Tim: Another of my favourites, and I believe yours when we listened to them all by no small margin, this is from Azerbaijan. Like yesterday it’s an internal selection, with a singer who’s competed (and done well) in both Turkey and Azerbaijan’s editions of The Voice.
Tom: Yep, this is still my favourite of the selection, although I suspect it’ll be overtaken by others as I listen to them more and more. But most of the audience will only hear it once: and I reckon this’ll grab them.
Tim: Quite probably, because here it’s all about the POWER. Samra’s described it as “the anthem of a strong and brave girl”, and she’s hoping to “inspire those who lost their love to take the right decision and move on.” And that’s a very noble aim, and with these lyrics and the strength of the song, sure, let’s assume that’ll happen.
Tom: I’m sure I’ve heard that “miracle, oh-oh” construction somewhere before, but if so, it’s stuck in memory mainly because it’s really, really good.
Tim: I can’t see it charting outside of Eurovision, much as I’d like it to be, but that doesn’t change the fact that, assuming they do they staging right, it should be an incredible song to see at the final (as it will surely get to). Strong. Very, very strong.