I am a Dutch person who never cared for eurovision and has never voted on any of them. This might be my first year ever where I would vote. Serbia's song is so powerful and touching. BY FAR my number 1.
I’ve got such a fear that it’s going to be polarising in the opposite way. Although I’ve been waiting for Georgina and Deban to give their reviews which both have now and I’m happy 😂
It taps in one of the quintessential slavic emotions - suffering. It's pure Slav magic. Beautiful. Even though I am rooting for my country obviously this is my favourite Slavic entry.
She really is the dark horse this year. The song has so much depth and the meaning behind it is incredible. She's been sounding amazing at the pre-parties too, so definitely will be a slay on the Eurovision stage if they get the staging right!
Teya Dora is a Berklee graduate! Also, Ramonda is a flower that’s known as “phoenix” amongst the flowers because it can survive extreme drought and needs only a drop of water to “rise from the ashes” again. It is also a symbol of peace in World War I in Serbia 🌸💜 Teya do pobede! 🇷🇸
She sang this song perfectly live, because it sounds better than the studio version. Her vocal range changes throughout the song, and I think it's beautiful.
Loved your comment "It has a Celtic feel" :D There's actually a region of Serbia (Eastern part) which has a traditional music that sounds like Celtic music
We lived together 2000 years ago. We have similar traditional sounds and simbols. It's not proven yet if Scordisci were Celtic or Serbian tribe S(e)rdi(ci) (just badly transcibed in Latin). Srbli-Trbli (Srbi in Greek Tribali) are Thraco-Ilyrian tribes mixed with Celts and some north Slavic tribes.
It grows in other parts of the Balkan as well (Bulgaria, Macedonia and Northern Greece). It was discovered by Serbian botanists Pancic, but it grows in other parts of Balkan as well, not just in Serbia
As a Serbian I am so proud of her. And I am really thankful for you saying all this wonderful things about her. After she won here in Serbia a lot of people were mad because she was not the fan favorite. Which resulted in her getting a lot of hate. Its truly amazing to see how much support she is getting from all over the world now.
Excellent description. You’ve picked up immediately on the depth and emotion of this song, even the Celtic/ Serbian ethno elements. This song is about resilience. Lilac ramoda is an endemic flower that can be revived with one drop of water.
Thank you for the really great reaction and analysis 💗🇷🇸 Ramonda,so delicate ballad about the symbol of peace and renewal 💗🇷🇸 ,great vocal and beautiful performance generally.Ramonda serbica a Fenix flower.SERBIA💗🇷🇸
Song is about hard times in our lifes when we die out inside. She used flower ramonda in chorus becouse that flower, which can be found only on mounteens in central balkan, are also known as "phoenix flower". Even if it dries out only few drops of water and he comes back to life. Ppl going trough hard times are clear metaphora on that flower ability. Ramonda flower also represent resurection of serbia during ww1. Ppl in Serbia wear that flower every 11th november just like brits wear poppy flower.
As someone from Serbia, I’m so happy we’re sending Ramonda to the ESC. Lyrics have so many layers and meaning (both historical (WW1, 11th November) and personal, also fun fact; ramonda serbica is a plant that grows only in some parts of our country). Even if we don’t place well in the end, I’m happy we’re sending these messages to the world. 💜
Here is the meaning if you’re interested. 1. Ramonda is a very rare purple flower that grows on Mount Rtanj in Serbia and is known as the “Phoenix flower”. It can survive in harsh environments and can “revive” itself after dehydrating with only a drop of water. It was used as a symbol of the Serbian people in WW1 during which Serbia lost 1/4 of its population. 2. There are several lines in the lyrics that reference the famous exodus of the Serbian people (along with the king and army) who travelled by foot over Montenegrin and Albanian mountains to Greece in the harsh winter of 1915. Around 240.000 people died on the journey and were buried at sea off the coast of a Greek Island in what is known as “The Blue Tomb” or “the watery grave”. The line “there, under the water, everything is dead silent” is a reference to that. Furthermore, another line states “there’s nobody left to guide me towards the morning star”. The Danica star/ the morning star is a staple symbol in Serbian mythology and it symbolizes returning home. In the song it shows the utter desperation and uncertainty whether our people would survive or return. Then you have “The world burns, every flower dies, where have the purple Ramondas vanished” = where have all the Serbs gone? The song ends with “A single purple Ramonda rises from the ashes” symbolizing hope and just like the Ramonda flower resurrects, so do the Serbian people. The lyrics are written in a way where there are clear references to historical events, while also leaving room for a more personal and individual interpretation about inner hope, healing and finding light at the end of the tunnel when all seems hopeless.
