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
Vanad Teksad Ja Kitarr
Vanilla Ninja Lyrics
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Saadab mind teele taas
Hüvasti ütled siis ja lehvitad kaugelt veel
Ma pole su beib, ei mannekeen
Ja arvan, et sa vist tead
Neid lootusi petma pean
Kuid vaba on siis mu hing
Ei karda äikest ja vastutuult
Nendega vaid koos õpin elama
Pole midagi uut siin päikese all
Kuula mind veelkord
[Chorus:]
Liiga ohtlik on mu tee
Anna nüüd andeks, et põgenen
Jätan kõik ja riskin veel
Elu pole vaid mäng ega disneyland
Võõrad linnad, võõrad teed
Tuttavaks said, et minna veel
Vanad teksad ja kitarr
Nad on mul kõik, mida vajan nüüd
Päiksest põlenud näol mu naeru näeb
Suitsune öölokaal, tundamatud võõrad näod
See elu just haarab mind
Siin on glamuur kui kassikuld
Kus igaüks on kui staar
Ja unistus, mis neid seob
Nii meeletult veider näib
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Vanilla Ninja's song "Vanad Teksad Ja Kitarr" talk about leaving behind a past relationship and pursuing a new adventurous life with a carefree attitude. The first verse describes the singer leaving a city while bidding farewell to their past lover, but at the same time, they are not a "beib" or a mannequin, and they are free-spirited. The bridge emphasizes the singer's fearlessness towards adversity and how they cherish the ability to learn from their mistakes. The chorus emphasizes the idea of how risky their path is, but the singer's resolve shows that they don't care about the dangers and will continue to take risks. They embrace a new life full of adventure, leaving behind their mundane life for an unknown future.
The second verse continues to portray the singer's journey, where they have a sunburnt face and hang out in nightclubs with strangers. They describe their new life as full of glamour and akin to a dream where everyone is a star. The lyrics convey a sense of excitement about facing the unknown that awaits them in this journey. The chorus reiterates the singer's bold decision to leave their past behind and embarks on a new journey.
"Vanad Teksad Ja Kitarr" is a song from Vanilla Ninja's self-titled album released in 2003. The band Vanilla Ninja was formed in Estonia in 2002, consisting of Lenna Kuurmaa, Katrin Siska, Piret Järvis, and Triinu Kivilaan. The band's popularity spread across Europe, and the album reached the top of the Estonian charts.
The song's title means "Old Jeans and Guitar," and the lyrics convey the idea of leaving behind a mundane life for a more adventurous one.
The song is one of Vanilla Ninja's most popular tracks and was nominated in the "Best Song" category at the Estonian Music Awards.
"Vanad Teksad Ja Kitarr" was covered by German artist Nena in 2005, and the song was included in her album "Willst Du Mit Mir Gehn."
The song has been covered by several Estonian artists, such as Lauri Tähkä, Sofia Rubina, and Sincerely, V.
Vanilla Ninja disbanded in 2008, but the band reunited in 2020 and is set to perform at the Tallinn Music Week.
The song's music video showcases the band performing in a garage and on a rooftop.
The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it a popular choice for festivals and live performances.
The song's lyrics were written by Lenna Kuurmaa, one of the band members, and the music was composed by Sven Lõhmus.
[Chords:]
Am - F - C - G
Am - F - C - G
F - G - Am - F
F - G - Am - G - F - G - Am
Line by Line Meaning
Tulede valgel uinuv linn
I leave a city that sleeps in the light of street lamps
Saadab mind teele taas
It's time for me to hit the road again
Hüvasti ütled siis ja lehvitad kaugelt veel
You say goodbye and wave from afar
Ma pole su beib, ei mannekeen
I am not your babe, nor a mannequin
Ja arvan, et sa vist tead
And I think you already know
Neid lootusi petma pean
I have to break those illusions of yours
Kuid vaba on siis mu hing
But then my soul is free
Ei karda äikest ja vastutuult
I'm not afraid of thunder and headwind
Nendega vaid koos õpin elama
I learn to live with them together
Pole midagi uut siin päikese all
There's nothing new under the sun
Kuula mind veelkord
Listen to me again
Liiga ohtlik on mu tee
My path is too dangerous
Anna nüüd andeks, et põgenen
Forgive me for running away
Jätan kõik ja riskin veel
I leave everything behind and still take risks
Elu pole vaid mäng ega disneyland
Life is not just a game or Disneyland
Võõrad linnad, võõrad teed
Unknown cities, unfamiliar roads
Tuttavaks said, et minna veel
I made some acquaintances, but I still have to go
Vanad teksad ja kitarr
Old jeans and a guitar
Nad on mul kõik, mida vajan nüüd
They're all I need right now
Päiksest põlenud näol mu naeru näeb
My sunburnt face reflects a smile
Suitsune öölokaal, tundamatud võõrad näod
A smoky night club with unfamiliar faces
See elu just haarab mind
This life just grabs me
Siin on glamuur kui kassikuld
Here, glamour shines like gold
Kus igaüks on kui staar
Where everyone is like a star
Ja unistus, mis neid seob
And a dream that binds them together
Nii meeletult veider näib
It all seems so incredibly strange
[Chorus]
Repeat previous meanings in a chorus
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@merywhilheimsen2215
Vaillja Ninja are one of the best music video and cool stil altso amazing voice on the artist😎😎😎😎😎
@alphabibo
love this song
@ehidk6948
tõesti hea laul :))
@aivopilt4251
Still alive! Love Yoy!
@marcusgriese5966
Not "still alive" - this is a song taken from their very first album, released in 2003, I guess. Some songs have been sung in Estonian.
@aivopilt4251
olete jäädvustand selle laulu, mis mõjub tänaseni!!! :o)
@alarisarg7284
Vinge
@tiitpaju9238
vana hea lugu!
@veljoraudsepp9073
Parim ❤️❤️❤️
@aveleemets9778
Hea laul