Their first concert took place in 1996 at Lăptaria lui Enache. On March 1 1998 the band played as an opening act for the Robert Plant and Jimmy Page concert at Sala Palatului, Bucharest, in front of 10,000 people.
The first album they released, in 1998, was called Nu am chef azi. The band established themselves as one of the most promising acts in Romania early on, riding on the long running success of the acclaimed Vama Veche album, released in 1999, generally considered to be their masterpiece.
The next album, "Am sa ma intorc barbat", was a concept album, suggesting that the group may turn towards progressive rock. The album was received with major critical acclaim by the press as well as the romanian music scene. Their last album, called "Fericire in rate" was released in spring 2006.
Because of internal conflicts within the band, in september 2006 the band separated, leaving their fans heart broken. Following the break-up, Tudor Chirila announced a new band being formed that will be called simply Vama, while most of the remaining members formed their own band, called Trupa Veche.
The Band
We gathered together a long time ago
We said we will play the music we know
Then we all agreed that will be just fun...
It turned out to be more than aim, shoot and sometimes run...
The situation,
In your position, i know,
We're all together,
This forever.
Who knows?
We say we're friends
Do we pretend?
I hope not... at least not me.
We play the music
For you to use it,
So please don't go.
Ref:
But one thing's amazing
We're all fucking crazy,
We know that for sure,
We love everybody,
We never hate somebody
We're good guys
The time is running
The same our money
That's life
We're getting old
Some of us bald
You can't help that...
(You know you can't help it man)
Some of us married
Others are buried
It's ok.
One fact's for sure,
Our kids will have this
Song played.
Ana
Vama Veche Lyrics
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Am iubit o mica fata
E firesc, mi-a placut
Era frumoasa ca o floare de zapada.
Demult, tare demult
Ea-mi daruia multa iubire
Si-un suflet minunat si curat
Ca zapada cand se cerne.
Ce nume simplu!
Iar eu, de-as fi stiut ce va urma
Fugeam din calea sa
Dar am uitat ce am avut
Si am ajuns indiferent
Si-am pierdut-o ca pe-un fulg
Ce-n mana-l pierzi cand s-a topit.
Cand mi-am dat seama c-am ranit
Un suflet cald atata timp
Si c-am pierdut-o
M-am intors ingenunchiat
E prea tarziu...!
Voi ce acum ma ascultati
Mai meditati si nu uitati:
In dragoste indiferenta-i cea mai grea
Cu fiecare despartire
O stea din cer se va desprinde
Iar eu voi sti ca ati facut greseala mea...
Greseala mea.
The song Ana by Vama Veche tells the story of a man who had a great love named Ana but ended up losing her due to his negligence and lack of appreciation. The song starts with the man reminiscing about Ana, whom he loved deeply. He describes her as beautiful as a snowflake and remembers the love and purity of her soul that she shared with him. Ana was the man's life, and he rues the fact that he didn't cherish her enough while he still had her.
As the song progresses, we understand that the man neglected her and allowed his indifference to ruin their relationship. He admits that he took her for granted and how he regretted not realizing her worth earlier. The song ends with the man acknowledging his mistake and asking the listener not to repeat his mistake as the consequences of indifference in love can be devastating.
The lyrics of Ana are poignant, and the melancholic tune adds to its emotional weight. The song resonates with people who have faced heartbreak and regret losing their loved ones. The lyrics are a reminder that neglecting someone you love can have terrible consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Demult, tare demult
Long time ago
Am iubit o mica fata
I loved a young girl
E firesc, mi-a placut
It was natural, I liked her
Era frumoasa ca o floare de zapada.
She was beautiful like a snow flower
Ea-mi daruia multa iubire
She gave me a lot of love
Si-un suflet minunat si curat
And a wonderful, pure soul
Ca zapada cand se cerne
Like snow falling down
Era viata mea si se numea... Ana
She was my life and her name was Ana
Ce nume simplu!
What a simple name!
Iar eu, de-as fi stiut ce va urma
And if I had known what would happen
Fugeam din calea sa
I would have run away from her
Dar am uitat ce am avut
But I forgot what I had
Si am ajuns indiferent
And I became indifferent
Si-am pierdut-o ca pe-un fulg
And I lost her like a snowflake
Ce-n mana-l pierzi cand s-a topit.
That you lose in your hand when it melts.
Cand mi-am dat seama c-am ranit
When I realized I hurt her
Un suflet cald atata timp
A warm soul for so long
Si c-am pierdut-o
And that I lost her
M-am intors ingenunchiat
I turned back on my knees
E prea tarziu...!
