BILLY Joel was ahead of his time, writing a song about growing older, and appreciating life even when you slow down.
Vienna, is an almost 50-year-old song from Billy Joel’s 1977 album, The Stranger. It’s one of his third-most-played songs on Spotify with 844M streams at present. The song may be sentimental, but it gives a profound message that resonates with the youth.
It’s undeniable that music is one of the ways to escape and cope. Listening to this song felt like a warm embrace, and a reminder that it’s okay to pause for a while, and take things with grace, even in the most difficult times.
Slow down, you’re doin’ fine / You can’t be everything you wanna be before your time.
This refrain from the song comforts young people who try to squeeze everything into their lives. We live in a time where “hustle” is the norm, and we want to achieve so many things quickly that it puts a lot of pressure on our lives. With the advent of social media and a restless lifestyle that becomes so cyclical, it feels overwhelming. But this song is about turning things from a different perspective. It’s about learning to love the journey more than worrying about what lies ahead.
And you know that when the truth is told / That you can get what you want or you could just get old
Time can make us feel anxious. It’s a looming rival that makes us feel we don’t have enough time left. So, we tend to rush things, and in pushing things fast, we tend to be less authentic. The lyrics of the song tell us that it’s okay not to have everything figured out yet. Good things might take time to come to you, but eventually, they will. What matters is that you keep on trying because if you don’t, nothing will be accomplished.
When will you realize Vienna waits for you?
Vienna can mean anything. It can symbolize a person, your dream, or a place that can make you feel yourself. It’s a promise that there’s so much in life when you appreciate the little things, or when you take a pause to rest. Don’t let burnout consume your youthful years. Discover your path and claim yourself. Embrace the journey, in pursuit of your “Vienna”’ you will find your potential and the beauty of living.
“Vienna” serves as a reminder that there’s beauty in slowing down. It’s a timeless message that there’s solace in every journey and moment in your life. It may unfold in ways you least expect, but life works with complexities. And even in those complex threads of life, there’s a balance of wonder and chaos, allowing your life to reveal it one step at a time.
With reports from Eunice De La Cruz
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