If this had been from any other country and another artist, William would have slaughtered it. She has a touching story and I wish her all the best, but let's be real.. The song is basic, it's nothing new. She'll most likely qualify though given her story and Russia's history at ESC
There is no denying the fact that a powerful back story can elevate the support you get in a televote based competition, but that personal story is usually backed up by equally powerful vocals. I can't see this song being a judges favourite and I can't see Yulia knocking potential voters out off their slippers with her voice.
Appreciate your thorough analysis of the Julia’s song! There’s a lot of negative talk about her performance unfortunately. I think Russia wanted to give this lady a chance to tell her story, to make her dream come true. It’s not about winning Eurovision, it’s about being humans.
I don't know why, but I never care about backstories. It's not Eurovision Sob Story Contest after all. I guess backstory COULD elevate good song for me even more, but it won't work that way with bad songs (or even quite the opposite, since pity card...). While this year Russia sounds better, I can't say it's a good piece. But it's Russia and it's in the easier semi so I have no doubts they will qualify.
Джамала выиграла потому, что: 1. у нее отличный голос в 4 октавы, которым она владеет безупречно (нравится вам ее тембр или нет, это дело вкуса, конечно) 2. ее песня была необычной, с национальными мотивами, но в то же время звучала абсолютно современно. 3. песня имеет глубокий смысл и так как музыку и слова написала Джамала, слова затрагивают очень личное для нее, песня была очень эмоционально подана. Да бросьте, возможно она лично вам не нравится, но сказать, что ее победа не заслужена это просто верх несправедливости. Сергея Лазарева очень давно знают все жители СНГ, он активно работал до 2014 в Украине и украинцы его хорошо знают и любят, дали ему 12 баллов. Всех высот достиг своим трудом и талантом, именно поэтому так же имеет очень высокое заслуженное 3 место.
I find myself leaning more towards the "Flame is burning" too. Maybe because I've had a year to get accustomed to it. I don't know, in the end "I won't break" is grating to me. I don't think it will be left in the semi where it belongs, we will see it in the finale. Hopefully it won't place higher than top 20, but it is Russia so you never know.
Much much better than last year. I like the beat, the piano chords at the beginning and the lyrics. I think her accent may be slightly off putting to some but I actually like it. I don’t know about anyone else but to me the song feels very quick. This was already gonna qualify but now it’s well deserved. With some good staging I’m pretty sure Russia will continue their streak of high positions.
She did sing some english songs on russian tv that sounded fine and not auto tuned. (If they were live) so I'm quite surprised about the bad english i both her eurovision entries..... the whole ting feels a tad manufactured. If her singing is good she will sail trough the semi an get a good score in the final.
Even in a weak semi final, this doesn't deserve to go through, but it will because it's Russia and a touching background. I actually prefered last year's song even though I dislike both..the chorus of this one us unbelievably dull..
Honestly I'm glad that the Russian broadcasting agent kept the promise to give her a chance, and very glad to see her back. She's gorgeous. The song has a good lyrics but the melody and arrangement are not good, at least better than the last year. This song fails to portray her maximum vocal ability as I've seen her on clips, or maybe her health condition limits her ability. Now it's about the live performance. Anyway, wish her the best in Lisbon.
Can we stop kidding ourselves? I do enjoy the passion wiwibloggs and the rest of the community put into this contest, but this video clearly shows the biases that exist within this competition. I understand we may sympathise with the singer's experience or even empathise, but in isolation, had this song not been sent by Russia, I am sure a different reaction would have been expressed here. Every time a big name country produces sub par songs I like to play the "San Marino game". Would this song be receiving such assuredness of it proceeding to the final if San Marino sent it? ABSOLUTELY NOT! William is correct in one thing. This will undoubtedly go through. And in turn, will be taking the place of a far more deserving act. This is not an attack on Julia. Her act should be judged like everybody else. And if we dont do that, then we would be insulting her as an artist. She should have been given something decent and now Russia are simply relying on pity and neighbour votes (which they will get).
I love Julia, i think she have a lovely voice, and she is bringing diversity to this contest. I love her calm and honest ballads, it sounds real to me, much better than useless plastic pop most countries are sending
I really like the song, it's an electronic ballad with a nice beat, I already remembered the chorus after the first listen. In 9 years of watching Eurovision, this is my favorite entry from Russia, because this pretty much nails my personal music taste! ♥ (Edit: Needless to say that I also think this is MILES better than last year's entry)
Anne B Why did not you say so about Poland, about Georgia?) They also sent to the competition for disabled people, and they were evaluated as well as ordinary singers.
