When The Indians Cry
Vanilla Ninja Lyrics


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Babe tell me where
Will you sleep tonight
For there's such a pain in my heart
And I've got a flame
That's dying inside
And I feel that we'll soon have to part

[Chorus:]
When the Indians cry
And the eagles die
'Cause the winds of change blow again
Then I'll know that you
Turned the world into blue
And my tears will fall like the rain

Love can be so cruel
When the light of hope is gone
I know 'cause I felt it before
In the desert of fear
I can hear this old song
Of a love that won't live anymore

[Chorus:]

[Chorus:]

Then I'll know that you
Turned the world into blue
Then I'll know that you




Turned the world into blue
And my tears will fall like the rain

Overall Meaning

In Vanilla Ninja's song "When The Indians Cry," the lyrics tell the story of a relationship that is coming to an end. The singer is asking her partner where they will sleep that night, as she feels a pain in her heart and senses that they will soon have to part ways. The chorus speaks to the larger theme of change and its effects on love, as the Indians cry and the eagles die due to the winds of change. The singer speaks to her own feelings of despair, describing her tears falling like rain and her belief that love can be cruel when hope is lost.


The metaphor of the Indians crying and the eagles dying represents the natural world being affected by the changes happening in the relationship. The imagery of the world turning blue underscores the despair and sorrow felt by the singer. The line "love can be so cruel when the light of hope is gone" emphasizes the pain that can come with the end of a relationship and the difficulty in finding hope for the future when one's heart is broken.


Overall, the lyrics of "When The Indians Cry" speak to the universal experience of love and loss, and the feelings of sadness that accompany the end of a relationship. The use of powerful imagery and striking metaphors creates a vivid and memorable picture of heartbreak and despair.


Line by Line Meaning

Babe tell me where
Asking where the person will sleep tonight, showing concern for their well-being.


Will you sleep tonight
Asking if the person will have a safe and comfortable place to sleep tonight.


For there's such a pain in my heart
Expressing emotional turmoil and heartache.


And I've got a flame
Referring to the passion and love that they once shared.


That's dying inside
The passion and love is fading away.


And I feel that we'll soon have to part
The relationship is coming to an end.


When the Indians cry
Referring to the Native Americans and their sorrow, possibly as a metaphor for the pain in the relationship.


And the eagles die
Referencing the loss and death of an iconic and symbolic animal, possibly representing the death of love in the relationship.


'Cause the winds of change blow again
Change is coming and possibly causing the end of the relationship.


Then I'll know that you
Referring to the other person in the relationship.


Turned the world into blue
Blaming the other person for the sadness and heartache caused by the end of the relationship.


And my tears will fall like the rain
The tears that will be shed due to the end of the relationship will be equivalent to rain.


Love can be so cruel
Love can cause pain and heartache.


When the light of hope is gone
When there is no hope left for the relationship.


I know 'cause I felt it before
Experiencing heartache and pain from a past failed relationship.


In the desert of fear
The reference to a desert may represent loneliness and isolation after the end of a relationship.


I can hear this old song
Repeating the cycle of pain and heartache, possibly falling into the same patterns as in past relationships.


Of a love that won't live anymore
The love in this relationship has faded and cannot be reignited.


Then I'll know that you
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the blame placed on the other person for the pain and heartache.


Turned the world into blue
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the blame placed on the other person for the sadness and pain of the relationship ending.


And my tears will fall like the rain
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the strong emotions of sadness and heartache that will follow the end of the relationship.




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Written by: DAVID BRANDES, JOHN O'FLYNN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Tenderslide1

Babe tell me where
Will you sleep tonight
For there's such a pain in my heart
And I've got a flame
That's dying inside
And I feel that we'll soon have to part
When the indians cry
And the eagles die
Cause the winds of change blow again
Then I'll know that you
Turned the world into blue
And my tears will fall like the rain
Love can be so cruel
When the light of hope is gone
I know cos I felt it before
In the desert of fear
I can hear this old song
Of a love that won't live anymore
When the indians cry
And the eagles die
Cause the winds of change blow again
Then I'll know that you
Turned the world into blue
And my tears will fall like the rain
When the indians cry
And the eagles die
Cause the winds of change blow again
Then I'll know that you
Turned the world into blue
And my tears will fall like the rain
Then I'll know that you
Turned the world into blue
Then I'll know that you
Turned the world into blue
And my tears will fall like the rain



All comments from YouTube:

Dziczku PL

The song from 2004, which promoted the new album :) These were the times when you could listen to decent music performed with very hot vocalists who were not stripped and did not promote sexuality, but pure creativity :)) Vinilla Ninja I miss your creativity so much .. On the radio when I'm glad to hear your voice: D

Greetings from Poland

Bobby Akins

The hotness they portray is the old fashioned way through their beauty AND their being clothed.The groups or individuals that leave NOTHING to the imagination are some pitifully sick individuals that are just selling their souls for some sick tricks.

Seba_S

Po tylu latach wciąż uwielbiam tą piosenkę, a słowa ach....

Bobby Akins

These girls are a rare awsome that's hardly seen any more.Their music is such that what they sing,how they pour themselves into each song,and how they are able to MAKE you feel the music like you are part of each songs adventure.😍😍😍😍💖💖💖💖🌹🌹🌹🌹😄

Miyu Unknown

Through Eurovision I remembered that those guys also performed there (and I never cheered for any one as much as I did for them, was so devastated when they didn't win) and now I listen to their songs in a loop again. That was the first song I ever heard of them and fell deeply in love with the music (was just a child back then). Was listening to the 2 Albums, Traces of Sadness and Blue Tattoo so many times that my parents got really annoyed bout it even though they also liked the music. And now as an adult I must say, I had damn good taste in music back then! The music is still so good even listening it now 15 years later.

Piotr Pilaa

Jeden z moich ulubionych zespołów zza małolata . Aż miło się słucha po tylu latach 😘

Nicole Alexandra

Childhood ❤️so many memories, i still love this song 🥰

Mr Eurovision Australia

That opening tune, it's still so evocative. Great song.

Георгий Фадеев

Очень красиво.. Это тот случай ,когда в голос можно и влюбиться.

Rabih Hmaissy

God this band is so underated

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