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
Undercover Girl
Vanilla Ninja Lyrics
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She's always in disguise
Destined to kill
What she thought was real
Yeah she's a high class baby
With some attitude
She's wicked and wild
She's undercover Girl
That's all she's got
She's taking you high and makes your heartbeat stop
She's undercover girl
That's all she's got
She's making you fly
And head go round and round
She's undercover girl
Uptown angel
Fancy neighborhood
Overprotected
Always knew what's good
Now she has black boots
And the long blond hair
She steps in the room
And men turn to lousy fools
She's undercover Girl
That's all she's got
She's taking you high and makes your heartbeat stop
She's undercover girl
That's all she's got
She's making you fly
And head go round and round
She's undercover girl
The song "Undercover Girl" by Vanilla Ninja is about a young woman who has a rebellious side and a desire for adventure, but hides it beneath a façade of sophistication and class. She is always in disguise and has a secret life that she keeps hidden from the outside world. The lyrics suggest that she is not content with the life she has been given and is searching for something more.
The song begins by describing the singer as having a "rebel inside" and being "destined to kill what she thought was real", indicating that she is not satisfied with the status quo and wants to break free from society's expectations. The lyrics also describe her as a "high class baby" with an attitude, indicating that she values her independence and refuses to conform to society's norms.
As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal that the singer has a double life. She is an "undercover girl" who takes people "high" and makes their "heartbeat stop." The lyrics suggest that she is leading a life of excitement and danger, in contrast to the static and overprotected world she comes from. She is no longer the "uptown angel," instead opting for black boots and long blonde hair. Her appearance is meant to indicate that she is someone to be reckoned with, and not to be underestimated.
The song's overall message is about breaking free from the constraints of society and pursuing one's dreams, even if it means risking everything. The singer is a symbol of this desire for freedom, challenging the listener to embrace their own inner rebel and take control of their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Rebel inside
There's a rebellious side to her personality
She's always in disguise
She masks her true identity with a fabricated image
Destined to kill
She's determined to destroy what she once believed was real
What she thought was real
Her perception of what is truthful was shattered
Yeah she's a high class baby
She's an affluent woman with an air of sophistication
With some attitude
She has an assertive and confident demeanor
She's wicked and wild
She exudes a sense of danger and recklessness
And makes you go blind and grind
She captivates and ensnares those around her
She's undercover Girl
Her real identity is concealed
That's all she's got
Being undercover is the only thing she has
She's taking you high and makes your heartbeat stop
Being with her is exhilarating and breathtaking
She's making you fly
You feel like you're soaring when you're with her
And head go round and round
Her presence can be dizzying and overwhelming
Uptown angel
She comes from an affluent and privileged background
Fancy neighborhood
She lives in an upscale area
Overprotected
She's sheltered and kept safe
Always knew what's good
She's been taught what is right and wrong
Now she has black boots
She's adopted a new look with edgy footwear
And the long blond hair
She still retains her signature long blonde hair
She steps in the room
When she enters a space, she commands attention
And men turn to lousy fools
Men become incompetent and foolish in her presence
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID BRANDES, JANE TEMPEST, LENNA KUURMAA, PIRET JAERVIS
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