The Sun Years

2003
On February 1st, steered by Ülo Krigul and Tan… Read Full Bio ↴The Sun Years

2003
On February 1st, steered by Ülo Krigul and Tanel Padar. Tanel Padar & The Sun come together for the first time. The inital line-up also featres Danel Pandre and Toomas Rull. The month of May sees the release of the debut single “Big Lie”.

Toomas leaves the band, to be replaced behind drums by Eimel Kaljulaid.

2004
In the summer, Meelis Tauk joins the band on guitars.

In the autumn, Ülo Krigul leaves the band in order to commence studies at the Conservatory Vienna. Studio engineer Johannes Lõhmus fills in on the keyboards.

In November the EP “Welcome To Estonia” is released.

2005
Johannes leaves in the beginning of the year. The band continues as a four-piece.

In June The Sun gains a new keyboard player – Tomi Rahula.

The debut album “Greatest Hits” is released. The album is presented in the middle of the Bay of Tallinn, in a quite non-traditional sport – on a fuel pontoon. The first hits by The Sun – “Neljapäev”, “Kuu on päike”, “Sõnad läinud” and “Welcome To Estonia” – gain overall fame.

By the end of the year, the band release an acoustic live CD/DVD. The expanded line-up features Kaido Kelder (ERSO) on chello, drummer of the Orchestra of Estonian Border Service, Eno Kollom, accordion player Andrus Lehes from the band Jäägermeistrid, and Jelena Juzvik, the singer of April Frost.

2006
January. Nationwide radio-station R2 declares “Kuu on päike” the ht of the year.

2008
Meelis Tauk leaves the band. Tarvo Valm fills his spot on guitars.

The Sun leaves the Estonian Music Awards gala with one third of the prizes – The Sun is the Band Of the Year, “Greatest Hits” the Album of the Year.

At the grandiose gala-bash taking place at the Vanemuise concert house, Tanel Padar & The Sun are crowned the best rock artist, author of the best hit song and the most successful newcomers.

June. The new album by the band, “100% Rock’n’Roll”, is now available at the stores. Songs from the new album are presented on June 13 at Tallinn Song Festival Grounds while supporting Metallica, as well as from a stage built on a truck, driving around the streets of Tallinn.

Taken from:
http://thesun.ee/

Nagu merelaine
Tanel Padar & The Sun Lyrics

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Mu saabun salaja, kui laine, mis randa merevaiku viib
Ja meremaik mu huulte peal on maine, kui rõivas võbeleb kui tiib
Olla võin kui jää või tulikuum, su kõigi unistuste tuum
Ja valgel ööl ka varjust truum
Enda nii sulle tõin ma, kuigi tean, et homme võin ma
Muutuda vaid nimeks sinu suul
Ja muutun samuti kui laine, mis piire millekski ei pea
Sa oled mees ja mina olen naine, tean mõnda, mida sa ei tea

Olla võin kui jää või tulikuum, su kõigi unistuste tuum
Ja valgel ööl ka varjust truum
Enda nii sulle tõin ma, kuigi tean, et homme võin ma
Muutuda vaid nimeks sinu suul
Ma olen nagu päev, sa öö, üks meri teine on kui maa
Kui palju tundeid mahub meie vahele, aimata ei suuda keegi
Muutub meri, muutub maagi
Olla võin kui jää või tulikuum, su kõigi unistuste tuum
Ja valgel ööl ka varjust truum
Enda nii sulle tõin ma, kuigi tean, et homme võin ma
Muutuda vaid nimeks sinu suul
(Olla võin kui jää või tulikuum,) su kõigi unistuste tuum
Ja valgel ööl ka varjust truum
Enda nii sulle tõin ma, kuigi tean, et homme võin ma

Muutuda vaid nimeks sinu suul
Muutuda vaid nimeks sinu suul

Overall Meaning

The song "Nagu merelaine" by Tanel Padar & The Sun is a poignant and thought-provoking reflection on the transient nature of relationships. The lyrics speak of the singer's doubts and fears about the future of their relationship with their partner. They compare themselves to the ebb and flow of the tide, never static and always changing, and express the hope that they can remain constant despite inevitable changes.

The singer also reflects on the power dynamics between themselves and their partner, acknowledging that they may become nothing more than a name on their partner's lips. They wonder how many feelings can fit between them and their partner, and suggest that the sea and the land are as different as day and night, much like themselves and their partner.

Line by Line Meaning

Mu saabun salaja, kui laine, mis randa merevaiku viib
I arrive silently, like a wave that brings amber to the shore

Ja meremaik mu huulte peal on maine, kui rõivas võbeleb kui tiib
And the taste of the sea is famous on my lips, like a garment that flutters like a wing

Olla võin kui jää või tulikuum, su kõigi unistuste tuum
I can be like ice or blazing hot, the core of all your dreams

Ja valgel ööl ka varjust truum
And true to the shadow even on a white night

Enda nii sulle tõin ma, kuigi tean, et homme võin ma
I brought myself to you, even though I know that tomorrow I may

Muutuda vaid nimeks sinu suul
Become nothing but a name on your lips

Ja muutun samuti kui laine, mis piire millekski ei pea
And I change like a wave that doesn't hold any boundaries

Sa oled mees ja mina olen naine, tean mõnda, mida sa ei tea
You are a man and I am a woman, I know something that you don't know

Ma olen nagu päev, sa öö, üks meri teine on kui maa
I am like the day, you are night, one sea and the other is like land

Kui palju tundeid mahub meie vahele, aimata ei suuda keegi
How many feelings are between us, nobody can guess

Muutub meri, muutub maagi
The sea changes, so does the magic

(Olla võin kui jää või tulikuum,) su kõigi unistuste tuum
(I can be like ice or blazing hot,) the core of all your dreams

Ja valgel ööl ka varjust truum
And true to the shadow even on a white night

Enda nii sulle tõin ma, kuigi tean, et homme võin ma
I brought myself to you, even though I know that tomorrow I may