Vienna
Ultravox Lyrics
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Freezing breath on a window pane
Lying and waiting
A man in the dark in a picture frame
So mystic and soulful
A voice reaching out in a piercing cry
It stays with you until
It means nothing to me
This means nothing to me
Oh, Vienna
The music is weaving
Haunting notes, pizzicato strings
The rhythm is calling
Alone in the night as the daylight brings
A cool empty silence
The warmth of your hand and a cold grey sky
It fades to the distance
The image has gone only you and I
It means nothing to me
This means nothing to me
Oh, Vienna
This means nothing to me
This means nothing to me
Oh, Vienna
The lyrics to Ultravox's song "Vienna" paint a vivid image of a cold and lonely night. We see a man walking through the cold air, his breath freezing on a windowpane. He's lying and waiting, and we see him in the dark, framed like a picture. The man is soulful and mystic, and his voice pierces through the night. The singer tells us that this feeling will stay with us until it's gone, only you and I.
The music that accompanies the lyrics is haunting, and the notes weave together to create a melancholy feeling. The rhythm of the song is almost hypnotic, calling the singer in as she finds herself alone in the night. The warmth of a hand is all she has as she looks up at a cold grey sky. The image of the man in the picture frame has faded away, leaving only the singer and her emotions behind. She repeats that this means nothing to her, but the power of the music and the haunting lyrics suggest otherwise.
"Vienna" is a powerful song that explores themes of loneliness, isolation, and the power of memory. The music and lyrics work together to create a powerful emotional experience that has resonated with listeners for decades. The song's timeless quality is due in part to its unique combination of electronic and classical elements, as well as its poetic lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
We walked in the cold air
We stepped out into the chilly winter air
Freezing breath on a window pane
Our breath crystallized on the window pane
Lying and waiting
We were lying in wait
A man in the dark in a picture frame
A man in a portrait hung in the dark room
So mystic and soulful
The image was mysterious and full of emotion
A voice reaching out in a piercing cry
The singer's voice was emotive and reached out like a scream
It stays with you until
The feeling lingers even after the singer has quieted
The feeling has gone only you and I
The emotion of the song has disappeared, but it remains between us
It means nothing to me
The song has lost its significance
This means nothing to me
The singer feels unattached to the song and its message
Oh, Vienna
The city of Vienna, Austria, is being referenced
The music is weaving
The melody is intricate
Haunting notes, pizzicato strings
The instrumentation is eerie, with the use of plucked strings
The rhythm is calling
The beat is commanding
Alone in the night as the daylight brings
The singer is alone at night as the day approaches
A cool empty silence
The atmosphere is cool and desolate
The warmth of your hand and a cold grey sky
The singer remembers the warmth of a hand on a cold, overcast day
It fades to the distance
The memory of that moment fades away
The image has gone only you and I
The recollection of that moment is shared only between us
This means nothing to me
The memory holds little significance for the singer
This means nothing to me
The singer is detached and uninterested in reliving the memory
Oh, Vienna
The song returns to referencing the city of Vienna, where the memories were made
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Tom Norris
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We walked in the cold air
Freezing breath on a window pane
Lying and waiting
A man in the dark in a picture frame
So mystic and soulful
A voice reaching out in a piercing cry
It stays with you until
The feeling has gone, only you and I
It means nothing to me
This means nothing to me
Oh, Vienna
The music is weaving
Haunting notes, pizzicato strings
The rhythm is calling
Alone in the night as the daylight brings
A cool, empty silence
The warmth of your hand and a cold grey sky
It fades to the distance
The image has gone, only you and I
It means nothing to me
This means nothing to me
Oh, Vienna
This means nothing to me
This means nothing to me
Oh, Vienna
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@susanleitch8649
Any more music from you gentlemen is worth the wait.
@alansaxton9319
This is one of my all time favourite songs. Not just anyone can sing this song - what a voice.
@digger5521
I always thought you were singing " Ive been in her " thats just wrong.....ltks for the fun 80's
@omariqbal6607
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@debbiewaide5132
2020 and still bloody awesome
@alanscott3320
R.I.P Chris... Legendary member of a legendary band, Vienna,Rage In Eden and Quartet, 3 of the best albums ever!! This music is timeless.
@derekporter7658
I'm still in shock on hearing the sad news. I can't believe it.
@universalflamethrower6342
As put this track on I wasa scrolling througn the news and read Chris had dies. R.I.P. Chris now we dance with tears in our eyes.
@mrsgenehunt48
Sad news