The original lineup consisted of Andris Kronbergs, Adrians Kukuvass, Juris Sējāns, Leons Sējāns, Raimonds Bartašēvics and Alberts Bartašēvics. In the early 70's the band was joined by flautist Baiba Jēgere and vocalist Inese Pabērza. This classic lineup in the coming years was augmented by various other musicians.
Menuets ended active recording and touring in 1987. They have played some shows between 1992 and 2008.
In 2014, the band announced Menuets 45th anniversary tour.
Viņi dejoja vienu vasaru
Menuets Lyrics
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Viņi dejoja vienu vasaru
Un pēc tam?
Tagad katrs savam liktenim
Prasa
Kam tad bij jābūt pēc tam?
Viņi dejoja vienu vasaru
Un vēl tagad
Tās spuldzes skrien!
Koku galotnēs skaties vai debesīs
Spuldzes skrien!
Zvaigznes skrien!
Dienas, skrien un sastājas nedēļās
Top ik mēnesis rāmāks aizvien
Un tad,
Pienāk tas laiks, kad vairs nedejo
Un kad dienas kā sapītas brien
Ta jau notiek - pāriet un norimst
Bet, kad esi palicis viens
Piever acis un atkal kā toreiz
Spuldzes skrien!
Zvaigznes skrien!
Spuldzes vien
Ta mes katrs pa vienai vasarai
Un vēl tagad tās ķīvītes kliedz
Kliedz ka jautājums, pārmetums, prasījums
Kamēr mūžīgu miegu miedz
The song "Viņi dejoja vienu vasaru" by Menuets is about the fleeting nature of youth and the passing of time. It tells the story of a group of young people who spend one summer together, dancing and enjoying life. However, as time goes by, they must face the realities of adulthood and pursue their own paths. The lyrics question what comes after the carefree days of youth and encourages listeners to cherish the present moment before it's gone.
The first stanza of the song repeats the phrase "Viņi dejoja vienu vasaru," which translates to "They danced one summer." This phrase sets the tone for the song and emphasizes the theme of transience. The second stanza poses the question, "Un pēc tam?" which means "And then what?" This line highlights the uncertainty that comes with growing up and the search for individual purpose. The chorus of the song talks about the dancing and lights of that summer, but also acknowledges that time has passed, and things will never be the same again.
The lyrics also use vivid imagery to convey the passing of time. The line "Dienas, skrien un sastājas nedēļās" translates to "Days run and gather into weeks." This line describes how time flies by quickly and how every month becomes more monotonous than the last. Finally, the last lines of the song, "Kamēr mūžīgu miegu miedz" translates to "While eternal sleep is sleeping." This line is a reminder that time is precious and fleeting, and we should make the most of our lives before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Viņi dejoja vienu vasaru
They danced for one summer
Viņi dejoja vienu vasaru
They danced for one summer
Un pēc tam?
And then what?
Tagad katrs savam liktenim
Now each one has their own fate
Prasa
Asking
Kam tad bij jābūt pēc tam?
What was supposed to happen after?
Un vēl tagad
And even now
Tās spuldzes skrien!
Those light bulbs are running!
Koku galotnēs skaties vai debesīs
Looking at the tops of trees or at the sky
Spuldzes skrien!
Light bulbs are running!
Zvaigznes skrien!
Stars are running!
Dienas, skrien un sastājas nedēļās
Days pass and form weeks
Top ik mēnesis rāmāks aizvien
Every month becomes more peaceful
Un tad,
And then
Pienāk tas laiks, kad vairs nedejo
The time comes when they no longer dance
Un kad dienas kā sapītas brien
And when days pass like drained out
Ta jau notiek - pāriet un norimst
It's already happening - passing and fading away
Bet, kad esi palicis viens
But when you're left alone
Piever acis un atkal kā toreiz
Close your eyes and again, like then
Spuldzes skrien!
Light bulbs are running!
Zvaigznes skrien!
Stars are running!
Spuldzes vien
Only light bulbs
Ta mes katrs pa vienai vasarai
So we each get only one summer
Un vēl tagad tās ķīvītes kliedz
And even now those quail call out
Kliedz ka jautājums, pārmetums, prasījums
Crying out like a question, reproach, demand
Kamēr mūžīgu miegu miedz
While lulling to an eternal sleep
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Imants Kalnins, Maris Caklais
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