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
Insane In Vain
Vanilla Ninja Lyrics
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You took my past
And threw it against your wall of fate
You got me, got me, got me good
You thought you had me on your hook
Wish I could erase the time that you took
That you took from me
[Refrain:]
Insane in vain
Who do you think you are
I'm still standing
I'm still breathing
Don't hang your shit on me
Insane in vain
This time you've gone too far
Who do you think you are
You pinned me down
You had it all worked out a plastic cage
You thought that I would move right in
You got me, got me, got me good
You thought you had me on your hook
Wish I could erase the time that you took
That you took from me
[Refrain:]
Insane in vain
Who do you think you are
I'm still standing
I'm still breathing
Don't hang your shit on me
Insane in vain
This time you've gone too far
Who do you think you are
And maybe I should have known before
Too many signs that I ignored
That you'd be a dead end street to me
There was nothing that you could give
Now rage is all that you left me with
[Refrain:]
Insane in vain
Who do you think you are
I'm still standing
I'm still breathing In
Don't hang your shit on me
Insane in vain
This time you've gone too far
Who do you think you are
The song Insane in Vain by Vanilla Ninja appears to be a song about a past relationship that has gone awry. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been manipulated and taken advantage of by their partner. The line, "You got me blinded by your vicious lights," illustrates the idea of being consumed and controlled by their partner, who may be described as having a dangerous, manipulative presence. This is further emphasized in the line, "You took my past/And threw it against your wall of fate," which expresses a feeling of violation and disregard for their past and personal history.
The chorus of the song - "Insane in vain/Who do you think you are/I'm still standing/I'm still breathing/Don't hang your sh*t on me" - suggests that, despite everything they have been through, the singer remains resilient and refuses to be weighed down by the actions of their partner. There is a sense of defiance and self-empowerment in these lyrics, as the singer asserts their strength and independence. The final lines, "Maybe I should have known before/Too many signs that I ignored/That you'd be a dead end street to me/There was nothing that you could give/Now rage is all that you left me with," reveal a sense of regret for getting entangled in the relationship and coming to the realization that their partner was never going to provide the love and support they needed.
Overall, the song appears to be a message of empowerment and strength in the face of a difficult situation. It encourages listeners to stand up for themselves and not accept being mistreated by others.
Line by Line Meaning
You got me blinded by your vicious lights
You have dazzled and deceived me with your malicious intentions
You took my past And threw it against your wall of fate
You destroyed my history and forced me into an uncertain future
You got me, got me, got me good
You deceived me completely and successfully
You thought you had me on your hook
You believed you had me under your control
Wish I could erase the time that you took That you took from me
I desperately wish I could undo the time that you have wasted from my life
[Refrain:] Insane in vain Who do you think you are I'm still standing I'm still breathing Don't hang your shit on me Insane in vain This time you've gone too far Who do you think you are
I am not crazy for refusing to be used by you. You have pushed me too far and I won't take responsibility for your actions.
You pinned me down You had it all worked out a plastic cage
You have shackled me with inescapable plans and expectations
You thought that I would move right in
You expected me to conform blindly to your ideas
And maybe I should have known before Too many signs that I ignored That you'd be a dead end street to me
I should have paid attention to the many red flags that warned me that you would lead me nowhere
There was nothing that you could give Now rage is all that you left me with
You offered me nothing of value, and now I am left with only anger and sadness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BASSEL EL HALLAK, CLAUDIO PAGONIS, MARTIN FLIEGENSCHMIDT, MICHELLE LEONARD
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