Belle of the Boulevard
Dashboard Confessional
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Down in a local bar Out on the boulevard The sound of an old guitar Is saving you from sinking It's a long way down It's a long way Back like you never broke You tell a dirty joke He touches your leg and thinks he's getting close For now you let him just this once Just for now And just like that, it's over Don't turn away Dry your eyes, dry your eyes Don't be afraid Keep it all inside, all inside When you fall apart Dry your eyes, dry your eyes Life is always hard for the belle of the boulevard In all your silver rings And all your silken things That song you softly sing, is keeping you from breaking It's a long way down It's a long way Back here you never loved You've shacked the shivers off You take a drink to get your courage up Can you believe it Just this once Just for now And just like that It's over Don't turn away Dry your eyes, dry your eyes Don't be afraid Keep it all inside, all inside When you fall apart Dry your eyes, dry your eyes Life is always hard for the belle of the boulevard Please hold on, it's alright Please hold on, it's alright Please hold on Down in a local bar Out on the boulevard The sound of an old guitar Is saving you Don't turn away Dry your eyes, dry your eyes Don't be afraid Keep it all inside, all inside When you fall apart Dry your eyes, dry your eyes Life is always hard for the belle of the boulevard Don't turn away Dry your eyes, dry your eyes Don't be afraid Keep it all inside, all inside When you fall apart Dry your eyes, dry your eyes Life is always hard for the belle of the boulevard
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANDREW CARRABBA
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Belle of the Boulevard" is a song by the American rock band Dashboard Confessional. The band was formed in 1999 by singer-songwriter Chris Carrabba.
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Album DetailsThe song is part of the band’s sixth studio album titled "Alter the Ending," which was released in 2009. The album peaked at number 19 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Genre ClassificationClassified as an alternative rock song, "Belle of the Boulevard" also incorporates elements of emo music, a subgenre that Dashboard Confessional is known for.
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Lyrics OriginThe song’s lyrics were written by Chris Carrabba, the band’s lead vocalist and primary songwriter. His lyrics often reflect personal experiences and emotions.
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Music Video ParticipationThe band released a music video for "Belle of the Boulevard," which features the band performing the song interspersed with narrative scenes.
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Emotional Tone"Belle of the Boulevard" carries an emotional tone, as it deals with themes of love, loss, and yearning. This emotional depth is a characteristic of many Dashboard Confessional songs.
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Performance EvaluationLike many songs by Dashboard Confessional, "Belle of The Boulevard" is famed for its deeply emotional live performances where audiences often sing along with Carrabba.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "Belle of the Boulevard" is popular amongst Dashboard Confessional fans, it did not make a major impact on the music charts.
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Production ContributionThe production of "Alter the Ending," including the song "Belle of the Boulevard," was done by Butch Walker, a well-known figure in the rock music industry.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have appreciated "Belle of the Boulevard" for its emotive presentation and Carrabba’s powerful vocal performance. Some reviewers mentioned that it stands out as one of the more memorable tracks on "Alter the Ending."
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