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
Outcast
Vanilla Ninja Lyrics
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Felt left out, I was scared
Totally unplugged from all things around me
So I sat down on moon
And wached the Earth move
Even thought I tried so hard, I still
Couldn't reach out there...
At times the world
Is moving on way too fast
Stop for a while
To realize what's happening
Every time I feel I'm back on the track
I'm burning my fingers again
At times I know that I'm
Too lost and confused
Just wanna find
A place I can call mine
I wanna feel that I'm not an alien
Outcast of society
Guess I spent almost ten days
Floating in outer space
Wishing that there was someone who'd
Encourage me
Thought 'bout reincarnation
Wondered what is it like there
Will it be a bit better for someone like
Me in next life...
[chorus]
The lyrics to Vanilla Ninja's "Outcast" portray a sense of isolation and disconnection from the world around the singer. The first verse describes the feeling of being left out and scared, unable to connect with anything around her. She describes sitting on the moon and watching the Earth move, indicating a desire to distance herself further from her surroundings. Despite her efforts, she still feels unable to reach out and connect.
The chorus speaks to the singer's struggle to keep up with the fast-moving world around her. She recognizes the need to pause and reflect on what's happening, but despite her efforts to get back on track, she finds herself getting burned again and again. She acknowledges feeling lost and confused, searching for a place to call her own where she won't feel like an outcast.
In the second verse, the singer spends time floating in outer space, contemplating reincarnation and wondering if the next life will be any better for her. She is still searching for someone to encourage and support her in her journey.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of someone who feels disconnected and alone, struggling to find a place where she can belong. It's a relatable sentiment that many people can empathize with, particularly during times of isolation or uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
I just couldn't connect there
I was unable to form a connection with others.
Felt left out, I was scared
I felt excluded and scared of being alone.
Totally unplugged from all things around me
I was disconnected from everything and everyone around me.
So I sat down on moon
I withdrew to a quiet and isolated place.
And wached the Earth move
I observed the world from a distance.
Even though I tried so hard, I still Couldn't reach out there...
Despite my attempts, I couldn't connect with others.
At times the world Is moving on way too fast Stop for a while To realize what's happening
Sometimes life moves too quickly and we need to take a step back to understand it.
Every time I feel I'm back on the track I'm burning my fingers again
Whenever I think I'm getting back on track, I end up making the same mistakes again.
At times I know that I'm Too lost and confused Just wanna find A place I can call mine
I feel lost and confused and just want to find somewhere I belong.
I wanna feel that I'm not an alien Outcast of society
I want to feel accepted and not like an outsider.
Guess I spent almost ten days Floating in outer space Wishing that there was someone who'd Encourage me
I spent a long time feeling isolated and wishing for someone to support me.
Thought 'bout reincarnation Wondered what is it like there Will it be a bit better for someone like Me in next life...
I thought about the idea of starting over and wondered if life would be better in the next one.
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