The song uses the metaphor of "streetside Romeos" to represent individuals longing for connection and intimacy in a world that feels increasingly fragmented and divided.
The Breathtaking Blue (1989) was a stylistic departure for Alphaville, incorporating richer, live instrumentation and elements of jazz and cabaret. alphaville_romeos
The most common version released on the initial LP and 7-inch singles. The song uses the metaphor of "streetside Romeos"
A deluxe remastered edition of The Breathtaking Blue was released in 2021 , which included several previously missing mixes and edits of "Romeos". A deluxe remastered edition of The Breathtaking Blue
The lyrics depict isolation through lines such as "all the boys are locked in a fortress" and "all the girls are locked in a fortress," suggesting a sense of societal or emotional entrapment.
This version is notable for replacing a vocal line about "angels in different shapes" with a "la-la-la" sequence.