This song hits me the same way Arcade did. When I first heard both songs, I sat in my car and sobbed. Both songs hark to life experiences you only encounter with age. I genuinely feel that, if they don't change anything, we will more than likely be heading back to Sweden next year.
It's definitely my favourite song ... i don't care if she doesn't win, it's already such a great achievement for her to represent her country after this difficult career beginning in Idol 2008 (she was rejected by the judges with no respect) and i'm sure she will have a high placement. This woman is a gem
@@montrealkino she overdid during the audition so obviously they can refuse that she continues but with respect. They were literally laughing and saying she doesn't have that much potential, which is not true. Even the performance was not great, she already had the passion and the singing was not that bad. Just more control and it would be good enough
I totally agree with you! This is the best song from Sweden for years. Sweden always send songs with high quality, but this one is in a class of its own! So raw, so authentic and so BEAUTIFUL. I’m hoping for a 7th victory for Sweden this year. They deserve it.
I have not experienced that, but song and Cornelia herself are so universal. It can be understood by different groups of age when it comes to live performance. THIS IS THE (POSSIBLE) WINNER
I am firmly Team Cornelia. This here is my winner. I absolutely love it and have it on repeat! I agree, they don’t need to change what they did… this is just amazing❤️
As a Swede i am proud of that my country chose Cornelia, although it wasn't my personal favorite. In the long run I think it's a step in the right direction for better ESC results due to the "reset"
This song is a FULL PACKAGE! Immediate impact! Straight away...boom! For me....winner 🏆Mature but still extremely catchy in the best classy way possible 👏
It's my personal number 1. It's just so relatable, touching, beautiful,and authentic song. And I have a feeling that authenticity is going to win this year. This one or Italian one.
I love seeing how this song hits your emotions because it does that for me too! Every time I listen to it I am also like "HOLD ME CLOSERR ALTHOUGH YOU'LL LEAVE BEFORE THE SUNRIISE...." It's emotional but I also find the vocal melody really infectious. To all the people saying "people only like it coz Sweden," You know what, I would love this no matter which country sent it because it is gorgeous songwriting and she has a wonderful, emotive vocal tone that only enhances the song further imo.
The thing is... I can place myself at an specific date and place with this song... July the 14th 2013 at my dorm room in Germany, just out of a long distance relationship.... so yeah I can relate and that elevates this song to another level.
I usually never have Sweden as one of my favourites but this year I absolutely love Cornelia and her song. Would not mind at all if Sweden won again this year.
As someone who hated the past 4 swedish entries (2018, 19, 20 and 21) I LOVE THE FACT THAT I FINNALY LOVE A SWEDISH ENTRIE ONCE AGAIN!!! This song is SO FUCKING GOOD!!! Im speechless, im like Alesia at the end of her reaction, i swear to god. This is my 2nd favourite song. Seeing this 3rd in the betting odds(even tho odds right now dont mean a thing right now) makes me very happy. I have watched 3 videos of other people's top favourite songs and in those 3 videos they ALL places Sweden 1st. Im just loving life right now. ESC is just arround the corner. All of my favourites are doing really well in the oods, so its nice to see other people really like the same songs that i do. All i want is NOT to get my heart broken like last year, when France didnt win with the best ever ESC song of all time.
🇸🇪Hold Me Closer and 🇲🇪Breathe are 2 songs that touched my soul and caused an avalanche of emotions. Literally these are the songs that are “so nice” to cry with. Finally that after the 2014 " "Undo" perfection that Sweden sends a song with emotion and an honest story. Indeed Cornelia has managed to convey many feelings through her song with her voice and I really appreciate that. This is literally an anthem for all of us and whatever the result in May thank you so much Cornelia for this song.
It's a great song and so refreshing to see this from Sweden. It's polished but not staged to death, it tells a great story and I love her charisma. Not necessarily my winner, but this deserves to do well
Guuuuuuurl! I agree with EVERY. SINGLE. WORD! Those lyrics, her stage presence, the camera angles, the conmection, the relatability... Ugh. BEST choice us Swedes could have made, and I am sooo happy we did. Thanks for a great video! Love from Stockholm ❤🇸🇪
And it's so unbelievable that every handposition or expression is exactly planned out. That makes me really think it's raw and authentic. Thats so freakin genius and I love it! Sweden coming for the win.
@@schmabi9625 oh I didn't know you were there at the rehearsals when they planned her exact movements and her expression, because that's exactly what you do at the rehearsals. At least I can't think of anything more important they'd do there. But now to for real: How do you even plan an expression and how can you see that it was planned? And may I ask you what you consider to be authentic? Like a exact performance that is raw and authentic
@@turtellok4964 There is a comparison Video of all her 3 live Performances. And in Semi, Final and winners Performance she does her handmovement and body language nearly exactly. Thats so subtile but effective. The authenticity and "rawness" is just my personal impression: For me there is a difference between her stage presence an a real choreographed ESC entry.
I haven't been through a breakup and I still feel the song. It's my favourite so far. The staging is mind-blowing. The only thing I would change is the red in the last chorus, I would prefer an orange/ yellow or simply going back to green. But even if they don't change a thing or they make it slightly worse, I still see it winning.
