This song is straight to my number 1, bumping Norway out of the spot! Portugal sends such incredible pieces every year ❤ everything about this song, staging, lyrics, voice, everything is just PURE ART! It’s absolutely remarkable. I am a long time, VERY AVID Eurovision fanatic from the US (not Portuguese, don’t speak the language). I think this is an amazing entry for the contest.
The way I feel the song is: The silence (when she sings acapella): Means the struggle with herself, the loneliness. Then come the dancers which seems to be the bad feelings or her "demons" The chorus: Her strenght/bravery comes back and she wants to fight these " demons" inside her and becomes stronger. The strings part: She comes with a decision where she tells that she can prove to herself that she can be what she wants to be and starts really fighting "the demons". The scream "Grito" (climax): When she finally can defeat those "demons" ( you see them falling in the choreo). Then the silence again: where she feels better and says she transformed herself and says that she is the flame that is still burning. Pure art and beautiful. That is what I understood by the instrumental and lyrics. A masterpiece that only portuguese and those who want to understand will completely be in total harmony with this song. Well that was my point of view. Cheers and thanks for your honest comment. 😉
If you don’t speak Portuguese, well done! You’re probably the only one here (apart from Portuguese speakers) who actually understood EVERYTHING and the meaning on this masterpiece. I think it’s such a lame excuse to people keep saying they didn’t like it or didn’t feel it because they don’t understand the language. It’s getting quite annoying really. Ffs, there’s a lot more to it than just the language. But what can I say, not everyone can really appreciate art, specially nowadays. Thank you! 🫶🏼
Actually that's the bonus of Portugal. In a year with so many joke entries and upbeat songs, this will stand out. The upbeat songs will cancel each other
I think all countries should use the national language, it makes no sense at Eurovision go with English, it's main purpose is to join the different cultures together.
IOLANDA - SCREAM ( translation) I heard, I felt The body to carry We continue like this One and the other One and the other One and the other I'm free falling Let me know when you get there I surrender here Little by little Long steps stuck in the match I want to let go of what left me hurt I ask the mother star to make the day Born again I transformed every verse of me And give in to courage That still burns It still burns Hit the light on your chest and open it I am a flame that still burns It still burns It still burns Today I want to prove myself That I can be whatever I want Bring together those who love me at a table Forgive anyone who wanted to see me suffer They don't fool me! (No!) I'm every size I still remember when I was little And dreamed first Long steps stuck in the match Today I let go of what left me hurt And I ask the mother star to make the day Born again I transformed every verse of me And give in to courage That still burns It still burns Hit the light on your chest and open it I am a flame that still burns It still burns It still burns I am a flame that still burns It still burns I am a flame that still burns It still burns Burn Burn Burn I transformed every version of myself And give in to courage That still burns It still burns Hit the light on your chest and open it I am a flame that still burns It still burns It still burns 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🥰❤️
Yeah like you said it could go either way. Perfect example Salvador Sobral , ballad, no one spoke the language , still now he holds the record of most voted song in Eurovision History. So really depends…
I agree with you, it doesn't matter who wins, to me this is a festival of music, even though it's a competition, I really enjoy listening and viewing all the performers, well, some more than others, but in the end, we need to remember this is a TV show. This is a soft but powerful performance-crafted in a very contemporary music style. The acapella and the guitar strings at the beginning are so beautiful, with an enchanting chorus throughout the whole song, especially towards the end, at minute 9:35 of your video. This is an extraordinary song, from the lighting, camera angles, and her dancers that help create the mood...will it go through the final? Who knows, but with so many up-tempo songs, Yolanda will get the audience's attention and may have a good chance of going through to the final. I can hardly wait to see her perform on that big Malmö stage.
We know that most of the votes are moved by pseudo political regional willing/cultural, statistical or whatever you want to call it. Some of the 10 to 12 points has already a destiny from the start. What I saw until now, and only judging performance, music and lyrics this music is one of the top 5 songs. This year there's too much trash, no music, circus songs, no Eurovision songs... That sounds scary about it. It seems that it is no longer a music contest.
Hello, I'm Portuguese, this song is about emotional struggle, the dancers reflects the emotions/demons we want to let go and let the inner light shine. Her voice is incredible. The music is a mix of tradition and modern sound. We hope she on the final!