Absolutely love the song, but as always, me being Ukrainian, I would hate to see Eurovision be held in Russia until the country becomes more politically sound and stops their aggression. That aside, musically, Julia is in my TOP 10. I wish her good luck!
Seriously Luminelle ALWAYS! Girl think before you type. It's so obnoxious how you look down on someone who is more talented, famous and successful than you will ever be, just because she is in a wheelchair. She doesn't need anyones pitty, she is doing more than well.
you didn't understand what i meant. It's Russia who always wants others to pity them and want to act like a victim. It's Russia who chose this girl second year in a row to represent them. I know she is talented and all and i'm not saying she isn't. Russia wants to get pity votes for her in Eurovision and that's why she was chosen again.
No I agree with Deban on this, even if I didn't really care for Russias efforts last year, it was still musically a better song. although I still think that Russia will qualify and get at least a top 15 placement regarding the dramatic events and the character that is Yulia Samoylova.
Being honest. I really like it. While I understand the reservations some people have, I enjoy the song and performer. And this is miles ahead of San Marino.
I'm sorry, I hate the song, I hate the video and her English bothers me. Sure, not everyone is fluent and that's completely fine! Her English is better compared to last year's song but she had a whole year to get it right and it's still very bad. I don't care that she's in a wheelchair, I care about the song so don't come @ me calling me names because I couldn't care less. She could be blind, have no legs, bald... I care about the song. Every year I get super excited for Russia because they always have good songs but going from Sergey to Julia. Yikes, went downhill fast.
I know it is one of her dreams to perform in Eurovision and, honestly, it makes me really happy that she is accomplishing that dream, but my opinion still stands. Bad song, bad accent, just not a good entry in general.
Russia has failed to qualify only once since they entered the contest in 1994. I did enjoy Buranovskiye Babushki and their "Party for everybody" among with some other tunes Russia has sent. But in general they get very high placements for songs that don't speak to me. Their 2008 win is definitely not their best Eurovision entry. So my guess is Russia will qualify as always. But this song just flows into one ear and out though my other ear. I get nothing from it.
WHY SHOULD RUSSIA PLAY THE PITY CARD??? THEY COULD HAVE EASILY CHOSEN A STRONGER SONG... I CANNOT UNDERSTAND THIS. WHY CAN'T A DISABLED PERSON PARTICIPATE IN THIS CONTEST, SHE DESERVES IT SO MUCH
Of course a disabled person can compete, but this girl is not Stevie Wonder or Ray Charles, she is a pretty bad singer. Though it doesn't make her worse and doesn't mean she deserves less respect as a personality and a human being.
DDRaven I literally just said I don’t get the hate for this and you call me a narcissist for defending the song. Lol. I never said everyone should have the same opinion as me, you said that. I think the song is good and I like Julia. It has nothing to do with her being in a wheelchair. Also the fact you got all the that from my original comment wishing her good luck is tragic. X
DDRaven it's clear that haters and bigoted people like you are the reason the video has gotten so many dislikes. Because ignorant, people like you, judge her based from where she is from and not the song. Her being Russian is more important for you in order to hate her.
Definitely goes to final! Maybe not next to the winner, but somewhere next to the 10th place, knowing that this year is not SO packed with super hits, like let's say 2010, 2013 an so on. So it might shot not bad. I guess Russian spectators will be satisfied and proud
It's Russia, so I'm sure it will qualify. Not so sure if it actually should, though. The song itself is better than last year (I like the lyrics), but it's still not good, in my opinion. But with the other songs in that semifinal, I think she certainly has a chance to qualify.
People cut Russia such slack. If the UK put this entry forward, people would be outraged! This is a terrible song but Russia are guaranteed to do well.
That's the problem here, there is a lot of production and auto tuning. A very average song that i quite like, however it has no impact to grab my attention.
Her entry from this year is 10 times better than last year. The only concern I have for this is that people will vote for her because she is in a wheelchair and not for the song or performance. Anyway I wish Russia good luck.
Honestly, even with all the shadiness and controversy, I'm glad she is returning with an actually decent song so she can do her thing. Flame Is Burning just kind of... a decoy. This is at least constructed with some thought for her. Dunno if she is a qualifier in my lists, but at least her dream is fulfilled.
