From the very birth NU VIRGOS were doomed to be nothing but success. Their first TV appearance received an avalanche of acclaim, emotions and rumors. They found themselves instantly popular. The group's debut video entitled "Popytka No. 5" (Endeavor No. 5) saw the light of day on September, 3, 2000 when it was aired by BIZ TV, Ukraine's most popular music TV channel at that time. Then the things started whirling at maximum speed which exceeded the most courageous expectations of the group's management in person of Dmitriy Kostiuk and Konstantin Meladze. Only 9 days later, on September, 12, the first bootleg of NU VIRGOS' debut song was already available at music markets and by the end of the first month of the group's career a vast of gutter press publications appeared. More fuel was added to the fire by the fact that NU VIRGOS were never open for the media as of what was going on inside the group and with its vocalists. Too many were eager to know much more because the group's isolation from external world, their enigmatic charisma of lofty and inaccessible artists had given birth to numerous myths and speculations. Still waters of Ukrainian show-biz were disturbed by a new phenomenon.
One by one the new audio and video smashes followed. After "Popytka No. 5" more videos were out on the screens: "Obnimi menya" (Hold me closer), "Bomba" (Bomb), "Ya ne vernus" (I won't be back). By the end of the year NU VIRGOS' repertoire comprised 7 songs that was fairly enough to embark on a tour. The group's first ever live date took place in Dnepropetrovsk on the stage of the city's Ledoviy Palace in front of some 4 000 spectators. Further shows were also hugely acclaimed. In order to capitalize on that the group's management decided to release the first full-length NU VIRGOS' effort which, as expected, was entitled after their major smash "Popytka No. 5". The interest towards NU VIRGOS concentrated, thickened and almost materialized.
Within 2001 NU VIRGOS collected some of their first prestigious awards: "A Hundred Pood Hit" from HIT FM Radio, "Golden Gramophone" from "Russian Radio" all in addition to winning the "Golden Firebird" prize at the Ukrainian annual festival "Tavriyskiye Igry".
2002 saw the group becoming a trio instead of being a duet and changing their musical direction. In spring the ladies appeared in their new video "Stop! Stop! Stop!" whose success was so stunning that enabled NU VIRGOS to take part in the "Ovation" Music Award Ceremony held at the Moscow's State Central Concert Hall "Rossiya". In September a new video was out for public view – this time "Good morning, papa!", and closer to that year's end the ladies from NU VIRGOS also displayed themselves as actresses having played the roles of crowned heads in a TV musical called "Zolyshka" (Cinderella).
The beginning of 2003 coincided with a new phase of NU VIRGOS' popularity following the release of one of the group's best efforts - marvelous and dramatic "Ne ostavlyay menya lyubibiy" (Don't ever leave me love), complete with an eponymously titled video tape containing a collection of NU VIRGOS' videos. On April, 16, 2003 the ladies appeared at a press-conference dedicated mainly to the group's new release "Stop! Snyato!" (Stop! That's a wrap!) which included four new songs along with several remixes. A few more reasons to meet with the media were the prestigious Russian MUZ TV awards and the "Soundtrack" award all won by NU VIRGOS. In May the group astonished (exactly so!) everyone with their new video "Ubey moyu podrugu" (Kill my girlfriend). Especially for the said video, which was regarded by many as a burlesque to the pompous music festival "Song of the Year", the sexy divas had added to their established super-desired cutie image a dewy drop of irony having a good laugh, according to their own words, mostly at themselves.
With each and every new release NU VIRGOS were becoming better and better, climbing higher and higher, although at times it seemed there was no more room upwards. By the end of 2003 their popularity reached such proportions that, having completed their new "Biologiya" (Biology) album, they commenced taking international music heights by storm. Their first English-language album "Stop! Stop! Stop!" saw the light of day in Israel, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Scandinavian countries instantly becoming real sought-for items for all NU VIRGOS followers. More videos appeared on TV - melodically and lyrically strong "Okean I tri reki" (Ocean and three rivers) and "Prityazhenya bolshe net" (No attraction anymore) (both in duet with singer Valeriy Meladze) shortly followed by the sexually-provoking "Biologiya". In summer of 2004 NU VIRGOS were awarded the Russia's most prestigious music award "MUZ TV 2004" and completed a widely hailed world tour spanning the territories like South East Asia, Israel and America.
The year 2005 was marked by the launch of the Russian version of the legendary act's official web-site as well as by the release of three new videos: "Take you back", "I don't want a man" and "Brillianty" (Diamonds). Additionally NU VIRGOS picked up their second in a row MUZ TV's "The Best Pop Act" award.
In January 2006 NU VIRGOS were officially represented as a participant at MIDEM 2006 - the world's largest music market held in Cannes, France. Despite the heavy touring this year the group have offered two more publicly and critically acclaimed videos: "Obmani no ostansya" (Tell me lie) and "L.M.L." and completed a long-awaited new English album, their second after "Stop! Stop! Stop!", which is due this autumn.
