Smokie is an English pop rock band from Bradford who found success in Europ… Read Full Bio ↴Smokie is an English pop rock band from Bradford who found success in Europe and the U.S. in the 70s. They formed in 1966 in Yorkshire, England and did some early records under the name "Smokey". The band broke into the mainstream after teaming up with songwriters Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn, artists known for also working with Pat Benatar and Sweet among others. Smokie is perhaps best known for "Living Next Door to Alice", one of their top hits that was a U.K. top 5 single.

While touring in Ireland, the discovered the audience would cheer back "Who the Fuck is Alice?". As it turns out , this was a ritual at a Café in Nijmegen (the Netherlands) called "Gompie". The group decided to "cover" this version with comedian Roy Chubby Brown having the honor of yelling "Alice, Who the Fuck is Alice?" during the chorus. Thus, Smokie holds the record as the first group to have a top ten song with the word "fuck" in it.

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Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
Smokie Lyrics

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Walking in the rain, I can't believe the way I'm feeling;
Lonely once again, could it be that I'm still dreaming;
I thought I heard you talking,
But deep inside I know, this heart of mine has left me walking

Down the Boulevard of broken dreams,
Down the Boulevard of broken dreams,
You left me broken hearted, before we got things started

Rain keeps falling, or so it seems
Down the boulevard of broken dreams,
Don't leave me broken hearted, I don't wanna be on that
Boulevard of broken dreams

Burning in my heart, tells me now that it's all over;
It's tearing me apart, feeling that I'm sinking over;
I thought I heard you talking,
But deep inside I know, this heart of mine has left me walking

Down the Boulevard of broken dreams,
Down the Boulevard of broken dreams,
You left me broken hearted, I don't wanna be on that
Boulevard of broken dreams.

Walking in the rain, can't believe what I am seeing;
Is it you again, oh tell me baby I'm not dreaming,
'Cause I can hear you talking, no more will I be walking

Down the Boulevard of broken dreams,
Down the Boulevard of broken dreams,
You left me broken hearted, before we got things started
Rain keeps falling, or so it seems
Down the boulevard of broken dreams,

Don't leave me broken hearted, I don't wanna be on that
Boulevard of broken dreams

Overall Meaning

The song "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by Smokie describes the feeling of being lonely, heartbroken, and lost after a failed relationship. The lyrics convey the emotions of a person who feels like they are walking in the rain, searching for someone who has left them broken-hearted. The singer hears the voice of their former lover in their mind, which leads them to believe that there is still hope for their relationship. But deep down, they know that their heart has left them walking down the "Boulevard of broken dreams."

The Boulevard of broken dreams is a metaphor for the path of disappointment and heartbreak that one takes after a failed relationship. The singer feels lost, lonely, and sad, and the rain serves as a symbol of their tears and grief. Despite their pain, they long for their lost love, hoping to hear their voice again and mend their broken heart.

Overall, "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" is a powerful and emotional song that conveys the feeling of heartbreak and the desire to heal a broken relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Walking in the rain, I can't believe the way I'm feeling;
Despite the rainy weather, I find it hard to come to terms with the emotions I am experiencing.

Lonely once again, could it be that I'm still dreaming;
Feeling isolated once more, I wonder if my current state is just a figment of my imagination.

I thought I heard you talking,
I believed I heard your voice nearby.

But deep inside I know, this heart of mine has left me walking
Despite the potential for hearing your voice, I know that my own heart has abandoned me and I am alone.

Down the Boulevard of broken dreams,
I am physically and metaphorically moving along a street of shattered aspirations.

You left me broken hearted, before we got things started
You devastated me emotionally, before we even had the chance to begin our relationship.

Rain keeps falling, or so it seems
The continuous precipitation feels incessant and further emphasizes my gloomy state of mind.

Don't leave me broken hearted, I don't wanna be on that Boulevard of broken dreams
I plea with you to not inflict further emotional harm, as I do not desire to continue on this path of disappointment.

Burning in my heart, tells me now that it's all over;
I have an intense pain in my chest that informs me that our relationship is finished.

It's tearing me apart, feeling that I'm sinking over;
The strain of the separation is causing me immense distress and causing me to feel as though I am descending into a deep hole.

Is it you again, oh tell me baby I'm not dreaming,
I can't believe that you may have returned, and I earnestly ask you to confirm whether or not this is a reality.

'Cause I can hear you talking, no more will I be walking
I am delighted to hear your voice and am looking forward to ending my solitary walk down the boulevard of broken dreams.

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