I'm still in a state of shock that Russia have actually stuck to their word and selected Julia 😲 But I'm so happy for Julia that this has happened - the more I listen to I Won't Break, the more I like it. Its a good pop song! However I do agree with Deban, autotune and backing vocalists drowning Julia out galoooore 😂
Better than last year, still a terrible song. I like her as a singer and a person but I hope that Russia fails to qualify this year because I am sick and tired of Russia doing the same thing over and over again. They have so much potential but they keep on disappointing me year after year. I also don't like the way they cover up her handicap in the music video. Why cover it up? It's a part of her and not a bad thing at all. Also: "This reminds me of North Korean propaganda but not in a bad way" Oh William😂❤️
The good thing about her returning this year is, that it means that Russia won't "steal" a final spot from someone else much more deserving of it, because they actually gave her a descent song this year :)
The only reason she will make it to the final is cause semi 2 is weak, if she was in semi 1 she'd have no chance. She has great strength to do this and I applaud that but whether people have disabilities or not shouldn't matter cause in the end it is a song contest. Everyone has a burden to bear that sometimes can't be seen so why aren't we all a little bit kinder to everyone around us?
It's better than Flame Is Burning but it's stil awful. If Lithuania had sent this William would've hated it. Julia is very sweet and her voice is pretty good but I'm judging the song not the person. Hope this stays in the semi, which probably won't happen because it's Russia :/
Last year, if Russia had participated, she would've qualified without even thinking about it. This year, I'm not 100% sure this is enough to qualify, even taking into account Russia's QF history. I like the song, but it's ... not a superstrong song.
"she is going straight to the final" yes but not for the song but her story and thats sad. agreed there won't be no autotune but the song is meh and borderline bad. take Germany or Hungary..they are talking about loss but u won't really see that but their respective pwrformances. so y should she get a preferential treatment!!!
I also don`t get all the hate. It is about her! I wish her to go to the finals, she deserves it. I too prefer ``I wont break``, I wasn`t crazy about ``Flame is burning``. Also, I LOVED the final shot, where they made her body look like she is part of nature. The final shot really touched me...
Will see.. what will happen, will happen. May be she won`t qualify..who knows? Like I said, I actually like the song itself. But her backstory adds to it. I would like her to qualify, because of the song though. The song touched me. Everyone can relate to it.
I agree with both of you here. I know the song itself , if sung by someone else I'd be like "meh" but honey this is Yulia Samoilova. It's a whole different thing being who she is. Eurofans love to point at Russia and judge them harshly because... Whatever. Yet they kept their promise. Then when they can't argue about that, they begin with the issues for disabled people in Russia. Seriously? Oh so, now you care about the disabled eh? I laugh at this hypocrisy. I fled another country for being so inaccessible and even abusive toward disabled people. I'm partially blind and as soon as I had a chance to flee, I did. As you said, this is a global issue, not just in Russia but.. haters gonna hate right? I relate to her song so much that I have it in my top5. I notice the fans behaviour whenever a country sends one of "us" to sing at Eurovision, it all becomes this politically correct attitude toward a female singer in a wheelchair and nasty comments at a band of punk dudes just cause they have Down Syndrome. If we don't like a song, we don't. That's it. No need to call it "the sympathy vote" or the "troll act" . Don't like it? Move on to the next. Some disabled people also love music and would like to sing. If you can't take that then stop pointing at Russia, and start looking at your own ableist behaviour. Yulia and Iriao have my vote in semi2 for sure. I wish her the best of luck. With this fandom, she needs a bit of a luck potion. Cheers.
I understand the concerns about her ability to sing the song live and her enunciation! But I think the production of the song does her wrong, she's shown she's capable of performing and enunciating in English! She performs Flame is Burning with actual live vocals here, and she sounds really good! I think she'll surprise us with her vocals and English in Lisbon ruclips.net/video/4uk9QwV8OGI/видео.html
The big reason why I didn't want her to go to ESC last year was because the song was awful and beneath her. Then Russia send this song, such a pleasant surprise. Glad that she'll finally get her moment.
I'm russian and... idk, it's pretty boring song. But it's ok for me. I think we have a chance to qualify and that's enough. I hope next year our country will send something stronger and we will try to take a victory bc COME ON. I'm tired. And I want our country win after so many years trying... :) Btw, this year I wish Julia the best of luck.
It's a nice song, yet quite a generic one. I was looking for a long time online but i can't find Julia singing live on any RUclips video, just lip-synching. My opinion is kinda like Deban's than William's on this song, but let's see how can she do it live. I like the message she sends with this song, but yet, as the song itself, it doesn't excite me that much.
gobar225 I think its because last time people were talking about russia 'using' her disability as a sympathy gainer. This year if you dont know she is in a wheelchair you still wouldnt know after the clip. Im not sure though.
