I totally love this song: it's deadly catchy, Rybak sells it amazingly, I just can't stop to listen and dance to it since it was released in january. Childish lyrics are not a crime, it's a fun entry and it doesn't mean it's for jesc: so can't we adults have some fun sometimes? There are some songs with uninspired lyrics this year, like the polish one, but you see so many people placing it in their personal top10: so what's wrong with Norway? Rybak has also a childish soul so the song fits him, I really don't understand why the song has so much hate against it. The score for me is 6.5/10. It's not a masterpiece, it's not the best song from Rybak, but it's a good entry for Norway, it will qualify and do well in the final in my opinion, but it's not gonna win; however, Rybak will have fun, Norway will be proud of him and that's what matters. P. S. This song is NOT about how to write a song, it should be pretty clear if you pay attention to the "childish" lyrics.
I think it's a good vibe song; I guess it comes to personal taste. I think it's catchy. I thought the ratings were bit tough! I can see what Deban is saying note wise but yeah, it's cheesy but a good cheesy lol. Perhaps not a competitive song but a good one to entertain the audience.
Let's be honest here. I'm a huge fan of Alexander Rybak and that's probably why this song is one of my favorites this year. But for all of you out there who are hating on it so much: is it really because of the song, or is it because Alexander Rybak is sending this song and it's not what you would expect from him?
That's far too low! This song is fun and happy and I don't get the hate for it...sure it's not the best song in the world, and Fairytale is better, but it never fails to make me happy, and he still deserves to qualify and possibly make the top 10
Eurovision Dude I'm with you on the not there to win it part. I think he is there mainly for, and because of, his younger fans this time around. He will give the audience a good time for sure and the thought of Norwegian kids waving their tiny flags around, cheering their idol on, melts my cold and cynical heart :')
lenajesse There are acts like that in every ESC. Sometimes they do well and sometimes they don't. The thing is, that all acts in the contest has "taken someone elses spot". Wether we have been rooting for another act in the national semis or not is of no importance at this point. All 43 acts in the contest has earned their spot and are now only competing against each other.
As much as I dislike this entry, I'm pretty sure it'll qualify quite effortlessly and finish somewhere near top 10, he's got a lot of charisma on stage, he's very likeable and the performance is very well thought out. The only thing missing is the song itself, but I believe all of the remaining factors I mentioned will elevate it.
This comment section is so funny 😂 I don't see why people hate it as much as they do, kids watch these shows as well and will probably love this out of all the boring (to them), ballad-like songs. Definitely qualify, and will probably get top 10 easy. Best of luck Norway! 🇬🇧❤️🇳🇴
I actually really like this song...and not because of Alexander Rybak, even though I do love him. I personally don't think this is a winner, it's not on the same league as Fairytale. Anyway, the reason why I enjoy it is because it's fun, energetic and a breath of fresh air (a lot of the entries are a little slower) but I hope he uses the same staging he had in Oslo. That staging is just so much fun and could work so well on the Eurovision stage!!! 7.5 /10 for me and I think it'll qualify...I'm actually not quite sure but if it does make it to the finals, due to the divide about the song, I can't see Norway being on the left side of the scoreboard, as much I want it to be in the top 10 or as close as it can to it.
I really love this song. Makes me happy when listening to it, gives me a good mood. My favorite actually - and Alexander is such a genius in performing. And at least it has instant appeal. You hear the riff once and it stucks in your head! Hope it does well in Lisbon! Full points from my side!
The song is catchy and fun. It lends itself to great staging. Any kids/families will enjoy it which will help get votes. Norway has its Scandinavian friends. Rybak has released songs for a Russian market so he has support there (and he was on a big show there). He's also ethnically Belarusian so that's more vote power (thanks Eastern Europe). On top of all that the guy has a great personality and charisma on stage. This is asolutely guaranteed to qualify even if it's polarizing. It's even in the easier semifinal
I completely understand where Deban and William are coming from, but I actually really like the song. It is outclassed, though, by some of the other entries. If you were going to vote for a fun, quirky song, why would you vote for this before Israel?
I really don't understand the hate. I really like it, sure it may seem childish and yes it's not a winner but I love the fact that this is catchy and he brings this song to have fun and I'm certain he will do that. I like that this song has a bit of a childish feeling because it reminds me of my youth but it also feels fresh, it's obvious that this song is not really about how to write a song but to be proud of your talents. Especially this year we have a lot of serious songs I think this is a nice song to bring some light into the competition. I'm here sitting and being like okay so this song is way too childish for eurovision by Romania last entry Yodel it! Gets a pass? William last made a comment that kids would love to vote for that country.
Isabella Kouppi I think this song gets some extra heat because of Ryback. I would personally gotten a song including more fiddle from this guy, but I think the younger fans deserves a bit of fun too. This competition has always had room for the catchy and lets say 'lyrically simplistic' entries, so I don't really see why this should be a exception. "Party for everybody, dance".