Not to disagree or disrespect, but the way you're reviewing this song which is not a "banger" or more like an artistic performance, it seems you're always waiting for a "drop", which I get it, u seem to be working on dj or probably connected to that type of music.
WOW Portugal Masterpiece!!! This is not for liking... this is for busting and winning. It's pure art and absolutely stunning!!! Go Portugal! 12 Points 🇵🇹⭐💯✌👏👊
Thank you for your honest analysis. Iolanda is great, the song is a masterpiece, the interpretative dance on point. High quality, for sure, but maybe not for everyone's attention or understanding. Let's hope it will do (very) good at the competition. For me, this is top 5. 🎶🇵🇹❤
I appreciate your honesty. The dancers are translating the lyrics with emotional and sentimental expressions. Here is the ANALYSIS and Lyrics, "Grito" (Scream) from Iolanda, Portugal choice: "Grito" (SCREAM), presents a compelling narrative of resilience, transformation, and self-empowerment. The song uses the metaphor of fire to symbolize the undying spirit of the protagonist, emphasizing themes of endurance, healing, and self-realization. Themes like: Vulnerability and Surrender: (sense of awareness and sensitivity, possibly hinting at the anticipation of change or the buildup of emotional energy. Speaks to letting go of control, a leap of faith into the unknown. This surrender isn't about giving up but about embracing the process of transformation). Liberation: "I want to let go of what left me hurt" is a clear desire to release past pains and burdens. This act of letting go is necessary for healing and moving forward. Renewal: for instance in asking the "mother star to make the day rise again" symbolizes a plea for rebirth, a fresh start, and the hope that comes with a new day. Transformation: "I transformed every verse of me" indicates profound personal growth and change. The individual is not the same as before; She has evolved through her experiences. Persistence: The repeated phrase "It still burns" emphasizes ongoing struggle and resilience. Despite challenges, her spirit and determination remain unquenched. Self-assertion: "Today I want to prove myself / That I can be whatever I want" reflects a strong sense of self-belief and ambition. She is determined to define her own identity and future. Forgiveness: "Forgive anyone who wanted to see me suffer" shows maturity and emotional liberation. Forgiveness is presented as a step towards healing and empowerment. Resilience: The imagery of being a "flame that still burns" throughout the song symbolizes resilience in the face of adversity. She continues to shine and endure, regardless of past pains and challenges. Self-empowerment: The journey from vulnerability to strength, from darkness to light, encapsulates the theme of self-empowerment. She actively transforms her pain into power, asserting control over her destiny. Healing and Growth: The song portrays healing as an active and dynamic process. It's about moving through pain, embracing change, and growing stronger in the process. Iolanda's 'Grito' (Scream), is a powerful anthem of perseverance, self-discovery, and empowerment. It encourages listeners to embrace their vulnerabilities, let go of the past, and ignite their inner strength to face the future with courage and hope. LYRICS Iolanda - "Grito" (Scream) [Verse 1] I heard, (I) felt, the body charging We continued like that, one and another, one and another, one and another I'm free falling, I'll let you know when I get there I surrender here, little by little [Pre-Chorus] Long strides, chained in the (race) start I want to let go of what left me hurt I ask the mother star to make the day rise again [Chorus] (It still [Ainda] burns [Arde]) I transformed every verse of me (It still burns) And surrender to the courage that still burns, still burns Hit the light on your chest and opens it I am a flame that still burns, still burns, still burns [Verse 2] Today I want to prove myself That I can be whatever I want (Whatever I want) Bring together those who love me at a table Forgive anyone who wanted to see me suffer They don't fool me (No, no) I'm every size (I am) I still remember when I was little (I was) the one who dreamed first [Pre-Chorus] Long strides, chained in the (race) start I want to let go of what left me hurt And I ask the mother star to make the day rise again [Chorus] (It still burns) I transformed every verse of me (It still burns) And surrender to the courage that still burns, still burns Hit the light on your chest and open it I am a flame that still burns, still burns, still burns I am a flame that still burns, still burns I am a flame that still burns, still burns Burn, burn, burn I transformed every verse of me And surrender to the courage that still burns, still burns Hit the light on your chest and open it I am a flame that still burns, still burns, still burns
Thanks man. The lyrics talked about how she struggles with her demons and how she win the battle. The Scream (o grito) never is mentioned but she performed a liberation Scream. And one think for sure the dancers all motions and the light are soo tangle in synchrony with the melody. I'm very proud, and I didn't knew her. I became a fan just for a few seconds. Many of us, since the COVID quarantine are still struggling with our demons. Like she said our sparkling is still burning, the light touches our chest and open it.