I hate this performance because it's a lie, so untruthful. Photoshopped pictures, a girl in a wheelchair hidden under a blanket, a manipulated voice. Having disability isn"t a thing to hide or be ashamed of. This entry is a shame :(
She will do significantly better than Monika. This is Russia we're talking about. Automatic points from Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, Ukraine, Moldova, Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Germany and Finland. She's a guaranteed Top 15 finisher, most probably Top 10, I guess even Top 5.
No way she finishes in the top 10. Top 15-20 at best. Just because those countries voted for Russia in the past doesn't mean they will do it again. Especially with such a bad song. Most likely they will finish the same as they did in 2011, which was 16th place.
If this had been from any other country and another artist, William would have slaughtered it. She has a touching story and I wish her all the best, but let's be real.. The song is basic, it's nothing new. She'll most likely qualify though given her story and Russia's history at ESC
ESC Denmark nah he is praising Belarus and Spain too! Something flipped this year I feel
Spain and Belarus is nice!
basic is saying better than what it is. 🤣🤣
He does seem to have some bias towards her. I have a brother who is severely disabled, it doesn't mean I have to like her and the song though
A better song will not make it through to the final to make room for this song
We don't choose anything in our country,not artist who will represent Russia,not President,nothing
This is actually pretty sad. But who would you choose to represent Russia this year if you personally could decide? Which artist?
Lazovsky would have chosen Sergey Lazarev. This year and another twenty years ahead.
Лазовский иди топи за Лазарева. Это у тебя лучше получается.
Ol Ol я не его фанат,я лишь обожаю песню и выступление с евровидения
Veronika Rouw May be Lazarev,b-s he won in 2016
"Okay, spasibo-pojalusta" ahahah, William, your russian is veRRRy good!
There is no denying the fact that a powerful back story can elevate the support you get in a televote based competition, but that personal story is usually backed up by equally powerful vocals. I can't see this song being a judges favourite and I can't see Yulia knocking potential voters out off their slippers with her voice.
this song has been in my head for days, not a winner, but simply easy to listen to
The last year russian song was so weak, which proves that Russia didn’t really plan to participate at the ESC 2017 in Kyiv
Appreciate your thorough analysis of the Julia’s song! There’s a lot of negative talk about her performance unfortunately. I think Russia wanted to give this lady a chance to tell her story, to make her dream come true. It’s not about winning Eurovision, it’s about being humans.
Better effort than last year 👍
Nacho Nacho Totally Agree. This suits her well.
I am holding off too much judgement until I can see her do it live....
Roly oh, I’m so sorry
I don't know why, but I never care about backstories. It's not Eurovision Sob Story Contest after all. I guess backstory COULD elevate good song for me even more, but it won't work that way with bad songs (or even quite the opposite, since pity card...). While this year Russia sounds better, I can't say it's a good piece. But it's Russia and it's in the easier semi so I have no doubts they will qualify.
Except she had great vocals and unique song - Julia has neither.
Still better than "I won't break"
Whatever makes you sleep better at night.
Джамала выиграла потому, что:
1. у нее отличный голос в 4 октавы, которым она владеет безупречно (нравится вам ее тембр или нет, это дело вкуса, конечно)
2. ее песня была необычной, с национальными мотивами, но в то же время звучала абсолютно современно.
3. песня имеет глубокий смысл и так как музыку и слова написала Джамала, слова затрагивают очень личное для нее, песня была очень эмоционально подана.
Да бросьте, возможно она лично вам не нравится, но сказать, что ее победа не заслужена это просто верх несправедливости.
Сергея Лазарева очень давно знают все жители СНГ, он активно работал до 2014 в Украине и украинцы его хорошо знают и любят, дали ему 12 баллов. Всех высот достиг своим трудом и талантом, именно поэтому так же имеет очень высокое заслуженное 3 место.
William, Deban... have you just advocated a weak song going through purely because she's in a wheelchair/has a sob story? :o
The song is awful. That's it, end of story.
I think I might be the only one who likes "Flame is burning" more than "I won't break" but nevertheless this is a good song :)
No, you're are not the only one. I love "Flame is burning"
I like "Flame is burning" more, but both are good ;)
Your definitely not the only 1. I never seem to agree with wiwibloggs
Same here. But I've learnt to appreciate "I won't break".
I find myself leaning more towards the "Flame is burning" too. Maybe because I've had a year to get accustomed to it. I don't know, in the end "I won't break" is grating to me. I don't think it will be left in the semi where it belongs, we will see it in the finale. Hopefully it won't place higher than top 20, but it is Russia so you never know.