I didn't see her as a winner of Melfest, untill I heard the song on RUclips after the final. It could be either my TV settings or SVT1's broadcast. It sounded really dull when I watched it live. On RUclips the sound quality was much more balanced. I think what really makes this stand out, is how effortless it feels. The song sounds like it already was written in the past, years ago, and we're reliving old memories. It has this distinct familiarity, yet is a completely new song from a new artist. That's most likely why you don't find any flaws. It's like this performance was written for Cornelia. It was, but like it's like it was customized for the singer, not just a vocal added to the song. It's like the vocal was written first, then the music was formed as she sung it. It's not a normal way to write songs. Often producers create something and give to singers. But it seems the story is in the main focus. Which makes it so breathtaking. I wouldn't mind Stockholm 2023, best regards a Norwegian Viking 🇧🇻
@@stickynorth I think Subwoolfer will get slaughtered by the jury. Don't get me wrong the production is really good, but the lyrics and alien concept may be too hard of a pill to swallow
I definitely agree with you. For me this is the first time in the last couple of years where I see Sweden in my top 3 list. I even think this is my number 1 this year. It's just so real!
A little "fun" fact about her: 1. She bough the green ring on her left hand when she was 6 years old. 2. She song is about a breakup and that's why the song is so raw and emotional. 3. About the circle. She has a diagnosis called "Synesthesia" that does that she sees colours when she sings and talkes. So if she for example says "Alex" and sees green. So when se wroted this song the saw green, yellow, orange and red the colours of the circle if mostly green, and then a little yellow, orange and then green. Depends on which word she sings.
@@AlesiaMichelle And a "funny" thing is that her voice always has been a little raspy but when she was in Spain (i think) she went to a party and screamed a lot and needed to be up in north sweden alone to rest her voice. And now her voice is more raspy than before (sorry for bad english im a teenager from sweden heh)
I've been waiting for your review. Thank you for replying to the people who always gives us bad reviews no matter what we send. I believe Cornelia will win in Torino 🤞 love from Stockholm, Sweden
Love your reaction, as always, and agrees with you on everything! I'm so happy that Cornelia is giving this chance and I'm happy I spent way too much money voting on her. I usually don't want my own country to win because of our latest songs, but I need Cornelia to win! For me it's either her, Mahmood and Blanco or Amanda. But there's something special with Cornelia and just writing this I'm almost crying hehe.
The first time I heard this was when I had to check it out once you said in your short that it's a cultural reset. I listened to it in full and it felt like a punch in the gut - in a good way. It was the only thing I listened to the next 24 hours after that. After that, I vowed that if Cornelia wins Sweden would immediately be my favourite song this year. This comes from a long Swedish pop music tradition - Roxette, The Cardigans, Robyn, Tove Lo.... It's as (authentically) Swedish as "Spaceman" is British, and I love it for that.
My fav this year ❤️ I cried like crazy when she performed the song. And then, can we talk about Anders' face with the results .? 🤡 This song hits in soo many levels. Cornelia's voice reminds me of Bonnie Tyler from the 80s, and Lady Gaga at moments as well. She might be the winner for sure 🏆 ❤️🙌🏻
As Alesia said from the start, it's Sweden's cultural reset. And it bothers me SO MUCH to read (even from a minority) hate comments about Cornelia just because it's Sweden. C'mon yall, this entry has everything we've been asking from Sweden in years. I was ready to cancel everything Swedish if they sent another male plastic bop or poptrack instead of Cornelia, i'm not gonna lie. But she is the exact opposite. She has soul, she is authentic, charming, alternative, indie, great performer and vocalist, and my god she sings the hell out of her every time. I really believe that if people listened to this song without knowing it's from Sweden, they would instantly love it. Hope they adjust the performance properly in Turin's stage and she wins Eurovision.
For 48 yrs I watched Mello & ESC.This song is in my personal top 5 of swe entries. It hits my heart and I feel it in my bones! I LOOOVE it! Dont know if it will win, and I dont really care.(ok -I care, a little...) I am gratefull for the juries who (sometimes) luckily prevents my fellow swedes from choosing a winner based on how likeable they find the artist, rather then the song itself -like, well last year for example. Plenty of good & interesting songs this year though -FR, IT, NL, GR, PO to name a few. ps. Zitti E Buoni was AWSOME! :p
Loreens staging was similar to this, in ESC she was on a huge stage but with tight camera work and strategic lighting is became a really focused and unique performance.
Such a good reaction and review!!! Especially what you said about the staging, which was a really good reflection. I look forward to how it will unfold. Being Swedish, I am truly proud of this entry and the performance/lyrics/styling/feeling is so GREAT
I have noticed one thing for sure about "the negative comments" out there. A lot of them are writing inconsistencies about the song that don't make sense, which makes me think that a lot of people commenting, have not actually listened to the whole song from start to finish at all. I am going to be honest.. At first when I heard this song.. I felt nothing in particular. I mean.. It is an ok song.. Sweet.. A bit on the boring side.. I also thought there were way more interesting songs in the final Sweden could have chosen.. But.. As it won I figured I would invest a few minutes extra into trying to connect with the lyrics. And that is when the brick hit me in the stomach and I found myself crying. People who comment about their opinions.. This song is this and that.. Sometimes you can tell the person has no idea what they are talking about. I used to be a long time blogger and commentator on ESC's own website. But being Swedish.. I was oftened ignored, looked down upon or treated like air by others. For being Swedish.
