Same!! It was a very daring decision for her to do something like this for Eurovision. I'm excited to see what else is going to come out for this year! Thank you for watching! 🌷🏵🌷
Slovenia usually holds the national selection EMA, but because Raiven got more than half of the entire international jury vote in the pre-selection process behind closed doors, they were like: Let's just send her. She has tried to represent Slovenia on 3 occasions always coming either 2nd or 3rd. The Slovene public actually don't really like her - she is too artsy and out there for them, so I hope her getting a good result at Eurovision will make them change their minds about her.
Yes!! I read that she got 2nd back to back years and then tried again a couple of years later. But, she's getting the chance, and she's really going to take it! Also, thank you for letting me know!! There's so many different rules for all the countries. I just finished filming my reactions to Albania and 🥴🥴🥴 She wasn't 1st/2nd/3rd but somehow she was chosen. It's all 🫠🫠
I hid in the river and went into the silent night. With loud steps, silent calls for help. Now that I'm just water in the waves, I'm looking for peace. I drown in myself, surrender to the light. (mysterious sound) Chorus: Find me, hurt me, defend me (when you chase me, when you leave me) Pick me up, let me down, love me. (Who's chasing you so you're not afraid?) Who are you afraid of hiding your desires? You look into my eyes, the image of you glows in them. I'm a mirror without edges, only a reflection of your fears! Chorus: Find me, hurt me, defend me (when you chase me, when you leave me) Pick me up, let me down, love me. (Who's chasing you so you're not afraid?) I am, you're VERONIKA!(ooooooooh) Only she knows your truth. I am, you're VERONIKA! Only she knows your truth. I am, you're VERONIKA! Only she knows your truth.
It is supposed to be a real historical person. Veronika Deseniška (1380 - 1425) was the second wife of Frederick II. of Celje, but since she was a noblewoman of a lower status, Friderik's father, the powerful Count Herman II of Celje, did not approve of their union. When Friderik and Veronika fled to Fridrihštajn castle near Kočevje, where they secretly got married, old Herman sent an army after them with the order to capture them. Friderik managed to save Veronika from the castle, but he was captured by the soldiers and imprisoned in the tower at Celje Castle - this is still called Friderik's Tower. He was imprisoned here for more than four years, Veronica was also captured and imprisoned. Herman accused the unhappy Veronika of being a prostitute who seduced his son. They organized a trial that lasted two days, and although the judges found no guilt, let alone a crime, Herman had her murdered. he basically accused her of witchery and drowned her
Okay, thank you for explaining this!! It also explains the water references in the song and lyrics!! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! 🌼🌸🌼
Veronika is based on a pseudo mythical historical figure, apparantly the first person is Slovenia accused/convicted of witch craft. Her father in law purportedly had her arrested/convicted because he didnt approve of her marriage to his son (she wasnt high ranking enough, he said she used the dark arts to bewitch and seduce her husband). Legend says she either drowned herself or was drowned on her father in law's orders after the court found her not guilty. Personally this is my winner for now. It's wonderfully atmosppheric and captivating
Omg, thank you for letting me know!!! The lyrics make a lot more sense now! And I agree! It's absolutely going to be Top 5 overall, and it's my top for right now as well! Thank you for watching ☺️
About song Veronika (to maybe understand this drowning, bodies and all the water more): The story of the love between Count Friderik II and Veronika of Desenice is one of the greatest love stories in Slovenian history. He was the son of a powerful ruler, while she was a rural noblewoman. Their love was so strong that nothing could stop it. Rumour has it that Frederick II of Celje, son of the mighty Count Herman II, had a hand in the death of Elizabeth of Frankopan, his first and legal wife. Contrary to his father’s will he secretly married Veronica of Desenice immediately afterwards. Because of this, his father had him imprisoned in the main tower, where he spent over 4 years and where, according to a legend, he wanted to starve him. Meanwhile, after being acquitted in the first witchcraft process in Slovenia initiated by this sly old Count, Veronica was drowned. Herman II accused unfortunate Veronika of being a witch who had cast a spell on his son and he was 100% sure that's why his son killed his first wife and married Veronika. I'm Slovenian and I'm soooo proud of Raiven (her real name Sara Briški Cirman). She is fenomenal artist, musician, (opera) singer, and excellent harpist. I love her and her capacity of knowledge of music. She is really next level artist. Go RAIVEN 🎉
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This is a masterpiece. I feel like this could be a top5 finish.
Same!! It was a very daring decision for her to do something like this for Eurovision.
I'm excited to see what else is going to come out for this year!
Thank you for watching! 🌷🏵🌷
It's not only video, song was great, Raven is opera singer with powerful presence...and Slovenia can deliver magic on the stage, no problems at all!
Yes! She did a wonderful job! I'm excited to see this performed live!!