The funny thing is Azerbaijan and Norway are both opening the shows with songs that contain dodgy lyrics. But that's not the common point, both are feel good and positive songs.
Think some of you have misunderstood his song. "Thats how you write a song" wasnt written to be played a lot on the radio and he knows it isnt among his best written songs, however, the song was written especially to be a stage song. He had a vision of how it was going to look like when he got the idea for the song. He also said that last time he participated, his song was typical Norwegian. This time the song isnt typical Norwegian with Fjords and mountains, but the spirit in the song is typical Norwegian. The spirit that nothing is impossible. Fex in Norway people often say "I dont understand this idea, but I still believe in you and I know you will succeed". Thats who we are in Norway, says Alexander, and that is what I want to show this time with this song/performance. The Norwegian spirit. The story behind the song isnt to educate people on the only way to write a song, but to inspire people to believe in their talents, their ideas, go after their dreams aso. He hope people sees that. The idea of the song came from letters from kids, kids who sometimes are 85 or 7. Kids of all ages.
My first reaction to this was really positive but at this point it gets on my nerves. He will sell this with his charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent and children will love this. It's a 4.5/10 for me
I like it, I didn't t first, but after listening to it a couple times, I started to love it, not my winner (Spain has that by a country mile) but my personal 2nd place right now, interested for some live performances, such as Malta and the UK, so it may slip, but hey, this song is catchy, great beat, you'll be humming it for ages, I give it an 8.5/10
These "shoobedoobapbaps" in the lyrics just get on my nerves... It's dynamic and all but tries too much to be a fun song imo that it becomes a little cringy 😕😕 Sorry but for me some acts deserve to go to the final a lot more than this... 4/10...
I am a HUGE Rybak fan as I love his other music and "Fairytale" is probably my favorite Eurovision song of all time....but....ugh...this doesn't do it for me. The song has some good qualities here and there with an awesome violin solo, BUT it gets very annoying very fast. It's not nearly as bad to me as a lot of people say, but I don't love it at all. For me it's a 5.5/10.
The Lethargic Sloth I know 'Fairytale' was a fantastic song, so when I heard he was coming back I got exicted. This an ok song but I'm not to fussed on listening to it in the future. Gonna play Fairytail on repeat.
On my opinion Alexander Rybak gonna be in the final for sure. Of course it's childish, but catchy. A lot of kids, their moms and grandparents gonna wote for this song.
I am one of those who actually love it. My 3rd favorite this year; a happy and catchy song and he's a great performer with a great personality, that can sell the song, and the performance/staging at MGP in norway was great and fit the song well. think it will go through to the finale, but I don't think it will win. I understand that many find it childish, but I love it, and I will give it a 7.5.
Thor Pettersen The World Championships in Oslo 2016 would have been the perfect place for him to retire, even regardless of the results. He was super successful with 4 medals on home soil, so it would have been the most legendary career end you can imagine. But he kept going until 2018 and now he's retiring as an old man that just wasn't good enough to qualify for his last Olympics :( Similarly, Alexander Rybak had the highest score ever in Eurovision (beaten by Salvador Sobral but under a different system). For years, Alexander was (and still is) the absolute legend of Eurovision. But now he's competing with literally a joke entry that basically is inspired by "Love Love Peace Peace"... =/
He was a really old man already in Oslo. However, he should have retired after the 2017 WC, especially when his health and form rapidly declined during the summer, when he had to cut down on his training regime due to atrial fibrillation.
My number 14. Is it cheesy? Yes. Is it childish? Yes. Is it catchy? Yes. Is it fun? Yes. Is it a winner? No. But it doesn't have to be. It's just a fun and VERY cheesy song. I pretty much know it of by heart and would NEVER dare skip it on my playlist, I always find myself singing away. It's a warm, fluffy song and I enjoy that. Good luck Norway!
I like Alexander and can appreciate him as a performer...but for me his song in 2009 was kinda "meh" and this one's lyrics are...too much "on the nose". I don't know why... In my opinion Rebecca should be representing Norway. Her song is so much better than Alexander's. The lyrics and her vocals could've been one of the best in her semi and the possible final. But she didn't get her chance to compete because Alexander wanted to taste the Eurovision adoration again...
I am okay with this song. Cheerful, inspiring and Alex soo knows how to give a good and charming performance. Most probably not a winner, but I am sure many people will like it.
I agree with you guys, catchy song but so childish and as Debban said when you are a ESC winner, you have to come with a real good song and here it’s pretty disappointing. Of course overrated by the bookies. It’s a 3.5/10 for me
Based on the national final I'd expect a strong vote in East Europe and nothing from West Europe. I think it probably overperforms it's ratings partly because it's Rybak (although returning champions tend not to do well in Eurovision) - but mostly because the limited support it has is highly concentrated in certain geographic regions, and that translates to points. An entry that gets 8-10 from half the map and not much else could potentially beat out an entry that's mid-range everywhere.
