Viënna
Jon Robyns Lyrics
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You're so ambitious for a juvenile
But then if you're so smart, then tell me
Why are you still so afraid?
Where's the fire, what's the hurry about?
You'd better cool it off before you burn it out
You've got so much to do
But you know that when the truth is told
That you can get what you want or you get old
You're gonna kick off before you even
Get halfway through
When will you realize, Vienna waits for you
Slow down, you're doing fine
You can't be everything you want to be
Before your time
Although it's so romantic on the borderline tonight
Tonight,
Too bad but it's the life you lead
You're so ahead of yourself that you forgot what you need
Though you can see when you're wrong, you know
You can't always see when you're right. you're right
You've got your passion, you've got your pride
But don't you know that only fools are satisfied?
Dream on, but don't imagine they'll all come true
When will you realize, Vienna waits for you?
Slow down, you crazy child
And take the phone off the hook and disappear for awhile
It's all right, you can afford to lose a day or two
When will you realize, Vienna waits for you?
And you know that when the truth is told
That you can get what you want or you can just get old
You're gonna kick off before you even get half through
Why don't you realize, Vienna waits for you
When will you realize, Vienna waits for you?
The lyrics of "Vienna" by Jon Robyns convey a message about slowing down and appreciating the journey of life. The song addresses a young and ambitious individual who is constantly in a rush to achieve their goals. The opening lines urge the person to take a step back and question why they are driven by fear despite being intelligent and capable. It highlights the paradox of being both motivated and apprehensive about the future.
The lyrics caution against burning out too quickly by trying to do too much in a limited amount of time. The metaphorical reference to a fire symbolizes the importance of pacing oneself and avoiding exhaustion. The line "when the truth is told, that you can get what you want or you get old" emphasizes the inevitability of time passing and the need to find a balance between ambition and patience. The mention of Vienna as a destination waiting for the individual suggests that there is a place of peace and fulfillment that can be reached by slowing down and enjoying the journey.
As the song continues, it addresses the pressure of striving for perfection and the tendency to overlook one's own needs in pursuit of success. There is acknowledgment of the romanticism in pushing oneself to the limit, but also a recognition of the importance of self-care and self-awareness. The lyrics encourage the listener to embrace their passion and pride but also to acknowledge that true satisfaction may not come from always pushing forward relentlessly.
The repetition of the chorus throughout the song reinforces the central message of slowing down and taking time to appreciate life's moments. The final lines of the song reiterate the idea that Vienna, as a symbol of peace and contentment, is waiting for the individual to embrace a more balanced and mindful approach to life. Overall, "Vienna" serves as a poignant reminder to pause, reflect, and enjoy the journey rather than constantly striving for an elusive ideal of success.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow down, you crazy child
Take a moment to relax, don't be in such a rush
You're so ambitious for a juvenile
You have big dreams for someone so young
But then if you're so smart, then tell me
If you're so clever, why are you still scared?
Why are you still so afraid?
What is it that's holding you back?
Where's the fire, what's the hurry about?
Why are you rushing, what's the urgency?
You'd better cool it off before you burn it out
Take it easy before you exhaust yourself
You've got so much to do
You have a lot on your plate
And only so many hours in a day
But limited time to accomplish it all
But you know that when the truth is told
You understand deep down
That you can get what you want or you get old
That you can achieve your goals or time will pass
You're gonna kick off before you even
You might run out of time before
Get halfway through
You reach your halfway point
When will you realize, Vienna waits for you
When will you see that your dreams can still come true
You can't be everything you want to be
You can't have it all at once
Before your time
Before you're ready
Although it's so romantic on the borderline tonight
Even though the unknown can seem exciting
Too bad but it's the life you lead
Unfortunately, this is the path you're on
You're so ahead of yourself that you forgot what you need
You're too focused on the future to appreciate the present
Though you can see when you're wrong, you know
You recognize your mistakes
You can't always see when you're right. you're right
But sometimes you overlook your own successes
You've got your passion, you've got your pride
You have your drive and your dignity
But don't you know that only fools are satisfied?
But remember, true fulfillment is not for the naive
Dream on, but don't imagine they'll all come true
Keep dreaming, but don't expect all your dreams to materialize
When will you realize, Vienna waits for you?
When will you understand that your opportunities are waiting for you?
And take the phone off the hook and disappear for awhile
Disconnect and take a break from the world
It's all right, you can afford to lose a day or two
It's okay to take a short break
And you know that when the truth is told
And deep down you're aware that
That you can get what you want or you can just get old
You can achieve your desires or simply age
You're gonna kick off before you even get half through
You might run out of time before reaching halfway
Why don't you realize, Vienna waits for you
Why haven't you noticed that opportunities await you
When will you realize, Vienna waits for you?
When will you finally grasp that chances are still available for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Billy Joel
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