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
Nero
Vanilla Ninja Lyrics
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He can be anywhere on earth
And still be there for you
Nero
He can do anything in life
While you're feeling lost and lonely
But I swear - he will care
Only when dreams have died
It's time to say goodbye
Ooh Nero
You can stand any pain
With a smile on your face - I swear
Nero
Just smile
So destiny won't keep you crying
Nero
Let your heartlight find a way
Let everybody know what you say
Nero
He can bear anything
Except your tears - I swear
Ooh Nero
He can fight anyone
But he's caught in your love - I swear
Nero...
Nero
He can be anywhere
And still be there for you
Nero
I see you standing there
With a smile on your face - I swear
The lyrics of Vanilla Ninja's song Nero convey a message of hope and support to someone who seems lost and lonely. Nero, as described in the song, is a figure who can be anywhere on earth but will still be there for you, and he can do anything in life while you feel lost and lonely. The singer swears that Nero will care, even when dreams have died, and it's time to say goodbye. Nero's strength is portrayed through his ability to stand any pain with a smile on his face and fight anyone except for the person he's caught in love with.
The singer tells Nero to smile, so destiny won't keep him crying, and encourages him to let his heartlight find a way and let everybody know what he says. This message suggests that no matter how hard life can get, there's always someone out there for you who will be there and support you. Nero, as described in the song, is a representation of this idea, and the lyrics remind us of the importance of having someone to rely on in challenging times.
Line by Line Meaning
Nero
This song is about someone named Nero.
He can be anywhere on earth
And still be there for you
Nero has the ability to always be there for someone, even when he's not physically present.
Nero
He can do anything in life
While you're feeling lost and lonely
But I swear - he will care
Nero is a capable and caring individual who can handle any challenge life throws at him, and he will still be there for you when you feel lost and alone.
Only when dreams have died
It's time to say goodbye
Ooh Nero
You can stand any pain
With a smile on your face - I swear
When your dreams have been shattered, it might be time to let go and say goodbye, but Nero is able to endure any pain that comes his way while still being able to smile and persevere through it.
Nero
Just smile
So destiny won't keep you crying
Nero
Let your heartlight find a way
Let everybody know what you say
Nero advises you to smile and let your heartlight shine so you don't get bogged down by destiny's trials, and make sure your message is heard by those around you.
Nero
He can bear anything
Except your tears - I swear
Ooh Nero
He can fight anyone
But he's caught in your love - I swear
While Nero is strong enough to withstand most challenges, he is unable to bear seeing you cry. He is also capable of fighting anyone, but when it comes to love, he is powerless to resist.
Nero...
Nero
He can be anywhere
And still be there for you
Nero
I see you standing there
With a smile on your face - I swear
The chorus repeats the idea that Nero can always be there for you no matter where he is, and the singer sees Nero standing there with a smile on his face.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID BRANDES, JANE TEMPEST, JOHN O'FLYNN
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