2025 Eurovision Song Contest

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Well, for those who care, it's that time of year! The 2025 Eurovision national selections have started, and we have our first two confirmed entries for the 2025 installment of Eurovision. I'll be posting them here as they are selected. As usual, many of these songs will be revamped before the contest in May, so the songs themselves are not a done deal. Many of them will be modified between now and then.

Enjoy!

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Montenegro is returning to Eurovision after not competing since 2022. A song lamenting the pitfalls of the Internet titled "Clickbait" by the band Neonoen was originally selected. But after a snippet of the band performing a different version of the song prior to September 1 surfaced, Neonoen opted to withdraw rather than endure a full investigation.

Officials then announced that the pre-content favorite, DOBRODOŠLI by Nina Zizic would be Montenegro's entry for Eurovision. It's a Balkan ballad with a James Bond twist.



Here are the lyrics translated into English:

The night which is to blame, wakes up
Shamelessly rubs its tired eyes
Will it come or will it sleep
Red dawn comes to see the wounds

[Pre-Chorus]
Where is everyone now? Behind the border
Knitting a wreath of flowers

[Chorus]
Smile, endure everything, it will pass
Endure everything, it will pass, smile
It will pass, smile, endure everything
It will disappear, it will stop, but when will it
I bid you welcome
To the play about love

[Verse 2]
How arе you, are you okay
Where arе now all those pure before God
As if they are mute, they stand speechless
Those who are there in good times and bad

[Pre-Chorus]
Their faces are red, patched with sadness
And who's to blame, woah

[Chorus]
Smile, endure everything, it will pass
Endure everything, it will pass, smile
It will pass, smile, endure everything
It will disappear, it will stop, but when will it
I bid you welcome
To the hotel of my weaknesses
I bid you all welcome
To the play about love

[Bridge]
[Vocalising]

[Outro]
Endure everything, it will pass, smile
It will pass, smile, endure everything
It will disappear, it will stop, but when will it
(It will stop, but when will it)

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Last night, Albania wrapped up its national selection with a mild upset. Shkodra Elektronike won the selection with their song, Zjerm.



Lyrics translated into English:

In this minute, in this moment
with paranoia,
After the rain, the world looks like a rainbow
Around there's no ambulances
No one talks with arrogance
Today, they also told us
that the weather will be good.

I ended up underwater,
my mouth never went dry.
Imagine a minute,
without soldiers,
without orphans,
with no bottles in the ocean,
gasoline smells like lilac,
the freedom of speech
is taught in school.

Create within me a pure heart,
In my night, I send you the light.
Aman miserere*
Aman miserere*

In my heart
In my heart
This minute shall continue
The good people
The nameless people,
Dance valle** in their soul
Jarna ne***, you, my land,
Where I was born I will not forget
Jarna ne***, you, my world,
Continue to shine, shine, shine

Fire
Fall upon our tribal dances,
that echo as loud as the avalanche when it falls upon mountains
Fire
The nameless people and the pure people,
The broken people and they fall,
Like 7 knives that stab your soul.
Fire
Here rest the sea, the sand, and moon.
And the stars we do not see, because our foot steps on them,
As we walk in delirium.
Fire
We're hungry for flames and light,
and we seek you,
in this darkness that is nowhere close to shining

Create within me a pure heart,
In my night, I send you the light.
Aman miserere
Aman miserere

In my heart
In my heart
This minute shall continue
The good people
The nameless people,
Dance valle** in their soul
Jarna ne***, you, my land,
Where I was born I will not forget
Jarna ne***, you, my world,
Continue to shine, shine, shine...

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My apologies. I have fallen a little behind on the 2025 Eurovision national song selections. I'll do my best to get caught up tonight because there are more tomorrow (Saturday) and another on Sunday.

Greece selected Klavdia with her power ballad Asteromata.

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Belgium selected Red Sebastian and his song Strobe Lights. It's a Eurotrance/techno track.

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Luxembourg selected Laura Thorn and her song in French, La Poupée Monte Le Son. It's a tribute to Luxembourg's first Eurovision winner and the circumstances surrounding her selection and participation in the content. Hence, the puppet/marionette theme.



Here's an English translation of the lyrics:

[Verse 1]
If you only see me as a perfect doll
Who smiles and then stays silent when you wish
Forget me, I am not your puppet
That's how it is, that's how it is
Your little ride stops

[Verse 2]
If you think a man like you can manipulate me
Go back to mommy, you'd better capitulate
Or else it's me who will disarticulate you
Watch out, watch out
Because I'm taking the controls

[Pre-Chorus]
New user manual, I can do everything without you
It's a different scheme, a different era
I'm raising my voice, so don’t try to play
A ventriloquist

[Chorus]
The doll turns up the sound
Na, na-na-na, na-na, remember your lesson well
Na, na-na-na, na-na, the doll turns up the sound
Na, na-na-na, na-na, watch out, my boy
Na, na-na-na, na-na, the doll turns up the—

[Verse 3]
If you thought I was fragile like porcelain
Or more malleable, like polyethylene
I'm not like that, I need oxygen
Don’t hold it against me, don’t hold it against me
A new world is calling me

