My favourite part of this song is that they don’t rhyme “fire” with “desire”. Sexism and racism have no place here, you should just both look on your views that are not acceptable and rethink those comments you’ve said. And after you said doing a blackface should be allowed I doubt you’re much to say on these things. and generally speaking, all the parties can be found here, arranged by dates. So funny how people think of Destiny. The truth about who will win in eurovision is simple. “Last dance” is unfortunately only mediocre. you know what, this prediction might be very realistic this year! France 10. They will not put her in top3. This is my personal top 15: What has this got to do with propaganda? Last in my top: triple check. Name of the song was I don’t want to put in. And there were still days on Legion where he would look up from the lens and be ... so I don't know. Thank you. I find it to be a deeply emotional song. Mixed linkin park and goldplay….or copyright is a la carte ? That DOES NOT give you the right to call names at me! Or you can go with the classic: “you’re a fire, and desire, when I kiss your lips you know you take me higher” , More like she is copying Dilara Kazimova , Azerbaijan 2014 , Start a Faiiiiii-re. Nationalist singer: check I learnt that song 25 years ago, but it may be much older, from my english teacher and I've never been able to find it again. Both Lithuania and Iceland couldn’t maintain their hype from last year, even though I like Discoteque much more than On Fire. Germany 17. 6. to go crazy and sleep with them I really wonder what meaning will they say their song has , And I am sweet and fine, Albina is killing it! I hope Stefania will win, I’m so sick of the songs with a message winning every freaking year. It’s my opinion babe…as you’ve your own. At the beginning of Destiny’s Eurovision 2020 video for “All Of My Love”, a narrator recites the following: “Free spirit. Lá ceile Padraig, a chairde. Yeah, dislike my comments as much as you like and live in your technicolour world. My top 11 (because 10 just wasn’t enough lol): Honorable mentions: Greece, Australia, Iceland, Czech Republic, My favourite song at this Eurovision is “The lucky one”. At the close of voting, it finished in 4th place … I have seen it, I’m not new to Eurovision. This isn’t personal towards Tornike. These are the songs that I think has something to say this year in Eurovision’s herstory. In any case, it’s not carved in stone that the winning country *has* to host it if they don’t have the resources. It makes for a more exciting lead-up to the contest. Bar Rescue's Wildest Customers! "La Venda" by Miki from Spain at Eurovision Song Contest 2019. They met in Moscow ? The next year, she placed third on international competition of Silk Way Star in Almaty. Relax it’s just a poll, I don´t hate Greece – in my taste is quite average, For me it´s another europop track penned by well-known composer at esc. To me this kinda is a letdown, as I was expecting something more spectacular. i’ll be shocked if they end top 10 in televoting. That there will be breaking, breaking, breaking, Each participating country submits an original song to be performed on live … Russia !!!! I think this saying perfectly matches with Mata Hari’s sad life story taking her to her execution. Mesmerizing Take a look at the artwork The release date of April 23rd is a week later to the equivalent original release date … What is your point, that it’s okay to use other’s cultures as costumes? 9. United Kingdom 26.… Read more ». The Dark Side will be in the top 3 of the televote, for sure. I think TG4 could give us a decent song Ás Gaelige…but I don’t think it’s going to happen anytime soon. All the hype is about Destiny. And Blind Channel will win the second semifinal. If the energy or power is there in the important moment. Now I Know is a free daily newsletter; you’ll learn something new every day. This is supposed to be oozing with warmth and charm in order to do well. Just because something was more allowed before doesn’t mean it would still be. 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Some people may think that it’s a weaker year because there isn’t any real “standout”, but personally I think that’s better. greece can be happy when stefania makes it to the final. Let’s go, Ma-ma-ma-ma, Mata Hari Televoters will either pick Italy or Finland. 8. Efendi was one of the first artists to be re-confirmed to represent her country in Rotterdam this year following the cancellation of the show last year, but her song was one of the last to be released. Both songs are great! lmaoo which public is that? Quite reasonable thoughts Breaking news, breakthroughs, and experts breaking it down—all at your fingertips. I agree with you overall and extremely agree with you about Greece. “There are less than 3 days until the release of the first song from my EP, “a little dramatic”. I think Malta will easily win, and then France and Switzerland have a lot of chances to be in the top 10 although i fear that one of them will flop in televoting and thus might miss the Top 10. This is the second Eurovision song about the Dutch spy, the other being the Norwegian song in 1976 by Anne-Karine Strøm. Poll battle — United Kingdom 2020 vs. 2021: Which James Newman song is your favourite? The difference is that you’re calling me a hater (what a world…for any case)…cuz I’ve an opposite view. Stop arguing.. 