Wow, this is the most honest you have been gurl, dont cry or we cry:( Many of us Swedish fans agree our entries are to polished, safe. This is what we needed. I do think we will get many televotes with this and not just rely on jury support. I rarely support my country but I 1000% do it now. I got the same reaction you got: this isnt ESC. I feel this entry is not as safe and we cant be sure juries will like it. But every Swede will back her no matter result
You got it spot on Alesia!! The massive difference with Sweden this year to all the other years is the connection you get with Cornelia and this song you don’t get that with any of their previous entries this one you do. This is a potential winner no doubt
I saw on Twitter that a lot of fan sites are having trouble with getting press accreditation, which is absolutely a shame. Did you receive press accreditation? We need you in Turin girl!
First let me say i have worked with melodifestivalen for about 7 years and i usually really dislike anything that comes from it. But for the first time i can actually see myself listening to this song privatly. It's just that good Now when it comes to winning or not i couldent tell you. I just dont do eurovision , it's not my thing. with that said i've heard this song now about 15-20 times and it keeps getting better.
I have been waiting and waiting for your reaction even though I was a little nervous about how your reaction would be. I appreciate and experience that the criticism you have had before is for development to take place even if it has been tough and a little annoying at times😀. When I was younger, I liked music with energy and dance-friendly music and the lyrics meant less. Now the lyrics and the story together with the music mean a lot more to me. When it is then performed by an artist who feel the lyrics and has a unique voice, the song becomes very strong emotionally. Not everyone recognizes themselves in the story or likes the music. It was the same with ABBA who got shit for there music and story telling. But enough people liked their music in the end.
I am also a bit worried how the preformance will turn out in Turin but i believe Cornelia will hit the audience even If it isn’t the same! She is just such an amazing artist
One thing I love about this song is that it is just a good song. I think a fair number of Eurovision songs are good but that I have to be in a Eurovision sorta mood to listen to them if that makes sense. Some songs don't do that. I think Arcade is the best example of that. This definitely fits that description. I also love the arc of Cornelia Jakobs as an artist. She was rejected from Swedish Idol at the age of 16, like didn't get past the auditions. apparently when she auditioned the judges weren't constructive or helpful in anyway. On of the judges that rejected her was Anders Bagge who got second at Melodifestivalen to Jakobs this year. I think from a narrative stand point, that's compelling.
To me this is, in it’s core, a classic schlager masked as a pop song. :) But don’t get me wrong…I love it! You can hear passion in her voice and pain also… I love how raw her performance is. Good job Sweden!
Thanks for another reaction video that makes me go into it deeper. Love this song and I also have to stop at some times to calm down my feelings. It gets to close to my own experiencies, have to calm down. But most of all I love the song and it makes me cry and at the same time gives me a good feeling. Strange and awesome :)
You nailed it! I’ve ben wissling to this song pretty much all day at work. This is certainly the best song Sweden has sent since 2012. I hope the politics wont affect the outcome at the Eurovision since the fellow euro neighbours has a tendence to vote in ways that often feels like they are trying to level the reults. Neighbouring countries votes for the country just next to them etc. Or if its just a regular hearing problem that occurs every now and then😜. Vive la Sued
This song cuts so deep almost arcade vibes with the lyrics. Her voice just gives me chills like I get why people don't like this but if y'all think this isn't in contention to win I honestly question your taste because song alone this is a winner. But they can't copy and paste the staging while it was great they need to do something more because Corneila had strong ballads up against her which im sure are gonna stage great
I honestly don't have much critique for this, because I am simply all in. Cornelia is one of my favourite artists, her entire discography is my cup of tea, I love her voice, her personality and her whole artistry. She has a creative vision on all aspects of her work: music, obviously, but also styling, visuals in general (just by checking her IG and music videos, you can see how much she's accomplished while being pretty much herself and a close team). I can't even explain how this song is so heart wrenching and attention grabbing. I have not been through such a breakup. But I tend to feel emotions very deeply when they're well conveyed. That is totally the case here, and the intimate staging definitely helps, you're immediately paying attention to her, which, in return, forces you to really listen to the song. Well, if you don't like it after these three minutes, fine. But I feel like it'd be hard to forget. However, I must say that the first performance on the night of the finals got me nervous. She was definitely more nervous than during the deltävling. I wasn't sure whether it'd have an impact on the final result. Other than that, I'm hoping they get everything under control for Turin. And I'm so excited to follow her journey there! As usual, a great video coming from you!
I'm abit biased due to being swedish, but i really love the way she can express the song. i share your concern about the big-stage "logistics" but I'm convinced it's in the top5. Another competition to Cornelia is UK, i REALLY love the UK contribution this year.