Yes, she managed to use so many layers that go together, Celtic, Balkan Ethno, classical instrumental, literally a fusion of so many elements that are just palatable.
This song has even deeper meaning that stranger might not understand trough reading lyrics but it is heavily referenced trough it and video as well - ramonda is Serbia's endemic flower, known as “phoenix flower” due to ability to resurrect with a single drop of water, which became a symbol of Serbian suffering during the Great Retreat of the First World War. Thousands of Serbian soldiers were "buried" in sea near Vid, Corfu, Greece, place now known as Blue Tomb.
This song is soo underated, its 20 in odds like what? For me this song is just magical and stands out in a year full of up beat pop songs for me irs top 5 or evan a winner 💜🇷🇸
Who the hell cares about those stupid biased odds. This is the essence of Eurovision. A song that makes people realise what peace, resilience, hope, inner strength are as values. It goes beyond being just a representative, it tells a deep meaningful story, it's being sung in Serbian language and the song itself takes you somewhere unexplainable, well I think it's heaven, it makes you float above the horizon. This is a timeless entry filled with excessive beauty and no matter what odds or the results say it will keep us feeling that magnificent emotion of hope again and again in this deteriorating world for years to come.
Thank you for your reaction. I really appreciate your opinion. I like this song so far. And the meaning of the song is wonderful. Her voice is great and so emotional.
"my cup of tea" je sleng za nesto sto je po ukusu, ne prevodi se bukvalno jer deluje imbecilno, ja ne znam sta je sa nasim ljudima, da li smo ostali bez grama mozga ili? Ko jos na svetu bukvalno prevodi bilo koji sleng i jos koristi u jeziklu kao da to sad nesto znaci.
Love your analysis and absolutely agree (in the eyes of someone who is not a specialist). I am thrilled by this song. I'd love to see this winning. Just wonderful! Love your channel!!!
Ramonda is serbian phoenix flower which can revive from fully dehydrated state when its watered. ❤ Love Teya Dora ,love her songs Ramonda and especially Dzanum her most viral song. Love you❤❤❤
The songs meaning, and the symbolism is pretty deep too. It does have both a haunting, but a hopeful meaning. Its about personal and national resilience and revival, the Serbian Ramonda purple flower blooms after a few drops of water, rises again like a phoenix, even if its completely dried up. I am so glad you like it! 💜💜💜
Oh finally! Been waiting for this reaction ❤❤ it sure is a very nice, emotional and touching song. Whether she wins ESC 2024 or not she's already a winner to me. One of the ESC songs that I've repeated over hundreds of times after Loreen's Tattoo ❤❤ Knowing the true meaning emotions behind Ramonda makes this songs even more valuable.
The rock on which the singer is lying at the beginning of the video represents the island of Corfu in Greece, where Serbian soldiers recovered in the First World War, after retreating across Albania. We call the sea around the island of Krv the Blue Tomb, because many soldiers who died are buried there. In Serbia, the Ramonda flower is a symbol of rebirth and rising from the ashes.Also Ramonda is called phoenix flower. The people have gone through and are going through many misfortunes and sufferings, but they always hope that everything will be fine. This song is dedicated to all those who sacrificed themselves for the benefit of new generations.
