Always Vienna
Brave Combo Lyrics

There was an Old World once upon ago
In the distant past, there was a world very different from the one we know now.

Some things always change
Despite this, some things still change and evolve over time.

Sometimes our new gods bring us troubled sleep
At times, our modern beliefs and values may cause us to worry and lose sleep.

Sleep brings happy dreams
However, this same sleep can also bring about peaceful and pleasant dreams while we rest.

Always Vienna
The city of Vienna has remained constant, providing an enduring source of comfort and stability.

Cobblestone memories
Memories of the old, traditional ways of life in Vienna, often associated with cobblestone streets.

Everywhere children
Vienna is a place of youth and vitality, with children present everywhere.

Never a care
In this idealized version of Vienna, concerns and worries do not exist.

Die liebe Mutter [beloved mother]
A reference to the tender care and affection associated with mothers in the traditional, quaint Vienna lifestyle.

Always Vienna in my dreams
Vienna holds a special place in the artist's subconscious, signifying the continuation of an idealized past in their mind.

There are some windows that
Some opportunities exist in life that are more difficult to reach or attain.

We're born to break
Some people are predisposed by nature to challenge and break through limitations and barriers.

Opening doors won't do
However, doors or points of entry may be insufficient to truly live up to one's potential.

Sometimes the price of glass is bitter tears
There may be pain or suffering involved in the pursuit of one's dreams or aspirations.

Tears wash lovely dreams
At the same time, tears can also symbolize a cleansing or purifying effect on one's ambitions and desires.

Lights on the river
Scenic views of beautiful aspects of Vienna, such as graceful light displays along a riverbank.

Crystalline waltzes
The traditional, graceful dance form of the waltz, often associated with Vienna as a source of pride and identity.

Nights soft as music
Vienna is a place of gentle, serene beauty, akin to the calming sound of music.

There is a house of cards
Certain pursuits, such as creating something fragile or delicate, are like building a house of cards - vulnerable to collapse.

Where castles stood
These pursuits may have replaced other, more grandiose or majestic goals, such as building castles.

Now we call it home
Despite the simplicity or fragility of our current lifestyle, we still find comfort in it and consider it 'home'.

Sometimes we have to burn old houses down
In order to make way for new ideas, we must sometimes get rid of old ways of thinking and traditions.

Ashes fuel our dreams
Although this process may be difficult, it can provide the energy and inspiration needed to dream big and bring about change.

Always my Martha
Martha is a person, likely a loved one, who remains constant and supportive throughout the artist's life and memories of Vienna.

Always the dancing
Through times of change and turbulence, Vienna remains a shining beacon of traditional beauty, including its signature dancing traditions.

Always the magic
A mystical quality pervades Vienna, linked to its rich history and culture, which continue to inspire and enthrall those who love it.

Always Vienna in my dreams
As this song concludes, Vienna retains its special status as a dreamlike, magical place that will always occupy a special place in our hearts and minds.