We always have the question... what is a a song for eurovision? Rock Hallelujah was a perfect example of what people say it wasnt a eurovision song or genre. now if we gonna talk about the song structure that people have the tendecy to like more... or because are more used to... Now, eurovision fans are not used to listen this kind of songs that doesnt follow the "predictable" traditional song structure. Starts slow, and the beat goes faster and faster till a climax comes, screaming and madness till it ends. This song doesnt follow that. Sometimes it helps, sometimes it sinks. Will Eurovisions fans sink or navegate this song? we do not know...
So, Iolanda is this kinda under-the-radar singer in Portugal. I guess not everyone's caught onto her yet, but that's definitely changing. I don't know much about her, just that she's dropped one EP so far, but i think her vibe is a mix of Pop and R&B. She's got such a killer voice! It's all smoky and husky, which is such a refreshing change from the usual stuff out there. She's even gearing up for Eurovision and promised to amp up her game from what we saw in the national contest. As a Portuguese person myself, obviously we're always rooting for our own music, and it's tough when we're vibing to something and others just don't get it or don't feel the same way about it. But hey, that's part of the game. Anyway, thanks for your opinion and cheers from Portugal!
Here is the translation for the song Grito (Scream) Iolanda. I'm not sure if it the correct translation try now new reaction on song I heard, I felt the body heavy Continue like this, one and another, one and another, one and another I'm free falling, I'll let you know when I get there I surrender here little by little long steps stuck in the leaving I want to let go of what left me hurt I ask the mother star to make the day born again I transformed every verse of me and surrender to the courage that still burns still burns hits the light on the chest and opens I am a flame that still burns still burns Today I want to prove myself that I can be whatever I want bring together those who love me at a table forgive those who wanted to see me suffer I'm not mistaken, I'm not all size I still remember when I was little I dreamed first long steps stuck in the leaving Today I let go of what left me hurt and I ask the mother star to make the day born again I transformed every verse of me surrender to the courage that still burns still burns hits the light on the chest and opens I am a flame that still burns still burns I am a flame that still burns, still burns I am a flame that still burns burn burn BURN I transformed every verse of me and surrender to the courage that still burns still burns hits the light on the chest and opens I am a flame that still burns still burns
I think your thought process is fascinating, mate. As for how well this does in eurovision, most Portuguese don't care. We just don't. You see, we've spent decades trying to play the eurovision game, sending increasingly shittier songs because they were "eurovision-friendly". Nothing good came out of it. At some point we decided it was enough. How come, we thought, there's so much wonderful music in Portugal and we're sending this shit to Eurovision, trying to get a good result that never comes? This was so much the overall feeling that we massively voted for the most joke entry we could come up with (Homens da Luta), knowing full well it would be destroyed in the voting and the jury but feeling entirely represented by it anyway. The guys running the Portuguese selection eventually took note, stopped to rethink the whole thing and started over. They decided to approach it this way: screw the competition. Not entirely, but yeah, screw it. Mostly. Whatever comes, comes, and if it doesn't come, so be it. Let's just use Eurovision to show what we can do, i.e., let's send good stuff, stuff we actually like. Let's promote the Portuguese musical scene out there. The next year, Salvador Sobral won the whole thing. With a song that is absolutely not "eurovision-friendly". And since then we've been getting much better results than we used to, overall. Plus, and I don't know this for a fact, as I don't have the numbers, but I strongly suspect it to be the case, I'd bet this has been doing great things for Portuguese music abroad. Iolanda made a very good song and sings it beautifully. She'll be showing how good our music can be. All is great, then, regardless of what comes out of it.