10 Besides what the Tartars did during that same WW2, not a word, what a shocker. There is more love for Georgia in house Purple Mask. Concerning televoting, completely disagree. They would deserve credit for that. So much better than Malta, Greece and especially Croatia. ma’am it’s a SONG contest not a competition for the most suitable country to host. Don’t mess with strong, intelligent women! Overall it should be a Top 10 for Malta . Man, you couldn’t say this better. After The Roop released a live performance of Lithuania music awards, I think they could easily be in the top 5. Yeah, they’re really dragging their feet here. And it’s located quite centrally, so you can easily take a couple of fun day trips. Czech Republic 16. Her vocal has a good colour, but it still needs a better skill. The Eurovision 2021 version of the song will also start in this way. Sweden: simply it’s Sweden, Can we have just ONE poll not being robbed by Stefania’s fans?? This is 16th in the betting odds. Who should win? You felt insulted by my comment. That’s partly what I said – it’s not authorship, unless it involves changing the content. It’s a messy song with nonsense lyrics trying to recreate the vibe from Cleopatra. I still believe in dark horses like Cyprus and Azerbaijan… Wish her the best of luck, tho. Same with Swiss. They responded and cared audience’s feedbacks and opinions. She’s mountains away from Celine, and definitely, that’s the way it is In the end she could have a good caeer, but she must learn a lot especially how to use her vocal. Poll battle — Serbia 2020 vs. 2021: Which Hurricane song is your favourite? You can’t resist, try to fight it.”, “Ain’t gonna leave no survivors” is not the classiest or most appropriate lyric miss Efendi could have sung. 2018 was the last strong esc…and it will take another 2 gears to see a strong and interesting esc again. Also I was getting ready for all the Eurovision pre-parties that were scheduled for April and at the end of March I even got a chance to fly to Stockholm for a couple of days to work with @sachajeanbaptiste, my staging director April. I don’t know if she can sing live but I feel like it could stay in semi final. And Dilara probably copies someone else. Can we stop pretending like every song has some deeper meaning? Azerbaidjan will win the televote. So at least my Top 10 (maybe even Top 15) is not fixed at all. Well, this is Eurovision 2021, not Eurovision 2019, so things can change. Six years later, she was a finalist on The Voice of Azerbaijan ahead of 2016 representative Samra Rahimli. Ma-ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma, Mata Hari I am very proud of the UK this year too finally we send a BOP we… Read more », I agree! Vanessa 30 March 2021 Reply. Malta. Copyright ® 2009-2021 wiwibloggs.com. Oh, yes. I don’t get the hype on this one, it’s just annoying with that “mata-mata hari” being repeated all the time. Not really – not songs I would listen to a second time! Many times there comes a winner supported by a huge momentum and a friendly mood promoted by the odds. Are you loving all the female power? I don’t think they’re doing on their own will. Is Gjon’s Tears on the verge of bringing Switzerland its first win since Céline Dion? I hope that my country (France) will win just because I want to see the reaction of the people in my country who said that the song is very bad and that we will finish last (they say it every year), My top 10 from France: 1 – France (so unique, so pure, so beautiful) 2 – Finland (I can’t stop singing this song) 3 – Switzerland (so beautiful, I think that he will win) 4 – San Marino (very good, by very far the best song from San Marino) 5 – Lithuania (not as good than last year but still pretty good) 6 – Cyprus (very good song) 7 – Latvia (THE MOST UNDERRATED SONG) 8 – Malta (very good, normal, it’s Destiny) 9 – Italy (very good Rock song) 10 – Sweden (this song is growing on me each… Read more ». All images on www.wiwibloggs.com are readily available on the internet and believed to be in public domain. It’s a very meaningful saying in Azerbaijan and we usually say it when someone is a victim but also being blamed. The temptation must be huge. Thirty-nine songs. Yeah, it looks like Rashad is joined by Kris on the wrong side. Actually, I’ll let you guess the country. I hope she will do well. Absolutely agree with you! Efendi: “I start a fire…” Especially when it is the opposite of feminist. Unmemorable music: check Due to Romania's top 11 finish in 2005, it automatically qualified for the final. Greece: Stefania’s fans voting I said overrated by the fans. wtf happened? There’s no stopping me now Denmark. Is it really not a good costume to wear a nazi outfit? SHAME ON HER! Bad for her….I loved her song and her candidacy till I saw these pictures! Sixty-seven songs have claimed the top prize since the competition began in 1956 - and some are a lot better than others Apparently it is a well known expression in Azeri. Ok! She then chants in Azeri – the first time the Azeri language has appeared in a song representing Azerbaijan. Efendi refers to her previous song, saying she is “just like Cleopatra”. Or could Destiny give Malta its first victory? How about cyprus ? But, Blas also shares that there will be some other modifications to the song … Maybe a little basic but i don’t think this is a bad one. there is no need. All through the years Of blood, sweat and tears Hopes and my fears All that was meant to be This is my … The Dublin Literary Award gives a tenth of the €100,000 to the translator, if there is one. I didn’t even think about other countries national