boulevard of broken dreams
The Boulevard of Broken Dreams Orchestra 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
Gigolo And Gigolette
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
Gigolo And Gigolette
Still Sing A Song And Dance Along
The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
Here Is Where You'll Always Find Me
Always Walking Up And Down
For 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
The lyrics to The Boulevard of Broken Dreams explore the theme of shattered dreams and the void created by unfulfilled desires. The first two lines of the song set the stage for the rest of the lyrics, describing the main setting as the "Street of Sorrow" and the "Boulevard of Broken Dreams." The next few lines introduce two characters, a gigolo and a gigolette, who are able to take a kiss without any regret, as if they have forgotten their broken dreams. However, the joy is short-lived, as they are often met with disappointment and heartbreak. The chorus of the song emphasizes the cyclical nature of this pattern, as the gigolo and gigolette wake up with tears in their eyes and continue to sing a song and dance along the Boulevard of Broken Dreams.
Further on in the lyrics, the singer reveals that they too are a part of this world, always walking up and down the Boulevard of Broken Dreams, but having left their soul behind in an old cathedral town. This could symbolize a lost sense of faith or spirituality, as they have become a part of a community that solely focuses on the material world. The final lines of the song reiterate the temporary nature of the joy found on the boulevard, as well as the persistence of the gigolo and gigolette's resilience in continuing to sing and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
I Walk Along The Street Of Sorrow
I am walking down a street filled with sadness.
The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
This street is named the Boulevard of Broken Dreams.
Where Gigolo And Gigolette
This is a place where men and women who sell their love come and go.
Can Take A Kiss Without Regret
They are able to be affectionate without feeling guilty or ashamed.
So They Forget Their Broken Dreams
They are able to temporarily forget about their unfulfilled desires and aspirations.
You Laugh Tonight And Cry Tomorrow
The fleeting happiness found here leads to future sadness and disappointment.
When You Behold Your Shattered Schemes
When you confront the reality of your failed plans.
Wake Up To Find Their Eyes Are Wet
They wake up with tears in their eyes, feeling regretful and unfulfilled.
With Tears That Tell Of Broken Dreams
These tears represent the shattered hopes and dreams of the gigolos and gigolettes.
Here Is Where You'll Always Find Me
This is where I will always be.
Always Walking Up And Down
I am constantly moving around this boulevard.
But I Left My Soul Behind Me
I have lost a piece of myself here.
In An Old Cathedral Town
The town where I lost myself had a cathedral.
The Joy That You Find Here You Borrow
The small moments of happiness found here are fleeting and not lasting.
You Cannot Keep It Long It Seems
The happiness is temporary, leaving behind a sense of emptiness.
Still Sing A Song And Dance Along
Despite the sadness, the gigolos and gigolettes continue to try and find joy in the boulevard of broken dreams.
The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
This street remains a place for those seeking a temporary escape from reality.
Writer(s): Warren Harry, Dubin Al
Contributed by Olivia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@samvincent7773
Impressive yet ironic as the whole orchestra plays a song about loneliness all together perfectly
@shawnawesome7770
Being alone is different than being lonely. You can be lonely in a crowd of 1000's.
@Buddha..B
Alone like a cymbal.. And they all play alone, they all play along!
Haha
@ruffywild311
So true, had this feeling a long time
@Alkadondon
@Hudson Baker you're totally right. This is a fake video. The music is a computer orchestra with digital instruments.
@iancomtois9832
@@shawnawesome7770 There's also the difference between "lone" and "alone".
@rhezapramadityo
When you can't leave the emo phrase but you want to be classy
@EpicOrchestra
It's a daily struggle
@robertschneider8808
I take offense in green day being called emo
@voldemortsnose7336
Robert Schneider we don’t mind, get as offended as you want lol