I feel like this won MGP based on who was performing, not the song. Like I understand why people would like this cause it is very catchy, but even the lyrics of the song aren’t how you write a song. You don’t write a song but believing in it and singing it and rolling with it. It feels like he won cause of who he is and Norwegian’s felt he could win again regardless of the song. This is in the weaker semi final so it could qualify but I can’t see this coming anywhere near the top 10 in the final, never mind win
It's stupid, it's silly, it's childish, it's bad, it's dissapointing, so why on earth do I love it so much? When it comes to guilty pleasures this is probably second ever only behind the studio version of Still in Love with You. It's a 9 because everything above that is reserved for my top 3
Look, we can drag this piece of music through the dirt for as long as we want. The whole live performance at the Norwegian selection, the video etc., everything oozes something along the lines of "I don't give a damn". Alexander Rybak no longer needs to prove anything to anyone, he can purely concentrate on having fun and this is exactly what he is doing when on stage with this mildly nerve-wrecking act. And you know what? I wish him to have the time of his life in Lisbon. This song won't win, chances are that it won't even qualify for the finals. We know, he knows, everyone knows. So let's grant him a blast on stage while we are simply cloaking the issue in silence that this song even exists. And to be fair, some countries are threatening us with even worse entries than Norway.
I personally feel that it is a watered down version of _Love, Love, Peace, Peace_ . It will probably qualify and he's charming as hell on stage. I was one of the few who absolutely hated (hates) _Fairytale_ but at least this time his voice doesn't make me want to strangle him. The song still feels annoying to me, but it will probably do okay. 4/10.
I must admit, I watched it live and i enjoyed it but like you guys said, if you're going to come back after winning you need to slay! It's probably a 4.5/10 for me because it's still quite catchy and entertaining. Should it qualify? NO Will it qualify? YES I'm hoping he doesn't qualify but it's the kind of song I see coming across well live
I was expecting them to be really mean in this video because I've noticed that Wiwibloggs might not be the biggest fans of Rybak's song. But even if the scores are low, they still point out all the reasons why Rybak will do well in Eurovision. Great! (This isn't first and foremost a children's song, even if the story behind it has to do with kids, but so what if it were? I love people who take children's music and art seriously, and kids are not really an easy crowd to please :)
I dont love nor do I hate the song, but at least it is different and kinda catchy, but coming from Rybak it is a huuuuge drop from ''Fairytale''. 5.5/10
Alexander Rybak may have more charisma and personality than all the other contestants combined but even that can't save this cheesefest. I have 2 words ... *Cbeebies Trash*
nil erra yeah But cliché love song was actually alright and got its respectable placing 9th was maybe a bit too high but it wasn't bad enough to Finnish below that, I actually thought it was quite catchy and a good entry for a host nation.
More like "thats how you cringe all along" 😂...i don't mind the song just because of the performance but pls don't qualify and ruin some others' chance who are actually good. I would like it a bit more if he stops grinning all the time 😐😐
It’s really rare that I hate the song so much. No, no and no. I respect Rybak, but this is really annoying and cheesy. One of the worst songs in Eurovision history. 5.44? Serious? Hell no. It’s too high... 😀
So... the champion returns. This song is really catchy and I quite like it, but bookies are overrating this and this is not gonna win the contest in any way, it's way childish for a winner. I personally don't dislike it as most people do, I think it's because of his charisma and energy in the song. I give Norway a 6.5/10.
he makes special appearances all the time in the show. I feel he's not there to win, but to have fun in his own unique way. I barely listen to this. he could've come up with something better. though I do like the chorus a bit.
I don't think it's a terrible, but certainly not a winner. With the performance it might scrape through to the final, having seen 25 of the performers live in Tel Aviv I have to say that he's up against a lot of people who are very good live, much better than on video, in my opinion, so I wouldn't be shocked if this didn't make the final either.
I like this it’s fun and catchy one of the best one people are focusing on this isan’t fairytale plus this is opening the shit semi final which this is one of the strongest songs in the second semi (just my opinion)
This is clearly written to his younger fans. It doesn't seem like a fit for a former winner, specially not when the winning song was so energetic, original and impactful. Part of me wants to hide my face in shame for this return, as it's such a downgrade from the beloved winning song. But I can't help but feel a bit excited for the kids in Norway that will be able to see their idol on the ESC stage, as the majority was probably not born yet, the first time around. If charisma and stage present are good enough reasons to lift other songs, then why should this be a exeption? Alexander is in no way a contender to win it, at this point, and it will not be the first time that a 'novelty' act snatches a spot in the finals, so I feel quite relaxed about it.
