Menuets is often regarded as one of the most influential rock bands in Latv… Read Full Bio ↴Menuets is often regarded as one of the most influential rock bands in Latvia. They gained popularity by performing songs provided by legendary Latvian composer Imants Kalniņš. The band was formed in 1968 when six students from Jūrmala, Latvia started performing together, being largely inspired by The Beatles. Often playing with home-made instruments and using elaborate rock music compositions, the band has generally been dubbed the first Latvian art rock and progressive rock ensemble.

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.

Dziesmiņa dziedama pusčetros no rīta
Menuets Lyrics

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Paņem sev šo violeto debesi
Un šos mākoņsodrējus...
Nav jau diezkas, nav jau diezkas,
Bet varbūt, ka noderēs!

Paņem manu nogurumu,
Es pie tevis gribu!
Man vienalga,

Kā to sauc,
Var arī par mīlestību!

Es tev neprasu nemaz
Pasauli šo piesildīt!
Tad jau nākamajā brīdī
Pieprasītu piepildīt.

Paņem manu nogurumu,
Es pie tevis gribu!
Man vienalga,
Kā to sauc,
Var arī par mīlestību!

Es tev neprasu nemaz
Pasauli šo piesildīt!

Tad jau nākamajā brīdī
Pieprasītu piepildīt.

Overall Meaning

"Paņem sev šo violeto debesi un šos mākoņsodrējus..." These lines translate to "Take this violet sky and these cloud veils for yourself...". The singer is suggesting taking something intangible, yet beautiful and calming. They are encouraging the listener to appreciate the beauty of the sky, despite the challenges or stresses they may be facing.

The lines "Paņem manu nogurumu, es pie tevis gribu!" translate to "Take my exhaustion, I want to be with you!" Here, the singer is seeking comfort and support from the listener. They are expressing that they are tired and worn out, and want to be with someone they care about.

Overall, the song seems to be about finding solace and comfort in small moments of beauty and connection. The singer is looking for companionship and love, but also acknowledges that grand gestures are not always necessary. Sometimes, it is enough to simply appreciate the beauty around us and to find support in the people we care about.

Line by Line Meaning

Paņem sev šo violeto debesi
Take this violet sky for yourself

Un šos mākoņsodrējus...
And these cloud fluff...

Nav jau diezkas, nav jau diezkas,
It's not much, not much at all,

Bet varbūt, ka noderēs!
But maybe it will be useful!

Paņem manu nogurumu,
Take my tiredness,

Es pie tevis gribu!
I want to be with you!

Man vienalga,
It doesn't matter to me,

Kā to sauc,
How you call it,

Var arī par mīlestību!
It could also be called love!

Es tev neprasu nemaz
I'm not asking you at all

Pasauli šo piesildīt!
To warm up this world!