It's too late!
Voi ce acum ma ascultati
You who are listening to me now
Mai meditati si nu uitati:
Think about it and don't forget:
In dragoste indiferenta-i cea mai grea
In love, indifference is the hardest
Cu fiecare despartire
With every separation
O stea din cer se va desprinde
A star from the sky will fall
Iar eu voi sti ca ati facut greseala mea...
And I will know that you made my mistake...
Greseala mea.
My mistake.
Contributed by Katherine H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ana Maria
Long time ago
Long, long time ago
I loved a little girl
Of course, I liked it
She was beautiful like a snow flower
Long time ago
Long, long time ago
She was giving me a lot of love
And a lovely soul
And pure like falling snow
She was my life and her name was
Ana
What a simple name
And if I knew what was going to happen
I would've run away from her
But I forgot what I had
And now I am numb
I lost her like a snowflake kept it in your fist
When I realized I hurt a warm soul for so long
I went in knees back to her
It's too late x2
You, who are listening to me right now
Think and don't forgetIn love, unconcern hurts the most
With every breakup, a star will fall
And I will know that you did the same mistake I did
My mistake...
costin peiu
Era prea perfect ca sa dureze, era bucățică din sufletul meu. Era axis mundi-ul Perfecțiunii. De la fata in boxeri si in tricoul alb, la fata din vis. De la vorbit zilnic câteva ore la indiferenta si uitare. Adio adică rămâi. Prin tararea orelor deșarte,/ziua-n care imi lipsești e moarte. De când i-am cumpărat un munte, am ajuns sa fiu irevocabil.. . Va jur, Dumnezeu a fost ea. Marele Păunescu întregește in cuvinte sentimentele mele. De la totul, la nimic. Si cu toate acestea, de la Ana, la Ana. Dragostea e aceeași, se schimba biografiile. Perfecta piesa, pur si simplu geniala. Ana..
Diana Adriana
superba melodie...superbe versuri...
Baby Teodora
Povestea tuturor... cu un alt Tudor Chirila pentru fiecare fata, si cu o alta "Ana" pentru fiecare baiat. Superb.
Ana Maria
Long time ago
Long, long time ago
I loved a little girl
Of course, I liked it
She was beautiful like a snow flower
Long time ago
Long, long time ago
She was giving me a lot of love
And a lovely soul
And pure like falling snow
She was my life and her name was
Ana
What a simple name
And if I knew what was going to happen
I would've run away from her
But I forgot what I had
And now I am numb
I lost her like a snowflake kept it in your fist
When I realized I hurt a warm soul for so long
I went in knees back to her
It's too late x2
You, who are listening to me right now
Think and don't forgetIn love, unconcern hurts the most
With every breakup, a star will fall
And I will know that you did the same mistake I did
My mistake...
ed2uard6
Știți care e faza ce mă face sa râd până și azi? Eu iubeam o fata de nume Ana, chiar era viața mea, poate pe de parte o mai este încă astăzi, și îmi aduc aminte că i-am trimis aceasta piesă minunat de faptul că se numea la fel că ea, promițândui că niciodată nu o sa fac ceea ce zice aceasta piesa. Acum suntem despărțiți de 3 ani și jumătate și am făcut fix ce acest cântec zice, greșeala lui.
Rep Tille
Cateodata sa pui mult suflet inseamna sa ii dai parteneului foarte mult din ce nu are el nevoie, ci din ce ai tu nevoie si prin asta sa-l sufoci atat de tare incat sa simta nevoia de eliberare si sa plece. Daca citesti de mai multe ori ce am scris si iti dai voie sa faci mai multe interpretari diferite, vei intelege ce vreau sa spun si iti va fi de folos in viitoarea relatie.
Ana Maria Marian
Lectia de baza - In dragoste INDIFERENTA-i cea mai grea.....nu conteaza cine greseste, important este cine are puterea sa IERTE. Multumesc celor de la Vama Veche - super melodie, SUPER ALBUME !!!!!
Camelia Badea
Si doare atunci cand gresesti!! sau cand greseste! Cicatricea ramane pe suflet! si atunci cand ratacesti prin cimitirul amintirilor tale te impiedici de povestea ta!
Superba piesa Tudor esti genial!
DarthGhitza
Camelia Badea Interesant ca melodia asta parca era compusa de Traian :p
cristi tismi
dupa 5 ani de la despartire inca mai plang la aceastaa melodie. puterea simpla a unei melodi capodopera