Dear Georgina, thank you so much for reacting to this, Teya is really amazing, i kinda knew you were going to love it, i watch your channel for couple of years now, wish you all the best! ❤🌸
Great analyze and reaction! I've enjoyed it so so much and thank you very much ♥ I always cry when I hear and watch Ramonda performance, it's just soo enchanting ♥ Greetings from Serbia ♥
Lilac Ramonda is also symbol of truce after the WW1 and also Lilac Ramonda is also known as phoenix flower. When it looks completely dried out and dead, only few drops of water can bring it back to ''life''. This is the reaction I was waiting for two months :) Greetings from Serbia dear Georgina!
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I am a Dutch person who never cared for eurovision and has never voted on any of them. This might be my first year ever where I would vote. Serbia's song is so powerful and touching. BY FAR my number 1.
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please vote🙏🏽
I am glad that you can feel her emotion. It's universal message of struggle and finding hope in the end. Greetings from Serbia 😊🇷🇸
I am a dutch person, that's all you had to say as you thought it was that important
Better version for me is *MARKO BOŠNJAK-MOLI ZA NAS* ..(Pray for Us)
It’s my favourite song this year! Good luck Serbia from Romania ❤️❤️❤️
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Vote for her tomorrow pls
My winner, nothing can change it! 12 points from Slovakia. :)
Slovakia please comeback in 2026😭
@@aidannn_727 We won't, our budget got lower :(
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IT'S MY ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE! Feels like the world stops when it comes on
Same 👌
I’ve got such a fear that it’s going to be polarising in the opposite way. Although I’ve been waiting for Georgina and Deban to give their reviews which both have now and I’m happy 😂
She is the Best singer for me ! winner!I hope She will winn !
Well said actually
Vote pls
She is pure artist, talented, beautiful, her face expression, her vocal...everything is amazing. WINNER!
im serbian and this song brings me to tears... its so emotional, and has a very deep meaning for us
Serbia got a perfect song this year 😊
Teya Dora is pure art, poetic 💜 Hope Europe recognizes the beauty of Ramonda 🥰
Divan komentar,baš kako ova prekrasna pjesma i zaslužuje.Hvala puno,pozdrav iz Hrvatske💜🌸
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12 points from Austria
My Number 1
Serbia 🇷🇸 and portugal 🇵🇹 both serving quality 👌 👏 ✨️
Balkans killing this year Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia!😍
Her voice is incredible. I didn't like this song at first. But over time it landed in 1st place for me ❤️
It taps in one of the quintessential slavic emotions - suffering. It's pure Slav magic. Beautiful.
Even though I am rooting for my country obviously this is my favourite Slavic entry.
Spot on , cheers
She really is the dark horse this year. The song has so much depth and the meaning behind it is incredible. She's been sounding amazing at the pre-parties too, so definitely will be a slay on the Eurovision stage if they get the staging right!
Teya Dora is a Berklee graduate! Also, Ramonda is a flower that’s known as “phoenix” amongst the flowers because it can survive extreme drought and needs only a drop of water to “rise from the ashes” again. It is also a symbol of peace in World War I in Serbia 🌸💜 Teya do pobede! 🇷🇸
Simbol pobede!
Here in Boston and Massachusetts we are rooting for her so proudly!
@@stefanzaric5213 Love thiss! 💜
Deep & strong message from Serbia this year! 10/10
Thank you for all that kind words about Teya Dora
Oh it is for sure a 10/10 song. I love Ramonda so much!
She sang this song perfectly live, because it sounds better than the studio version. Her vocal range changes throughout the song, and I think it's beautiful.
i am so loving this, the emotion, the voice, the language
this is absolutely amazing❤
love from 🇧🇦🥰
jedva cekamo da i vi posaljete pesmu neke naredne godine!!! imate pretalentovane izvodjace
No other song this year has that emotional - melancholic but still powerful - quality. And the singer‘s voice is amazing! 💜❤💜
This is song for next 100 years
It doesn’t even matter what happens in Eurovision- already winner in my book
I can't wait, you are so good, my favorite this year is Teya Dora. 💜🌷 Thank you so much, love from Türkiye❤
Loved your comment "It has a Celtic feel" :D There's actually a region of Serbia (Eastern part) which has a traditional music that sounds like Celtic music
...which is a part of Serbia both Ramonda (Rtanj) and Teya (Bor) are from... 😉
One of the earliest Celtic settlement on their way to the northwest Europe was on the teritory of today’s Belgrade on the Danube river.