UTTER TRIPE. 2/10 I don't even play it, let alone remember the melody. It grates on me. It sounds like bleeps from a computer. It doesn't only seem childish, it seems to aim at children, as an info video on how to write a song. No Mr Rybak, this is how you write a failure in Eurovision. Actually, would serve him right if he ended up bottom in the second Semi, after winning it in 2009. I mean come on folks, this isn't hardly anything remotely like Monster in Me ? Where is the Quality in Norway gone??????
MGP was the strongest national final in my opinion but this is not my favourite. I don’t hate it as much as everyone but there is no denying that he won because of his name not his song. The staging was nice but for me Who We Are was the most mature/quality, Scandilove was the best fun entry and You Got Me was the best of both. I think it’ll qualify but I can’t see it getting very high in the final. Maybe like 14th. For me a 6/10.
Kaz Mengi Scandilove is such a fun song but the live performance was bland. Who we are though was a winner felt so bad for her to lose to a stupid song
Yusuf yeah it was pretty good but I feel like the end result was really unsatisfying as Tayanna and Vilna’s songs were so much better than Melovin’s. Id say the final of Destination Eurovision and Melfest, FiK, Vidbir and MGP were the strongest. Even the Czech selection was pretty good. Hungary too. A lot of countries brought their A-game.
- Who We Are was gonna flop with televote, yet do quite well with juries (like Netherlands, UK and Denmark last year) - Scandilove was flopping in both votings - You Got Me was gonna flop with juries but do well with televote (Juries hate Rap, people love it) (I love this entry personally xD) - Rybas was the only entry that will do great in both votings, specially televote.. and Norway is doing pretty bad with televote in recent years so they made the right choice for this year and they need to appeal to televote so badly.
I hate it...I'm sorry, but not really. 2.5/10 just cause of the live performance and his charisma (I don't even like him to be honest,but he's great performer)
I don't like it :( First time since years that I don't like Norway... It's a happy song but that's all.... The only reason that this will qualify is because.. Alexander Rybak sings it... And because it's in semi 2 :S I give it a 4.5
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Norway isn't sending a song. They're sending Alex Rybak.
V E R Y good point
I totally love this song: it's deadly catchy, Rybak sells it amazingly, I just can't stop to listen and dance to it since it was released in january. Childish lyrics are not a crime, it's a fun entry and it doesn't mean it's for jesc: so can't we adults have some fun sometimes? There are some songs with uninspired lyrics this year, like the polish one, but you see so many people placing it in their personal top10: so what's wrong with Norway? Rybak has also a childish soul so the song fits him, I really don't understand why the song has so much hate against it.
The score for me is 6.5/10. It's not a masterpiece, it's not the best song from Rybak, but it's a good entry for Norway, it will qualify and do well in the final in my opinion, but it's not gonna win; however, Rybak will have fun, Norway will be proud of him and that's what matters.
P. S. This song is NOT about how to write a song, it should be pretty clear if you pay attention to the "childish" lyrics.
I agree. Compared to the Polish one which is super generic and dull this is at least catchy, innocent and cute.
Agree, I also love this
Finally someone who gets it!
TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU 😍😍😍
Agree with you :)
I think it's a good vibe song; I guess it comes to personal taste. I think it's catchy. I thought the ratings were bit tough! I can see what Deban is saying note wise but yeah, it's cheesy but a good cheesy lol. Perhaps not a competitive song but a good one to entertain the audience.
Let's be honest here. I'm a huge fan of Alexander Rybak and that's probably why this song is one of my favorites this year. But for all of you out there who are hating on it so much: is it really because of the song, or is it because Alexander Rybak is sending this song and it's not what you would expect from him?
DutchR5Family I was thinking the same thing. People have to stop comparing it to Fairytale. It legit makes me pissed
That's far too low! This song is fun and happy and I don't get the hate for it...sure it's not the best song in the world, and Fairytale is better, but it never fails to make me happy, and he still deserves to qualify and possibly make the top 10
I don't understand the hate, it's fun, it's motivational, it's catchy. He's not here to win, he's just here to have fun
Eurovision Dude I'm with you on the not there to win it part. I think he is there mainly for, and because of, his younger fans this time around. He will give the audience a good time for sure and the thought of Norwegian kids waving their tiny flags around, cheering their idol on, melts my cold and cynical heart :')
He's here to have fun...and took the place from others that would've wanted the chance to compete...
lenajesse There are acts like that in every ESC. Sometimes they do well and sometimes they don't. The thing is, that all acts in the contest has "taken someone elses spot". Wether we have been rooting for another act in the national semis or not is of no importance at this point. All 43 acts in the contest has earned their spot and are now only competing against each other.
someone who finally gets it! ;P
It feels like it's been made for a 8 year olds birthday party
Roly I see you everywhere, and I still don't know who you are, but I like your eyebrows.