I really like the song. Great commentary, William & Deban.
Much much better than last year. I like the beat, the piano chords at the beginning and the lyrics. I think her accent may be slightly off putting to some but I actually like it. I don’t know about anyone else but to me the song feels very quick. This was already gonna qualify but now it’s well deserved. With some good staging I’m pretty sure Russia will continue their streak of high positions.
She did sing some english songs on russian tv that sounded fine and not auto tuned. (If they were live) so I'm quite surprised about the bad english i both her eurovision entries..... the whole ting feels a tad manufactured. If her singing is good she will sail trough the semi an get a good score in the final.
Jandy Jeppsson great to hear about those other performances! 🙏
Jandy Jeppsson oh yeah? Ahahaha relisten her singing "I will always love you"
William constantly lets the fact he wants to interview these contestants in Lisbon hold back what he wants to say, Deban is much more honest.
Even in a weak semi final, this doesn't deserve to go through, but it will because it's Russia and a touching background.
I actually prefered last year's song even though I dislike both..the chorus of this one us unbelievably dull..
Honestly I'm glad that the Russian broadcasting agent kept the promise to give her a chance, and very glad to see her back. She's gorgeous. The song has a good lyrics but the melody and arrangement are not good, at least better than the last year. This song fails to portray her maximum vocal ability as I've seen her on clips, or maybe her health condition limits her ability. Now it's about the live performance. Anyway, wish her the best in Lisbon.
"Honey, it's been two years". HAHA I am dead.
Can we stop kidding ourselves? I do enjoy the passion wiwibloggs and the rest of the community put into this contest, but this video clearly shows the biases that exist within this competition. I understand we may sympathise with the singer's experience or even empathise, but in isolation, had this song not been sent by Russia, I am sure a different reaction would have been expressed here.
Every time a big name country produces sub par songs I like to play the "San Marino game". Would this song be receiving such assuredness of it proceeding to the final if San Marino sent it? ABSOLUTELY NOT!
William is correct in one thing. This will undoubtedly go through. And in turn, will be taking the place of a far more deserving act.
This is not an attack on Julia. Her act should be judged like everybody else. And if we dont do that, then we would be insulting her as an artist. She should have been given something decent and now Russia are simply relying on pity and neighbour votes (which they will get).
I love this song !!! Julia is nice
The song can be basic ballad but its really catchy and powerful
I agree with Deban on many points! The song was “wow” at first but it went downhill for the past weeks since it came out.
I love Julia, i think she have a lovely voice, and she is bringing diversity to this contest. I love her calm and honest ballads, it sounds real to me, much better than useless plastic pop most countries are sending
Loved this song. Good luck, Julia!
I really like the song, it's an electronic ballad with a nice beat, I already remembered the chorus after the first listen. In 9 years of watching Eurovision, this is my favorite entry from Russia, because this pretty much nails my personal music taste! ♥
(Edit: Needless to say that I also think this is MILES better than last year's entry)
Tobias Gemini Oh wow. That’s fantastic ! Glad you found a song to love so much.
Я уже вижу как после очередного разгромного поражения Первый канал во всю орет что Самойлова проиграла по политическим причинам!(((
The VETIK она не проиграет ... Не мечтай иуда
@@alexanderpisarovich1532 апхапхапх как весело это видеть через год когда она даже в финал не вышла
William sings about as good as Julia.
I love this song at a lot. One of my favourites.
Russia are using her as a sympathy vote! Hahaha
Anne B Why did not you say so about Poland, about Georgia?) They also sent to the competition for disabled people, and they were evaluated as well as ordinary singers.
Absolutely love the song, but as always, me being Ukrainian, I would hate to see Eurovision be held in Russia until the country becomes more politically sound and stops their aggression.
That aside, musically, Julia is in my TOP 10. I wish her good luck!
Valentyn Lyevyentsov Hello there! Thank you for your analysis and comments!
Лазарев мог выиграть, жюри ему не дали, так что не волнуйся украинец
MrM Rus хахаха що, досі боляче?
MrSquirrels100 у них пукан подгорает до сих пор за Сирожку 😂
Why Russia ALWAYS has to play the pity card?
Алексей Волков indeed the real winner of 2016, Sergey played no pity card so people is just stupid
Джамала в 2016 году была восхитительной. Такой есть и сейчас.
Ответила вам ниже в ветке.
