Springtime in Vienna
The Tragically Hip
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Instructions from the manual could not have been much more plain the blues are still required the blues are still required again Past territorial piss-posts past whispers in the closets past screamin' from the rooftops we live to survive our paradoxes Men here of the secret they pass in upholstered silence they only exist in crisis they only exist in silence past territorial Piss-posts past whispers in the closets past screamin' from the rooftops we live to survive our paradoxes we'll live to survive Our paradoxes
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Written by: Gordon Downie, Johnny Fay, Joseph Paul Langlois, Robert Baker, Robert Gordon Sinclair
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Band Related Fact"Springtime in Vienna" is a song by The Tragically Hip, a rock band from Canada, released in 1996. The band is highly regarded in the Canadian music scene; they have won 14 Juno Awards and been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
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Album Related FactThe song is included in their fifth studio album, "Trouble at the Henhouse," which peaked at number one on the RPM Canadian Albums Chart.
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Lyric Content Fact"Springtime in Vienna" is known for its memorable lyrics, mainly "We live to survive our paradoxes." This line is often quoted by fans and widely considered as a part of The Tragically Hip's appeal due to its thought-provoking content.
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Performance FactDuring live performances, the band often extended "Springtime in Vienna," with extended instrumental parts, making it quite a memorable experience for fans at their concerts.
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Song Meaning FactThe song's meaning is debated among fans, as it evokes imagery that does not easily lend itself to a straightforward interpretation. Some believe that it reflects upon the band's paradoxical existence of being adored in Canada but less known internationally.
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Music Video FactWhile "Springtime in Vienna" is a popular song among The Tragically Hip's fans, it doesn't have an official music video, which is rather unusual given the attention it received.
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Chart Performance FactDespite its popularity among fans, "Springtime in Vienna" did not chart as high as some of the band's other songs like "Ahead by a Century," which was also part of the "Trouble at the Henhouse" album.
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Tribute FactFollowing the death of the band's frontman, Gord Downie, several Canadian radio stations played this song as a tribute to his influential career.
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Song Title FactDespite the song's title, the lyrics don't mention Vienna or springtime explicitly, adding another layer of mystery to the song's interpretation.
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Cultural Impact FactThis song has had significant cultural impact in Canada, it is frequently played on Canadian radio and it's just one of the many gems that have helped solidify The Tragically Hip's legendary status in their homeland.
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