Alesa the solution is close ups the size of the stage doesn't matter on telly. As a dane melodifestivalen makes Dansk Melodi Grand Prix looks like a talent competition at the local Mall here in Copenhagen
„People like it only because it's Sweden” 🙄 But could Montenegro or North Macedonia ever come with such a song? I don't think so. Just as you can't expect Sweden to send a Balcanic ballad or a yas queen diva.
They could've because people buy swedish music so often and this year they could be send something that sounded balkan-Medina's song that finished third)
@@user-gs3yf7dv8r Yes, but they could change the songs a lot with their voices or singing style or they could add elements from their cultures. Medina's song.... I don't know. That didn't sound Balcan to me.
So as of a few weeks ago I was saying to myself, “You know there are songs I like a lot this year but I haven’t had that moment I had last year with Shum where I heard a song for the first time and, even before it was in the conversation of being a Eurovision song, INSTANTLY it was like oh I love this this song is my boy it’s my darling, they have to revamp this and send this to Eurovision.” I had a few songs in NFs so far that were my boys in this kind of way that sadly didn’t make it through, as happens, it’s fine, it hasn’t soured my opinion on things at all, but as it so happens I’ve kind of been sitting out of NF season for a bit after following Aus Decides and only just tuned back into Eurovision post-Mel Fest and now that I have all these new songs to catch up on it feels like I’m finally hitting that point in Eurovision where it’s like, oh, this song is my boy. This is my darling. Hold Me Closer is one of them
OK hear me out, I do not really get the song and it does not make me emotional or have chills in any way BUT I can see why so many ppl like it and why it could potentially win. The only issue I have with this is that it's not very original, it gives me a sense of an outdated 80's/90s rock ballad that I already heard thousands of times. This year I really just want an ORIGINAL song that doesn't sound like the typical pop songs/ballads to win (examples : France, Albania,Serbia,Netherlands etc) they all sound kinda original to me.
I LOVE THIS SONG, MAYBE IT IS OVER-HYPED, I REMEMBER Gjon's Tears last year and did not win, I did not listen Måneskin 'cause I personally don't like heavy metal music and they won, so, let's see how CORNELIA ends ESC. MY FAVOURITE IS CHANEL, AND SLOMO... Good luck every artists. ❤️❤️
I love how you got so protective towards the end. 😅 Now, there is one thing I would like to change about the outfit. She has that thingy on her back that the earpiece (?) is connected to. It makes it look like she has a humpback. Couldn't that be changed somehow?
This song hits me the same way Arcade did. When I first heard both songs, I sat in my car and sobbed. Both songs hark to life experiences you only encounter with age. I genuinely feel that, if they don't change anything, we will more than likely be heading back to Sweden next year.
This song is POWERFUL. Winner potential for sure!
yeah
It's definitely my favourite song ... i don't care if she doesn't win, it's already such a great achievement for her to represent her country after this difficult career beginning in Idol 2008 (she was rejected by the judges with no respect) and i'm sure she will have a high placement. This woman is a gem
What happened with those judges? Whats the Story?
She was bad that time, I mean nobody even saw her as a single artist in 2011s when she was in girls band
@@montrealkino she overdid during the audition so obviously they can refuse that she continues but with respect. They were literally laughing and saying she doesn't have that much potential, which is not true. Even the performance was not great, she already had the passion and the singing was not that bad. Just more control and it would be good enough
and fun fact anders bagge who came second this year at melodifestivalen was one of the jurys
I totally agree with you! This is the best song from Sweden for years. Sweden always send songs with high quality, but this one is in a class of its own! So raw, so authentic and so BEAUTIFUL. I’m hoping for a 7th victory for Sweden this year. They deserve it.
I have not experienced that, but song and Cornelia herself are so universal. It can be understood by different groups of age when it comes to live performance. THIS IS THE (POSSIBLE) WINNER
I am firmly Team Cornelia. This here is my winner. I absolutely love it and have it on repeat! I agree, they don’t need to change what they did… this is just amazing❤️
Cornelia don't need to change nothing. This interpretation goes directly for the special moments of history Eurovision 💚🇸🇪🇵🇹🙏
This and 'Brividi' are my favorites. This is Sweden's best in a long, long time.
Same here.. I can't decide which one I prefer..
@@DaOneFame same here!!!!
It's a good Song but i think brividi has something more.....we'll see
The best song in the competition by far. Sweden must win this year..
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Thank you from a Swede 🥺❤️🇮🇱🇸🇪
I think most Israeli fans agree with you Idan
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As a Swede i am proud of that my country chose Cornelia, although it wasn't my personal favorite. In the long run I think it's a step in the right direction for better ESC results due to the "reset"
Yes.
Your country didn't choose it tho. The televote wanted anders
Who did you want to win?
@@lucypagano2454 not cause of his song though.
@@lucypagano2454 becouse they liked him as a person
This song is a FULL PACKAGE! Immediate impact! Straight away...boom! For me....winner 🏆Mature but still extremely catchy in the best classy way possible 👏
The one we've all been waiting for
I like her voice and the simple staging. I don't know if it is my overall winner, but if Cornelia were to win I wouldn't be upset.
This is winner material, the melody of the song, her voice, the emotion... I love it so much.
It's my personal number 1. It's just so relatable, touching, beautiful,and authentic song. And I have a feeling that authenticity is going to win this year. This one or Italian one.
