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 Indias 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
The song "When The Indias Cry" by Vanilla Ninja is a heart-wrenching ballad that explores the pain of a love on the verge of falling apart. The lyrics are about a person pleading with their lover to tell them where they will be sleeping tonight. They express how there is a pain in their heart, and they feel like their flame is dying inside. The person singing anticipates that they may have to part soon, and their tears will fall like rain. The "Indians cry" and "eagles die" symbolize the end of an era, which can be when a relationship is coming to an end, and one of them has to leave. The lyrics explore how love can be so cruel when the light of hope is gone, and how it is like being in a desert of fear. The person singing realizes that the love they once shared with their partner has become a thing of the past.
The phrase "turning the world into blue" is a metaphor for the emotional pain the singer is feeling. Blue is known to be a color associated with sadness, and this expression illustrates how the singer's partner has caused them emotional distress. The end of the song has the phrase "Then I'll know that you turned the world into blue," repeated twice, emphasizing how the pain felt by the singer is due to their partner's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Babe tell me where
The singer is asking her lover where they plan on sleeping for the night.
Will you sleep tonight
She wants to know if her lover will be able to get some rest tonight.
For there's such a pain in my heart
The singer is expressing how much emotional pain she is feeling.
And I've got a flame
She has a burning passion for her lover.
That's dying inside
Her passion for her lover is fading away.
And I feel that we'll soon have to part
The singer senses that their relationship is coming to an end.
When the Indians cry
The singer is referring to Native Americans who are often portrayed as weeping in movies and literature. It symbolizes sadness, pain and loss. When the Indians cry represents an omen that something bad is happening now.
And the eagles die
Eagles, often seen as symbols of strength, freedom, and hope, represent a loss of optimism, powerlessness, and despair. This suggests that hope is lost and things are looking grim.
'Cause the winds of change blow again
The winds of change refer to the turbulence and instability that come with change. Change is happening, which leads to the sadness and loss that the singer is experiencing.
Then I'll know that you
The singer is addressing her lover.
Turned the world into blue
Turning the world blue is a metaphor for feeling sad beyond belief.
And my tears will fall like the rain
The singer has so much sadness that her tears fall like the rain.
Love can be so cruel
The singer is acknowledging that love can be painful.
When the light of hope is gone
The singer understands that when hope is gone, it's hard to find a way to find the strength to go on.
I know 'cause I felt it before
The singer has experienced great sadness before, and recognizes that it's happening again.
In the desert of fear
The singer is using a metaphorical desert to represent a place filled with tension, danger, and fear.
I can hear this old song
The old song refers to several things: Memories of good times, sad songs the singer is reminded of, or traditional or cultural music that honors Native American people.
Of a love that won't live anymore
The singer is coming to the realization that the love she shared with her partner is no longer viable.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID BRANDES, JOHN O'FLYNN
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