Jeangu Macrooy - Grow - The Netherlands 🇳🇱 - Official Music Video - Eurovision 2020

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  • Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
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    Official video for 'Grow' by Jeangu Macrooy.
    Jeangu on Grow: “Emotions, good and bad, are a universal language. I hope this song makes people feel a little less lonely in their search for happiness. I think that openness and honesty about how we really feel will ultimately bring us closer. I believe in the power of music to bring people together. It’s the reason I do what I do."
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    VIDEO CREDITS: Director: Joe Roberts | Director of Photograpy: Job Kraaijeveld | Production Company: Smarthouse FIlms | Executive producer: Danielle Guirguis | Producer: Julia Schmidt | Production coordinator: Felix Dukker | 1st Assistant Director: Boris Apituley |
    Focus Puller: Rob van Dam & Tijn Brouwer | Steadicam Operator: Jasper van Gheluwe | Gaffer: Zen Bloot | Best Boy: Henry Rodgers | Electrician: Dirk Zijlstra | Production Design: Jan Jasper van Oord | Art assistant: Ot Leendertse | Styling: Clyde Semmoh | Hair/Make Up: Kimberley Lau | BTS Footage: Sem Leuven | Location Manager: Lennart van Egmond | PA: Michelle Huveneers & Robin Alper | Edit: Ben Putland | Grading: Qianwei Tong @Captcha |
    Visual FX: Ot Leendertse | Extra's: Otto de Jonge, Fey Yen Kolfschoten, Jip van den Dool,
    Dunya Khayame, Deborah Flemming, Aristote Sanga, Leendert Vooijce, Rellie Telg, Ethel Campagne.
    SONG CREDITS: Written by J. A. U. Macrooy. Vocals by Jeangu Macrooy. All instruments and arrangement by Perquisite & Jeangu Macrooy. Produced, recorded and mixed by Perquisite at Unexpected Studio. Mastered by Darius van Helfteren at Amsterdam Mastering.
    © 2020 Unexpected Records
    www.unexpected-records.com
    LYRICS:
    When I’m sad
    I am unreasonable
    Just like a little kid
    Mad at the world
    When I’m alone
    I am defenceless
    Just like the boy I was
    Afraid in the dark
    Don’t take it personally
    Don’t be offended
    Don’t mind my mood
    Changing like the weather
    God knows I try to hold it all together
    Oh, I’m getting older
    And it ain’t what I thought it would be
    Wide awake
    The planet spins around
    A little too fast for me
    Most of the time
    Lost control
    My thoughts are flickering
    Just like satellites
    Lost in the sky
    Don’t take it personally
    Don’t be offended
    Don’t mind my mood
    Changing like the weather
    God knows I try to hold it all together
    I’m getting older
    And it ain’t what I thought it would be
    One day I’ll find
    Some peace of mind
    And then I’ll stop being afraid
    I won’t make it through the night
    The more I learn
    The less I know
    Through every high and every low
    Oh, I grow
    The more I learn
    The less I know
    Through every high and every low
    Oh, I grow
    -
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Комментарии • 4,4 тыс.

  • @EurovisionSongContest
    @EurovisionSongContest  4 года назад +275

    Add or download the song to your own playlist: Eurovision.lnk.to/ESC2020ID
    Read more about Jeangu Macrooy here: eurovision.tv/participant/jeangu-macrooy

  • @KVR020
    @KVR020 4 года назад +400

    Imagine a stage performance where you see the singer all the time alone in a spotlight where he sings the slow parts and on the end the light turns up and you see a whole gospel core singing with him.
    This can be epic!

    • @lunaireticb4162
      @lunaireticb4162 4 года назад +19

      I cry, that would me extremely emotional and effective on stage. This song it's just perfect for that idea. ❤️

    • @elsabresser7487
      @elsabresser7487 4 года назад +4

      Omg I would love that

    • @ashnijohnson7589
      @ashnijohnson7589 4 года назад +4

      It will be epic🥺

    • @RL-tx1eb
      @RL-tx1eb 4 года назад +2

      EXACTLY

    • @ED-wi4sx
      @ED-wi4sx 4 года назад +7

      Lunairetic B
      Yes that would be nice, but I think there are only six singers allowed at ESF.

  • @McZurullo
    @McZurullo 4 года назад +1465

    Thank you The Netherlands. This is not a eurosong potential winner. This is true music.

    • @thomasadelaars3454
      @thomasadelaars3454 4 года назад +70

      Netherlands dont want to win. This event is costing us too much 😂.

    • @duartetavares8930
      @duartetavares8930 4 года назад +18

      Salvador Sobral won the competition with One music that is not "eurovisionsong"

    • @marshmelows
      @marshmelows 4 года назад +11

      There's no such thing as true music

    • @Bennieboy918
      @Bennieboy918 4 года назад +3

      Perfection cannot be improved and is therefore imperfect. Because of that perfection doesn’t exist

    • @Bennieboy918
      @Bennieboy918 4 года назад +1

      @@nexx_740 if something is perfect it has no purpose therefore it's not perfect

  • @markskristians
    @markskristians 4 года назад +950

    This is pure art. Sadly the contest is cancelled, but I'd definitely give the win to either Lithuania or Netherlands.
    -Much love from Latvia

    • @pogodziej
      @pogodziej 4 года назад +12

      I think the Netherlands re keping him as their representative for the nearest Eurovision Contest that happens.

    • @BlueAnimatedArt
      @BlueAnimatedArt 4 года назад +5

      Much love from the Netherland back!

    • @Himawari1554
      @Himawari1554 4 года назад +5

      Much love from litva (Lithuania)❤

    • @Botafogoplayground
      @Botafogoplayground 4 года назад +3

      I agree. Lithuania is an awesome song

    • @tunakumur9451
      @tunakumur9451 4 года назад +6

      Well, don't throw Iceland away. Thhink about things is also people's favourite... :)

  • @poseidonericsson756
    @poseidonericsson756 4 года назад +235

    This is not a song that Eurovision deserves but a song that Eurovision needs.