I love seeing how this song hits your emotions because it does that for me too! Every time I listen to it I am also like "HOLD ME CLOSERR ALTHOUGH YOU'LL LEAVE BEFORE THE SUNRIISE...." It's emotional but I also find the vocal melody really infectious. To all the people saying "people only like it coz Sweden," You know what, I would love this no matter which country sent it because it is gorgeous songwriting and she has a wonderful, emotive vocal tone that only enhances the song further imo.
Thank you so much for this! Yeah, not everyone identifies with the song. I get it. But for me it is just personal.
The thing is... I can place myself at an specific date and place with this song... July the 14th 2013 at my dorm room in Germany, just out of a long distance relationship.... so yeah I can relate and that elevates this song to another level.
I usually never have Sweden as one of my favourites but this year I absolutely love Cornelia and her song. Would not mind at all if Sweden won again this year.
Sweden’s was the first song I heard (this year) and I absolutely loved it at first listen. Still a big fave.
I’m so in love with Cornelia’s energy…. Queen….
The song brings a lot of memories and pain for some and love lost etc it's a beautiful song!! ❤️❤️☮️
As someone who hated the past 4 swedish entries (2018, 19, 20 and 21) I LOVE THE FACT THAT I FINNALY LOVE A SWEDISH ENTRIE ONCE AGAIN!!! This song is SO FUCKING GOOD!!! Im speechless, im like Alesia at the end of her reaction, i swear to god. This is my 2nd favourite song. Seeing this 3rd in the betting odds(even tho odds right now dont mean a thing right now) makes me very happy. I have watched 3 videos of other people's top favourite songs and in those 3 videos they ALL places Sweden 1st. Im just loving life right now. ESC is just arround the corner. All of my favourites are doing really well in the oods, so its nice to see other people really like the same songs that i do. All i want is NOT to get my heart broken like last year, when France didnt win with the best ever ESC song of all time.
🇸🇪Hold Me Closer and 🇲🇪Breathe are 2 songs that touched my soul and caused an avalanche of emotions. Literally these are the songs that are “so nice” to cry with. Finally that after the 2014 " "Undo" perfection that Sweden sends a song with emotion and an honest story. Indeed Cornelia has managed to convey many feelings through her song with her voice and I really appreciate that. This is literally an anthem for all of us and whatever the result in May thank you so much Cornelia for this song.
It's a great song and so refreshing to see this from Sweden. It's polished but not staged to death, it tells a great story and I love her charisma. Not necessarily my winner, but this deserves to do well
Looooove your reaction! This song is the best entry we have sent in many years.
Love Cornelia ❤️
Big hug from Sweden 🇸🇪
Guuuuuuurl! I agree with EVERY. SINGLE. WORD! Those lyrics, her stage presence, the camera angles, the conmection, the relatability... Ugh. BEST choice us Swedes could have made, and I am sooo happy we did. Thanks for a great video! Love from Stockholm ❤🇸🇪
And it's so unbelievable that every handposition or expression is exactly planned out. That makes me really think it's raw and authentic. Thats so freakin genius and I love it! Sweden coming for the win.
@@schmabi9625 oh I didn't know you were there at the rehearsals when they planned her exact movements and her expression, because that's exactly what you do at the rehearsals. At least I can't think of anything more important they'd do there.
But now to for real: How do you even plan an expression and how can you see that it was planned? And may I ask you what you consider to be authentic? Like a exact performance that is raw and authentic
@@turtellok4964 There is a comparison Video of all her 3 live Performances. And in Semi, Final and winners Performance she does her handmovement and body language nearly exactly. Thats so subtile but effective. The authenticity and "rawness" is just my personal impression: For me there is a difference between her stage presence an a real choreographed ESC entry.
This brings back memories of some great musical eras. Bonny Tyler meets the Cardigans, 80’s rock ballads meets 90’s Brit pop/rock. Love it!
EXACTLY!!!!! Ugh I love it.
I haven't been through a breakup and I still feel the song. It's my favourite so far. The staging is mind-blowing. The only thing I would change is the red in the last chorus, I would prefer an orange/ yellow or simply going back to green. But even if they don't change a thing or they make it slightly worse, I still see it winning.
Yes! The song is amazing and it wouldv'e still be amazing if other country would've sent it
I didn't see her as a winner of Melfest, untill I heard the song on RUclips after the final.
It could be either my TV settings or SVT1's broadcast. It sounded really dull when I watched it live.
On RUclips the sound quality was much more balanced.
I think what really makes this stand out, is how effortless it feels.
The song sounds like it already was written in the past, years ago, and we're reliving old memories.
It has this distinct familiarity, yet is a completely new song from a new artist.
That's most likely why you don't find any flaws. It's like this performance was written for Cornelia. It was, but like it's like it was customized for the singer, not just a vocal added to the song.
It's like the vocal was written first, then the music was formed as she sung it. It's not a normal way to write songs.
Often producers create something and give to singers. But it seems the story is in the main focus. Which makes it so breathtaking.
I wouldn't mind Stockholm 2023, best regards a Norwegian Viking 🇧🇻
I'm torn between Subwoolfer and Cornelia Jakobs as 1,2 or 2, 1... With Chanel and SloMo in 3rd... Scandi really brought it this year...