We lived together 2000 years ago. We have similar traditional sounds and simbols. It's not proven yet if Scordisci were Celtic or Serbian tribe S(e)rdi(ci) (just badly transcibed in Latin). Srbli-Trbli (Srbi in Greek Tribali) are Thraco-Ilyrian tribes mixed with Celts and some north Slavic tribes.
Teya Dora is amazing. ❤
Her voice is quite special. ❤
Serbia is sooooo good this year 10/10, my 2nd place 🇷🇸🪻
She’s stunning young artist. Lovely voice, gr8 song 🔥
Ramonda is flower that grows only in Serbia. It has very patriotic meaning. Thanks for your review.
It grows in other parts of the Balkan as well (Bulgaria, Macedonia and Northern Greece). It was discovered by Serbian botanists Pancic, but it grows in other parts of Balkan as well, not just in Serbia
As a Serbian I am so proud of her. And I am really thankful for you saying all this wonderful things about her. After she won here in Serbia a lot of people were mad because she was not the fan favorite. Which resulted in her getting a lot of hate. Its truly amazing to see how much support she is getting from all over the world now.
Thank you for your lovely comments💕kisses from Serbia
Excellent description. You’ve picked up immediately on the depth and emotion of this song, even the Celtic/ Serbian ethno elements. This song is about resilience. Lilac ramoda is an endemic flower that can be revived with one drop of water.
Thank you for the really great reaction and analysis 💗🇷🇸 Ramonda,so delicate ballad about the symbol of peace and renewal 💗🇷🇸 ,great vocal and beautiful performance generally.Ramonda serbica a Fenix flower.SERBIA💗🇷🇸
I'm sooo glad that you like our Teya 🇷🇸
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Song is about hard times in our lifes when we die out inside. She used flower ramonda in chorus becouse that flower, which can be found only on mounteens in central balkan, are also known as "phoenix flower". Even if it dries out only few drops of water and he comes back to life. Ppl going trough hard times are clear metaphora on that flower ability. Ramonda flower also represent resurection of serbia during ww1. Ppl in Serbia wear that flower every 11th november just like brits wear poppy flower.
This song is just so beautiful, for me it's 10/10.
It is absolutely gorgeous, one of my favorites this year, and never fails to make me feel emotional.
My absolute winner ❤
Thank you Teya Dora with this enchanting and epic song .
12 points for Ramonda.
Congratulations Serbia .
Thank you for this reaction. It means a word to me. Teya Dora is my fav this year. She's just so ethereal ✨️ 🪻
Nesto fantasticno konacno !!!Podrska Teya Dori iz dijaspore!!!❤❤❤
As someone from Serbia, I’m so happy we’re sending Ramonda to the ESC. Lyrics have so many layers and meaning (both historical (WW1, 11th November) and personal, also fun fact; ramonda serbica is a plant that grows only in some parts of our country). Even if we don’t place well in the end, I’m happy we’re sending these messages to the world. 💜
Love Tey❤ love song Ramonda❤🎉love hers singl,,Dzanum"!!!!❤🎉😊
Here is the meaning if you’re interested.
1. Ramonda is a very rare purple flower that grows on Mount Rtanj in Serbia and is known as the “Phoenix flower”. It can survive in harsh environments and can “revive” itself after dehydrating with only a drop of water. It was used as a symbol of the Serbian people in WW1 during which Serbia lost 1/4 of its population.
2. There are several lines in the lyrics that reference the famous exodus of the Serbian people (along with the king and army) who travelled by foot over Montenegrin and Albanian mountains to Greece in the harsh winter of 1915. Around 240.000 people died on the journey and were buried at sea off the coast of a Greek Island in what is known as “The Blue Tomb” or “the watery grave”. The line “there, under the water, everything is dead silent” is a reference to that. Furthermore, another line states “there’s nobody left to guide me towards the morning star”. The Danica star/ the morning star is a staple symbol in Serbian mythology and it symbolizes returning home. In the song it shows the utter desperation and uncertainty whether our people would survive or return. Then you have “The world burns, every flower dies, where have the purple Ramondas vanished” = where have all the Serbs gone? The song ends with “A single purple Ramonda rises from the ashes” symbolizing hope and just like the Ramonda flower resurrects, so do the Serbian people.