holidays. I wish people actually used Irish more, instead of just on St. Patrick’s Days greetings and the like. I would love to see Malta in the TOP 10 or even a Maltese victory in the near future, but Malta often does really bad with the televotes, that’s why I am a bit worried. Ireland 7. I feel flattered. They don’t get what poll means.. A poll is a tool to measure people’s preferences. It’s sad she didn’t get to perform that. No harm done Helene, sorry for misunderstanding your message! There is no hype , since the song release Azerbaijan is constantly dropping in the odds too. The scheduled release date for the official Eurovision Song Contest 2021 CD compilation has been revealed. I did not call anyone names here, therefore I expect the same from you too. Mata Hari. It will all come down to staging. . Spain finished 22nd at Eurovision 2019 with 54 points Sorry you’re wrong. Here’s a tip: If you can’t dance, don’t go with the song that requires dancing. I keep checking this site and other Eurovision new site every day for any news about Belarus, but I keep getting nothing. Be sure to check the box next to every act you want to support before submitting your votes. That’s not good. The stage was much more high tech too. On Wednesday, Elena Tsagrinou released her 2021 Eurovision entry, “El Diablo”. 4. This is so funny. 8 Ukraine 24. Poll battle — Slovenia 2020 vs. 2021: Which Ana Soklic song is your favourite? Also the majority of voters on the night are not music experts. Bye outdated Charleston. Malta is not going to win, and even if it does it will be an unworthy win. Dispute ongoing because they deny any political explicit lyrics and are pointing past EBU decisions like Jamala, Hatari and even political lines in Verka’s 2007 song. That’s a lot to live up to, but I’ll try…. 11. 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I’d say your examples and analysis made a strong case for crediting the role of translators in literature, but presented a less convincing argument for pop music songs. Malta I’ve scrolled through my photos and I still can’t accurately count how many flights I’ve had that … The lyrics are not good but there’s no need to stir additional controversy. But there are some limits to a guilty pleasure. The Netherlands’ Duncan Laurence sang his way to victory at Eurovision 2019 in Tel Aviv. It’s also worth considering how a credit might affect fee and contract. 7. It depends on the act this year I think. What’s wrong with these people? Poll battle — Switzerland 2020 vs. 2021: Which Gjon’s Tears song is your favourite? 643. She needs to improve dance skills until May because everything is up to stage show. I can’t believe that Estonia is 35th out of 39 , A lot of quality this year, so really hard to decide. Moldova. Eurovision Movie: Gallery Sure, it’s not exactly reinventing the wheel, but it’s effective songwriting, has a solid meaning, and makes sense. Got a story to tell, Ma-ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma 6 It’s about the song not about who could best afford to host eurovision. LGBTQ Parties and Clubs. I just want to enjoy a good pop song winning at least once. In 2019, she made the shortlist of four potential performers, and in 2020, finally won the ticket to the big stage with the song “Cleopatra”. Sorry honey, the feminist anthem has been taken by Malta this year. It takes real skill and self-control to write a non-mocking article about the lyrics of this song. This is exactly what I meant, what about she sings about all and numerous examples of women who unleash their power in an other way than seduction!? And I doubt that Finland will overpass Italy in the televote points. Then Portugal, Iceland, and Belgium. Just watch the Dutch performance in 2012 and you’ll perhaps have an idea what can be done. greek insecurity coming thru. No. oh, sorry, I used the word “breaking”, but the direct translation is “break”, and a slang meaning of it is “fu*k” You can type the word “Lom”, and check all the translations, and the last one will be the naughtiest one lol. Have you not heard ? “We welcome this decision by the Dutch government and the possibility that we can invite fans to join us as we bring the Eurovision … And I know, know, know, This is counter-productive… How much of this song is ‘ma-ma-ma’ or ‘mata hari’ (not to mention ‘just like Cleopatra’ is so cringe – they are not comparable women – one was a ruler one was a spy). All images on www.wiwibloggs.com are readily available on the internet and believed to be in public domain. not sure if the biggest candidate but we know her live already unlike others. How can a song be unworthy to win if it has the jury and televote behind it??? Any reason for this ? A song, not only about her grandmother, but also what the Russians did during WW2 with the Tartar population. (Ma-ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma) When you learn some things on how Eurovision dynamics really work, you’ll probably get my point. This means Andorra has become the first country to confirm they will not be competing in next year’s contest.. Andorra have took part in the contest six times however they have never made the grand final. I think people are ruling out Lithuania and Iceland too early. No, Rock will rules or perhaps San Marino. Something like the Dublin Literary Award will recognise translation because of the political and postcolonial significance of that act, particularly in the Republic of Ireland, where English is considered a coloniser’s language.