Roly that's actually true 😂😂😂😂😂
The song is annoying and catchy at the same time
100% annoying for me...
As much as I dislike this entry, I'm pretty sure it'll qualify quite effortlessly and finish somewhere near top 10, he's got a lot of charisma on stage, he's very likeable and the performance is very well thought out. The only thing missing is the song itself, but I believe all of the remaining factors I mentioned will elevate it.
I don't understand the hate,it's catchy,fun,silly that makes this entry so likeable! And that charisma...OMG! Top 5 for sure!
The hate is because it sounds like a children's song that should be on Sesame Street or The Muppets and not on the Eurovision stage.
I prefer a children song than smth awful and not likeable,but ofc everyone tates are different
This comment section is so funny 😂 I don't see why people hate it as much as they do, kids watch these shows as well and will probably love this out of all the boring (to them), ballad-like songs. Definitely qualify, and will probably get top 10 easy. Best of luck Norway! 🇬🇧❤️🇳🇴
I actually really like this song...and not because of Alexander Rybak, even though I do love him. I personally don't think this is a winner, it's not on the same league as Fairytale. Anyway, the reason why I enjoy it is because it's fun, energetic and a breath of fresh air (a lot of the entries are a little slower) but I hope he uses the same staging he had in Oslo. That staging is just so much fun and could work so well on the Eurovision stage!!! 7.5 /10 for me and I think it'll qualify...I'm actually not quite sure but if it does make it to the finals, due to the divide about the song, I can't see Norway being on the left side of the scoreboard, as much I want it to be in the top 10 or as close as it can to it.
I really love this song. Makes me happy when listening to it, gives me a good mood. My favorite actually - and Alexander is such a genius in performing. And at least it has instant appeal. You hear the riff once and it stucks in your head! Hope it does well in Lisbon! Full points from my side!
I really like this and I think it will easily qualifies for the final
8.0 maybe top 10
The song is not good but ryback is but its about the good songs so i do not like that people vote on this just because it is him
With so many great songs in 2018 It will be very disappointing if this goes to the Final.
The song is catchy and fun. It lends itself to great staging. Any kids/families will enjoy it which will help get votes. Norway has its Scandinavian friends. Rybak has released songs for a Russian market so he has support there (and he was on a big show there). He's also ethnically Belarusian so that's more vote power (thanks Eastern Europe). On top of all that the guy has a great personality and charisma on stage. This is asolutely guaranteed to qualify even if it's polarizing. It's even in the easier semifinal
I completely understand where Deban and William are coming from, but I actually really like the song. It is outclassed, though, by some of the other entries. If you were going to vote for a fun, quirky song, why would you vote for this before Israel?
I really don't understand the hate. I really like it, sure it may seem childish and yes it's not a winner but I love the fact that this is catchy and he brings this song to have fun and I'm certain he will do that. I like that this song has a bit of a childish feeling because it reminds me of my youth but it also feels fresh, it's obvious that this song is not really about how to write a song but to be proud of your talents. Especially this year we have a lot of serious songs I think this is a nice song to bring some light into the competition.
I'm here sitting and being like okay so this song is way too childish for eurovision by Romania last entry Yodel it! Gets a pass? William last made a comment that kids would love to vote for that country.
Isabella Kouppi I think this song gets some extra heat because of Ryback. I would personally gotten a song including more fiddle from this guy, but I think the younger fans deserves a bit of fun too. This competition has always had room for the catchy and lets say 'lyrically simplistic' entries, so I don't really see why this should be a exception. "Party for everybody, dance".
The song sucks big time the only reason it would qualify it's because of it being in semifinal 2
The funny thing is Azerbaijan and Norway are both opening the shows with songs that contain dodgy lyrics. But that's not the common point, both are feel good and positive songs.
This song is a hate crime against europe and unfortunately will probably make the final because it is him
Should've used the way to write a song in his lyrics to write a better song.
William and Deban are spot on: it is funny but doesn't ring my bell and feels a bit too childish at times. 🤷🏿♂️
Let's see how it will do in Lisbon🤨
Think some of you have misunderstood his song. "Thats how you write a song" wasnt written to be played a lot on the radio and he knows it isnt among his best written songs, however, the song was written especially to be a stage song. He had a vision of how it was going to look like when he got the idea for the song. He also said that last time he participated, his song was typical Norwegian. This time the song isnt typical Norwegian with Fjords and mountains, but the spirit in the song is typical Norwegian. The spirit that nothing is impossible. Fex in Norway people often say "I dont understand this idea, but I still believe in you and I know you will succeed". Thats who we are in Norway, says Alexander, and that is what I want to show this time with this song/performance. The Norwegian spirit.