The lyrics are written in a way where there are clear references to historical events, while also leaving room for a more personal and individual interpretation about inner hope, healing and finding light at the end of the tunnel when all seems hopeless.
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Thank you for this fantastic explanation❤
Beautiful song and voice love sebia this year
As effective as molitva was
thank you from Serbia, Honest Vocal Coach❤️
she's my winner too❤ fun fact, she studied at the Berklee College of Music where she shared classes with Charlie Puth!
Hvala mnogo na izuzetnom komentaru i analizi!
Dugo sam čekala baš Vaše mišljenje! Pozdravi iz Srbije!💖
It's a very good song!Bravo Serbia!❤
Our beloved vocal coach agreed...GIVE HER THE TROPHY rn pls :}
Oh God how much I love this song and everything about it! And I love you too Georgina! My winner this year is Serbia followed by divine Portugal 🤍
Yes, she managed to use so many layers that go together, Celtic, Balkan Ethno, classical instrumental, literally a fusion of so many elements that are just palatable.
She studied at Berklee, so she is trained for this
Thank you for loving our song. Big hug from Serbia ❤
This girl and this song are oustsanding! The message is beautiful too! I love it, it is my top 1. Serbia for the win! 🤩🔥♥️🌸
this, Belgiums and switzerlands song are the only songs from this year I‘ve saved on spotify, I was looking forward for your reaction to this😍
Absolutely beautiful song and voice.
Yes yes yes it is Perfect.. THANK you so much for your reaction 💜🙏👍👌SERBIA💟👌
This song has even deeper meaning that stranger might not understand trough reading lyrics but it is heavily referenced trough it and video as well - ramonda is Serbia's endemic flower, known as “phoenix flower” due to ability to resurrect with a single drop of water, which became a symbol of Serbian suffering during the Great Retreat of the First World War. Thousands of Serbian soldiers were "buried" in sea near Vid, Corfu, Greece, place now known as Blue Tomb.
This song is soo underated, its 20 in odds like what? For me this song is just magical and stands out in a year full of up beat pop songs for me irs top 5 or evan a winner 💜🇷🇸
Who the hell cares about those stupid biased odds. This is the essence of Eurovision. A song that makes people realise what peace, resilience, hope, inner strength are as values. It goes beyond being just a representative, it tells a deep meaningful story, it's being sung in Serbian language and the song itself takes you somewhere unexplainable, well I think it's heaven, it makes you float above the horizon. This is a timeless entry filled with excessive beauty and no matter what odds or the results say it will keep us feeling that magnificent emotion of hope again and again in this deteriorating world for years to come.
She is in my top 3. Love love love this song.
Thank you for your reaction. I really appreciate your opinion. I like this song so far. And the meaning of the song is wonderful. Her voice is great and so emotional.
Bravo sve ste lepo objasnili , ona je definitivno i moja šoljica čaja.Pozdrav iz Srbije .💜💜💜
"my cup of tea" je sleng za nesto sto je po ukusu, ne prevodi se bukvalno jer deluje imbecilno, ja ne znam sta je sa nasim ljudima, da li smo ostali bez grama mozga ili? Ko jos na svetu bukvalno prevodi bilo koji sleng i jos koristi u jeziklu kao da to sad nesto znaci.
Thanks so much for this great reaction. I think you would have loved this song even more if you had turned on english subtitles. Love from Serbia!
Rooting for Teya Dora this year, the girl has a world quality talent 😍😍
MY WINNER
Love your analysis and absolutely agree (in the eyes of someone who is not a specialist). I am thrilled by this song. I'd love to see this winning. Just wonderful! Love your channel!!!
