Romeos

Alphaville

About Romeos

"Romeos" is the first single from Alphaville's 1989 album The Breathtaking Blue. It was released a month ahead of the album, and was the first single by Alphaville to be released as a CD single, previous singles having preceded the format's rise in popularity.


Year:
1989
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Here's a boy
With a little black dog 
There's a boy
With a little black dog 
And he looks
At his watch
For a while 
And the falling years
Wash away his make up 
And the falling years
Wash away his make up 
Just like rain
On the fading snow 
He's a lonesome street side romeo 
You can see him from your window tonight 
This world's a divided place, you know 
He's awaiting you 
We're all lonesome street side romeos 
You can see us from your window tonight 
We all change our points of view
Sometimes 
We're awaiting you 
All the boys
Are locked in a fortress 
All the girls
Are locked in a fortress 
Just because
It's a crime
It could be,
It could be 
Flesh and blood
In iron and steel 
Flesh and blood
In iron and steel 
Just because
It's a crime
It could be,
It could be 
We're all lonesome

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Alphaville

Alphaville is a German synthpop group which gained popularity in the 1980s. The founding members were lead singer Marian Gold, Bernhard Lloyd and Frank Mertens. The band was at first named "Forever Young" before changing to "Alphaville". They achieved chart success with the singles "Big in Japan", "Jet Set", "Dance With Me" and "Forever Young". more »

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Written by: BERNARD LLOYD, MARIAN GOLD, RICKY ECHOLETTE

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Romeos" was released by German synth-pop band Alphaville as part of their album "The Breathtaking Blue" in April 1989.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 48 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and remained there for 9 weeks, demonstrating significant commercial success.
Lyrics
The lyrics to "Romeos" are about growing up and dealing with life's trials and tribulations. It uses the theme of youth and naivety to express these sentiments.
Music Video
The music video for "Romeos" is notable for its artistic approach and abstract imagery. It's a mix of live-action footage and animated sequences which was quite innovative for its time and contributed to its popularity.
Production
"Romeos" was produced by Klaus Schulze, a pioneer in electronic music and former member of the influential band Tangerine Dream.
Legacy
The song remains one of Alphaville's most popular tracks and is frequently played in concerts and included in "best of" compilations.
Critical Reception
The song received mostly positive reviews from critics, praising its lyrics, production values, and the band's performance.
Songwriting
Lead vocalist Marian Gold is credited as the primary songwriter for "Romeos," showcasing his ability as a songwriter and lyricist.
Influence
"Romeos" has been considered an important piece of work in the New Wave music scene, influencing a generation of musicians and artists with its unique fusion of synth-pop, rock, and new wave elements.
Reworked Version
In 2019, Alphaville released a new, reworked version of "Romeos" as part of a special 30th anniversary edition of their "The Breathtaking Blue" album.

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