@@stickynorth I think Subwoolfer will get slaughtered by the jury. Don't get me wrong the production is really good, but the lyrics and alien concept may be too hard of a pill to swallow
Tackar så mycket från en svensk viking!🇸🇪
Why Stockholm? Why not Göteborg? For us to copy 1985 when Norway won at Scandinavium. Not interested?
She sounds like a young Bonnie Tyler, and I'm here for it.
It actually feels like we're sending something genuine and heartfelt this time around.
I definitely agree with you. For me this is the first time in the last couple of years where I see Sweden in my top 3 list. I even think this is my number 1 this year. It's just so real!
Oh!!! I cant stop listening to this song😢😭🤩😍💣 Sweden deserves to win this year. I vote for it, cant wait 🤯 🇦🇲❤🇸🇪
A little "fun" fact about her:
1. She bough the green ring on her left hand when she was 6 years old.
2. She song is about a breakup and that's why the song is so raw and emotional.
3. About the circle. She has a diagnosis called "Synesthesia" that does that she sees colours when she sings and talkes. So if she for example says "Alex" and sees green. So when se wroted this song the saw green, yellow, orange and red the colours of the circle if mostly green, and then a little yellow, orange and then green. Depends on which word she sings.
Love this
@@AlesiaMichelle And a "funny" thing is that her voice always has been a little raspy but when she was in Spain (i think) she went to a party and screamed a lot and needed to be up in north sweden alone to rest her voice. And now her voice is more raspy than before (sorry for bad english im a teenager from sweden heh)
I agree with everything you said in this video and that’s why I only voted for her in the final☺️
Yes, this is the winner! SWEDEN, now you have done it! Pure, natural, deep, what a performance what lyrics! Lena
I've been waiting for your review. Thank you for replying to the people who always gives us bad reviews no matter what we send. I believe Cornelia will win in Torino 🤞 love from Stockholm, Sweden
Love your reaction, as always, and agrees with you on everything! I'm so happy that Cornelia is giving this chance and I'm happy I spent way too much money voting on her. I usually don't want my own country to win because of our latest songs, but I need Cornelia to win! For me it's either her, Mahmood and Blanco or Amanda. But there's something special with Cornelia and just writing this I'm almost crying hehe.
The first time I heard this was when I had to check it out once you said in your short that it's a cultural reset. I listened to it in full and it felt like a punch in the gut - in a good way. It was the only thing I listened to the next 24 hours after that. After that, I vowed that if Cornelia wins Sweden would immediately be my favourite song this year.
This comes from a long Swedish pop music tradition - Roxette, The Cardigans, Robyn, Tove Lo.... It's as (authentically) Swedish as "Spaceman" is British, and I love it for that.
My fav this year ❤️
I cried like crazy when she performed the song. And then, can we talk about Anders' face with the results .? 🤡
This song hits in soo many levels. Cornelia's voice reminds me of Bonnie Tyler from the 80s, and Lady Gaga at moments as well. She might be the winner for sure 🏆 ❤️🙌🏻
I love how you delve deeply into the reactions. You mesmerise, and possibly hypnotise people with your voice❤️
As Alesia said from the start, it's Sweden's cultural reset. And it bothers me SO MUCH to read (even from a minority) hate comments about Cornelia just because it's Sweden. C'mon yall, this entry has everything we've been asking from Sweden in years. I was ready to cancel everything Swedish if they sent another male plastic bop or poptrack instead of Cornelia, i'm not gonna lie. But she is the exact opposite. She has soul, she is authentic, charming, alternative, indie, great performer and vocalist, and my god she sings the hell out of her every time. I really believe that if people listened to this song without knowing it's from Sweden, they would instantly love it.
Hope they adjust the performance properly in Turin's stage and she wins Eurovision.
We did almost send a cheesy song about love and peace :(
@@neonsvampen1 Almost, thank God (and the juries except for the damn Czech)
@@neonsvampen1 Jag vet fy och vad pinsamt det hade varit ifall skalbaggen vann... ändå pinsamt att vi gav den flest röster 😩
You are absolutelly right
For 48 yrs I watched Mello & ESC.This song is in my personal top 5 of swe entries.
It hits my heart and I feel it in my bones! I LOOOVE it! Dont know if it will win, and I dont really care.(ok -I care, a little...)
I am gratefull for the juries who (sometimes) luckily prevents my fellow swedes from choosing a winner based on
how likeable they find the artist, rather then the song itself -like, well last year for example.
Plenty of good & interesting songs this year though -FR, IT, NL, GR, PO to name a few.
ps. Zitti E Buoni was AWSOME! :p
Loreens staging was similar to this, in ESC she was on a huge stage but with tight camera work and strategic lighting is became a really focused and unique performance.
Such a good reaction and review!!! Especially what you said about the staging, which was a really good reflection. I look forward to how it will unfold. Being Swedish, I am truly proud of this entry and the performance/lyrics/styling/feeling is so GREAT
It's about fucking time that we send something like this
I have noticed one thing for sure about "the negative comments" out there. A lot of them are writing inconsistencies about the song that don't make sense, which makes me think that a lot of people commenting, have not actually listened to the whole song from start to finish at all.
