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35. Georgia: “Freedom” – Mariam Shengelia

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Waiting until the very last moment, Georgia internally selected Mariam Shengelia to represent them with the song “Freedom.” Mariam Shengelia will perform 10th in the second semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3wu0dUNd4c As the mid-March deadline for Eurovision entries loomed closer, Georgia remained eerily silent. Until March 14th, when they dropped all of the information at once. By releasing … Continue reading 35. Georgia: “Freedom” – Mariam Shengelia

36. Lithuania: “Tavo Akys” – Katarsis

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Over 5 heats and a total of 44 songs, Lithuania ultimately chose the experimental rock band, Katarsis, and their song “Tavo Akys.” Katarsis will perform 8th in the second semi-final. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2f2aZ6Fy58 “Tavo Akys” is a clearly emotional song and has its fair share of fans. The muted blue-gray color scheme, minimal staging, and a hairstyle … Continue reading 36. Lithuania: “Tavo Akys” – Katarsis

37. Portugal: “Deslocado” – Napa

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We’re starting out with our least favorite one of the 37 songs. Sorry, Portugal. Through their national final show, Festival da Canção 2025, Portugal selected Napa and their song “Deslocado.” Napa will perform 7th in the first semi-final. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s1Cc2uEj3U The band, Napa, is from the Portuguese island of Madeira. The song title means “Displaced” in … Continue reading 37. Portugal: “Deslocado” – Napa

Some Things to Look Forward to in Eurovision 2025

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Before we jump into our ranking and discussion of individual entries, here are some fun general observations this year that have been interesting to see! Languages: This year has the highest number of songs to include non-English lyrics since Eurovision lifted the national language restriction in 1999. Here are some particularly honorable mentions: Sweden is … Continue reading Some Things to Look Forward to in Eurovision 2025

1. Croatia: “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” – Baby Lasagna

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Revealing our TIE for #1 of our top 10 songs this year: Croatia! C's number 1 (U's number 2) is Croatia. Through their national selection Dora, Croatia chose Baby Lasagna’s “Rim Tim Tagi Dim.” Baby Lasagna will be performing 7th in the first semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTBrVNZtnys&ab_channel=EurovisionSongContest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBsgTJQFl9k&ab_channel=EurovisionSongContest It’s hard to believe that Baby Lasagna wasn’t even … Continue reading 1. Croatia: “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” – Baby Lasagna

1. Switzerland: “The Code” – Nemo

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Revealing our TIE for #1 of our top 10 songs this year: Switzerland! U's number 1 (C's number 2) is Switzerland. Switzerland chose Nemo and their song “The Code” through an internal selection process. Nemo will be performing 4th in the second semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiGDvM14Kwg We were blown away from the very first viewing of this music … Continue reading 1. Switzerland: “The Code” – Nemo

3. Netherlands: “Europapa” – Joost Klein

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Revealing #3 of our top 10 songs this year! At number 3, we have the Netherlands. Through an internal selection process, the Netherlands chose Joost Klein’s song “Europapa.” Joost Klein will be performing 16th in the second semifinal, making this the closing act of semifinal 2! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT2wY0DjYGo EURO-PA-PA-PA-PA-PA-PA-PA! Not at all what we expected from the … Continue reading 3. Netherlands: “Europapa” – Joost Klein