Thank you for watching 🌹 🌻🌹
Slovenia usually holds the national selection EMA, but because Raiven got more than half of the entire international jury vote in the pre-selection process behind closed doors, they were like: Let's just send her. She has tried to represent Slovenia on 3 occasions always coming either 2nd or 3rd. The Slovene public actually don't really like her - she is too artsy and out there for them, so I hope her getting a good result at Eurovision will make them change their minds about her.
Yes!! I read that she got 2nd back to back years and then tried again a couple of years later. But, she's getting the chance, and she's really going to take it!
Also, thank you for letting me know!! There's so many different rules for all the countries. I just finished filming my reactions to Albania and 🥴🥴🥴
She wasn't 1st/2nd/3rd but somehow she was chosen. It's all 🫠🫠
She (+ the team) delivered. This is just great ❤❤❤ Go Slovenia! I hope the staging will be awesome. 👍👍 Love from the Netherlands
Most definitely!!
Thank you for watching!!!
I hid in the river and went into the silent night.
With loud steps, silent calls for help.
Now that I'm just water in the waves, I'm looking for peace.
I drown in myself, surrender to the light.
(mysterious sound)
Chorus:
Find me, hurt me, defend me
(when you chase me, when you leave me)
Pick me up, let me down, love me.
(Who's chasing you so you're not afraid?)
Who are you afraid of hiding your desires?
You look into my eyes, the image of you glows in them.
I'm a mirror without edges,
only a reflection of your fears!
Chorus:
Find me, hurt me, defend me
(when you chase me, when you leave me)
Pick me up, let me down, love me.
(Who's chasing you so you're not afraid?)
I am, you're VERONIKA!(ooooooooh)
Only she knows your truth.
I am, you're VERONIKA!
Only she knows your truth.
I am, you're VERONIKA!
Only she knows your truth.
Thank you for posting the lyrics!!!
It is supposed to be a real historical person. Veronika Deseniška (1380 - 1425) was the second wife of Frederick II. of Celje, but since she was a noblewoman of a lower status, Friderik's father, the powerful Count Herman II of Celje, did not approve of their union. When Friderik and Veronika fled to Fridrihštajn castle near Kočevje, where they secretly got married, old Herman sent an army after them with the order to capture them. Friderik managed to save Veronika from the castle, but he was captured by the soldiers and imprisoned in the tower at Celje Castle - this is still called Friderik's Tower. He was imprisoned here for more than four years, Veronica was also captured and imprisoned. Herman accused the unhappy Veronika of being a prostitute who seduced his son. They organized a trial that lasted two days, and although the judges found no guilt, let alone a crime, Herman had her murdered. he basically accused her of witchery and drowned her
Okay, thank you for explaining this!! It also explains the water references in the song and lyrics!!
Thank you so much for watching and commenting! 🌼🌸🌼
Yessss! My number one! If Slovenia wins I will be able to afford to go to Eurovision!
Omg! Hey, girl!!! How are you???
I honestly wasn't expecting this, but it's great!! It's really in a league of its own!
Thx bro.Slovenia rocks this year no.1
Veronika is based on a pseudo mythical historical figure, apparantly the first person is Slovenia accused/convicted of witch craft. Her father in law purportedly had her arrested/convicted because he didnt approve of her marriage to his son (she wasnt high ranking enough, he said she used the dark arts to bewitch and seduce her husband). Legend says she either drowned herself or was drowned on her father in law's orders after the court found her not guilty.
Personally this is my winner for now. It's wonderfully atmosppheric and captivating
Omg, thank you for letting me know!!! The lyrics make a lot more sense now!
And I agree! It's absolutely going to be Top 5 overall, and it's my top for right now as well!
Thank you for watching ☺️
love ur commentary! keep it up with Eurovision reactions!
Thank you 😭😭😭
Agreed... Holding out any reaction until a live performance. Hope she attends to the pre-parties this year
I think she's already agreed!!
So, soon enough we'll get the chance to hear her live!!
About song Veronika (to maybe understand this drowning, bodies and all the water more): The story of the love between Count Friderik II and Veronika of Desenice is one of the greatest love stories in Slovenian history. He was the son of a powerful ruler, while she was a rural noblewoman. Their love was so strong that nothing could stop it.
Rumour has it that Frederick II of Celje, son of the mighty Count Herman II, had a hand in the death of Elizabeth of Frankopan, his first and legal wife. Contrary to his father’s will he secretly married Veronica of Desenice immediately afterwards. Because of this, his father had him imprisoned in the main tower, where he spent over 4 years and where, according to a legend, he wanted to starve him. Meanwhile, after being acquitted in the first witchcraft process in Slovenia initiated by this sly old Count, Veronica was drowned. Herman II accused unfortunate Veronika of being a witch who had cast a spell on his son and he was 100% sure that's why his son killed his first wife and married Veronika.
I'm Slovenian and I'm soooo proud of Raiven (her real name Sara Briški Cirman). She is fenomenal artist, musician, (opera) singer, and excellent harpist. I love her and her capacity of knowledge of music. She is really next level artist. Go RAIVEN 🎉