Lyrics I heard, I felt my body getting heavy We keep on like this One and another, one and another, one and another I'm free-falling I'll tell you when I get there I surrender myself here Bit by bit Long strides, caught in the match I want to let go of what left a wound I ask the mother star to make the day Be born again I transformed every verse of me And give in to courage That still burns, still burns The light hits my chest and opens up I am a flame that still burns, still burns That still burns! Today I want to prove to myself That I can be whatever I want To bring together those who love me at a table To forgive anyone who wanted to see me suffer They can't fool me (No, no!) I'm every size I still remember when I was little I dreamed first Long strides, caught in the match I want to let go of what left a wound I ask the mother star to make the day Be born again I transformed every verse of me And give in to courage That still burns, still burns The light hits my chest and opens up I am a flame that still burns, still burns That still burns! I am a flame that still burns, still burns... I am a flame that still burns, still burns... Burns... Burns... Burns... I transformed every verse of me And give in to courage That still burns, still burns The light hits my chest and opens up I am a flame that still burns, still burns That still burns! lyricstranslate.com/pt-br/iolanda-grito-english
Iolanda scream I heard, I felt My body charging We proceed this way One and the other One and the other One and the other I’m free-fall I’ll tell you when I get there Here I surrender myself Little by little Big steps, stuck at departure I want to let go of what wounded me I ask mother star to make the day Be born again (still burns) I changed each verse of myself (still burns) And surrendered myself to courage That still burns Still burns The light hits my chest and opens up I’m a flame that still burns Still burns Still burns Today I want to prove to myself That I can be whatever I want To gather those who wish me well around a table To forgive those who wanted to see me suffer They won’t fool me! (No! No!) I’m all dimensions (I am) I still remember when I was little And used to dream first of all Big steps, stuck at departure I want to let go of what wounded me I ask mother star to make the day Be born again (still burns) I changed each verse of myself (still burns) And surrendered to courage That still burns Still burns The light hits my chest and opens up I’m a flame that still burns Still burns Still burns I’m a flame that still burns Still burns I’m a flame that still burns Still burns Burns Burns Burns I changed each verse of myself And surrendered myself to courage That still burns The light hits my chest and opens up I’m a flame that still burns Still burns Still burns
No offense and I appreciate your honest opinion, but you were making several different comments and had different opinions throughout the entire song because you kept pausing it without actually letting the song flow. This song you either listen to it on one go, or you make a stop in the middle, not plenty of them. You stopped at key parts of the song as well. I understand that this might not be your type and I respect it, but you didn’t let yourself actually listen to the song. You thought it was a ballad and guess what: it isn’t! It’s a mix. I understand that you think it might be forgotten in the middle of so many upbeat songs, but it will only make it stand out. I hope they keep everything as it is, because it works perfectly.
I come on here today just to show you how f......g wrong you were about our performance. "No one will call for Portugal...bla bla bla." Open your mind and see how beautiful things have different shapes and sounds. WE ARE IN THE FINAL! WE WERE SELECTED 🤫
I believe the most important question is whether Portugal intends to win the ESC. While it would be great if they did, Portugal has a history of not winning (except for Salvador Sobral) and often not even making it to the final. However, Portugal sees the ESC as an opportunity to show their roots, culture, and language to the world and provide a platform for young artists like Iolanda. Winning is not the main goal, rather making a difference and leaving a lasting artistic impression matters. Unfortunately, the ESC has lost its appeal in Portugal as it has become the same mainstream and shallow event year after year. Art and deep emotions are no longer prioritized. I couldn't agree more when you say that Grito is a good song, but not good enough for the Eurovision Song Contest.
Music is a language itself! Feeling is needed not necessarily understanding it. You don't have to speak any portuguese. Anyway, Thank you for your comment.
Seeing it from another perspective, this year's entries are 90% "clownery"... there's barely anything like this, which might make it stand out. Personally watching this years entries i just started rolling my eyes half way through cause it's all the same sh*t, they sound virtually the same, look the same and tbh they'll likely blend with each other. This year I don't think upbeat will mean winning potential bc it's all samey samey
Thank you for your sincerity. To massage the ego and look for likes, there are the other TH-camrs. Still, that, if they were really honest, they would gain much more from engagement because people tend to criticize more and would certainly fall into these videos. But it's the society we have. This song represents us well is the important thing. Every year bringing quality is the most important thing. RTP is not interested in winning the Eurovision, it is a very large investment and with the current economic and political situation there is no interest in it. I think Iolanda gives more value to criticisms like yours. Hug
I really liked your opinion. I prefer honest ones to those who just like everything. And I also agree. I don't know if it will pass. If it does the jury will probably like it, the televote not so much. It's the kind of song you need to know the lyrics to have it catch your soul. Otherwise it's a well sung artistic niche entry. But I like we're sendind this one.