    • @dutchskyrimgamer.youtube2748
      @dutchskyrimgamer.youtube2748 Год назад +1

      Jeangu Macrooy is a Surinamer that used Sranantongo (Surinamese) in his Eurovision song that represented the Netherlands.

  • @bled6179
    @bled6179 4 года назад +227

    Very beautiful song in which Jeangu shows that there isn’t a route to happiness and life is not what you expect it to be. In addition, he is spreading awareness about mental health issues, something extremely common within this society. Good job the Netherlands!

  • @alexanderpasnl
    @alexanderpasnl 4 года назад +136

    After listening to this I have spent 15 minutes just sitting, staring, thinking, contemplating. Utterly speechless. I'm just blown away, First thing that came to mind was 'wow'. So powerful. I definitely wouldn't mind The Netherlands to win again. Bringing back real music and emotions to the song contest.

  • @mrod4517
    @mrod4517 3 года назад +92

    They should have allowed the same contestants and their songs from last year to participate in this year's competition. I keep coming back to listen the songs that didn't had the opportunity to shine.

    • @juuldude8860
      @juuldude8860 3 года назад +1

      If I remember correctly it was mentioned somewhere that this year they will do something to honor the songs of 2020 that were supposed to be used for the cancelled contest, but I can't remember where I heard or read this anymore. In any case, this is the first time a Eurovision contest was cancelled of course, and I actually think it's really interesting that the majority of the 2020 artists will participate this year again with a new song.

  • @internetaddict1466
    @internetaddict1466 3 года назад +49

    I don't know if you will ever see this Jeangu, but I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for this song. This really helped me through a low point I had mentally during the first lockdown. I love your lyrics and love your voice. Thank you so much.

  • @ivanskiot8912
    @ivanskiot8912 4 года назад +190

    This is unarguably the most beautiful song I've heard from Eurovision 2020.

  • @casajoyce863
    @casajoyce863 4 года назад +109

    This song is far out the best song with the best lyrics according to me.
    When Jeangu Macrooy starts singing, he sounds like an angel in diguise.
    I get a so emotional when I listen to it. It doesn't matter if he wins or not,
    this song is so amazing it gave me goosebumps and sends chills down my spine.

  • @MsBlulucky
    @MsBlulucky 4 года назад +279

    This moved me to tears
    My cousin and I are huge fans of Eurovision and always watch it together. Last year she couldn't come to my place because she wasn't feeling well - it turned out she has leukemia.
    Until a few weeks ago she was doing really well but then she got infected with corona in the hospital and now she's in an artificial coma and all we can do is hope...
    I'm so scared and I miss her a lot, especially tonight!

    • @bean9881
      @bean9881 4 года назад +12

      have you gotten an update? hopefully she is okay.

    • @MsBlulucky
      @MsBlulucky 4 года назад +42

      @@bean9881 she passed away a week ago. She was only 21

    • @mjhmedia8787
      @mjhmedia8787 4 года назад +15

      MsBlulucky sorry to hear.

    • @woodina0686
      @woodina0686 4 года назад +21

      MsBlulucky that’s heartbreaking, so sorry to hear 😢 sending you and your family love

    • @TanikaArt
      @TanikaArt 4 года назад +4

      @@MsBlulucky 😢

  • @sense8339
    @sense8339 3 года назад +40

    over a year later, this is still breathtaking.

  • @msprav18
    @msprav18 4 года назад +171

    Is it bad to want the same country to win twice in a row? Love this even more than last year's Dutch entry. I'm a Brit so we don't have a chance of winning anyways 😂
    The ending minute or so gives me goosebumps every time

    • @viderethevaccinatorfromhol7536
      @viderethevaccinatorfromhol7536 4 года назад +1

      It isn't unique, it happened before. Well may the best song and performance win. I don't understand why the UK, of all places, can't deliver the right song. All the talent in the world! This year isn't really bad, but it's not huge either unfortunately. I would love to see eurovision back in the UK.

    • @wloofmath4842
      @wloofmath4842 4 года назад

      Ireland : Let's win thrice in a row

    • @virtual30
      @virtual30 4 года назад +1

      Same here! I PREFER Grow over Aracade!!!

  • @BiNy26
    @BiNy26 4 года назад +572

    Okayyy. Just when I was thinking about this year to be weak, this comes out? Never been a fan of Dutch songs on ESC and here we are. Two years in a row, two of my personal winners for sure. Best of luck from Poland, you have my vote!😍😍😍

    • @jitsetwint3662
      @jitsetwint3662 4 года назад +3

      Tnx

    • @dennisintveld404
      @dennisintveld404 4 года назад +2

      Dankjewel!!

    • @imdrunkagain6026
      @imdrunkagain6026 4 года назад

      Marina its from The Netherlands not Poland...

    • @Therzino
      @Therzino 4 года назад +5

      I’m drunk Again your name is right she means that she is from Poland

    • @nostalgia1267
      @nostalgia1267 4 года назад +2

      I’m drunk Again she ment best of luck FROM Poland. Read it again

  • @bartjoboy
    @bartjoboy 4 года назад +31

    The name Grow is also relevant for the listering experience. Didn't really like it the first time, but the more you listen to it the better it gets. This song literally grows on you

  • @wilmersdorf1980
    @wilmersdorf1980 4 года назад +210

    This song could be the song of the night. It's very touching because it's so honest, so naive, so simple and just so cute. I honestly shed a tear. He needs to be lucky in the allocation draw and get a position at the end of the second half. And he needs that Salvador Sobral staging. Just give him a mike and that sort of a tiny stage which enables him to create intimacy with the audience, and he'll make it to the top spot!

    • @wearesurvivorsx
      @wearesurvivorsx 4 года назад

      we won last year so he is already in the final.

    • @wilmersdorf1980
      @wilmersdorf1980 4 года назад

      @@wearesurvivorsx Of course, he is in the final. That was not the point.

