Viënna
Ten Hands High Lyrics
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But I'm restless 'cause you're in my head
Thinking what can't be said
My mind's the Commons but the speaker has fled
I need a way out
Is there a pill
That can break my will to focus on you
I need a way out
'Cause my mind's awake and thinking 'bout sleeping with you
Won't you let me sleep
Falling into my vocation
Of re-running every single statement
Now I'm soaring through the good vibrations
But this train of thought only ends at cloud station
I need a way out
Give me a pill that'll break my will to focus on you
I need a way out
Won't you let me sleep
'Cause my mind's awake and thinking 'bout sleeping with you
Won't you let me sleep
Won't you let me sleep
'Cause my mind's awake and thinking 'bout sleeping with you
Won't you let me sleep
And now I'm thinking 'bout Vienna
2010 December
It's sowed into my brain
And now I'm thinking 'bout Vienna
Cold and dark December
But I kinda like the rain
And now I'm thinking 'bout Vienna
2010 December
It's sowed into my brain
And now I'm thinking 'bout Vienna
Cold and dark December
But I kinda like the rain
Won't you let me sleep
'Cause my mind's awake and thinking 'bout sleeping with you
Won't you let me sleep
(Oowoah)
(Oowoah)
(Oowoah)
Won't you let me sleep
'Cause my mind's awake and thinking 'bout sleeping with you
Won't you let me sleep
(Oowoah)
(Oowoah)
(Oowoah)
And now I'm thinking 'bout Vienna
2010 December
It's sowed into my brain
And now I'm thinking 'bout Vienna
Cold and dark December
I kinda like the rain
Won't you let me sleep baby
Won't you let me sleep baby
And now I'm
And now I'm
And now I'm
And now I'm thinking 'bout Vienna
2010 December
It's sowed into my brain
And now I'm thinking 'bout Vienna
Cold and dark December
I kinda like the rain
(Won't you let me sleep baby)
(Won't you let me sleep baby)
(Won't you let me sleep baby)
(Won't you let me sleep baby)
The lyrics to "Vienna" by Ten Hands High convey a sense of restlessness and obsession with someone. The first verse begins with the singer sinking into bed, but their mind is racing with thoughts of the person they can't openly express. They feel trapped, unable to focus on anything else and longing for a way out. The mention of a pill suggests a desire for something to alleviate their fixation. The second verse reflects the singer's preoccupation with analyzing every interaction and replaying them in their mind. They describe themselves as soaring through "good vibrations," but acknowledge that these thoughts only lead to a dead end. Once again, they plea for release and the ability to sleep, as their mind is constantly awake, consumed by thoughts of being with this person.
The chorus repeats the request for sleep, emphasizing the singer's inability to escape their thoughts. The mention of Vienna and the specific month of December suggest a memory or experience associated with the city during that time. The image of cold and dark December contrasts with the line "but I kinda like the rain," indicating a bittersweet nostalgia. The repetition of "thinking 'bout Vienna" and the closing refrain of "won't you let me sleep" further accentuate the singer's torment and yearning for mental peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Sinking into my bed
Feeling overwhelmed and consumed by thoughts and emotions.
But I'm restless 'cause you're in my head
Feeling unsettled and unable to find peace of mind due to constant thoughts about someone.
Thinking what can't be said
Reflecting on thoughts or feelings that are difficult to express or communicate.
My mind's the Commons but the speaker has fled
Having a lot of thoughts and ideas, but struggling to find the right words to articulate them.
I need a way out
Desperately seeking an escape or solution to alleviate mental turmoil.
Is there a pill
Wondering if there is a medication or remedy that can help ease the emotional distress.
That can break my will to focus on you
Looking for something that can help break the fixation and obsession with the person in question.
Won't you let me sleep
Asking for relief from constant thoughts and worries by being able to sleep peacefully.
'Cause my mind's awake and thinking 'bout sleeping with you
Expressing how the thoughts are consumed with the desire to be intimate and intimate with the person.
Falling into my vocation
Getting lost in one's work or calling as a means to distract from overwhelming thoughts.
Of re-running every single statement
Replaying and analyzing every past interaction or conversation with the person in mind.
Now I'm soaring through the good vibrations
Experiencing a sense of euphoria and positivity as a result of hopeful thoughts and fantasies.
But this train of thought only ends at cloud station
Realizing that indulging in these thoughts ultimately leads to unrealistic and unattainable outcomes.
And now I'm thinking 'bout Vienna
Shifting focus to reminiscing and daydreaming about a specific time and place (Vienna in 2010 December).
Cold and dark December
Describing the atmospheric conditions of the mentioned time and place, emphasizing a sense of melancholy.
But I kinda like the rain
Finding solace or finding beauty in the melancholic and introspective moments.
(Oowoah)
A vocalization expressing sentiment or emotion.
Won't you let me sleep
Reiterating the plea for mental rest and respite from overwhelming thoughts.
(Won't you let me sleep baby)
Adding a sense of affection or endearment to the plea for rest and relief.
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Written by: Alexi Buckingham
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