Probably the most boring reaction I’ve ever watched. It looks that you love more listening to yourself than listening to the songs. Also when you referred to upbeat being the trend it’s already manipulative. This is my feeling about your reviews.
I only clicked on this video because I wanted to see how cute you look when you are sleeping. :) But there you go... you had to pretend you care as the Portuguese bros are too wild :p
"Its probably a meaningful song..." 😅 if there is no meaning, should it really be called a song? Who cares if others are upbeat? U gotta convey ur own message, comparisons are not what u should set your standards to. By that logic we would only have upbeat songs, that doesnt make sense. In any case, different opinions are a healthy thing. Portugal also does not care if they win or not, they just try to keep music alive!😅😅. Cheers
I dont have an issue with your opinion but to the way you react. You listen to a very short chunk of the song like 5 to 10 seconds then you go on rants of one to two minutes. How can you even feel.the song if you break so often? It is one thing to spread SHORT coments during the song, that's part and parcel of a reaction but the coment should be shorter than the part of the song and then leave the rants and detailed coments to after the song has played so you by then have a global feel and understanding of the complete song. This is like measuring the performance of a car by comenting on the work of each part of the car that each last longer thsn the test drive itself. It is mistaking the forest for the trees. Thst is the problem with your reaction: you are mistaking the forwst for the trees and mistaking the measures the manigold for itself.
This song is straight to my number 1, bumping Norway out of the spot! Portugal sends such incredible pieces every year ❤ everything about this song, staging, lyrics, voice, everything is just PURE ART! It’s absolutely remarkable.
I am a long time, VERY AVID Eurovision fanatic from the US (not Portuguese, don’t speak the language). I think this is an amazing entry for the contest.
Você é muito sincero, eu amo
Nós portugueses, todos os anos enviamos qualidade, não estamos preocupados com pontos. Só não gostamos de lixo musical.
Portugal is... Portugal! Proud in our roots, culture and language.
The way I feel the song is:
The silence (when she sings acapella): Means the struggle with herself, the loneliness.
Then come the dancers which seems to be the bad feelings or her "demons"
The chorus: Her strenght/bravery comes back and she wants to fight these " demons" inside her and becomes stronger.
The strings part: She comes with a decision where she tells that she can prove to herself that she can be what she wants to be and starts really fighting "the demons".
The scream "Grito" (climax): When she finally can defeat those "demons" ( you see them falling in the choreo).
Then the silence again: where she feels better and says she transformed herself and says that she is the flame that is still burning.
Pure art and beautiful.
That is what I understood by the instrumental and lyrics.
A masterpiece that only portuguese and those who want to understand will completely be in total harmony with this song.
Well that was my point of view.
Cheers and thanks for your honest comment. 😉
If you don’t speak Portuguese, well done! You’re probably the only one here (apart from Portuguese speakers) who actually understood EVERYTHING and the meaning on this masterpiece.
I think it’s such a lame excuse to people keep saying they didn’t like it or didn’t feel it because they don’t understand the language. It’s getting quite annoying really.
Ffs, there’s a lot more to it than just the language. But what can I say, not everyone can really appreciate art, specially nowadays.
Thank you! 🫶🏼
On the point
This song is art, most other competing songs, are gum, chew it and throw it away
Actually that's the bonus of Portugal. In a year with so many joke entries and upbeat songs, this will stand out. The upbeat songs will cancel each other
I hope so
It's your opinion and it is valid. We like to send songs with quality in our language that showcase our culture. Kind regards from Portugal
I think all countries should use the national language, it makes no sense at Eurovision go with English, it's main purpose is to join the different cultures together.
This song will qualify to the final (hardly any ballads in Semifinal 1) and will do a "Bridges" (Estonia 2023) in the final.
It qualifies for sure
IOLANDA - SCREAM ( translation)
I heard, I felt
The body to carry
We continue like this
One and the other
One and the other
One and the other
I'm free falling
Let me know when you get there
I surrender here
Little by little
Long steps stuck in the match
I want to let go of what left me hurt
I ask the mother star to make the day
Born again
I transformed every verse of me
And give in to courage
That still burns
It still burns
Hit the light on your chest and open it
I am a flame that still burns
It still burns
It still burns
Today I want to prove myself
That I can be whatever I want
Bring together those who love me at a table
Forgive anyone who wanted to see me suffer
They don't fool me! (No!)