The story behind the song isnt to educate people on the only way to write a song, but to inspire people to believe in their talents, their ideas, go after their dreams aso. He hope people sees that. The idea of the song came from letters from kids, kids who sometimes are 85 or 7. Kids of all ages.
My first reaction to this was really positive but at this point it gets on my nerves. He will sell this with his charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent and children will love this. It's a 4.5/10 for me
I love it, its my no.2 this year.
I love Jonathan's comments in these videos - very well thought out and considered.
Am I the only one who really enjoys this? I like a good, light, fun song. What’s wrong with some Sesame Street? Sesame Street songs are good.
Nah, I like it too
Step 1 : believe in it and sing it all day long
Step 2 : just roll with it
That's how you DON'T write a song
he will be in the final exactly. will he be a winner?!...I’m not sure
I like it, I didn't t first, but after listening to it a couple times, I started to love it, not my winner (Spain has that by a country mile) but my personal 2nd place right now, interested for some live performances, such as Malta and the UK, so it may slip, but hey, this song is catchy, great beat, you'll be humming it for ages, I give it an 8.5/10
Awful Song - he will follow the Dana International Failure to perform a 2nd time after a Victory.
These "shoobedoobapbaps" in the lyrics just get on my nerves...
It's dynamic and all but tries too much to be a fun song imo that it becomes a little cringy 😕😕
Sorry but for me some acts deserve to go to the final a lot more than this... 4/10...
I am a HUGE Rybak fan as I love his other music and "Fairytale" is probably my favorite Eurovision song of all time....but....ugh...this doesn't do it for me. The song has some good qualities here and there with an awesome violin solo, BUT it gets very annoying very fast. It's not nearly as bad to me as a lot of people say, but I don't love it at all. For me it's a 5.5/10.
The Lethargic Sloth I know 'Fairytale' was a fantastic song, so when I heard he was coming back I got exicted. This an ok song but I'm not to fussed on listening to it in the future. Gonna play Fairytail on repeat.
On my opinion Alexander Rybak gonna be in the final for sure. Of course it's childish, but catchy. A lot of kids, their moms and grandparents gonna wote for this song.
I want him to win just because it would be EPIC:) And controversial. Give me some eurovision drama, Alex😀
Not a bad song.
not a good one either
I am one of those who actually love it. My 3rd favorite this year; a happy and catchy song and he's a great performer with a great personality, that can sell the song, and the performance/staging at MGP in norway was great and fit the song well. think it will go through to the finale, but I don't think it will win. I understand that many find it childish, but I love it, and I will give it a 7.5.
He reminds me of Ole Einar Bjørndalen. Both are Norwegian legends that just didn't know when to stop =/
Before or after the 4 medals in the 2016 Biathlon World Championship? ;)
Thor Pettersen The World Championships in Oslo 2016 would have been the perfect place for him to retire, even regardless of the results. He was super successful with 4 medals on home soil, so it would have been the most legendary career end you can imagine. But he kept going until 2018 and now he's retiring as an old man that just wasn't good enough to qualify for his last Olympics :(
Similarly, Alexander Rybak had the highest score ever in Eurovision (beaten by Salvador Sobral but under a different system). For years, Alexander was (and still is) the absolute legend of Eurovision. But now he's competing with literally a joke entry that basically is inspired by "Love Love Peace Peace"... =/
He was a really old man already in Oslo. However, he should have retired after the 2017 WC, especially when his health and form rapidly declined during the summer, when he had to cut down on his training regime due to atrial fibrillation.
"That's How You Write a Fall Out Boy Song Title"
My number 14. Is it cheesy? Yes. Is it childish? Yes. Is it catchy? Yes. Is it fun? Yes. Is it a winner? No. But it doesn't have to be. It's just a fun and VERY cheesy song. I pretty much know it of by heart and would NEVER dare skip it on my playlist, I always find myself singing away. It's a warm, fluffy song and I enjoy that. Good luck Norway!
If you're around Vondelpark again in August, let me know and I can give my views on some Eurovision songs.
This is one of my favourites... it makes me so happy, he fits this song so well... Good luck Alexander!
I really don't like this... 2/10
I like Alexander and can appreciate him as a performer...but for me his song in 2009 was kinda "meh" and this one's lyrics are...too much "on the nose". I don't know why...
In my opinion Rebecca should be representing Norway. Her song is so much better than Alexander's. The lyrics and her vocals could've been one of the best in her semi and the possible final. But she didn't get her chance to compete because Alexander wanted to taste the Eurovision adoration again...
I am okay with this song. Cheerful, inspiring and Alex soo knows how to give a good and charming performance. Most probably not a winner, but I am sure many people will like it.