I am going to be honest.. At first when I heard this song.. I felt nothing in particular. I mean.. It is an ok song.. Sweet.. A bit on the boring side.. I also thought there were way more interesting songs in the final Sweden could have chosen.. But.. As it won I figured I would invest a few minutes extra into trying to connect with the lyrics. And that is when the brick hit me in the stomach and I found myself crying.
People who comment about their opinions.. This song is this and that.. Sometimes you can tell the person has no idea what they are talking about.
I used to be a long time blogger and commentator on ESC's own website. But being Swedish.. I was oftened ignored, looked down upon or treated like air by others. For being Swedish.
Wow, this is the most honest you have been gurl, dont cry or we cry:(
Many of us Swedish fans agree our entries are to polished, safe. This is what we needed. I do think we will get many televotes with this and not just rely on jury support. I rarely support my country but I 1000% do it now. I got the same reaction you got: this isnt ESC. I feel this entry is not as safe and we cant be sure juries will like it. But every Swede will back her no matter result
This is a safe entry too tho...
@@lucypagano2454 Not really that safe though. We can't be sure it will do well. It might just as well end up outside top 10. Or among the last.
Masterpiece! 💫🇸🇪
You got it spot on Alesia!! The massive difference with Sweden this year to all the other years is the connection you get with Cornelia and this song you don’t get that with any of their previous entries this one you do. This is a potential winner no doubt
I saw on Twitter that a lot of fan sites are having trouble with getting press accreditation, which is absolutely a shame. Did you receive press accreditation? We need you in Turin girl!
My Favourite eurovision song this year My number 1 Such well written song
Her voice is like when u take the best of Bonnie Tyler and mix it with cindy lauper
Love.
First let me say i have worked with melodifestivalen for about 7 years and i usually really dislike anything that comes from it. But for the first time i can actually see myself listening to this song privatly. It's just that good
Now when it comes to winning or not i couldent tell you. I just dont do eurovision , it's not my thing.
with that said i've heard this song now about 15-20 times and it keeps getting better.
What do you do with them? How cool!
I have been waiting and waiting for your reaction even though I was a little nervous about how your reaction would be. I appreciate and experience that the criticism you have had before is for development to take place even if it has been tough and a little annoying at times😀. When I was younger, I liked music with energy and dance-friendly music and the lyrics meant less. Now the lyrics and the story together with the music mean a lot more to me. When it is then performed by an artist who feel the lyrics and has a unique voice, the song becomes very strong emotionally. Not everyone recognizes themselves in the story or likes the music. It was the same with ABBA who got shit for there music and story telling. But enough people liked their music in the end.
I am also a bit worried how the preformance will turn out in Turin but i believe Cornelia will hit the audience even If it isn’t the same! She is just such an amazing artist
One thing I love about this song is that it is just a good song. I think a fair number of Eurovision songs are good but that I have to be in a Eurovision sorta mood to listen to them if that makes sense. Some songs don't do that. I think Arcade is the best example of that. This definitely fits that description.
I also love the arc of Cornelia Jakobs as an artist. She was rejected from Swedish Idol at the age of 16, like didn't get past the auditions. apparently when she auditioned the judges weren't constructive or helpful in anyway. On of the judges that rejected her was Anders Bagge who got second at Melodifestivalen to Jakobs this year. I think from a narrative stand point, that's compelling.
“Don’t put shoes on her” 🤣 So true. DO NOT CHANGE HER
To me this is, in it’s core, a classic schlager masked as a pop song. :) But don’t get me wrong…I love it! You can hear passion in her voice and pain also… I love how raw her performance is. Good job Sweden!
Thanks for another reaction video that makes me go into it deeper. Love this song and I also have to stop at some times to calm down my feelings. It gets to close to my own experiencies, have to calm down. But most of all I love the song and it makes me cry and at the same time gives me a good feeling. Strange and awesome :)
To be fair it's really hard to make a good pop song. People like to hate Sweden cause they place well.
Definitely the best song of Sweden since 2015. Sweden comes to win, and it's totally possible and deserved
It’s beyond beautiful seriously ,
My favorites top 5
Albania , Sweden , Cyprus , Spain , Austria.
Thanks from Stockholm!
Winner Vibes!
Gotta subscribe here! 🙂And hey, YOU have got a great voice, too!!! Love from Sweden.
You nailed it!
I’ve ben wissling to this song pretty much all day at work. This is certainly the best song Sweden has sent since 2012. I hope the politics wont affect the outcome at the Eurovision since the fellow euro neighbours has a tendence to vote in ways that often feels like they are trying to level the reults. Neighbouring countries votes for the country just next to them etc. Or if its just a regular hearing problem that occurs every now and then😜. Vive la Sued
I also find this song great.
The winner of Eurovision 🥰💕 And Spain has been a big favorite but it's like fugego 2.0 - it won't win.
Hahaha. Fuego. So right😂 written by sweedes 2018.
My current Top 3 stand as Sweden | Norway | Spain... 1, 2, 3 respectively... Also loving Ireland's ditty, That's Rich...
there is no need on hating on her. she is winning material.