I'm every size
I still remember when I was little
And dreamed first
Long steps stuck in the match
Today I let go of what left me hurt
And I ask the mother star to make the day
Born again
I transformed every verse of me
And give in to courage
That still burns
It still burns
Hit the light on your chest and open it
I am a flame that still burns
It still burns
It still burns
I am a flame that still burns
It still burns
I am a flame that still burns
It still burns
Burn
Burn
Burn
I transformed every version of myself
And give in to courage
That still burns
It still burns
Hit the light on your chest and open it
I am a flame that still burns
It still burns
It still burns
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Yeah like you said it could go either way. Perfect example Salvador Sobral , ballad, no one spoke the language , still now he holds the record of most voted song in Eurovision History. So really depends…
It’s a tough one to predict this one
The "this isn't even like a ballad anymore" made me laugh too much.
I agree with you, it doesn't matter who wins, to me this is a festival of music, even though it's a competition, I really enjoy listening and viewing all the performers, well, some more than others, but in the end, we need to remember this is a TV show. This is a soft but powerful performance-crafted in a very contemporary music style. The acapella and the guitar strings at the beginning are so beautiful, with an enchanting chorus throughout the whole song, especially towards the end, at minute 9:35 of your video. This is an extraordinary song, from the lighting, camera angles, and her dancers that help create the mood...will it go through the final? Who knows, but with so many up-tempo songs, Yolanda will get the audience's attention and may have a good chance of going through to the final. I can hardly wait to see her perform on that big Malmö stage.
We know that most of the votes are moved by pseudo political regional willing/cultural, statistical or whatever you want to call it. Some of the 10 to 12 points has already a destiny from the start.
What I saw until now, and only judging performance, music and lyrics this music is one of the top 5 songs. This year there's too much trash, no music, circus songs, no Eurovision songs... That sounds scary about it. It seems that it is no longer a music contest.
Hello, I'm Portuguese, this song is about emotional struggle, the dancers reflects the emotions/demons we want to let go and let the inner light shine. Her voice is incredible. The music is a mix of tradition and modern sound. We hope she on the final!
This is art! Just that… art
What is a good song to eurovision? A Circus?
Something different....Portugal is always unique . The rest are all more of the same
Love Portugal 12 P,
I take it you’re Portugese?
Not to disagree or disrespect, but the way you're reviewing this song which is not a "banger" or more like an artistic performance, it seems you're always waiting for a "drop", which I get it, u seem to be working on dj or probably connected to that type of music.
We are proud of Iolanda, proud of Portugal , ok this is not a circus , we now we never went but ok we like art of music ok we andeertend ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Not every one can apreciate pure class.
WOW Portugal Masterpiece!!!
This is not for liking... this is for busting and winning.
It's pure art and absolutely stunning!!!
Go Portugal! 12 Points 🇵🇹⭐💯✌👏👊
Thank you for your honest analysis. Iolanda is great, the song is a masterpiece, the interpretative dance on point. High quality, for sure, but maybe not for everyone's attention or understanding.
Let's hope it will do (very) good at the competition. For me, this is top 5. 🎶🇵🇹❤
I appreciate your honesty. The dancers are translating the lyrics with emotional and sentimental expressions. Here is the ANALYSIS and Lyrics, "Grito" (Scream) from Iolanda, Portugal choice:
"Grito" (SCREAM), presents a compelling narrative of resilience, transformation, and self-empowerment. The song uses the metaphor of fire to symbolize the undying spirit of the protagonist, emphasizing themes of endurance, healing, and self-realization.
Themes like:
Vulnerability and Surrender: (sense of awareness and sensitivity, possibly hinting at the anticipation of change or the buildup of emotional energy. Speaks to letting go of control, a leap of faith into the unknown. This surrender isn't about giving up but about embracing the process of transformation).
Liberation: "I want to let go of what left me hurt" is a clear desire to release past pains and burdens. This act of letting go is necessary for healing and moving forward.
Renewal: for instance in asking the "mother star to make the day rise again" symbolizes a plea for rebirth, a fresh start, and the hope that comes with a new day.
Transformation: "I transformed every verse of me" indicates profound personal growth and change. The individual is not the same as before; She has evolved through her experiences.
Persistence: The repeated phrase "It still burns" emphasizes ongoing struggle and resilience. Despite challenges, her spirit and determination remain unquenched.
