Vienna
Unveiling Dreams: Vienna's Captured Fairy Tale in Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Melody
Lyrics
Since I was a child
Reflects the speaker's long-standing connection to a certain image or idea since childhood.
I've seen her in a dream
Describes encountering this image or dream consistently throughout life.
A captured fairy tale
Compares the dream to a story that has captivated the speaker's imagination.
That echoes cross my life
Indicates how this dream continues to impact the speaker's experiences.
And though I've courted her
Expresses the pursuit or attempt to understand this elusive dream or image.
She's always stayed unseen
Despite efforts, the dream remains intangible and unseen.
Now all at once she
Highlights a sudden visibility or clarity of the dream that was previously hidden.
Glitters in the night
Describes the dream's newfound brilliance or attractiveness.
But that was yesterday
Points to a past time frame.
And that all was before
Implies a contrast between the past and present state of the dream.
When she was far away
Highlights the distance or separation from the dream previously experienced.
A silhouette of dreams
Depicts the dream as a vague, indistinct concept.
But others whispered
Refers to other people's perceptions or opinions about the dream.
That she was so much more
Suggests that the dream holds deeper significance than initially perceived.
And suddenly I now
Indicates a sudden realization or understanding about the dream's true nature.
Know what they mean
Confirms the speaker's comprehension of what others have previously expressed about the dream.
Dreams change
Reflects the evolving nature of dreams over time.
Years strain
Highlights the impact of passing years on dreams or aspirations.
Lost illusions
References the fading of idealistic beliefs or hopes.
Last stands
Suggests the persistence of standing up for beliefs or ideals despite challenges.
God's hand
References a divine influence or intervention.
Absolution
Signifies a sense of being forgiven or absolved.
Found
Indicates a discovery or realization.
Fairy tale sins
References past mistakes or wrongdoings associated with the dream.
Visions by grimm
Links the dream to visions portrayed in tales by the Brothers Grimm.
All forgiven
Suggests forgiveness for past misdeeds connected to the dream.
Lives spent in vain
Reflects lives spent without achieving fulfillment or redemption.
Never reclaimed
Implies a lack of opportunity to rectify past mistakes or reclaim lost chances.
Take their final bows
Symbolizes the culmination or end of these unfulfilled lives.
Pictures and words
Refers to representations and descriptions of the dream.
Visions absurd
Depicts unrealistic or nonsensical visions related to the dream.
Maddened poets
Suggests the influence of mentally disturbed or emotionally intense writers on the dream's portrayal.
All within sight
Indicates a comprehensive understanding or perception.
Failures in life
Refers to failures in life without recognition or realization.
Who'll never know it
Highlights the tragic aspect of individuals unaware of their own failures.
Lazarus cries
References a biblical figure known for resurrection, symbolizing hope.
There in his eyes
Indicates a deep emotional experience or realization reflected in someone's eyes.
Hope has risen
Describes a renewed sense of optimism or positivity.
Depth and facade
Highlights both the superficial and deeper aspects of the dream now visible.
All before me now
Depicts a comprehensive view or understanding of the dream in the present moment.
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