Viënna
!deladap Lyrics
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Your walls hiding stories for the young yet to discover
Your glory resides where the sun casts a light
On the true masters of this town
Making their bed on stone
Oh Vienna – once you were bathed in glory
Now you make your people worry
Your gardens bestow the richest of harvests
Those crops can feed us all even those who suffer the hardest
In a pompous web of concrete your veins meander
You’re glooming on this ancient soil in all your splendor
Oh Vienna – once you were bathed in glory
Now you make your people worry
Oh Vienna don't wreck your soul
The song "Vienna" by !deladap is a tribute to the city of Vienna, Austria. The lyrics speak of the city's beauty and glory, but also warn of the potential for her to lose her soul. The first verse describes the purity of Vienna's water, the hidden stories within her walls, and the presence of true masters who have made their bed on stone. The second verse describes the richness of her gardens and the ability to feed even those who suffer the most. However, it also alludes to the city's modernization with a "pompous web of concrete" that is at odds with its ancient soil. The chorus pleads with Vienna to not wreck her soul, and reflects on the city's past glory.
The lyrics are a plea to modern Vienna, reminding her of her storied past and urging her to not lose her identity. The use of phrases such as "true masters" and "ancient soil" implies a deep respect for Vienna's history and traditions. The contrast between the pure water and the concrete jungle speaks to the potential for beauty and progress to be at odds with one another. The call to not "wreck your soul" is a reminder that despite modernization, Vienna's true essence lies in its history and culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Your wells are filled with the cleanest of water
Vienna has the purest and cleanest form of water.
Your walls hiding stories for the young yet to discover
The walls of Vienna are rich in history and have many undiscovered tales.
Your glory resides where the sun casts a light
The glory of Vienna is visible in the sunlight.
On the true masters of this town
The true masters who have contributed to the development of Vienna hold the city's glory.
Making their bed on stone
They have made their fortune on solid and steady ground.
Your gardens bestow the richest of harvests
Vienna has lush gardens that yield rich and plentiful crops.
Those crops can feed us all even those who suffer the hardest
The crops from Vienna's gardens have the power to feed even the most destitute.
In a pompous web of concrete your veins meander
Amidst the concrete jungle, Vienna's roads twist and turn like veins in the human body.
You’re glooming on this ancient soil in all your splendor
Vienna shines bright in all its glory, standing tall on its ancient land.
Oh Vienna – once you were bathed in glory
Vienna was once a city of absolute splendor and grandeur.
Now you make your people worry
However, present-day Vienna has its people worried and anxious about its future.
Oh Vienna don't wreck your soul
The plea to Vienna is to preserve its identity and not lose its soul by succumbing to the pressures of modernity.
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