[Verse 4]
If you planned to display me in your showcase
With your whole collection of figurines
Sorry for you, but I'm the only one who determines
Where my heart goes, my heart goes
Yes, I pull the strings

[Pre-Chorus]
New user manual, I count only on myself from now on
It's the signal, you see, of a different era
I'm raising my voice to trigger in you
The electric shock

[Chorus]
The doll turns up the sound
Na, na-na-na, na-na, remember your lesson well
Na, na-na-na, na-na, the doll turns up the sound
Na, na-na-na, na-na, watch out, my boy
Na, na-na-na, na-na, the doll turns up the sound

[Bridge]
Your doll, as you call her
Turns up the decibels
She is the echo of a new generation
Without rags or plastic
In her characteristics
Your doll leads the music
She turns up the, she turns up the
She turns up the sound

[Chorus]
The doll turns up the sound
Na, na-na-na, na-na, remember your lesson well (Ah)
Na, na-na-na, na-na, the doll turns up the sound
(Ah) Na, na-na-na, na-na, watch out, my boy
Na, na-na-na, na-na, the doll turns up the sound
Na, na-na-na, na-na, remember your lesson well (Ah)
Na, na-na-na, na-na, the doll turns up the sound

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Next was Spain, I believe. They chose Melody and her song Esa Diva.



Here's an English translation of the lyrics:

[Verse 1]
Since I was very little
Before I knew how to walk
I was the life of the party in the world
For me, it was so normal
And I discovered a supreme one from the theater
Despising the others in the dressing room
But the supposed diva
By the echo of a life that didn't belong to her
Became enchanted

[Pre-Chorus]
A simple diva, like a mere mortal
A diva doesn't go over the hеads to shine
Her voice makеs her great, what else to say?
If she is free singing like a fish in water

[Chorus]
A diva is brave, powerful
Her life is a garden full of thorns and roses
She rises again dancing
With more strength than a hurricane

[Verse 2]
She is the mother who wakes up early
She is the artist without a label
With money or without fortune
They are divas too
It’s not fame that defines your greatness
Equality is my flag
And music is my only illusion

[Pre-Chorus]
A simple diva, like a mere mortal
A diva doesn't go over the heads to shine
Her voice makes her great, what else to say?
If she is free singing like a fish in water

[Chorus]
A diva is brave, powerful
Her life is a garden full of thorns and roses
She rises again dancing
With more strength than a hurricane
You will see

[Bridge]
Diva, diva, diva, diva, diva, diva, diva, diva (Ah-ah, ah-ah)
Diva, diva, diva, diva, diva, diva, diva, diva (Ah-ah, ah-ah)
We are divas, you and I, woah
If she is free singing like a fish in water

[Chorus]
A diva is brave, powerful
Her life is a garden full of thorns and roses
She rises again dancing
With more strength than a hurricane
You will see, that diva is me

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Ireland chose Emmy and her song Laika party, which is a tribute to the Russian dog that was sent into outer space in the 1950s and died. (The most commonly cited cause is hypothermia, but that is a subject of debate.) Be forgiving of the studio. It's a terrible place to perform.

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Slovenia selected comedian Klemen to be their entry with his song How Much Time Do We Have Left. It's anything but a comedic entry. It's about when his wife was diagnosed with a terminal disease.

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On the opposite end of the emotional spectrum, Finland chose Erika Vikman and her song Ich Komme. The German title translates into "I'm Coming" in English. Yes, that. The rest of the lyrics are in Finnish.



Here's a translation in English:

[Intro]
I'm coming

[Verse 1]
Night falls, heart beats
They fall in love
Moon rises, earth arches
My gates are open

[Pre-Chorus]
(Hey) I am Erika, welcome
You are like gorgeous, trance god
Just make yourself at home, do what you want
And when you come, I'll come with you

[Chorus]
I'm coming, I'm coming
And before you come, I hear you screaming
I'm coming, I'm coming
And to that, I scream out loud, "I'm coming"
I'm coming, I'm coming
And together we come and be like
I'm coming, I'm coming
It's like that when you fall in love
Wonderful

[Verse 2]
I am Erika, nice to meet you
I'll dance with you evеn a wedding waltz, but naked

[Pre-Chorus]
I am Erika, you're full of stamina
Hit mе once again, grab my ass
And when you want more love, just shout "encore"
And, baby, I'm coming

[Chorus]
I'm coming, I'm coming
And again when you come, I hear you screaming
I'm coming, I'm coming
And all I can do is to cry, "I'm coming"
I'm coming, I'm coming
And together we come and be like
I'm coming, I'm coming
It's like that when you fall in love

[Bridge]
Let go and let it happen
Baby, surrender and come with me
The stars in your eyes and me on top of you
Baby, you deserve only good
Let go and let it happen
Baby, you can still fall in love with yourself
Stars in your eyes and me on top of you
Baby, you deserve only good

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And then there's Malta, which selected Miriana Conte and her song Kant (Singing). Only the title is in Maltese. The song's hook is Miriana singing "Serving Kant." Yes.

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Next up was Latvia. They chose the 6-women folk group Tautumeitas and their song Bur Man Laimi.