Stop! Stop! Stop!
Nu Virgos Lyrics
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But he rushed me to feel
Tried me mesmerize to me
With his all sex appeal
Told me everything
That I was longing to hear
Shine and handsome
And then all of sudden
I have fallen in love
He would put me down
But I'll still place him above
Tired of searching for the love
That still lives in him
Given my everything
Like a souvenir
Given up my heart
In the name of the memory
Fallen down like rain
He could feel every drop
Now I know I have
Have the courage to tell him
Tell him to stop!stop!stop!
Given up my heart
In the name of the memory
Fallen down like rain
He could taste evey drop
Now I know have
Have the courage to tell him
Tell him to stop!stop!stop!
I've become invisible
I melt away at night
Dreams for once so colorful
Become black and white
Loving once so wonderful
Is no longer here
So I'll keep this feeling
Like a souvenir
Given up my heart
In the name of the memory
Fallen down like rain
He could feel every drop
Now I know I have
Have the courage to tell him
Tell him to stop!stop!stop!
Given up my heart
In the name of the memory
Fallen down like rain
He could feel every drop
Now I know I have
Have the courage to tell him
Tell him to stop!stop!stop!
Given up my heart
In the name of the memory
Fallen down like rain
He could taste evey drop
Now I know have
Have the courage to tell him
Tell him to stop!stop!stop!
The song "Stop! Stop! Stop!" by Nu Virgos explores the themes of heartbreak and the aftermath of a failed relationship. The opening verse reveals the singer's mistrustful attitude toward her former lover, whom she did not fully confide in. However, her defenses were slowly brought down by his seductive aura, and she eventually fell deeply for him. But despite her genuine feelings, the love was not reciprocated, and she was left to pick up the pieces of her shattered heart.
As the chorus repeats, the singer reflects on the pain and hurt she endured in the name of love. Her once bright and colorful world has turned into a monochrome existence, and the souvenirs she held onto become a reminder of what was lost. Despite her feelings of vulnerability and despair, she musters the strength to tell her former lover to stop- to cease any further emotional damage- and allow her to move on from the heartbreak.
The lyrics are filled with emotion, and while the meaning of the song can be interpreted differently by each individual listener, it ultimately speaks to the challenges of finding love, facing heartbreak, and learning to let go.
Line by Line Meaning
No I didn't trust him
At the beginning of the relationship, I didn't trust my partner.
But he rushed me to feel
He was in a hurry to rush the relationship before I had a chance to really get to know him.
Tried me mesmerize to me
He tried to mesmerize me with his charm and charisma.
With his all sex appeal
He used his physical attractiveness and sexual energy to win me over.
Told me everything
He said all the right things that I had been wanting to hear.
That I was longing to hear
He said things that fulfilled my deepest desires and longings.
Shine and handsome
He was shiny and handsome on the surface, but there was nothing substantial beneath the surface.
My souvenir
Even though the relationship was over, I cherished the memory of our time together like a souvenir.
And then all of sudden
Suddenly, unexpectedly, things changed.
I have fallen in love
I fell in love despite my earlier reservations and doubts.
He would put me down
He started treating me poorly and putting me down.
But I'll still place him above
Even though he treated me badly, I still clung to my love for him.
Tired of searching for the love
I was tired of searching for love in him, since it was no longer there.
That still lives in him
The love that was once there had disappeared.
Given my everything
I had given everything to him, without holding anything back.
Given up my heart
I had given him my heart completely, without any reservations.
In the name of the memory
I had given up my heart as a sacrifice to the memory of our relationship.
Fallen down like rain
My love and devotion to him had fallen down like rain, but he didn't seem to care.
He could feel every drop
Despite his indifference, he could feel the full force of my love and devotion.
Now I know I have
In the end, I realized that I had the strength to do what was necessary.
Have the courage to tell him
I had the courage to tell him to stop, to put an end to the relationship.
I've become invisible
As time went on, I felt like I had become invisible to him, like he no longer saw me as a person.
I melt away at night
At night, I felt like I was melting away, like my sense of self was disappearing.
Dreams for once so colorful
My dreams of the future, which were once so bright and vibrant, had become dull and colorless.
Become black and white
My world had become black and white, without any of the vibrant colors that once filled it.
Loving once so wonderful
The love that was once so wonderful had turned into something painful and destructive.
Is no longer here
The love that we shared was no longer present in our relationship.
So I'll keep this feeling
Despite everything, I still cherished my memories and feelings for him.
Like a souvenir
Like a cherished memento, I hung onto my love for him long after it had ended.
He could taste every drop
Even though our relationship was over, he could still taste the full force of my love and devotion.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KONSTANTIN MELADZE
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