    • @henrymanzano9168
      @henrymanzano9168 4 года назад

      I think he drew 23rd to perform,so,a very good slot

  • @danijans8614
    @danijans8614 4 года назад +279

    Het maakt mij echt niet uit hoe hoog dit nummer eindigt in de rankings: het is gewoon een RETE goed nummer, echt een kunstwerk. Thanks Jeangu for amazing, real and soulful songwriting

    • @EdjeMr1975
      @EdjeMr1975 4 года назад +4

      Ik denk dat wij ( Nederland ) de underdog is .. mischien bij de juries de favoriet, net als North Macedonia vorig jaar ( Tamara Proud )

    • @JelletenRouwelaar1
      @JelletenRouwelaar1 4 года назад +6

      @@EdjeMr1975 dan worden we toch mooi 8 of in ieder geval top 10 en dat zou een heel mooi plekje zijn

    • @EdjeMr1975
      @EdjeMr1975 4 года назад +2

      @@JelletenRouwelaar1 precies .. winnen hoeft niet meer .. maar een top 10 plekje, absoluut ❤

    • @JelletenRouwelaar1
      @JelletenRouwelaar1 4 года назад +1

      @@EdjeMr1975 juist good boy ♥️♥️

    • @TomWaldgeist
      @TomWaldgeist 4 года назад

      Das sehe ich auch so! :)

  • @angelosvlahos
    @angelosvlahos 4 года назад +93

    "it's almost impossible to win two times in a row, and ofcourse i want to win, but it's just really really hard. I just hope i can give people something they can relate to, a song that comforts them. That would be a victory to me."

  • @thisiskoz
    @thisiskoz 4 года назад +110

    Well, everyone is expecting to see energy from a Euorvision winner, we step over the message and emotion. Good job from Romania, Netherlands! 🇷🇴🇳🇱

    • @catokoenders9023
      @catokoenders9023 4 года назад

      Thank you! Maybe you want to see the live performance you can type dwdd jeangu on youtube because then you will end up at his live performance, I think it is even better live!

    • @skskksk-7550
      @skskksk-7550 4 года назад

      mersi❤️❤️❤️

    • @graffiti4547
      @graffiti4547 4 года назад

      Yeah, but it would be amazing if the part at the end would be longer

  • @estherdegraaf5096
    @estherdegraaf5096 Год назад +14

    I will always say this, if Eurovision 2020 wasn’t cancelled we would’ve won again with this masterpiece.

  • @KVR020
    @KVR020 4 года назад +319

    I like the Abrubt end. This song is about life and growth and just like life, it ends abrubt. This song is a journey.

    • @siemoussoren2241
      @siemoussoren2241 4 года назад +3

      Check out the live version on dwdd or 538 the end is magical

    • @ikke2828
      @ikke2828 4 года назад +1

      You understand!!! 😊😊😊

    • @menice6736
      @menice6736 4 года назад +1

      I also like the fact that the song itself grows, the melody speeds op a little bit every time

    • @Bennieboy918
      @Bennieboy918 4 года назад +1

      But what happens when the journey ends? When he gets what he wanted?

    • @KVR020
      @KVR020 4 года назад +1

      @@Bennieboy918 we will never know because Eurovision is cancelled

  • @alexscott5472
    @alexscott5472 4 года назад +203

    I wasn't impressed with the first minute or so, but by the end I was loving it. The song grows and grows and bits of it are genuinely odd and 'not Eurovision' which helps to make it better. I love the Dutch for taking the contest seriously over the past few years, and I think it's a path the UK has followed with our entry this year. Dank u wel for another great entry!

    • @costinelacalin5243
      @costinelacalin5243 4 года назад

      Roxen: Alcohol you

    • @escnl1481
      @escnl1481 4 года назад

      Nee jij bedankt voor deze reactie!!! Big love from the Netherlands ❤

    • @aydan_4864
      @aydan_4864 4 года назад +1

      Costinela Calin Jeangu Macrooy: Grow

    • @teun9380
      @teun9380 4 года назад

      Love!

  • @lucap8436
    @lucap8436 4 года назад +367

    How to paint the moods with essentiality and disarming effect. So spiritual and delicate. Beautiful! Thanks to The Netherlands for this little jewel.

  • @Suvi_
    @Suvi_ 4 года назад +119

    The Netherlands has two years in a row: a beautiful, emotional, touching & powerful song! 😌❤️ Honestly I cried when I first heard Grow. All the emotions of my past memories just came out with tears. And I just couldn't stop crying... 😌 Now I'm listening to this song, for who knows, how umpteenth time this is, with a huge smile on my face! ☺️ Dutch people: You have such a lovely song! Be proud of this! 💕 I wish all the best for The Netherlands again this year! Much love from 🇫🇮 to 🇳🇱! ❤️
    EDIT: OMG! 🥰 Just heard the live version of Grow & it's pure gold, too! A tip for you; listen to the song with headphones! 😤💕
    EDIT 2: Well, due to overwhelming ESC cancellation - I didn't have chance to vote for The Netherlands this year, but Grow & Jeangu has special place in my heart. I will remember this entry! One of my like extremely, absolute favorites alongside with 🇨🇭🇮🇹 this year! 💕 Times are dark, but stay strong people! 💪✨

    • @gizmodreamer5966
      @gizmodreamer5966 4 года назад +3

      Thank you so much😃much love to you and your country❤

    • @lilit6923
      @lilit6923 4 года назад +3

      Omg Aww your so sweet 😀❤

    • @Suvi_
      @Suvi_ 4 года назад +4

      @@lilit6923 Thank you! 🥰 In a world, full of negativity, I try my best to be that person! 🙏

    • @lilit6923
      @lilit6923 4 года назад +3

      Suvi ❤️❤️❤️

    • @abe1590
      @abe1590 4 года назад +3

      @@Suvi_ You're a very good person... ❤️

  • @Nesrin93585
    @Nesrin93585 4 года назад +423

    I think this will end high with The jury’s, but i’m afraid how the televoters think about The song.
    I really like “grow” it’s written straight from his heart, he is a good singer songwriter! 👌🏼

    • @erikeriks
      @erikeriks 4 года назад

      ok

    • @Firefly9433
      @Firefly9433 4 года назад +2

      xNesrin25 i Think thats true but for Germany its ok for Jury and High with Televoting

    • @lemmymaster
      @lemmymaster 4 года назад

      Booo.. bad pun

    • @Woquevagina
      @Woquevagina 4 года назад +1

      @@lemmymaster this is such a bad song

    • @ilililiililililil7658
      @ilililiililililil7658 4 года назад

      @@Firefly9433 I don't think you're right here, do you remember Sweden 2018? Imo Germany 2020 is almost the same as Sweden 2018 and do you remember how that went with the televoting? That was horrible, 21 points. And I think it will happen with this song too

  • @SergioNoelio
    @SergioNoelio 4 года назад +29

    This is GOLDEN!
    No matter what your shortcoming in life is ...
    it being an addiction or being bipolar or having lost a loved one to a tragedy or to a disease...
    we all rise up from adversity and from life challenges....
    the sun rises and SHINES for all of us every single day! GROW!

