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
Sugar and Honey
Vanilla Ninja Lyrics
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I'm going crazy but I know that to myself I can't lie
Outrageous as a storm in autumn I'm fighting the way
It's gonna be so hard but I'll be ok
Tomorrow I'll be gone and far away
This town will never see my face again
As if I were searching for the light in dark cold night
You will never see my face again
Sugar and honey
Keep those words for someone else
Accelerate my car and feel how the speed is carrying me
Like thousand raindrops on the windscreen I'm wandering right now
I'm breaking rules, denying feelings, foolin'around
You could have stopped me then but you didn't care
Tomorrow I'll be gone and far away
This town will never see my face again
As if I were searching for the light in dark cold night
Tomorrow I'll be gone and far away
You will never see my face again
Sugar and honey
Keep those words for someone else
The lyrics of Vanilla Ninja's song "Sugar and Honey" tells the story of a person who is struggling with their own demons, and is feeling overwhelmed with their thoughts and emotions. The opening line "Can't stand myself and messed-up thoughts that are crossing my mind" shows the level of inner turmoil and conflict the singer is facing. They feel like they are going crazy, but know that they can't lie to themselves.
The chorus of the song highlights the singer's decision to leave their current life behind and start anew. They are looking for a new beginning, and are willing to go to great lengths to achieve it. The line "Tomorrow I'll be gone and far away, this town will never see my face again" shows how desperate they are to escape their current situation. They feel like they need to find the light in the "dark cold night," and are willing to leave everything behind to do so.
In the second verse, the singer starts to take action in their quest for a new life. They accelerate their car and feel the speed carry them away. They are breaking rules, denying feelings, and "foolin' around." The line "You could have stopped me then but you didn't care" shows how supportive people were not there when they needed it most.
Overall, "Sugar and Honey" is a song about someone who feels trapped in their current life and is seeking a new beginning. The lyrics express a desire to leave everything behind and start fresh, but also highlights the struggle and difficulty that comes with making such a major decision.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't stand myself and messed-up thoughts that are crossing my mind
I am disgusted by my own thoughts and how they are making me feel
I'm going crazy but I know that to myself I can't lie
I am aware that my behavior is irrational and it's affecting me mentally
Outrageous as a storm in autumn I'm fighting the way
I am struggling to overcome my inner turmoil and it's like battling a raging storm
It's gonna be so hard but I'll be ok
I know it won't be easy, but I believe I can overcome this and be alright
Tomorrow I'll be gone and far away
I am leaving this place and starting fresh elsewhere
This town will never see my face again
I am determined to never return to this place
As if I were searching for the light in dark cold night
Leaving feels like searching for hope in desperate times
You will never see my face again
I am cutting ties with you and moving on with my life
Sugar and honey
False, sweet words
Keep those words for someone else
I don't want to hear your empty promises anymore
Accelerate my car and feel how the speed is carrying me
I am seeking an escape and the thrill of leaving everything behind
Like thousand raindrops on the windscreen I'm wandering right now
My thoughts are scattered and I am aimlessly driving, trying to clear my head
I'm breaking rules, denying feelings, foolin'around
I am behaving recklessly, ignoring my emotions and doing things I shouldn't
You could have stopped me then but you didn't care
You had the opportunity to intervene or express concern, but you chose not to
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Oliver Hess
These Girls are amazing! You can hear every song they made and you come always to the same result!
Aija Krauze
100% positive song for new day.
Reakwin
Beautiful...
muppel göngü
As I know, Marija Kivi left the band and Triinu Kivilan came. The rest stayed the same. But who are those girls on the cover. At the left, ist this really Piret Järvis? And I think the second from left is Triinu Kivilan. And the girl all over the right side, this could be Katja Siska, or not? But I'm missing Lenna Kuurmaa, where is she. And I think Piret Järvis is not on this cover. It's a very good album, I love it, one of the best. The album is hardly to get outside of Estonia, but I will order it anywhere. These are the first Vanilla Ninja Songs and they are beautiful. Now in 2021 they are great again. But I am confused, because Triinu Kivilan came later to the band, and I think, she is the second on the left on this album and I miss Lenna Kuurmaa. Can someone help me?
Melanie_r98
On this cover here are Piret, Maarja, Lenna and Katrin. From left to right :) Triinu and Maarja look very similar. But Triinu's first "album" where she is a member, is Blue Tattoo :)