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.
Dziesma par četriem baltiem krekliem
Menuets Lyrics
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Ir jaunam cilvēkam,
Tas iziet var caur dzīvi
Bez lielām pārdomām.
Un tikai reiz pa reizei
Kāds atgādina viņam,
Ka dziesma nav par krekliem,
Tas pirmais – priekšniecībai
Kad vajag rādīties.
Un tad nu paša gribai
Vēl paliek nākamie.
Un atkal reiz pa reizei
Kāds atgādina viņam,
Ka dziesma nav par krekliem,
Bet ir par sirdsapziņām.
Balts krekls rīta pusē,
Bet melns jau pusdienā.
Bet trešais baltais krekls
Top uzvilkts vakarā.
Un atkal nezin kāpēc
Kāds atgādina viņam,
Ka dziesma nav par krekliem,
Bet ir par sirdsapziņām.
Var baltos kreklus mainīt,
Kā maina uzskatus.
Bet tad, kad vakars pienāks,
Tie visi melni būs.
Vai būs vēl kāda jēga
Tad atgādināt viņam,
Ka dziesma nav par krekliem,
Bet ir par sirdsapziņām?
The song "Dziesma par četriem baltiem krekliem" by Menuets is about the journey of a young person through life. The lyrics describe how if someone has four white shirts, they can go through life without giving it much thought. However, every once in a while, someone reminds them that the song is not about the shirts, but about their conscience. The shirts represent different stages in life, with the first shirt being for making an impression on one's boss, and the later shirts representing one's choices and desires. The color of the shirts also reflects the time of day, with the white shirts being worn in the morning and the black shirts being worn at night.
The lyrics suggest that one's conscience will always be with them, even if they change their perspective and beliefs. The singer questions whether there is any point in reminding someone that the song is not about shirts but about their conscience, implying that it is up to each individual to remember the message and act accordingly.
Overall, "Dziesma par četriem baltiem krekliem" is a thought-provoking song that encourages self-reflection and mindfulness. It reminds the listeners that material possessions are ephemeral, and that one's true worth lies in their actions and decisions.
Line by Line Meaning
Ja četri balti krekli
If you have four white shirts
Ir jaunam cilvēkam,
As a young person,
Tas iziet var caur dzīvi
You can get through life like that
Bez lielām pārdomām.
Without much thought.
Un tikai reiz pa reizei
But every once in a while,
Kāds atgādina viņam,
Someone reminds you,
Ka dziesma nav par krekliem,
That the song isn't about shirts,
Bet ir par sirdsapziņām.
But about conscience.
Tas pirmais – priekšniecībai
The first one - for the bosses
Kad vajag rādīties.
When you need to show off.
Un tad nu paša gribai
And then for yourself,
Vēl paliek nākamie.
The rest come after.
Un atkal reiz pa reizei
And again, every once in a while,
Kāds atgādina viņam,
Someone reminds you,
Ka dziesma nav par krekliem,
That the song isn't about shirts,
Bet ir par sirdsapziņām.
But about conscience.
Balts krekls rīta pusē,
White shirt in the morning,
Bet melns jau pusdienā.
But black by lunch.
Bet trešais baltais krekls
But the third white shirt
Top uzvilkts vakarā.
Is put on in the evening.
Un atkal nezin kāpēc
And again, for some reason
Kāds atgādina viņam,
Someone reminds you,
Ka dziesma nav par krekliem,
That the song isn't about shirts,
Bet ir par sirdsapziņām.
But about conscience.
Var baltos kreklus mainīt,
You can change white shirts,
Kā maina uzskatus.
Like you change your beliefs.
Bet tad, kad vakars pienāks,
But when evening comes,
Tie visi melni būs.
They will all be black.
Vai būs vēl kāda jēga
So is there any point
Tad atgādināt viņam,
In reminding you then
Ka dziesma nav par krekliem,
That the song isn't about shirts,
Bet ir par sirdsapziņām?
But about conscience?
Writer(s): māris čaklais, imants kalniņš
Contributed by Jonathan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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