Self-assertion: "Today I want to prove myself / That I can be whatever I want" reflects a strong sense of self-belief and ambition. She is determined to define her own identity and future.
Forgiveness: "Forgive anyone who wanted to see me suffer" shows maturity and emotional liberation. Forgiveness is presented as a step towards healing and empowerment.
Resilience: The imagery of being a "flame that still burns" throughout the song symbolizes resilience in the face of adversity. She continues to shine and endure, regardless of past pains and challenges.
Self-empowerment: The journey from vulnerability to strength, from darkness to light, encapsulates the theme of self-empowerment. She actively transforms her pain into power, asserting control over her destiny.
Healing and Growth: The song portrays healing as an active and dynamic process. It's about moving through pain, embracing change, and growing stronger in the process.
Iolanda's 'Grito' (Scream), is a powerful anthem of perseverance, self-discovery, and empowerment. It encourages listeners to embrace their vulnerabilities, let go of the past, and ignite their inner strength to face the future with courage and hope.
LYRICS
Iolanda - "Grito" (Scream)
[Verse 1]
I heard, (I) felt, the body charging
We continued like that, one and another, one and another, one and another
I'm free falling, I'll let you know when I get there
I surrender here, little by little
[Pre-Chorus]
Long strides, chained in the (race) start
I want to let go of what left me hurt
I ask the mother star to make the day rise again
[Chorus]
(It still [Ainda] burns [Arde]) I transformed every verse of me (It still burns)
And surrender to the courage that still burns, still burns
Hit the light on your chest and opens it
I am a flame that still burns, still burns, still burns
[Verse 2]
Today I want to prove myself
That I can be whatever I want (Whatever I want)
Bring together those who love me at a table
Forgive anyone who wanted to see me suffer
They don't fool me (No, no)
I'm every size (I am)
I still remember when I was little
(I was) the one who dreamed first
[Pre-Chorus]
Long strides, chained in the (race) start
I want to let go of what left me hurt
And I ask the mother star to make the day rise again
[Chorus]
(It still burns) I transformed every verse of me (It still burns)
And surrender to the courage that still burns, still burns
Hit the light on your chest and open it
I am a flame that still burns, still burns, still burns
I am a flame that still burns, still burns
I am a flame that still burns, still burns
Burn, burn, burn
I transformed every verse of me
And surrender to the courage that still burns, still burns
Hit the light on your chest and open it
I am a flame that still burns, still burns, still burns
Se não fizesse tantas pausas se calhar entendias melhor, mesmo sem conhecer a letra.
Não é de dançar nos primeiros segundos nem de berrar nos seguintes e é só sons e palavras sons e palavras sons e palavras.😄 yo!
Pensei no mesmo. Há reações diferentes mas esta também é válida. Mantém nos ligados à terra. Se ouvirmos 12 points sabe depois melhor
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Thanks man. The lyrics talked about how she struggles with her demons and how she win the battle. The Scream (o grito) never is mentioned but she performed a liberation Scream. And one think for sure the dancers all motions and the light are soo tangle in synchrony with the melody. I'm very proud, and I didn't knew her. I became a fan just for a few seconds. Many of us, since the COVID quarantine are still struggling with our demons. Like she said our sparkling is still burning, the light touches our chest and open it.
Portuguese masterpiece! Honest reaction!
We always have the question... what is a a song for eurovision? Rock Hallelujah was a perfect example of what people say it wasnt a eurovision song or genre. now if we gonna talk about the song structure that people have the tendecy to like more... or because are more used to... Now, eurovision fans are not used to listen this kind of songs that doesnt follow the "predictable" traditional song structure. Starts slow, and the beat goes faster and faster till a climax comes, screaming and madness till it ends. This song doesnt follow that. Sometimes it helps, sometimes it sinks. Will Eurovisions fans sink or navegate this song? we do not know...
Adorei a tua reação! ❤ é realmente uma canção fantástica. Obrigada!
So, Iolanda is this kinda under-the-radar singer in Portugal. I guess not everyone's caught onto her yet, but that's definitely changing. I don't know much about her, just that she's dropped one EP so far, but i think her vibe is a mix of Pop and R&B. She's got such a killer voice! It's all smoky and husky, which is such a refreshing change from the usual stuff out there. She's even gearing up for Eurovision and promised to amp up her game from what we saw in the national contest. As a Portuguese person myself, obviously we're always rooting for our own music, and it's tough when we're vibing to something and others just don't get it or don't feel the same way about it. But hey, that's part of the game. Anyway, thanks for your opinion and cheers from Portugal!