  • @c.arlynx
    @c.arlynx 4 года назад +416

    First time I heard this: nah this won't do
    second time: it's okay
    right now: wow i love it!!
    I feel like this is a song that needs to grow on you

    • @Mika_F1
      @Mika_F1 4 года назад +2

      Carlijn .038 yes! same

    • @mandyneervoort6966
      @mandyneervoort6966 4 года назад +10

      Every time I listen to this song, I just understand it more and more. And I feel it. It is just beautifull

    • @virtual30
      @virtual30 4 года назад +4

      Same with me! His voice and the lyrics are SUPERBB!!!

    • @virtual30
      @virtual30 4 года назад +8

      @@mandyneervoort6966 SAME here :) . I have tears after third times listening .....its a sad song really.

    • @mandyneervoort6966
      @mandyneervoort6966 4 года назад +5

      I think this will be so chill in de final. All these song are tempo or a ballad with screaming on the end

  • @vianadobreva
    @vianadobreva 4 года назад +311

    Netherlands you are not playing! This song is deep, so relatable to many people, it touches me like no other ... a true quality product. I am supporting Victoria, but still well done to you!

  • @federicopifferi
    @federicopifferi 4 года назад +43

    Really beautiful and meaningful. You can understand the lyrics if you struggle with depression. Thank you Netherlands for this jewel . Greetings from Italy! 😢😍🙋💪👍👊👏✌❤💙🔝🎼🎶🎵🎤🎻🎹

    • @xxjustinaxx3708
      @xxjustinaxx3708 4 года назад +6

      I know what you mean 💓

    • @sweetandmore2973
      @sweetandmore2973 4 года назад +4

      Yeah brings me to tears. Really beautiful song

    • @joophansen7845
      @joophansen7845 4 года назад +1

      Grazie Federico. Molto gentile. Saluti da Olanda

  • @georgelucas85
    @georgelucas85 4 года назад +85

    Don't take it personally, don't be offended but... I love this song with whole my heart ❤

  • @thlimpq8840
    @thlimpq8840 4 года назад +41

    This is my fav this year by pretty far. This is the only eurovision song i've ever cried listning to. Good luck Jeangu, love from sweden ❤️

  • @natiagiorgidze232
    @natiagiorgidze232 4 года назад +106

    I love this country 🇳🇱 Greetings from Georgia! 🇬🇪

    • @gizmodreamer5966
      @gizmodreamer5966 4 года назад +1

      Thank you😀Georgia is one of my big favorites❤

    • @JelletenRouwelaar1
      @JelletenRouwelaar1 4 года назад

      ♥️♥️

    • @lindavisser7738
      @lindavisser7738 4 года назад

      Good luck, Georgia!! ❤ I love 'Take me as I am'

    • @denden4455
      @denden4455 4 года назад +1

      Привет габунистану

    • @ultrafioletoff
      @ultrafioletoff 4 года назад +2

      Den Den да ладно тебе, люди то хорошие, главное, чтоб не писали в вино

  • @arvantsaraihan5777
    @arvantsaraihan5777 4 года назад +317

    This is such an anthem for those who already stepped on adulthood and its hardships.

  • @bokyst6842
    @bokyst6842 4 года назад +31

    Lump in my throat and tears in my eyes🥺
    I don't know what's wrong with me when I listen to this song💕
    12 points from Croatia 👍

  • @hypercarcrush4619
    @hypercarcrush4619 4 года назад +33

    When all the other participants go for lotsa instrumentals and showy videos, The Netherlands go for quality and subtleness everytime.
    Nice. Maybe two wins in a row? High expectations. Really good song.

  • @philippeleclerc5341
    @philippeleclerc5341 4 года назад +40

    When the video unveiled he was talking in a therapy group I felt the message even more. This is a great song, not your typical low tempo Eurovision song, but another proof of why The Netherlands is getting such good results in recent years. Good job, I can't wait to watch this live with the crowd cheering.

  • @Sara-dy4et
    @Sara-dy4et 4 года назад +273

    I get that people want up tempo songs and all that but you can hear that this is quality

    • @SitahTaylorsversion
      @SitahTaylorsversion 4 года назад +9

      Sara yes, I prefer a up tempo song but this is still a good song

    • @karlitaos6306
      @karlitaos6306 4 года назад +12

      So much better than the shtty song of Iceland, I don't understand the hype behind it, it sounds like a amateur college band dong a concert for a school party. There's so much qualty in the NL song, too bad that this song will be underrated liike Israel last year.

    • @Sara-dy4et
      @Sara-dy4et 4 года назад +2

      Love agreed!

    • @karlitaos6306
      @karlitaos6306 4 года назад +2

      @P. Marley ok zoomer.

    • @miekecrooymans7865
      @miekecrooymans7865 4 года назад +1

      Agreed✌🏻

  • @ioannisstefanidis6045
    @ioannisstefanidis6045 4 года назад +42

    This talks to my heart, 12 points from Greece

  • @yelocoehlo
    @yelocoehlo 4 года назад +306

    Netherlands sending QUALITY again! This song is so captivating! All the best from Poland 🇵🇱

    • @kayleightenlande
      @kayleightenlande 4 года назад +2

      💞💞💞

    • @konkeybongo9458
      @konkeybongo9458 4 года назад +1

      Sorry but Poland isnt the most credible source when it comes to good music

    • @Rodoriginal101
      @Rodoriginal101 4 года назад +1

      @@konkeybongo9458 really? I think they have some great artists in every single genre.

