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
When The Indians Cry
Vanilla Ninja Lyrics
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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:]
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
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.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID BRANDES, JOHN O'FLYNN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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
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
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