Winning vibes definitely ✨✨
This is the best Song of Eurovision 2022
Sweden FTW, pls!!!
Thank you for you overall feelings, appreciated as always 🙏
This song cuts so deep almost arcade vibes with the lyrics. Her voice just gives me chills like I get why people don't like this but if y'all think this isn't in contention to win I honestly question your taste because song alone this is a winner. But they can't copy and paste the staging while it was great they need to do something more because Corneila had strong ballads up against her which im sure are gonna stage great
Sweden 12 points
Winner!
I honestly don't have much critique for this, because I am simply all in. Cornelia is one of my favourite artists, her entire discography is my cup of tea, I love her voice, her personality and her whole artistry. She has a creative vision on all aspects of her work: music, obviously, but also styling, visuals in general (just by checking her IG and music videos, you can see how much she's accomplished while being pretty much herself and a close team). I can't even explain how this song is so heart wrenching and attention grabbing. I have not been through such a breakup. But I tend to feel emotions very deeply when they're well conveyed. That is totally the case here, and the intimate staging definitely helps, you're immediately paying attention to her, which, in return, forces you to really listen to the song. Well, if you don't like it after these three minutes, fine. But I feel like it'd be hard to forget. However, I must say that the first performance on the night of the finals got me nervous. She was definitely more nervous than during the deltävling. I wasn't sure whether it'd have an impact on the final result.
Other than that, I'm hoping they get everything under control for Turin. And I'm so excited to follow her journey there!
As usual, a great video coming from you!
I'm abit biased due to being swedish, but i really love the way she can express the song. i share your concern about the big-stage "logistics" but I'm convinced it's in the top5. Another competition to Cornelia is UK, i REALLY love the UK contribution this year.
Can't wait for the 5 possible winners video🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷
Pure magic! Love your reaction and your thoughts! Agreeing with everything!!!
Sweden, Albania and Greece gonna take Top 3 ❤️❤️
Would love to see my girls win.
Alesa the solution is close ups the size of the stage doesn't matter on telly. As a dane melodifestivalen makes Dansk Melodi Grand Prix looks like a talent competition at the local Mall here in Copenhagen
If Europe get this song. The lyrics. The meaning. It will win.
My favorite entry at Eurovision this year.
The best ever song/performance in the eurovision ever
I get emotional too!! I can absolutely relate to her message.
„People like it only because it's Sweden” 🙄 But could Montenegro or North Macedonia ever come with such a song? I don't think so. Just as you can't expect Sweden to send a Balcanic ballad or a yas queen diva.
They could've because people buy swedish music so often and this year they could be send something that sounded balkan-Medina's song that finished third)
@@user-gs3yf7dv8r Yes, but they could change the songs a lot with their voices or singing style or they could add elements from their cultures.
Medina's song.... I don't know. That didn't sound Balcan to me.
It's a strong song but it doesn't touch me where other songs do. For me it lacks something.
It's amazing ❤❤ Sweden is a real contender for victory. Her vocals are not too polished either; love it
Honestly I get it. And I do think this is a quality entry for sure. It just isn't in my top 5...
And that is fine.
This is gold I think she will be my winner. But if Alina Pash was going for Ukraine I would place this second.
So as of a few weeks ago I was saying to myself, “You know there are songs I like a lot this year but I haven’t had that moment I had last year with Shum where I heard a song for the first time and, even before it was in the conversation of being a Eurovision song, INSTANTLY it was like oh I love this this song is my boy it’s my darling, they have to revamp this and send this to Eurovision.”
I had a few songs in NFs so far that were my boys in this kind of way that sadly didn’t make it through, as happens, it’s fine, it hasn’t soured my opinion on things at all, but as it so happens I’ve kind of been sitting out of NF season for a bit after following Aus Decides and only just tuned back into Eurovision post-Mel Fest and now that I have all these new songs to catch up on it feels like I’m finally hitting that point in Eurovision where it’s like, oh, this song is my boy. This is my darling.
Hold Me Closer is one of them
OK hear me out, I do not really get the song and it does not make me emotional or have chills in any way BUT I can see why so many ppl like it and why it could potentially win. The only issue I have with this is that it's not very original, it gives me a sense of an outdated 80's/90s rock ballad that I already heard thousands of times. This year I really just want an ORIGINAL song that doesn't sound like the typical pop songs/ballads to win (examples : France, Albania,Serbia,Netherlands etc) they all sound kinda original to me.
I LOVE THIS SONG, MAYBE IT IS OVER-HYPED, I REMEMBER Gjon's Tears last year and did not win, I did not listen Måneskin 'cause I personally don't like heavy metal music and they won, so, let's see how CORNELIA ends ESC. MY FAVOURITE IS CHANEL, AND SLOMO... Good luck every artists. ❤️❤️
I agree with you, this year is great, last year was not.
I love how you got so protective towards the end. 😅
Now, there is one thing I would like to change about the outfit. She has that thingy on her back that the earpiece (?) is connected to. It makes it look like she has a humpback. Couldn't that be changed somehow?
I have this reaction with GUIGO, as in I feel the lyrics deeply.