Seriously Luminelle ALWAYS! Girl think before you type. It's so obnoxious how you look down on someone who is more talented, famous and successful than you will ever be, just because she is in a wheelchair. She doesn't need anyones pitty, she is doing more than well.
you didn't understand what i meant. It's Russia who always wants others to pity them and want to act like a victim. It's Russia who chose this girl second year in a row to represent them. I know she is talented and all and i'm not saying she isn't. Russia wants to get pity votes for her in Eurovision and that's why she was chosen again.
No I agree with Deban on this, even if I didn't really care for Russias efforts last year, it was still musically a better song. although I still think that Russia will qualify and get at least a top 15 placement regarding the dramatic events and the character that is Yulia Samoylova.
Yeah agree, if it was up to me it wouldnt qualify, but I have no doubt it will
William, please be honest. Act as if this is the chosen act from San Marino.
Being honest. I really like it. While I understand the reservations some people have, I enjoy the song and performer. And this is miles ahead of San Marino.
wiwibloggs Great to hear your sincere words: however, I am with Deban on this one. Good luck to her though 👌🏼
Even with the backstory this song just isn't good enough to go to the final
I'm sorry, I hate the song, I hate the video and her English bothers me. Sure, not everyone is fluent and that's completely fine! Her English is better compared to last year's song but she had a whole year to get it right and it's still very bad. I don't care that she's in a wheelchair, I care about the song so don't come @ me calling me names because I couldn't care less. She could be blind, have no legs, bald... I care about the song. Every year I get super excited for Russia because they always have good songs but going from Sergey to Julia. Yikes, went downhill fast.
I know it is one of her dreams to perform in Eurovision and, honestly, it makes me really happy that she is accomplishing that dream, but my opinion still stands. Bad song, bad accent, just not a good entry in general.
Russia has failed to qualify only once since they entered the contest in 1994.
I did enjoy Buranovskiye Babushki and their "Party for everybody" among with some other tunes Russia has sent. But in general they get very high placements for songs that don't speak to me. Their 2008 win is definitely not their best Eurovision entry.
So my guess is Russia will qualify as always. But this song just flows into one ear and out though my other ear. I get nothing from it.
Erik Lundqvist Russia never failed to qualify
Konos Social Andrey Kosinsky failed to qualify in 1996, although this was before the semifinals was introduced
WHY SHOULD RUSSIA PLAY THE PITY CARD??? THEY COULD HAVE EASILY CHOSEN A STRONGER SONG... I CANNOT UNDERSTAND THIS. WHY CAN'T A DISABLED PERSON PARTICIPATE IN THIS CONTEST, SHE DESERVES IT SO MUCH
*AND ARTIST
Of course a disabled person can compete, but this girl is not Stevie Wonder or Ray Charles, she is a pretty bad singer. Though it doesn't make her worse and doesn't mean she deserves less respect as a personality and a human being.
Thank you guys for your support
I like it. I don’t get all the hate on the official video. Good luck Russia. ❤️
DDRaven I literally just said I don’t get the hate for this and you call me a narcissist for defending the song. Lol. I never said everyone should have the same opinion as me, you said that. I think the song is good and I like Julia. It has nothing to do with her being in a wheelchair. Also the fact you got all the that from my original comment wishing her good luck is tragic. X
Jesus DDRaven, calm down
Miss Sheep People of Russia make jokes about it, like a six-grader could've done better. I constantly hear this joke.
DDRaven it's clear that haters and bigoted people like you are the reason the video has gotten so many dislikes. Because ignorant, people like you, judge her based from where she is from and not the song. Her being Russian is more important for you in order to hate her.
Definitely goes to final! Maybe not next to the winner, but somewhere next to the 10th place, knowing that this year is not SO packed with super hits, like let's say 2010, 2013 an so on. So it might shot not bad. I guess Russian spectators will be satisfied and proud
I can see this qualifying only because of the televote. But hopefully she doesn't qualify.
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It's Russia, so I'm sure it will qualify. Not so sure if it actually should, though. The song itself is better than last year (I like the lyrics), but it's still not good, in my opinion. But with the other songs in that semifinal, I think she certainly has a chance to qualify.
It's a lot better than last year that's for sure!
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William, the song name is translated as "Я не сломаюсь". What you have in this video's name means she's singing how she refuses to break anything.
Julia Samoylova life only can be an inspiration to all human kind. Welcome back to Eurovision Song Contest 2018.
William you know how to speak the Russian language? Very good pronunciation)
People cut Russia such slack. If the UK put this entry forward, people would be outraged! This is a terrible song but Russia are guaranteed to do well.