Here are the lyrics in English:

[Intro]
Ah-ah, ah-ah
Ah-ah, ah-ah

[Refrain]
Summon, summon, summon, summon, never can they ruin me
Summon, summon, summon, summon, never can they ruin me
Never, never, never, never, never can they ruin me
Never, never, never, never, never can they ruin me

[Chorus]
Others are making a bridge of steel, I'm making one of oak
Others are making a bridge of steel, I'm making one of oak
The bridge of steel turns to rust, thе oaken one evеrgreen
The bridge of steel turns to rust, the oaken one evergreen

[Refrain]
Summon, summon, summon, summon, never can they ruin me
Summon, summon, summon, summon, never can they ruin me
Never, never, never, never, never can they ruin me
Never, never, never, never, never can they ruin me

[Chorus]
Others are making a bridge of steel, I'm making one of oak
Others are making a bridge of steel, I'm making one of oak
The bridge of steel turns to rust, my oaken one evergreen
The bridge of steel turns to rust, my oaken one evergreen

[Bridge]
I didn't know my own happiness
I didn't know my own happiness
Until I met my misery

[Refrain]
Summon, summon, summon, summon, never can they ruin me
Summon, summon, summon, summon, never can they ruin me
Never, never, never, never, never can they ruin me
Never, never, never, never, never can they ruin me
Never, never, never, never, never can they ruin me
Never, never, never, never, never can they ruin me
Never, never, never, never, never can they ruin me
Never, never, never, never, never can they ruin me

[Bridge]
Ah-ah, ah-ah
(Never, never) Ah-ah, ah-ah

[Refrain]
Summon, summon, summon, summon, never can they ruin me
Summon, summon, summon, summon, never can they ruin me
Never, never, never, never, never can they ruin me
Never, never, never, never, never can they ruin me

[Outro]
Never, never, never, never, never can they ruin me
Never, never, never, never, never can they ruin me

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Ukraine selected the group Ziferblat and their song Bird of Pray (not a typo). It's a mix of Ukrainian and English.



Here's a translation (and yes, in typical Ukrainian fashion, the English isn't perfect):

Come, come, and to me
My little bird
A difficult song flies away with wings
A little heart, a beloved heart
Don’t worry
Fate entrusted the world to the last of us
I am searching for light, moving mountains
And I call you
Fly
Bird
Im begging you
Begging you please just
Live
Share
My heart with someone who
Cares
Of
Me and my little bird of pray
Come back, come back home
The native path
The song of migratory birds will birth spring
I call you
Fly
Bird
Im begging you
Begging you just
Care
Of
Me and my little bird
Fly
Like a Bird
Where do you go
Im begging you please just
Live
Share
My heart with someone who
Flies
Bird
Im begging you
Begging you please just
Live
Share
My heart with someone who
Cares
Of
Me and my little bird of pray

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And the last entry for tonight is Poland, which selected Justyna Steczkowska (who represented Poland in Eurovision 30 years ago) with her song GAJA.



Here's the translation:

You wound my heart
You, who don't respect my love
You left your mark on me
You awakened the cry of loneliness

My name is Gaja
I am God, strength, my mother, love
When I cry
The world drowns in tears
I cradle the lost time in my arms

Gaja
I am Gaja
Time
I am Gaja

I am your Creator
Your soul's doom, your salvation
Time flows in the bloodstreem
Holy water washes away the destiny

My name is Gaja
I am God, strength, my mother, love
When I cry
The world drowns in tears
I cradle the lost time in my arms

My name is Gaja
I am Gaja
Time
Time
Time

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Today, international artist, fashionista, and prankster won the Estonian national selection in what was probably a landslide. FYI, this guy has an uncensored version of one of his music videos on PornHub. (EDIT: So they removed the video from YouTube shortly after it was released. A new music video was released on March 16. Here it is.)



Here's the "translation" of sorts:

[Intro]
Mi amore
Mi amore
Espresso macchiato, macchiato, macchiato
Por favore
Por favore
Espresso macchiato corneo

[Chorus]
Mi amore
Mi amore
Espresso macchiato, macchiato, macchiato
Por favore
Por favore
Espresso macchiato
Espresso macchiato

[Bridge]
Uh-huh
Uh-huh
Uh-huh

[Verse 1]
Ciao bella, I'm Tomaso
Addicted to tobacco
Mi like mi coffee very importante
No time to talk mi scusi
My days are very busy
And I just own this little ristorante
Life may give you lemons
When dancing with the demons
No stresso, no stresso
No need to be depresso

[Pre-Chorus]
Mi amore
Mi amore
Espresso macchiato, macchiato, macchiato
Por favore
Por favore
Espresso macchiato corneo

[Chorus]
Mi amorе
Mi amore
Espresso macchiato, macchiato, macchiato
Por favore
Por favorе
Espresso macchiato
Espresso macchiato

[Verse 2]
Mi like to fly privati
With 24 carati
Also mi casa very grandioso
Mi money numeroso
I work around the clocko
That's why I'm sweating like a mafioso
Life is like spaghetti
It's hard until you make it
No stresso, no stresso
It's gonna be espresso