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
Blue Tattoo
Vanilla Ninja Lyrics
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The spirits of the dark
Came to kill the beauty
Of our world
Every soul was spell bound
And prisoned into ice
Just shining through
[Chorus]
Tears have turned to ice
As a sacrifice
Broken voices rise
From the age of the ice
To the raging skies
And they exorcise
'Cause on judgment day
We must hide - we must fight - we must pray - hey
It's a blue tattoo
But the monks of mercy
They prayed for every soul
'Til the sword of fire
Took control
In a crash of thunder
The ice broke into two
And shining through
There was the blue tattoo
[Chorus]
You know
Down low
There's a light - it's a true - blue tattoo
Just go
Down low
Gotta hide now - gotta fight now -
Gotta save your soul and pray
Gotta break the ice away
Gotta find the true blue tattoo
Vanilla Ninja's song "Blue Tattoo" tells the story of an apocalyptic event when spirits of the dark arrive to destroy the beauty of the world. The spirits imprison every soul into ice and turn them into blue tattoos. The lyrics convey a feeling of despair and hopelessness as the people cry and mourn, and their tears freeze into the ice. But then a group of merciful monks bring hope with their prayers and rituals, which unleash the sword of fire that breaks the ice into two. The blue tattoos become a symbol of survival and resilience, a sign of a new beginning and a lesson to be learned from the catastrophic event. The song ends with a call to action, urging people to fight and pray, to find the true blue tattoo that will light their way out of the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a lifetime
In a faraway time long ago
The spirits of the dark
Evil forces that dwell in darkness
Came to kill the beauty
Their intent was to destroy anything that was beautiful
Of our world
From the place we call home
Every soul was spell bound
All living beings were enchanted
And prisoned into ice
Trapped and encased in ice
Just shining through
Only a glimmer of light could be seen
Sad as a blue tattoo
A melancholic image that will never fade
Tears have turned to ice
Emotions frozen over
As a sacrifice
Offered up as a tribute
Broken voices rise
The sounds of those who have lost hope
From the age of the ice
From the era of frigid isolation
To the raging skies
Up to the tumultuous heavens
And they exorcise
They will cast out the demons that haunt them
'Cause on judgment day
When all is said and done
We must hide - we must fight - we must pray - hey
We must find a way to survive, even if it means hiding, fighting, or praying for help
It's a blue tattoo
The sadness and pain will remain forever
But the monks of mercy
Compassionate figures who show mercy
They prayed for every soul
They beseeched the divine for the salvation of all
Til the sword of fire
When the power of passion and light overcame the darkness
Took control
Seized command over the dire situation
In a crash of thunder
With the sound of the heavens clashing
The ice broke into two
The icy prison was shattered apart
There was the blue tattoo
The melancholy image still remained, but there was hope for change
You know
Do you understand?
Down low
In the depths below
There's a light - it's a true - blue tattoo
There is a real source of hope, despite the pain
Just go
Take action
Down low
To the hidden places
Gotta hide now - gotta fight now -
Survival requires cunning, strength, and bravery
Gotta save your soul and pray
Esteem your spirit and call to higher powers for aid
Gotta break the ice away
You must break free from what holds you back
Gotta find the true blue tattoo
You must discover the true source of hope and healing
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID BRANDES, JANE TEMPEST, JOHN O'FLYNN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Once upon a lifetime
The spirits of the dark
Came to kill the beauty
Of our world
Every soul was spell bound
And prisoned into ice
Just shining through
Sad as a blue tattoo
Tears have turned to ice
As a sacrifice
Broken voices rise
From the age of the ice
To the raging skies
And they exorcise
'Cause on judgment day
We must hide - we must fight - we must pray - hey
It's a blue tattoo
But the monks of mercy
They prayed for every soul
'Til the sword of fire
Took control
In a crash of thunder
The ice broke into two
And shining through
There was the blue tattoo
Tears have turned to ice
As a sacrifice
Broken voices rise
From the age of the ice
To the raging skies
And they exorcise
'Cause on judgment day
We must hide - we must fight - we must pray - hey
It's a blue tattoo
You know
Down low
There's a light - it's a true - blue tattoo
Just go
Down low
Gotta hide now - gotta fight now -
Gotta save your soul and pray
Gotta break the ice away
Gotta find the true blue tattoo
@ArnelaTopalovic-wn1ic
This song is so addictive...love these girls ❤ who's here in 2023
@tomaspulmann7321
Me... I am fron Czech republic 🇨🇿 and like this old gold 😊
@015772599355
Meine damalige Lieblingsbands, habe alle CDs und damals die Klingeltöne auf mein Siemens M55 runtergeladen, ach war das ne geile Zeit <3
@Gaming-Short-Meister
das stimmt
@kirkcurthoys1008
4 Impossibly BEAUTIFUL Women with voices to match that I NEVER heard of until today!I am paying attention now!
@SuperMario0972
@H K Milli Vanilla Ninja ? ;-)
@ehidk6948
possibly the best song ever. i’ve loved this band since i was 7 haha
@christinajabusch8964
Wow
@meiru2453
you with me both
@tytuddin4324
One of the best Songs of Vanilla Ninja.
I became a Fan in 2002 when i was 7 Years old 🥰