be a wreck for him.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk along the street of sorrow
I am walking down a path of sadness
The Boulevard of Broken Dreams
This path represents the dreams that have been shattered
Where gigolo and gigolette
Where men and women who sell their love can be found
Can take a kiss without regret
They can engage in physical intimacy without remorse
So they forget their broken dreams
This physical act allows them to forget about their shattered aspirations
You laugh tonight and cry tomorrow
You experience fleeting happiness that is followed by sadness
When you behold your shattered schemes
When you realize that your once-cherished dreams have been broken
And gigolo and gigolette
And the men and women who sell their love
Wake up to find their eyes are wet
They wake up with tears in their eyes
With tears that tell of broken dreams
These tears represent their shattered aspirations
Here is where you'll always find me
I am always here, walking down this path
Always walking up and down
I am constantly moving along this Boulevard
But I left my soul behind me
I have lost a part of myself along the way
In an old cathedral town
I left it in a place of worship
The joy that you find here, you borrow
The happiness you experience is temporary and fleeting
You cannot keep it long, it seems
It is not sustainable and disappears quickly
But gigolo and gigolette
The men and women who sell their love
Still sing a song and dance along
They continue to persevere and enjoy life despite their broken dreams
Smiling while my woes are piling
I am putting on a happy face despite my many problems
I must be bequiling or they'll pass me by
I need to be charming or else I will be ignored
Laughter, that is what they're after
People are seeking happiness
But behind my laughter there's a tear-dimmed eye
Despite my attempts at happiness, I am still sad
Oh, Gay Paree, you've made a wreck of me
Oh, Paris, you have ruined me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Al Dubin, Harry Warren
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@matiasmeaurio6822
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, ah-ah
Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
I'm walking down the line
That divides me somewhere in my mind
On the borderline
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-
@BunnyF1uff
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I MISSED YOU CODFAMILY, and I’m so happy to be back on youtube. This video marks a big step forward for me as an artist, it’s my first officially published song. I gave it my all and I really hope you guys enjoyed it. Stay cool codfam, thanks for sticking by me for so long, shoutout to the OG Bahnies and I’ll see you again soon. (yes I said soon 😋) and also, don’t forget to STREAM BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS NOW! ❤️ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32K2zeN
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@maddoxlouviere7038
We missed you also codfish we all love you and this is soo awesome😍😍😍
Edit:Thank you all for the love and omg codfish thank you for liking my comment it made my day because I'm going trough with a really really hard breakup so thank you man
@Foxy-zh1dl
Still the best cover
@SiAmine619
Keep uploading we missed you bro ❤
@botondzalavari4209
We also missed you! Love from Hungary.
Edit 'couse I can' t comment more: Where are ya? 😭😭😭😭
@Korikesho
Codfish - Boots n' cats! Missed you!
@hoshiriracing5721
Teacher: does anyone have any hidden talents
The quiet kid:
@Rajesh-yc9bo
I also do beatboxing
@f3rn077
lol so true
@gameribanez9796
Not so true my dude. I only get accused of being a school shooter and I legit just made us get a lockdown bc some smartass told the teacher I would shoot up the school I was mad bc some gay ass dude kept touching me