My absolute favourite 💎 It’s so emotional but doesnt make you sad when listening to it 💎
Definitively my Favorit this year ❤ Teya🎉
Thanks from Belgrade🙏🏼🫶🏻❤️😊
Serbia should winn this year.
I saw her live performance in the Netherlands (eurovision in concert), she was very good
We can vote tomorrow so maybe she'll have a chance!
Ramonda is serbian phoenix flower which can revive from fully dehydrated state when its watered. ❤
Love Teya Dora ,love her songs Ramonda and especially Dzanum her most viral song.
Love you❤❤❤
My winner!Magical voice and song!💜💜💜
We knew it will be your cup of tea darling 🥰 so glad you like it
Kisses from Serbia 🪷
Such a beautiful song. I'm so happy that you liked it
The songs meaning, and the symbolism is pretty deep too. It does have both a haunting, but a hopeful meaning. Its about personal and national resilience and revival, the Serbian Ramonda purple flower blooms after a few drops of water, rises again like a phoenix, even if its completely dried up. I am so glad you like it! 💜💜💜
Oh finally! Been waiting for this reaction ❤❤ it sure is a very nice, emotional and touching song. Whether she wins ESC 2024 or not she's already a winner to me. One of the ESC songs that I've repeated over hundreds of times after Loreen's Tattoo ❤❤ Knowing the true meaning emotions behind Ramonda makes this songs even more valuable.
YES YES AND YESS!! We have THE winner💟💟
Thank you!
Kiss from Serbia!
The rock on which the singer is lying at the beginning of the video represents the island of Corfu in Greece,
where Serbian soldiers recovered in the First World War, after retreating across Albania.
We call the sea around the island of Krv the Blue Tomb, because many soldiers who died are buried there.
In Serbia, the Ramonda flower is a symbol of rebirth and rising from the ashes.Also Ramonda is called phoenix flower.
The people have gone through and are going through many misfortunes and sufferings, but they always hope that everything will be fine.
This song is dedicated to all those who sacrificed themselves for the benefit of new generations.
12 points for this quality song from greece!!
Thank you so much for liking our Teya Dora! She’s so unique. Best regards from Belgrade, Serbia. ❤️❤️❤️
I waited for your reaction all this time. Happy you are healthy and better and happy you reacted to Serbia. Lot of love to you 🥰
Divan komentar pesma prelepa .Teya Dora misticna ,celokupan nastup odlican.Napred Teya Dora❤
Teya Dora, the singer, is actually sort of known in Europe, more specifically the Balkans, for her song "Dzanum", it's also very beautiful
My favorite this year. Hope it will be well positioned ❤
it's a 10/10!! great job Serbia!!! much love from Switzerland ❤
Love from serbia ❤❤❤❤
Beautiful reaction! Thank's from Serbia! ❤️🇷🇸
Thank you for beautiful words about Teya Dora and her song "Ramonda" 🌸💜
Thank you!
From.Belgrade,Serbia!❤
Go go Teya Dora❤🇷🇸⭐️
Amazing singer Teya Dora ❤ I love song Ramonda. The best. Winner of Evrovision 24 🙏 Thanks for very nice reaction 😌
Numero uno la migliore ❤
Ramonda❤❤❤❤❤....thanks for your reaction,greetings from Belgrade
10/10! great song, amazing singer and beautiful tunes.....JUST PERFECT the entire set up!
The 🎉❤Serbia #1
Dear Georgina, thank you so much for reacting to this, Teya is really amazing, i kinda knew you were going to love it, i watch your channel for couple of years now, wish you all the best! ❤🌸
Great analyze and reaction! I've enjoyed it so so much and thank you very much ♥ I always cry when I hear and watch Ramonda performance, it's just soo enchanting ♥ Greetings from Serbia ♥
Finally reaction, thank you for reaction. Can't wait to see your comment.
Lilac Ramonda is also symbol of truce after the WW1 and also Lilac Ramonda is also known as phoenix flower. When it looks completely dried out and dead, only few drops of water can bring it back to ''life''. This is the reaction I was waiting for two months :) Greetings from Serbia dear Georgina!