    • @k.deb.4691
      @k.deb.4691 4 года назад +2

      I think poland and greece have the most beautiful songs

    • @konkeybongo9458
      @konkeybongo9458 4 года назад

      @@Rodoriginal101 Name one

  • @GuilhermeSantos-qs5et
    @GuilhermeSantos-qs5et 4 года назад +40

    I'm hoping this song doesn't get cursed because of being the host's song. This is amazing! One of my favourites this year
    12 points to The Netherlands 🇳🇱
    Love from Portugal ❤🇵🇹

  • @tonvanvelzen1369
    @tonvanvelzen1369 4 года назад +262

    I think this song will grow when you hear it more often. The text is personal but it is so true for every person in his or her personal life. The building up musically is fitting with the text. I heard some other ESC songs. But this one is not comparable with the others. And yes, I am Dutch, but independent.

    • @tonvanvelzen1369
      @tonvanvelzen1369 4 года назад +3

      @Robbie Nl Goedemorgen. Je hebt volkomen gelijk. Als je in t Engels schrijft moet je ESF vervangen met ESC.. Ik heb mijn reactie bewerkt. Thanks/dank voor je oplettendheid 👍(En nee, mijn reactie is geen cynisme of sarcastisch bedoeld) Je reactie is gewoon terecht. En dus door mij sportief opgevat. Kan je van andere reacties her en der niet zeggen.

    • @donder91
      @donder91 4 года назад +1

      That is not a good thing, as you know most people will only hear it one time and then need to vote if they like it.

    • @tonvanvelzen1369
      @tonvanvelzen1369 4 года назад

      @@donder91 You are right. But we will see what happens when the ESC period starts.

    • @tonvanvelzen1369
      @tonvanvelzen1369 4 года назад

      @Robbie Nl Mooi. Ook weer opgehelderd. Maar nogmaals bedankt voor je reactie. Engels is Engels en Nederlands is Nederlands😉 Trouwens beter zo'n reactie als dat van jou dan de reacties met de gevreesde ziekte. Schijnt weer in deze periode van liedjes de modetrend te zijn.

    • @martinpintamalli1449
      @martinpintamalli1449 4 года назад

      Drm heet het nummer ook GROW 😂

  • @escpower5907
    @escpower5907 4 года назад +20

    this came in the news yesterday in the morning! SUPPORT FROM SURINAME JEANGU 🇸🇷💕🇸🇷

  • @nighte6835
    @nighte6835 4 года назад +71

    This song is perfect for using as a soundtrack for a sad/dramatical moment in some love or family film.

  • @christophergrevenerofficial
    @christophergrevenerofficial 4 года назад +19

    I can’t believe they brought a song as good as arcade again - netherlands really deserves even more success in Eurovision

  • @emmlov3243
    @emmlov3243 4 года назад +387

    This is not typical Eurovision song and that's why I like it, it is song for the World. 🌎 Greetings from Croatia 🇭🇷

    • @theformerflightattendant
      @theformerflightattendant 4 года назад +1

      Em Mlov 🙏🏾

    • @gaatjenixaan5770
      @gaatjenixaan5770 4 года назад +7

      Em Mlov i love croatia

    • @emmlov3243
      @emmlov3243 4 года назад

      @@gaatjenixaan5770 ❤

    • @gdemooij738
      @gdemooij738 4 года назад +3

      Thank you for your support Em Mlov. The First place is for Croatia this year. Divlji Vjetre from Damir Kedzo is the best entry! The Netherlands ❤ Croatia

    • @emmlov3243
      @emmlov3243 4 года назад

      @@gdemooij738 💜

  • @enigmaenigma3801
    @enigmaenigma3801 4 года назад +253

    I want to say something about the abrupt ending. I first didn't get it like so many people, but now I'm starting to realize that considering the song is about accepting the heights and lows of life; it's striking that people react to the song the way they react to life. We don't want the dull everyday moments of life, cuz that's boring. We want the climax, the joy, the fun to start as soon as possible. We don't want to wait for it, and we want that to last for as long as possible. But like in life; euphoria does not last long and it can end abruptly by an unexpected turn in life, like: a loss, disease, accident. And you are thrown back to yourself again and you have to come to terms with it. But if you surrender you...… grow.

    • @virtual30
      @virtual30 4 года назад +6

      WELL SAID :)

    • @littlejack4431
      @littlejack4431 4 года назад +1

      Agree

    • @Solar.Goddess
      @Solar.Goddess 4 года назад +2

      Any song that can make this conclusion is worth gold.

    • @jochemvanhees
      @jochemvanhees 4 года назад

      Thank you so much for saying this.

    • @hcctotaal1
      @hcctotaal1 4 года назад

      Really worth whlie comment

  • @memsf
    @memsf 4 года назад +253

    I don't understand why almost every year the host country sending a ballad, but I must admit that this song is a beautiful ballad!
    Well done and good luck Netherlands 🇳🇱 from Greece 🇬🇷

    • @tygo1309
      @tygo1309 4 года назад +1

      me & myself what is a ballad sorry im dumb xd

    • @memsf
      @memsf 4 года назад +3

      @@tygo1309 a slow song

    • @tygo1309
      @tygo1309 4 года назад +2

      me & myself ah thanks!

    • @simbanon9888
      @simbanon9888 4 года назад +3

      excuse me, what? Not every. Ukraine when it was host country send O.Torvald - Time. Is it ballad?😂

    • @User-x3l9k
      @User-x3l9k 4 года назад +4

      Good luck 2. Stefania is btw born in The Netherlands.

