Since semi-final 1 of Eurovision is in 3 days, I decided to rank all of this year's songs based on how much I like them. Will post the last bit of my rankings later :)
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Norway
Sorry to all of the TIX fans that I have this just outside of my top 10. However, I honestly never really expected to love this song so much and now I can't stop replaying it. I literally shed a tear the first time I watched the music video and I just love TIX's entire backstory and the song. While the song may sound generic, it is also so deeply personal to TIX which is why I think it works so well. Plus, it is extremely catchy and just overall iconic, I hope this does well :)
10th goes to...
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San Marino
The collapse of the year?? Most certainly. I never had it on my bingo card for San Marino to serve an absolute BANGER this year and with non other than Queen Senhit serving it???? We honestly love to hear it. As an American, I could honestly care less about Flo Rida's feature and don't think he adds anything too exciting. The focus on this song should rest solely on our icon Senhit and the iconic staging she's about to serve with a phenomenal pop track. This obviously deserves to give San Marino their best result ever and I hope they keep serving quality like this because I am all for it.
9th goes to...
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Ukraine
I was so afraid Ukraine would be outside of my top 10 this year (they're my favorite Eurovision country) as I didn't instantaneously click with this song, but now I listen to this all the time. Literally love everything about this and I can't believe I used to not be a huge fan. Obviously not at the same levels as Solovey, but the ethic vibes are phenomenal, Kateryna's voice is unique and iconic, the gradual increase of tempo is captivating, and the staging looks sublime. So so excited to see this performed live and I really hope Europe can appreciate this art.
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Azerbaijan
This may be unpopular, but this is SUCH an upgrade from Cleopatra for me. This song just satisfies every aspect of a solid ethnic pop song for me. I really don't have much more to add, I just love the ethnic vibes and how the chorus always gets stuck in my head, especially the iconic M-M-M-Mata Hari bit. Just so much fun and so catchy, love it!!
and his lover getting 8th, decent decent