boulevard of broken dreams
Robin Nolan Trio (Featuring Randy Greer) 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 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, aaah-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
Of what′s fucked up and everything's alright
Check my vital signs
\N 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
Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, aaah-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 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...
The song Boulevard of Broken Dreams by Robin Nolan Trio (featuring Randy Greer) is a poignant depiction of a lonely journey. The singer of the song walks a lonely road that he has always known and calls it home. He walks through an empty street that is known as the Boulevard of Broken Dreams, a place where the city sleeps, and he is the only one walking alone. The singer wishes that someone out there would find him, but until then, he is content with walking alone.
The song portrays the journey of a lonely soul who walks a path that is unknown, yet familiar to him. He walks with his shadow, which is the only companion he has. He is lost somewhere in his mind, where the line that divides him seems hazy. He is on the verge of despair but manages to hold on to his shallow heart, which is the only thing that keeps him alive. The lyrics beautifully describe the internal struggle of a person who is searching for meaning in a world where he feels lost and alone.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk a lonely road
I am walking alone without any company or companionship.
The only one that I have ever known
This is the only path I have ever taken in my life.
Don′t know where it goes
I am unsure of where this path will take me.
But it's home to me and I walk alone
Although I am alone, this path feels familiar and comfortable to me.
I walk this empty street
The street is devoid of any people or activity.
On the Boulevard of Broken Dreams
I am walking on a road where all hopes and aspirations of people have been shattered.
Where the city sleeps
The city is silent and the people are sleeping.
And I'm the only one and I walk alone
I am the only one walking and I am alone.
My shadow's the only one that walks beside me
The only thing with me is my own shadow.
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
My emotions and feelings are the only thing keeping me going.
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
I wish to be discovered and not be left alone.
′Til then I walk alone
Until I am discovered, I will be walking alone.
I'm walking down the line
I am walking along a path that divides my mind and thoughts.
That divides me somewhere in my mind
This path separates my emotions and thoughts in my mind.
On the border line
This is a boundary line that is between opposing ideas.
Of the edge and where I walk alone
I am walking alone on the edge of the boundary line.
Read between the lines
To look beyond the surface meanings of something and to truly understand it.
Of what's fucked up and everything's alright
To see beyond the apparent chaos and understand that everything is not as bad as it seems.
Check my vital signs
To assess my physical condition and ensure my survival.
To know I'm still alive and I walk alone
I am alone, but I am alive.
I walk this empty street
Once again, I am walking on an empty street.
And I'm the only one and I walk a...
I am walking by myself again.
My shadow's the only one that walks beside me
My own shadow is the only thing with me.
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
My own emotions are what's driving me forward.
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
I still hope to be discovered and to not be alone.
'Til then I walk alone...
For now, I am still walking alone.
Writer(s): Warren Harry, Dubin Al
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