  • @johnk.7345
    @johnk.7345 4 года назад +858

    Eurovision 2019: and the winner is... THE NETHERLANDS!
    Eurovision 2020: and the winne...
    NL: allow me to introduce myself, once again

  • @ianadiradze652
    @ianadiradze652 4 года назад +44

    This is The SONG !! No matter, what eurofans will say...
    Great job! Good luck from Georgia🇬🇪💗💗🇬🇪

  • @kirsh2036
    @kirsh2036 4 года назад +57

    His voice is pure soul. Wow. Love to listen it🧡

  • @Antoon83
    @Antoon83 4 года назад +211

    This song resonates to those unfortunate enough to realise the world isn't what they've imagined it to be

    • @marcoh703
      @marcoh703 4 года назад +2

      Hear hear

    • @Korilian13
      @Korilian13 4 года назад +7

      That's everyone who lives long enough though.

    • @Jaqvander
      @Jaqvander 4 года назад

      @@Korilian13 yes, and they are unfortunate

    • @aztro187
      @aztro187 4 года назад +1

      Life is Hard kids... Live with it

    • @svh1988
      @svh1988 4 года назад +1

      In a way. The world is what you imagine it to be. And no its nothing like we've been taught to be-lie-f. Though.. after that realisation why would you call yourself and or others unfortunate. Easy ? No .But would you ever go back to being asleep and controlled?

  • @tritone11
    @tritone11 3 года назад +49

    This could have easily done Top 5. It’s such a loss.

    • @ManMan-iq2iy
      @ManMan-iq2iy 3 года назад +1

      The last 5

    • @hashar9593
      @hashar9593 3 года назад +3

      @@ManMan-iq2iy nope

    • @wesselesc8990
      @wesselesc8990 3 года назад +1

      @@hashar9593 if you think this would've made top 5 or even top 13 you don't know anything about eurovision

  • @kornelijazaicaite1441
    @kornelijazaicaite1441 4 года назад +25

    Dear Netherlandas, you did it again!

  • @maartjevandercoelen5974
    @maartjevandercoelen5974 4 года назад +306

    I love how vulnerable he is in this song and if the staging is good the Netherlands will definitely be on the left side of the score board again😍😍❤️

  • @paolo6976
    @paolo6976 4 года назад +45

    It looks like a monotonous report from me. Because at this place last year I was already enthusiastic about Duncan Laurence and praised him to heaven. This year it is Jeangu Macrooy's turn and again it is Bingo. What a beautiful combination of gospel and ... I don't know so quickly. The song takes you completely in a kind of trance for three minutes. Jeangu's voice is warm, lyrics are recognizable, the background choir that comes in is exactly in place and the composition is magical.
    Need I say more?

  • @ritadejong1630
    @ritadejong1630 Год назад +5

    Zo ontzettend zonde dat lied het niet meer is geworden....hij had hier zeker veel hoger mee geëindigd!

  • @EternalNyappy
    @EternalNyappy 4 года назад +191

    The Dutch have cracked the code.
    EDIT: There are so many ballads, but this hits home with the lyrics. I feel like crying everytime.

  • @EduGreek
    @EduGreek 4 года назад +21

    OMFG his voice 🤩🤩🤩
    What a beautiful song! Well done Netherlands. This is a masterpiece 🙌🏻
    Top 10 material for sure! Hugs from Buenos Aires 🇦🇷 ❤️ 😊

  • @MrSpyros100
    @MrSpyros100 4 года назад +71

    I can't believe Netherlands is serving quality once again this year. This song made me completely out of my mind!

    • @annakarapetyan4680
      @annakarapetyan4680 4 года назад

      They are in final already)

    • @SpiritualKoe
      @SpiritualKoe 4 года назад +1

      Mag ook voor een keer. Alleen jammer van de afkomst. Heb er beter van verwacht.

    • @virtual30
      @virtual30 4 года назад

      @@SpiritualKoe ah je wilt een white BITCH on stage?

  • @alexmajano4968
    @alexmajano4968 4 года назад +4

    This is a winner. From the very first pause you can feel it. If it wasn't canceled and The Netherlands wasn't the host country.

  • @GeedeBee81
    @GeedeBee81 4 года назад +40

    Sometimes a song is almost too good for Eurovision… I love this… Very deep and it connects with the 'open up'-theme so well! I really want to see more of these personal songs instead of the 'regular love & peace-songs'.(and ofcourse there a lot of nice songs with that subject) I hope that this will be the new Eurovision-direction for next years. You go Jeangu!

  • @annemariefraterman7138
    @annemariefraterman7138 4 года назад +200

    The warmth of his voice... he sucks me into the song.. mesmerising!

  • @AnneLeora
    @AnneLeora 4 года назад +47

    Here’s a tip: the live version is even better and more magical🥺

    • @jeannyyy_98
      @jeannyyy_98 4 года назад

      Anne how do you know haha

    • @Sjamakan
      @Sjamakan 4 года назад

      Yes I hope the live verion is way better, so we will win again hahahaha, this version is also incredible. The text is amazing.

    • @jeannyyy_98
      @jeannyyy_98 4 года назад +2

      Wouter jij bent best cool, wel stoer dat je zo praat man, echt gevaarlijk

  • @bhd_heel
    @bhd_heel 11 месяцев назад +2

    3 Years ago when i was 12 (i'm 15 now) the song came out, and it still hits the same. Each day i'm getting closer to being an adult, and this song makes me want to stay young. But that's just how life is you know...

  • @sylvain173
    @sylvain173 4 года назад +28

    wonderful powerful beautiful song The Netherlands
    Ready for a 2nd victory in a row ?
    Good luck and 12 points from Ffrance

  • @Crowleas
    @Crowleas 4 года назад +53

    OMG I 'm not sure why but this suddenly got me in tears and then i just couldn't stop.
    People complain about too many ballads. Whoever just counts this as yet an other ballad is nowhere close to understand it.
    This is not a ballad. It's barely even a song. This is a whisper. A screaming whisper. It is almost ignoring any established structure, any effort to amuse or impress, it seeks no authority , no prestige, it cares about no competition. It just rises from the most unexpected depths of a soul, unfolds a velvet pair of wings, flies to the skies, whispers straight into the ears of the gods and smoothly comes back to caress the bleeding chin of a lost innocence, feeding it back to itself so it can grow. And it grows. God, it grows.
    I think I 'm in love. I definitely found my winner.

