Viënna
Laura Zocca Lyrics
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You′re so ambitious for a juvenile
But then if you're so smart tell me,
Why are you still so afraid? (mmmmm)
Where′s the fire, what's the hurry about?
You better cool it off before you burn it out
You got so much to do and only
But 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 halfway through (Oooh)
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 got your passion, you got your pride
But don't you know that only fools are satisfied?
Dream on, but don′t imagine they′ll all come true (Oooh)
When will you realize... Vienna waits for you?
Slow down you crazy child
Take the phone off the hook and disappear for a while
It's alright, you can afford to lose a day or two (oooh)
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 halfway through (oooh)
Why don't you realize... Vienna waits for you?
When will you realize... Vienna waits for you?
The lyrics of Laura Zocca's song Vienna offers a contemplation on the value of taking one's time and not feeling the pressure of time constraints. The singer encourages the listener to slow down, pointing out that although they are ambitious, they have plenty of time to achieve their goals. The phrase "Vienna waits for you" is used repeatedly throughout the song, indicating that there is no hurry, and everything will fall into place when it's meant to.
The song could be seen as a message to young people who feel pressure to succeed quickly or they will miss out, which is particularly relevant in today's fast-paced world. The reference to Vienna also refers to the city's relaxed lifestyle, which encourages people to slow down and take their time. The lyrics also highlight the idea that in life, there are some things we can control, like our efforts and dedication, but there are other things beyond our control, like timing and fate.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow down you crazy child
Take a break and slow down, young one
You're so ambitious for a juvenile
You have big dreams for someone so young
But then if you're so smart tell me, Why are you still so afraid?
If you're so intelligent, why are you still hesitant?
Where's the fire, what's the hurry about?
Why are you rushing so much?
You better cool it off before you burn it out
You should take a break to prevent exhaustion
You got so much to do and only So many hours in a day
You have a lot to accomplish, but only limited time
When will you realize... Vienna waits for you?
You should take some time off and explore Vienna
But 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 halfway through
You can achieve your goals, or grow old regretting that you never tried
Slow down you're doing fine
You're making progress, so take a break
You can't be everything you want to be before your time
You can't achieve everything you want before the right time
Although it's so romantic on the borderline tonight
The idea of pushing limits can be romantic, but it's not always wise
Too bad, but it's the life you lead
It's unfortunate, but it's the way you've chosen to live
You're so ahead of yourself that you forgot what you need
You're so focused on your goals that you've neglected your needs
Though you can see when you're wrong You know you can't always see when you're right
You're aware of your mistakes but sometimes miss the opportunities to do things right
You got your passion, you got your pride
You have your passions and your ego
But don't you know that only fools are satisfied?
Only foolish people are content with their lives
Dream on, but don't imagine they'll all come true
Keep dreaming, but don't expect all your dreams to come true
Take the phone off the hook and disappear for a while It's alright, you can afford to lose a day or two
Disconnect from the world and take a break, you can afford to lose some time
Why don't you realize... Vienna waits for you?
Take some time off and explore Vienna, it's waiting for you
Writer(s): Billy Joel
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