Loved that intro :)
That's the problem here, there is a lot of production and auto tuning. A very average song that i quite like, however it has no impact to grab my attention.
Her entry from this year is 10 times better than last year. The only concern I have for this is that people will vote for her because she is in a wheelchair and not for the song or performance. Anyway I wish Russia good luck.
Honestly, even with all the shadiness and controversy, I'm glad she is returning with an actually decent song so she can do her thing. Flame Is Burning just kind of... a decoy. This is at least constructed with some thought for her. Dunno if she is a qualifier in my lists, but at least her dream is fulfilled.
I'm still in a state of shock that Russia have actually stuck to their word and selected Julia 😲 But I'm so happy for Julia that this has happened - the more I listen to I Won't Break, the more I like it. Its a good pop song! However I do agree with Deban, autotune and backing vocalists drowning Julia out galoooore 😂
Better than last year, still a terrible song. I like her as a singer and a person but I hope that Russia fails to qualify this year because I am sick and tired of Russia doing the same thing over and over again. They have so much potential but they keep on disappointing me year after year.
I also don't like the way they cover up her handicap in the music video. Why cover it up? It's a part of her and not a bad thing at all.
Also: "This reminds me of North Korean propaganda but not in a bad way" Oh William😂❤️
Go Julia
I'm with Deban... hope to see her on the final nevertheless.
The good thing about her returning this year is, that it means that Russia won't "steal" a final spot from someone else much more deserving of it, because they actually gave her a descent song this year :)
modern? youre kidding me. You said Polish entry this year is dated yet this is not. Wtf
The only reason she will make it to the final is cause semi 2 is weak, if she was in semi 1 she'd have no chance. She has great strength to do this and I applaud that but whether people have disabilities or not shouldn't matter cause in the end it is a song contest. Everyone has a burden to bear that sometimes can't be seen so why aren't we all a little bit kinder to everyone around us?
I wonder who paid William for this lovely video.
*Waits for William to ever say a bad comment about a russian song*
Да очень крутая песня уверен будет в top 10 eurovision 2018 место 7-6 получит точно
Raymond-Alexander Anokhin будет в топ 3
It's better than Flame Is Burning but it's stil awful. If Lithuania had sent this William would've hated it. Julia is very sweet and her voice is pretty good but I'm judging the song not the person. Hope this stays in the semi, which probably won't happen because it's Russia :/
"If I had three minutes before me in 2019, I would speak SANOMI" LOL, I so agree
Last year, if Russia had participated, she would've qualified without even thinking about it. This year, I'm not 100% sure this is enough to qualify, even taking into account Russia's QF history. I like the song, but it's ... not a superstrong song.
"she is going straight to the final" yes but not for the song but her story and thats sad. agreed there won't be no autotune but the song is meh and borderline bad. take Germany or Hungary..they are talking about loss but u won't really see that but their respective pwrformances. so y should she get a preferential treatment!!!
Deban is always more objective
I also don`t get all the hate. It is about her! I wish her to go to the finals, she deserves it. I too prefer ``I wont break``, I wasn`t crazy about ``Flame is burning``. Also, I LOVED the final shot, where they made her body look like she is part of nature. The final shot really touched me...
I get your point.
For me, it is like Deban said..it is the whole backstory that touches me. But also, I actually liked the song haha
Will see.. what will happen, will happen. May be she won`t qualify..who knows? Like I said, I actually like the song itself. But her backstory adds to it. I would like her to qualify, because of the song though. The song touched me. Everyone can relate to it.
May be.. Russia is a strong player. Recently they had good songs, in my opinion. What would we do without Russia. So much fun in Eurovision lol
I agree with both of you here. I know the song itself , if sung by someone else I'd be like "meh" but honey this is Yulia Samoilova. It's a whole different thing being who she is.
Eurofans love to point at Russia and judge them harshly because... Whatever. Yet they kept their promise. Then when they can't argue about that, they begin with the issues for disabled people in Russia. Seriously? Oh so, now you care about the disabled eh? I laugh at this hypocrisy.
I fled another country for being so inaccessible and even abusive toward disabled people. I'm partially blind and as soon as I had a chance to flee, I did. As you said, this is a global issue, not just in Russia but.. haters gonna hate right? I relate to her song so much that I have it in my top5.
