Romeos
Alphaville · First Harvest (Usa) [1992]
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 streetside Romeo
You can see him from your window tonite
This world's a divided place you know
He's 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 streetside Romeos
You can see us from your window tonite
This world's a divided place you know
We're awaiting you
We're all lonesome streetside Romeos
This world's a divided place you know
We're awaiting you, we're awaiting you
We all change our points of view,
sometimes
You can see us from your window, tonite
We're awaiting you
Awaiting you
Romeos
Alphaville's "Romeos" stands as a defining track from their 1992 album First Harvest (Usa), showcasing the duo's signature blend of electronic pop and theatrical drama. Released during a pivotal era for the group, the song exemplifies their ability to merge catchy melodies with narrative depth, a hallmark of their work alongside hits like "Forever Young" and "Big In Japan." The recording captures the band's evolution as they navigated the transition from their earlier synth-pop roots to a more polished, radio-friendly sound that characterized their late 1980s and early 1990s output. As a key component of their discography, the track remains a testament to Alphaville's enduring influence on the electronic dance music genre and their capacity to create memorable, emotionally resonant pop anthems that have persisted in the public consciousness for decades.