This is easily one of the most bizarre songs in this year’s contest, but that’s what makes it great. I love the almost ritualistic feel of this- Samanta’s powerful vocals leading up to an amazing drop where the instruments are the voices of her fellow woman. This song is very loud, and almost terrifying in how in-your-face it is. The song radiates sass throughout in its lyrics and brashness, and the bass in the drop is goosebump-inducing. I love the strings, adding a sense of theatricality to the song, and the song refuses to stay in one moment, twisting and turning all the way throughout to keep us on our toes as we listen. It does feel a little all over the place, and a bit shouty in places, however. I will admit to having no idea what the song is supposed to be about, but it is brilliantly unique and almost scary in how sassy it is. It’s unapologetically intense, and I am definitely impressed by it.
Prediction: This could go either way, both with juries and televotes. Yes, it’s bizarre, but Samanta’s vocals are sensational and could win people over. The song may go over people’s heads, however, given how left field it is. I really don’t know with this one. If it qualifies, I imagine it’ll get 18-22 in the final.
Photo credit: Arturs Martinovs
25. Sweden- Voices
26. United Kingdom- Embers
27. Romania- Amnesia
28. Ireland- Maps
29. Serbia- Loco Loco
30. Poland- The Ride
31. Greece- Last Dance
32. Australia- Technicolour
33. Germany- I Don’t Feel Hate
34. Albania- Karma
35. Austria- Amen
36. Slovenia- Amen
37. Georgia- You
38. Estonia- The Lucky One
39. Portugal- Love is on my Side
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