I agree with you guys, catchy song but so childish and as Debban said when you are a ESC winner, you have to come with a real good song and here it’s pretty disappointing. Of course overrated by the bookies. It’s a 3.5/10 for me
Based on the national final I'd expect a strong vote in East Europe and nothing from West Europe. I think it probably overperforms it's ratings partly because it's Rybak (although returning champions tend not to do well in Eurovision) - but mostly because the limited support it has is highly concentrated in certain geographic regions, and that translates to points. An entry that gets 8-10 from half the map and not much else could potentially beat out an entry that's mid-range everywhere.
I feel like this won MGP based on who was performing, not the song. Like I understand why people would like this cause it is very catchy, but even the lyrics of the song aren’t how you write a song. You don’t write a song but believing in it and singing it and rolling with it. It feels like he won cause of who he is and Norwegian’s felt he could win again regardless of the song. This is in the weaker semi final so it could qualify but I can’t see this coming anywhere near the top 10 in the final, never mind win
7/10 i like it
It's stupid, it's silly, it's childish, it's bad, it's dissapointing, so why on earth do I love it so much? When it comes to guilty pleasures this is probably second ever only behind the studio version of Still in Love with You. It's a 9 because everything above that is reserved for my top 3
Look, we can drag this piece of music through the dirt for as long as we want. The whole live performance at the Norwegian selection, the video etc., everything oozes something along the lines of "I don't give a damn". Alexander Rybak no longer needs to prove anything to anyone, he can purely concentrate on having fun and this is exactly what he is doing when on stage with this mildly nerve-wrecking act. And you know what? I wish him to have the time of his life in Lisbon. This song won't win, chances are that it won't even qualify for the finals. We know, he knows, everyone knows. So let's grant him a blast on stage while we are simply cloaking the issue in silence that this song even exists. And to be fair, some countries are threatening us with even worse entries than Norway.
I personally feel that it is a watered down version of _Love, Love, Peace, Peace_ . It will probably qualify and he's charming as hell on stage. I was one of the few who absolutely hated (hates) _Fairytale_ but at least this time his voice doesn't make me want to strangle him.
The song still feels annoying to me, but it will probably do okay. 4/10.
I must admit, I watched it live and i enjoyed it but like you guys said, if you're going to come back after winning you need to slay! It's probably a 4.5/10 for me because it's still quite catchy and entertaining.
Should it qualify? NO
Will it qualify? YES
I'm hoping he doesn't qualify but it's the kind of song I see coming across well live
I was expecting them to be really mean in this video because I've noticed that Wiwibloggs might not be the biggest fans of Rybak's song. But even if the scores are low, they still point out all the reasons why Rybak will do well in Eurovision. Great!
(This isn't first and foremost a children's song, even if the story behind it has to do with kids, but so what if it were? I love people who take children's music and art seriously, and kids are not really an easy crowd to please :)
Hope this doesn’t even qualify. Don’t like the song at all and it seems to be a parody.
I agree with Deban, it sounds like a children's song.I feel almost insulted that I have to watch and listen to this act.
I fucking hate this song, excuse my French. The song mixed with Rybak's awkward dance moves... Umm... No no. No no.
I dont love nor do I hate the song, but at least it is different and kinda catchy, but coming from Rybak it is a huuuuge drop from ''Fairytale''. 5.5/10
Alexander Rybak may have more charisma and personality than all the other contestants combined but even that can't save this cheesefest.
I have 2 words ... *Cbeebies Trash*
I actually had a vision of this being a surprise win. Well, I hope not.
No way this wins. It may do semi well in the televote but the juries will punish it and deservedly so.
Srdjan Savic
Juries loved Cliche Love Song in 2014 more than televote. That was quite similar. Never understimate Scandinavian power with juries xD
nil erra yeah But cliché love song was actually alright and got its respectable placing 9th was maybe a bit too high but it wasn't bad enough to Finnish below that, I actually thought it was quite catchy and a good entry for a host nation.
More like "thats how you cringe all along" 😂...i don't mind the song just because of the performance but pls don't qualify and ruin some others' chance who are actually good. I would like it a bit more if he stops grinning all the time 😐😐
It’s really rare that I hate the song so much. No, no and no. I respect Rybak, but this is really annoying and cheesy. One of the worst songs in Eurovision history. 5.44? Serious? Hell no. It’s too high... 😀
Not a bad song but I don't like it. I gave 3/10.
So... the champion returns. This song is really catchy and I quite like it, but bookies are overrating this and this is not gonna win the contest in any way, it's way childish for a winner. I personally don't dislike it as most people do, I think it's because of his charisma and energy in the song. I give Norway a 6.5/10.
i think he is going to the grand ginal because he is rybak:D but in he grand final i think he will be in bottom 5
Catchy but quite boring. 4/10.
