The group released their self-titled debut album “Vanilla Ninja” back in 2003, containing songs both in English and Estonian. In 2004 they moved to Germany to develop their career outside Estonia. In 2005, they have entered national selections for the Eurovision Song Contest, proving successful representing Switzerland with the song “Cool Vibes”. The group then finished 8th in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 final, despite topping the leader board at the half-way stage. Vanilla Ninja is very popular in their native Estonia, also they developed their career mostly in Germany, Vanilla Ninja has been “faces” of an impressive number of brands along their career in different countries, even in Estonia they have their own “Vanilla Ninja Ice Cream”(Ice Cream is “Vanilla flavored” of course).
Vanilla Ninja has released five studio albums and CD Singles in various countries across Europe, Japan and Latin America.
Albums:
“Vanilla Ninja” (2003)
“Traces of Sadness” (2004)
“Blue Tattoo” and “Best of” (2005)
“Love Is War” (2006)
Newer Singles:
“Birds of peace”(2007&2008)
“Crashing Through The Doors” (2008)
"Gotta Get it Right" (2021)
The band were originally a four-piece group consisting of Maarja Kivi(Marya Roxx, Maarja) (Vocals & Bass), Lenna Kuurmaa, Katrin Siska, and Piret Järvis.Maarja Kivi left the group in 2004 and was replaced by Triinu Kivilaan. In December 2005 Triinu Kivilaan also left the group, and the band decided to continue as a three-piece act.
By 2006 Vanilla Ninja signed to EMI Capitol Germany(EMI Germany), and released their best album up to date “Love is war”, album wich is a true Pop & Rock Gem (Perfect combination between Power Ballads + Power Pop tunes).
In 2008 Vanilla Ninja participated in the most important Music Festival / Song Competition in Latin America (Latin American response to Eurovision Song Contest), Viña del mar Festival. Vanilla Ninja won as “Best act” with their Power Ballad “Birds of peace”, girls made a special “Estonian/English” version only for the competition, as the song was originally written in English. Vanilla Ninja captivated all media during Viña del Mar Festival 2008, they became the “favorites” from everyone (media and people), both because their beauty and their talent on stage.
In Mid 2008 Vanilla Ninja recorded the song “Crashing Through The Doors”, co produced with Per Gessle, composer and male half of the mythic Swedish Pop Duo Roxette. By that time Vanilla Ninja went on tour around Estonia with other artists (Restart Tour).
Starting 2009 girls dedicated to their own personal projects, 2010 is a year when Lenna Kuurmaa has released her first solo album, Katrin Siska continues her Law Studies and Hosting a TV Show (“Navigare”) and Piret takes part in Special events, being VJ for MTV Estonia and also write for the Magazine “Naised“ in Estonia. Late 2010 should take Vanilla Ninja to Latin American continent with pending visits to Brazil, Chile and Mexico with their exquisite music and inspiring beauty.
They got back in 2021 Vanilla Ninja with their new single "Gotta Get it Right".
Official sites:
English: www.vanillaninjamusic.com
Estonian: www.vanillaninja.ee
Spanish: www.vanillaninja.cl
News in English: www.love-ninjas.com
タフ・イナフ/Tough Enough
Vanilla Ninja Lyrics
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Over mysteries of life
Only fantasy keeps you away
In the
Lonely fields of those broken shields
So keep on kicking
The bomb is ticking
Stop, don't be a runaway
Go for the fire
Baby are you tough enough
Just keep on living
And
Don't start giving
The devil good reasons
To get you in the seasons of heartbreak
Baby are
You tough enough
(Baby are you tough enough)
Yeah my skin is a dangerous place
Never trust
My smiling face
With a touch I can change all your dreams
And my kiss can wake feelings you can't
Take
So keep on kicking
The bomb is ticking
Don't
Stop, don't be a runaway
Go for the fire
Baby are you tough enough
Just keep on living
And
Don't start giving
The devil good reasons
To get you in the seasons of heartbreak
Baby are
You tough enough
(Baby are you tough enough)
(Baby are you tough enough)
I
Will meet you there
'Cause I need you there
Oh tonight
So keep on kicking
The bomb is ticking
Don't
Stop, don't be a runaway
Go for the fire
Baby are you tough enough
Just keep on living
And
Don't start giving
The devil good reasons
To get you in the seasons of heartbreak
Baby are
You tough enough
(Baby are you tough enough)
(Baby are you tough enough)
So keep on kicking
The bomb is ticking
Don't
Stop, don't be a runaway
Go for the fire
Baby are you tough enough
Just keep on living
And
Don't start giving
The devil good reasons
To get you in the seasons of heartbreak
Baby are
You tough enough
Baby are you tough enough
The lyrics to Vanilla Ninja's song "Tough Enough" express a desire for strength and resilience in the face of life's challenges. The opening line, "Baby only the strong would survive," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics emphasize the importance of perseverance and not giving up, even when faced with difficult situations. They talk about the need to keep pushing forward and not being afraid to take risks.
The chorus, "So keep on kicking, the bomb is ticking, Don't stop, don't be a runaway," reinforces the idea that life is short and time is running out, so it's important to keep moving forward and seizing opportunities. The lyrics also touch on the idea of trust and how it can be difficult to trust people, particularly someone whose "skin is a dangerous place" and whose "smiling face" can be deceiving.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to be strong, to not give up in the face of adversity, and to take control of their lives. It is a call to action to take risks and embrace life with courage.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby only the strong would survive
Survival is only possible for those who possess immense strength.
Over mysteries of life
The complexities of life are hard to comprehend.
Only fantasy keeps you away
Escapism is the only way to cope with the hardships of life.
In the lonely fields of those broken shields
The forlornness of people who have been hurt is comparable to a broken shield that once protected them.
Keep on kicking
Persevere and keep fighting through the obstacles.
The bomb is ticking
Time is running out, urging one to act quickly and seize the moment.
Don't stop, don't be a runaway
Don't stop trying and don't run away from any challenges.
Go for the fire
Reach for your goals relentlessly, without hesitation.
Baby are you tough enough
Challenges are ahead, are you capable of facing them head-on?
Just keep on living
Life goes on, persevere and keep going.
And don't start giving
Do not give up and keep fighting through the hard times.
The devil good reasons
The challenges of life often stem from external factors or evil forces that one must overcome.
To get you in the seasons of heartbreak
Challenges may make one become a victim of heartbreak and despair.
Yeah my skin is a dangerous place
Superficial appearances are deceiving and those who look harmless can pose a threat.
Never trust my smiling face
Do not trust appearances and question the intentions of those who seem untrustworthy.
With a touch I can change all your dreams
One person's actions have the power to turn someone's entire life upside down.
And my kiss can wake feelings you can't take
One kiss from that person could awaken feelings that may be difficult to deal with.
I will meet you there, 'Cause I need you there, Oh tonight
I will come to you because I want to spend time with you tonight.
Baby are you tough enough
Challenges and obstacles lie ahead, are you prepared to face them?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARK ANDREW HOLMES
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