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.
Piedod man
Menuets Lyrics
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Cauri visai dzīvei skan
Piedod cilvēkam, ka dzimis,
Ka viņš pūlās nenorimis.
Piedod slimajiem, ka slimi
Piedod veselam, ka vesels
Un šo vainu, ka mēs esam,
Cauri visai dzīvei skan,
Piedod, piedod, piedod man!
The song Piedod man by Menuets is a powerful call for forgiveness. The lyrics express a deep understanding of the difficulties and struggles of life and the need for compassion towards one another. The repetition of "piedod", which means "forgive" in Latvian, adds weight to the message and makes it clear that forgiveness is a crucial element of life.
The opening line, "Piedod, piedod, piedod man," sets the tone of the song as a plea for forgiveness. The use of the word "man" in the line is significant because it personalizes the plea, inviting listeners to identify with the singer's need for forgiveness. The next line, "Cauri visai dzīvei skan," can be translated to "Echoes throughout life". It suggests that the need for forgiveness is universal and that it resonates throughout every aspect of life.
The final lines of the song, "Un šo vainu, ka mēs esam, Cauri visai dzīvei nesam" could be translated to mean: "And this guilt that we carry, We carry throughout our whole lives." These lines express the idea that we all carry guilt and the need for forgiveness with us, and that it is a burden that we must learn to release.
Line by Line Meaning
Piedod, piedod, piedod man
Forgive, forgive, forgive me
Cauri visai dzīvei skan
Echoes throughout life
Piedod cilvēkam, ka dzimis
Forgive a person for being born
Ka viņš pūlās nenorimis
For trying not to give up
Piedod slimajiem, ka slimi
Forgive the sick for being sick
Piedod veselam, ka vesels
Forgive the healthy for being healthy
Un šo vainu, ka mēs esam
And for the guilt that we have
Cauri visai dzīvei nesam
Carry it throughout life
Cauri visai dzīvei skan
Echoes throughout life
Piedod, piedod, piedod man!
Forgive, forgive, forgive me!
Writer(s): Imants Kalniņš, Māris čaklais
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