  • @azim7252
    @azim7252 4 года назад +44

    Duncan Laurence spoke about Jeangu Macrooy's "Grow" song. "I see it being really suppressed at the right moments, and it stays true to its own story, it really tells a story. I hope to see it here with an award in the next year."

  • @KRZBIGA
    @KRZBIGA 3 года назад +271

    This is so much better than Birth of a new age!

  • @lunaireticb4162
    @lunaireticb4162 4 года назад +82

    This is beautiful because it comes from his heart, it's not plastic. This is soulful. ❤️
    Beautiful. :') Nice to see a South American shining on ESC.

  • @mf1779
    @mf1779 4 года назад +270

    This is a kind of song that will stick to some for years regardless of the place it will get

    • @nessi16nl
      @nessi16nl 4 года назад +2

      1st ofc

    • @egarosegarev
      @egarosegarev 4 года назад +7

      Unfortunately, they won't win, cause this kind of song won't urge televoters to vote for them. Televoters preffer something crazy, instead of real music

    • @nessi16nl
      @nessi16nl 4 года назад +2

      @@egarosegarev duncan won, that is real music... we´ll see.

    • @Rachel-ly4sm
      @Rachel-ly4sm 4 года назад +1

      @@egarosegarev I won't be so quick to decide that if I was you. This song is just beautiful and beautiful songs can be appreciated equally if they are full of show or just delicate

  • @whatlifeisabout
    @whatlifeisabout 4 года назад +162

    Am I the only one who actually thinks that this year Eurovision has the most beautiful songs and performances ever? Love from Portugal

    • @kimwellenberg
      @kimwellenberg 4 года назад +6

      I agree

    • @sarahkelly2403
      @sarahkelly2403 4 года назад +2

      No I completely agree! There's some beautiful slower songs this year and I am LIVING FOR IT.

    • @viderethevaccinatorfromhol7536
      @viderethevaccinatorfromhol7536 4 года назад +4

      Remember Salvador played a huge part in this quality uprising. We have to thank him for that 👌❤️

    • @egarosegarev
      @egarosegarev 4 года назад +6

      This is the strongest year, I remember. And I watch it since 2009

    • @whatlifeisabout
      @whatlifeisabout 4 года назад +3

      @@viderethevaccinatorfromhol7536 ooh thank you. We portuguese people never ever expected to win an Eurovision show. We believe we were blessed that year. Pope Francisco was in Portugal the day we won.

  • @yahiamehadji2380
    @yahiamehadji2380 4 года назад +97

    Wonderful song...for me your are the winner.
    Good luck for Holland.
    From France

    • @ikke2828
      @ikke2828 4 года назад

      Too bad 😷😑

    • @squishybee6333
      @squishybee6333 4 года назад +1

      Thank you sm! We wish you guys all the luck too

  • @marios9872
    @marios9872 4 года назад +268

    I think we should all stop the negativity. This is such a good entry. I feel that there's going to be a big moment on stage with this one. Well done 🇳🇱 you never disappoint.

    • @CHEEKY_MONKEY
      @CHEEKY_MONKEY 4 года назад +9

      So not liking a songs means being negative? Its a boring entry....

    • @thatflemishdude4034
      @thatflemishdude4034 4 года назад +2

      yeapoi Its boring im literally almost falling asleep.

    • @karlitaos6306
      @karlitaos6306 4 года назад +2

      I really like it, that's a quality song.

    • @davidhall7744
      @davidhall7744 4 года назад +1

      yeapoi I think you could be right. I didnt like Israel’s ‘Home’ last year but Kobi truely provided a ‘moment’ on stage at the final 😀👍

    • @don_p7546
      @don_p7546 4 года назад +2

      sorry but its just not my cup of tea. thats opinion, not negativity

  • @tocwa38
    @tocwa38 4 года назад +339

    Very open minded and smooth song literally. Best of luck Netherlands for the hosting!❤️🤍💙

    • @Denis-89
      @Denis-89 4 года назад +12

      Hopefully virus free:)

    • @CoenVR
      @CoenVR 4 года назад +3

      Denis True

    • @CoenVR
      @CoenVR 4 года назад +2

      @Tocwa You To With You’re land

  • @HarBosSar
    @HarBosSar 4 года назад +243

    *Let's just say that this WON this year so next year the contest is again in Rotterdam!*

    • @kir250305
      @kir250305 4 года назад +5

      For me it won!

    • @Botafogoplayground
      @Botafogoplayground 4 года назад

      Good idea!

    • @GaymerMajor
      @GaymerMajor 4 года назад +1

      feker libi is pretty good ngl

    • @yassine5815
      @yassine5815 3 года назад

      Netta in 2019 WERE GOING TO AMSTERDAM them going to Rotterdam😊🙃😒😒😒😑

  • @annekusse3930
    @annekusse3930 4 года назад +18

    In my opinion this is that kind of song you need to listen 2 or 3 times cause you don't know what to think about it but after a few times you are absolutely in love with it! Well done Netherlands!😁🤩

  • @81fayanan
    @81fayanan 4 года назад +31

    Ive heard this song for the 10th time now.. How suitable is the name of the song! It realy grows on you ♡ Masterpiece.

  • @nanoahstruik9815
    @nanoahstruik9815 4 года назад +18

    This gave me goosebumps the second I turned it on and at the end I’m crying. Thank you for that Jeangu❤️

  • @spiritualscience6886
    @spiritualscience6886 4 года назад +18

    Beautifully fragile. The 'ending' is deep. The finding of peace of mind. Also symbolic for infinite growth potential? Love to you all.

