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
The Band That Never Existed
Vanilla Ninja Lyrics
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Had groupies in your bed
Had the studio booked for recordings
And the video in your head
Wow, you're so damn incredible
Wow, each move is a strike
Wow, you're so irresistible
This is your show
You're playing all by yourself
All on your own -
No one is listening
Except for your neighbors
And they really hate
The music you play
Cause you're part of the band
That never existed!
Sent the cd`s to all the agents
But there was nothing to hear
Booked a limo for the red carpet
But the doorman said, "no"!
This is your show
You're playing all by yourself
All on your own -
No one is listening
Except for your neighbors
And they really hate
The music you play
Cause you're part of the band
That never existed!
Wow, you're dreaming your life away
Wow, you're missing the glow
Wow, you're not irresistible
Go, go get a life!
This is your show
You're playing all by yourself
All on your own
No one is listening!
Except for your neighbors
And they really hate
The music you play
Cause you're part of the band
That never existed!
The band that never existed!
The song "The Band That Never Existed" by Vanilla Ninja is a commentary on the delusions of grandeur that some people have in the entertainment industry, particularly in music. The lyrics describe a person who believes that they have everything figured out and are destined for fame and success, but in reality, they are just living in a fantasy world.
The song paints a picture of a person who is so convinced of their talent and the potential success of their band that they've already imagined groupies in their bed, booked studio time for recordings, and envisioned a music video. However, the truth is that they are playing all alone with no listeners except for their neighbors, who hate the music they play. The person has sent CDs to agents, but there's nothing to hear, and they've even booked a limo for the red carpet, but the doorman denies them.
The chorus of the song, "This is your show, you're playing all by yourself, all on your own - no one is listening," is a stark reminder that the person's dream is just that, a dream. The repetition of "wow, you're so..." followed by a negative trait - incredible, irresistible - is meant to be sarcastic, hinting at the singer's judgment of the person's delusional state. The last repetition of "the band that never existed" drives home the message that the band does not and probably never will exist.
Line by Line Meaning
Had it all figured out, the story
You thought you had everything planned for your music career.
Had groupies in your bed
You were living a life of luxury and surrounded by admirers.
Had the studio booked for recordings
You had scheduled time to record your music in a professional studio.
And the video in your head
You already had a vision for the music video for your song.
Wow, you're so damn incredible
You were overly confident in your own abilities.
Wow, each move is a strike
You thought everything you did was perfect and would lead to success.
Wow, you're so irresistible
You believed that everyone was drawn to you and your music.
Go, get a life!
You were told to move on and find another way to spend your time.
This is your show
You were the only member of your supposed band.
You're playing all by yourself
You were the only one making music and trying to succeed.
All on your own -
You had no help or support from anyone.
No one is listening
Your music wasn't being heard by anyone who mattered.
Except for your neighbors
Only the people who lived near you could hear your music.
And they really hate
The music you were making was not appreciated by those around you.
The music you play
Your music was not good enough to be successful.
Cause you're part of the band
You were not a solo artist, but you were the only member of your supposed band.
That never existed!
Your band was just a figment of your imagination and it was never a reality.
Sent the cd`s to all the agents
You tried to get your music heard by sending CDs to music industry professionals.
But there was nothing to hear
Your music was not good enough to gain any attention or recognition.
Booked a limo for the red carpet
You thought you were going to be famous and celebrate on the red carpet.
But the doorman said, "no"!
You were not allowed to enter the prestigious event.
Wow, you're dreaming your life away
You were living in a fantasy world and not facing reality.
Wow, you're missing the glow
You were not able to see the opportunities around you.
Wow, you're not irresistible
You were not as charming or talented as you thought you were.
Go, go get a life!
You were again urged to move on and find a new path in life.
The band that never existed!
Your band was just a dream and was never going to come true.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FLORIAN PEIL, LENNA KUURMAA, MARTIN FLIEGENSCHMIDT, MICHELLE LEONARD
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