I notice the fans behaviour whenever a country sends one of "us" to sing at Eurovision, it all becomes this politically correct attitude toward a female singer in a wheelchair and nasty comments at a band of punk dudes just cause they have Down Syndrome. If we don't like a song, we don't. That's it. No need to call it "the sympathy vote" or the "troll act" . Don't like it? Move on to the next. Some disabled people also love music and would like to sing. If you can't take that then stop pointing at Russia, and start looking at your own ableist behaviour.
Yulia and Iriao have my vote in semi2 for sure. I wish her the best of luck. With this fandom, she needs a bit of a luck potion.
Cheers.
I do like the song and it has a great meaning. But I'm more keen on seeing how she'll do it live. It honestly seems like a very vocally demanding song
Better than last year's song but the only thing I could think while watching the music video... Damnn that makeup is amazing! 😍
mirpa13 Styling is on point. So bold!
William just doesn't want to be poisoned so he plays it nicely
Hope live performance will be able to cancel my first impression which was "still too much pop for her". 😎
And one more word. AUTOTUNE!
Deban, it's not her pronunciation, she has speech disorder even in RUSSIAN. Stop being so Ableistic
Last year her song was my last place, so i was glad that she didn't participated. This year - much better. Almost certain she will get to the final.
Wiwibloggs, you're so cute! I like watching your reactions. About Julia... she may qualify, but gonna be somewhere at the end of the final.
Scroll to 5:20 to see Deban judge comments from Julie. #ThatFace He says it best when he says nothing at all. 😂
I never thought that I am gona say this but San Marino is gona crush Russia
I understand the concerns about her ability to sing the song live and her enunciation! But I think the production of the song does her wrong, she's shown she's capable of performing and enunciating in English! She performs Flame is Burning with actual live vocals here, and she sounds really good! I think she'll surprise us with her vocals and English in Lisbon ruclips.net/video/4uk9QwV8OGI/видео.html
The big reason why I didn't want her to go to ESC last year was because the song was awful and beneath her. Then Russia send this song, such a pleasant surprise. Glad that she'll finally get her moment.
I'm russian and... idk, it's pretty boring song. But it's ok for me. I think we have a chance to qualify and that's enough. I hope next year our country will send something stronger and we will try to take a victory bc COME ON. I'm tired. And I want our country win after so many years trying... :) Btw, this year I wish Julia the best of luck.
Host country doesn't deserve a reaction video this year? 🤔
It's a nice song, yet quite a generic one. I was looking for a long time online but i can't find Julia singing live on any RUclips video, just lip-synching. My opinion is kinda like Deban's than William's on this song, but let's see how can she do it live. I like the message she sends with this song, but yet, as the song itself, it doesn't excite me that much.
I don’t think this would qualify if it was in the 1st semi final though
This is better than last year but to be fair, 3 minutes of projectile vomiting would be an improvement on Flame is Burning.
Lazarev was the best,watch him again,now we have nothing
Андрей Лазовский and you didn't choose him as well...
But they chose Prikhodko and Nalich.
Ol Ol it was when ESC wasn't popular in Russia and a lot of years ago
Musical preferences Russians and Europeans are different. Therefore national selection does not guarantee high place. Quite the contrary.
Ну реально,откровенная фигня)))
интересно что многие из России не любят эту песню. мне тоже не очен
Julia Janzen а мне нравится очень эта песня и я Русский)) так что не факт
Иди в жопу
Alexander Pisarovich сам иди,то что это Россия-ничего не значит,вон сравни с шикарностью Лазарева
Why thay hide her body?
gobar225 I think its because last time people were talking about russia 'using' her disability as a sympathy gainer. This year if you dont know she is in a wheelchair you still wouldnt know after the clip. Im not sure though.
i lke the song, its have more meaning than Sergej song...
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I don’t like this song , very bad 🤢👎🏼
I loved Yulia last year and I love her again this year
I hate this performance because it's a lie, so untruthful. Photoshopped pictures, a girl in a wheelchair hidden under a blanket, a manipulated voice. Having disability isn"t a thing to hide or be ashamed of. This entry is a shame :(
She'll do as well as Monika from Poland in 2015
She will do significantly better than Monika. This is Russia we're talking about. Automatic points from Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, Ukraine, Moldova, Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Germany and Finland.
She's a guaranteed Top 15 finisher, most probably Top 10, I guess even Top 5.
No way she finishes in the top 10. Top 15-20 at best. Just because those countries voted for Russia in the past doesn't mean they will do it again. Especially with such a bad song. Most likely they will finish the same as they did in 2011, which was 16th place.
As much as I want to like this song...it's a no for me. Good lyrics, but it's a dreary melody.
Its beautiful song, but her live performance was shocking,she cant sing good without autotune.