The "live" version (often subtitled as "И да, и нет") features lyrics in both Latvian and Russian , highlighting its appeal to a broader international audience during the contest held in Jurmala.
Composed by the legendary "Maestro" Raimonds Pauls with lyrics by , the song blends traditional Latvian melodic sensibility with contemporary vocal styling. Key Performance Highlights The "live" version (often subtitled as "И да,
The lyrics describe a sense of emotional indifference or "lukewarmness" toward a partner's advances, with the recurring refrain: "Ne silts, ne auksts, ne garš, ne īss" (Neither warm, nor cold, neither long, nor short). Background Context The track is featured on several of Pauls'
This specific rendition revitalized a track originally associated with the Ceremonijorķestris Miers un Bērziņš . The addition of PeR’s beatboxing and Lady’s Sweet’s vocal harmonies brought a youthful, high-energy pop flair to the Maestro's classic piano accompaniment. with the recurring refrain: "Ne silts
The live performance of (Neither Warm, Nor Cold) by Raimonds Pauls featuring the beatbox group PeR and the girl trio Lady's Sweet is a bilingual showcase from the 2012 New Wave (Jaunais Vilnis) international contest.
The track is featured on several of Pauls' major compilations, including Zelta 80 . While the live performance is a notable pop moment, the song remains a staple of Latvian lighter music (schlager), often performed by various soloists like Jānis Paukštello and Andris Bērziņš .