6.5/10(from Malta).I expected better from Alexander. This is NOT how you write a song but it is catchy
I’m sorry but this song should be banned because it makes me angry so much when it comes on shuffle.
he makes special appearances all the time in the show. I feel he's not there to win, but to have fun in his own unique way. I barely listen to this. he could've come up with something better. though I do like the chorus a bit.
I don't think it's a terrible, but certainly not a winner. With the performance it might scrape through to the final, having seen 25 of the performers live in Tel Aviv I have to say that he's up against a lot of people who are very good live, much better than on video, in my opinion, so I wouldn't be shocked if this didn't make the final either.
I usually agree with your opinions in general but this time I totally disagree. This song is so good and enjoyable, it's another top 10 for Norway imo
I like the song & the staging in Norway looked great. I expect Alexander to qualify but not win the competition.
It's still gonna be in the top 10 cause Rybak
Samath Lokuge its wrong should be about the good song not who sings it
max. 1/10
Deban is right. Childish and perfect for Junior Eurovision.
Used car salesman 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I like this it’s fun and catchy one of the best one people are focusing on this isan’t fairytale plus this is opening the shit semi final which this is one of the strongest songs in the second semi (just my opinion)
So lame . Thats how not to write a song
Horrible, holy crap. Please do not qualify..
This is clearly written to his younger fans. It doesn't seem like a fit for a former winner, specially not when the winning song was so energetic, original and impactful. Part of me wants to hide my face in shame for this return, as it's such a downgrade from the beloved winning song. But I can't help but feel a bit excited for the kids in Norway that will be able to see their idol on the ESC stage, as the majority was probably not born yet, the first time around. If charisma and stage present are good enough reasons to lift other songs, then why should this be a exeption? Alexander is in no way a contender to win it, at this point, and it will not be the first time that a 'novelty' act snatches a spot in the finals, so I feel quite relaxed about it.
Cheap lyrics
UTTER TRIPE. 2/10 I don't even play it, let alone remember the melody. It grates on me. It sounds like bleeps from a computer. It doesn't only seem childish, it seems to aim at children, as an info video on how to write a song. No Mr Rybak, this is how you write a failure in Eurovision. Actually, would serve him right if he ended up bottom in the second Semi, after winning it in 2009. I mean come on folks, this isn't hardly anything remotely like Monster in Me ? Where is the Quality in Norway gone??????
4.65/10😕
Much better than the awful "Fairytale" Not a winner but definite Top Ten placing.
Seriously?
4:44 truer words have never been spoken
Alexander Rye-back
Second win? Maybe with another song.
MGP was the strongest national final in my opinion but this is not my favourite. I don’t hate it as much as everyone but there is no denying that he won because of his name not his song. The staging was nice but for me Who We Are was the most mature/quality, Scandilove was the best fun entry and You Got Me was the best of both. I think it’ll qualify but I can’t see it getting very high in the final. Maybe like 14th. For me a 6/10.
Kaz Mengi Scandilove is such a fun song but the live performance was bland. Who we are though was a winner felt so bad for her to lose to a stupid song
Yusuf yeah it was pretty good but I feel like the end result was really unsatisfying as Tayanna and Vilna’s songs were so much better than Melovin’s. Id say the final of Destination Eurovision and Melfest, FiK, Vidbir and MGP were the strongest. Even the Czech selection was pretty good. Hungary too. A lot of countries brought their A-game.
Scandilove? Are you kidding me? Her live singing was not good!
- Who We Are was gonna flop with televote, yet do quite well with juries (like Netherlands, UK and Denmark last year)
- Scandilove was flopping in both votings
- You Got Me was gonna flop with juries but do well with televote (Juries hate Rap, people love it) (I love this entry personally xD)
- Rybas was the only entry that will do great in both votings, specially televote.. and Norway is doing pretty bad with televote in recent years so they made the right choice for this year and they need to appeal to televote so badly.
I hate it...I'm sorry, but not really. 2.5/10 just cause of the live performance and his charisma (I don't even like him to be honest,but he's great performer)
7,5/10
Norway will qualify thank to the juries
Αλέξης Μ. Yes the juries always vote for the performers they know not because the song is good sp wrong it should about the song
i want rebecca , she deserves it more
very cheesy i like it even tho i should not i think i just love the beat
This Is Bad, But It's Miles Better than Fairytale!
He is amazing artist but his song sounds silly...sorry Alex, still love you though: ))
Por una vez estoy de acuerdo con Deban jajajajaja
Awful song.
That's your opinion
It should be everybody's opinion if they are no longer a child.
I don't like the song, but that hurts, because i do love Alexander. Ambiguity...
6/10 for me too
I don't like it :( First time since years that I don't like Norway... It's a happy song but that's all....
The only reason that this will qualify is because.. Alexander Rybak sings it... And because it's in semi 2 :S
I give it a 4.5