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
Never Got to Know
Vanilla Ninja Lyrics
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You won't feel the torture in my mind
Baby you don't realize
I'm lost in seary thoughts
At night - when i feel blind
Cause you never ever got to know my love
All i hide inside
What is tryin' to take control?
Baby it's true - you
Never ever gotta go that far
You can find a key to the secrets of my heart
All you got to know is i
Got to get you
See me as an angel you could fall for
See me as the virgin you could try
Baby just imagine
I'm a wild thing you could tame
Feel fine - living with lies
Cause you never ever got to know my love ...
Baby you may know I'll never cheat you
You know my love is true
I hope you won't find aut
I hope you'll never know
What i - do know about you
Cause you never ever got to know my love ...
Never ever got to know my love
All i hide inside
What is creeping through my soul?
What is tryin' to take control?
Babe it's true - you
Never ever gotta go that far
You can find a key to the secrets of my heart
All you got to know is i
Got to get you
The lyrics of Vanilla Ninja's song "Never Got to Know" depicts a person whose innermost thoughts, struggles, and feelings are hidden from the world. The singer in the song wonders why the person they love doesn't see what's happening inside their mind, and how much pain they are going through. The lines, "You won't feel the torture in my mind / Baby you don't realize / I'm lost in scary thoughts / At night - when I feel blind," explain the inner turmoil they feel, which they cannot express. The singer imagines how their loved one could see them as a wild thing they could tame or a virgin they could try, but ultimately, they realize that their love never got to know the real person inside them.
The chorus of the song reveals the depth of feeling the singer has for their love interest. They are willing to be vulnerable but laments that their love never got to know them. The lines, "What is creeping through my soul? / What is trying to take control?" shows that the singer wants to reveal their true self and is willing to let go of the façade they show the world. They want to be fully knowable by their love interest. They hope that the person they love won't find out about the hideous things they know about them. However, despite all these worries and wishes, the singer still wants to be with the person.
In conclusion, Vanilla Ninja's "Never Got to Know" paints a picture of a character whose true self has never been revealed to their love interest. The lyrics show how love can be complicated and how people can be hiding their innermost thoughts and feelings, afraid to reveal their true selves to anyone.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't see the shadows in my daydreams
You are unaware of the darkness lurking in my fantasy world
You won't feel the torture in my mind
You can't comprehend the pain that I am going through
Baby you don't realize
You don't know the extent of my feelings
I'm lost in seary thoughts
My mind is consumed by worrisome and fearful thoughts
At night - when i feel blind
During the night, my thoughts and emotions are overwhelming and unclear
Cause you never ever got to know my love
You have never taken the time to truly understand my feelings
All i hide inside
There are hidden depths to my personality and emotions
What is creeping through my soul?
What fundamental desires and feelings are present in my being?
What is tryin' to take control?
What is pushing me to act in certain ways or make certain decisions?
Baby it's true - you
It is a fact that you are unaware of what I am going through
Never ever gotta go that far
You don't need to extensively explore my psyche, just a little understanding will suffice
You can find a key to the secrets of my heart
There is a way to unlock and understand my desires and emotions
All you got to know is i
At the very least, you should know that I have strong feelings for you
Got to get you
I am determined to have a relationship with you
See me as an angel you could fall for
Imagine me as a pure and innocent being that is worthy of your love
See me as the virgin you could try
View me as someone who is inexperienced and open to your advances
Baby just imagine
Just picture this scenario in your mind
I'm a wild thing you could tame
I have a rebellious side that needs to be restrained and cared for by you
Feel fine - living with lies
Living with false perceptions is comfortable and tolerable for me
Baby you may know I'll never cheat you
You can trust that I will never betray you
You know my love is true
My feelings for you are authentic and unwavering
I hope you won't find aut
I hope that you never discover the darker aspects of my personality
I hope you'll never know
I wish for you to remain ignorant of certain feelings I have
What i - do know about you
I am aware of things about you that you are not aware of
Never ever got to know my love...
You still have not shown interest in understanding my true feelings
Contributed by Riley O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.