  • @shoki6600
    @shoki6600 4 года назад +141

    I like it!
    Not very typical Eurovision but i like it😍
    Love from Israel🇮🇱

    • @Alice-zh3ev
      @Alice-zh3ev 4 года назад +3

      Israel’s song is so much good and your girl smiles just like a sun 😍😍 with love from Russia 🇷🇺 ❤️🇮🇱

    • @avivcohen150
      @avivcohen150 4 года назад +1

      @@Alice-zh3ev thanks from Israel 🇮🇱♥️🇷🇺 btw i love uno

  • @b.4896
    @b.4896 4 года назад +28

    Profound song. The last minute has me in tears every time I listen to it. My personal favorite for Eurovision 2020.
    Thank you Jeangu for this wonderful entry!😚

  • @dianan968
    @dianan968 4 года назад +644

    It seems like the Netherlands are intended to win again this year.

  • @aleida6267
    @aleida6267 4 года назад +60

    I just heard the song at "de wereld draait door" (this is a Dutch talk show) and I got a lot goosebumps. This song is really different of the other songs, but I love it. This is a masterpiece

  • @matheosuk6158
    @matheosuk6158 4 года назад +23

    Wow, never thought someone would succeed in blending Synthwave and Gospel! This is brilliant!

  • @escJackMK
    @escJackMK 4 года назад +25

    This is amazing, my new #1 - good luck from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇳🇱

  • @adriaancamambert1971
    @adriaancamambert1971 4 года назад +179

    Since Anouk did such a good, a music, song the Netherlands are growing more to what songs and music should go about.
    Jeangu Macrooy - Grow is a beauty. Whatever place it may end.

    • @erikeriks
      @erikeriks 4 года назад +4

      Anouk basically revived us

    • @johny7even
      @johny7even 4 года назад

      Please don't compare Anouks masterpiece with this .

    • @omaralejandrodenizamezcua9337
      @omaralejandrodenizamezcua9337 4 года назад +4

      Anouk changed the whole game, QUEEN! I hope she sings as interval act at least in one semifinal.

    • @nickkarras3425
      @nickkarras3425 4 года назад +1

      Anouk's entry was legendary .

    • @nikki03
      @nikki03 4 года назад +2

      @Nancy1973ify behalve trijntje..brr

  • @marcofrerix2369
    @marcofrerix2369 4 года назад +26

    This song goes straight through your heart! Jeangu you deserve a high position in the Final. Well done 👍👍👍

  • @AlbertoWorld
    @AlbertoWorld Год назад +7

    This is by far my favorite song my country ever sent to eurovision

  • @charlieleblanc8249
    @charlieleblanc8249 4 года назад +53

    It is really a powerful song! But you have to listen to it more often at the beginning I thought it was boring but now I really like it! He also has such a beautiful voice you can just hear that it came straight from his heart. The first time I got goosebumps because of his voice so beautiful! So I give you all a tip and listen to this song more often because it will naturally become fun! I hope that the Netherlands does well on stage because if they do they can certainly get very high! And it is a very quiet song and I think that is beautiful because usually there is the ESC quite fast songs but the Netherlands does a quiet song almost every year! Put it on Jeangu !! greetings from poland! I give you 12 points

  • @daneliciousss
    @daneliciousss 4 года назад +265

    Music is so much more than just the sound, it's about the emotion it gives you, the feeling it brings, the lyrics and most importantly the message of the song...
    this song has all of these but probably won't win since many people only vote based on the sound...

    • @ikke2828
      @ikke2828 4 года назад +3

      Not the wise ones 😊

    • @krullewietje
      @krullewietje 4 года назад +2

      there's nothing wrong with the sound though?? the ending is a bit weird but the song itself actually sounds pretty great

    • @yogdrogxon687
      @yogdrogxon687 4 года назад

      Last year similar song with piano won. He cant win

    • @merelvandenberg1858
      @merelvandenberg1858 4 года назад

      Sad but kinda true, only if it the lyrics is about heartbreaks😑

  • @jjaeron
    @jjaeron 4 года назад +29

    Jeangu was one of my favourite artists way before he was chosen to represent the Netherlands in Eurovision, he still is, but I'm really excited for his song

  • @RazHa985
    @RazHa985 3 года назад +181

    Way better than the broccoli he's gonna give us this year, a shame he can't perform this song

    • @joshuel9368
      @joshuel9368 3 года назад +16

      I had to search for this song to be sure it was the same person, the song this year is nothing but disappointment

  • @carlosnorte3113
    @carlosnorte3113 4 года назад +55

    A powerful message with a wonderful voice! This is a masterpiece...so charming, so emotional, so strong and vulnerable at the same time!
    By far my favorite song this year and probably one of my favorite songs ever!
    Lots of love from Portugal ❤

  • @noorelsgeest9672
    @noorelsgeest9672 4 года назад +75

    For someone who struggles with depression at the moment these lyrics hit home way to hard. I really love our entry this year 🇳🇱

  • @cwireviews3503
    @cwireviews3503 4 года назад +150

    1st listen: Oh gosh this was weird & Bad
    2nd listen: Ok wow good song but terrible ending
    3rd: BEST SONG EVER, FROM BEGINNING TILL THE END!!
    I can’t literally stop listening this this masterpiece makes me so calm and positive at the same time. Incredible quality☺️😌🤩
    Edit: thx for the likes the most I’ve ever gotten

    • @RL-tx1eb
      @RL-tx1eb 4 года назад

      agree

    • @sandra357
      @sandra357 4 года назад +1

      Calm and positive at the same time. Best description.

    • @Cazlo
      @Cazlo 4 года назад

      Yeah, this song needs to grow on you.

    • @john8606
      @john8606 4 года назад

      Too bad it won't be aired 3 times in a row during ESF...

    • @ilikepie69
      @ilikepie69 4 года назад +1

      No, just no.

  • @filukkasunivers2389
    @filukkasunivers2389 4 года назад +17

    "im getting it older and it aint what i thought it would be"........i felt that

  • @esc_switzerland
    @esc_switzerland 4 года назад +24

    I can already see the whole audience in the stadium with lights in their hands! Just amazing feeling❤️

  • @mikep6499
    @mikep6499 4 года назад +22

    Its the first time after years that I hear a song stimulating so dynamic emotions. I hope it wins.

  • @qwertysniper6052
    @qwertysniper6052 3 года назад +23

    Sadly this wasnt the song you guys are gonna sing because if it did this one is gonna win forsure