You're not wrong and you got you POV, respect man...
Here is the translation for the song Grito (Scream) Iolanda. I'm not sure if it the correct translation try now new reaction on song
I heard, I felt the body heavy
Continue like this, one and another, one and another, one and another
I'm free falling, I'll let you know when I get there
I surrender here little by little
long steps stuck in the leaving
I want to let go of what left me hurt
I ask the mother star to make the day
born again
I transformed every verse of me
and surrender to the courage that still burns
still burns
hits the light on the chest and opens
I am a flame that still burns still burns
Today I want to prove myself
that I can be whatever I want
bring together those who love me at a table
forgive those who wanted to see me suffer
I'm not mistaken, I'm not all size
I still remember when I was little
I dreamed first
long steps stuck in the leaving
Today I let go of what left me hurt
and I ask the mother star to make the day
born again
I transformed every verse of me
surrender to the courage that still burns
still burns
hits the light on the chest and opens
I am a flame that still burns still burns
I am a flame that still burns, still burns
I am a flame that still burns
burn burn BURN
I transformed every verse of me
and surrender to the courage that still burns still burns
hits the light on the chest and opens
I am a flame that still burns still burns
The song is art and quality,well done portugal,i love it,for me the best one❤❤
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I think your thought process is fascinating, mate.
As for how well this does in eurovision, most Portuguese don't care. We just don't.
You see, we've spent decades trying to play the eurovision game, sending increasingly shittier songs because they were "eurovision-friendly". Nothing good came out of it. At some point we decided it was enough. How come, we thought, there's so much wonderful music in Portugal and we're sending this shit to Eurovision, trying to get a good result that never comes? This was so much the overall feeling that we massively voted for the most joke entry we could come up with (Homens da Luta), knowing full well it would be destroyed in the voting and the jury but feeling entirely represented by it anyway. The guys running the Portuguese selection eventually took note, stopped to rethink the whole thing and started over. They decided to approach it this way: screw the competition. Not entirely, but yeah, screw it. Mostly. Whatever comes, comes, and if it doesn't come, so be it. Let's just use Eurovision to show what we can do, i.e., let's send good stuff, stuff we actually like. Let's promote the Portuguese musical scene out there.
The next year, Salvador Sobral won the whole thing. With a song that is absolutely not "eurovision-friendly". And since then we've been getting much better results than we used to, overall. Plus, and I don't know this for a fact, as I don't have the numbers, but I strongly suspect it to be the case, I'd bet this has been doing great things for Portuguese music abroad.
Iolanda made a very good song and sings it beautifully. She'll be showing how good our music can be. All is great, then, regardless of what comes out of it.
Lyrics
I heard, I felt my body getting heavy
We keep on like this
One and another, one and another, one and another
I'm free-falling
I'll tell you when I get there
I surrender myself here
Bit by bit
Long strides, caught in the match
I want to let go of what left a wound
I ask the mother star to make the day
Be born again
I transformed every verse of me
And give in to courage
That still burns, still burns
The light hits my chest and opens up
I am a flame that still burns, still burns
That still burns!
Today I want to prove to myself
That I can be whatever I want
To bring together those who love me at a table
To forgive anyone who wanted to see me suffer
They can't fool me
(No, no!)
I'm every size
I still remember when I was little
I dreamed first
Long strides, caught in the match
I want to let go of what left a wound
I ask the mother star to make the day
Be born again
I transformed every verse of me
And give in to courage
That still burns, still burns
The light hits my chest and opens up
I am a flame that still burns, still burns
That still burns!
I am a flame that still burns, still burns...
I am a flame that still burns, still burns...
Burns... Burns... Burns...
I transformed every verse of me
And give in to courage
That still burns, still burns
The light hits my chest and opens up
I am a flame that still burns, still burns
That still burns!
lyricstranslate.com/pt-br/iolanda-grito-english
Iolanda
scream
I heard, I felt
My body charging
We proceed this way
One and the other
One and the other
One and the other
I’m free-fall
I’ll tell you when I get there
Here I surrender myself
Little by little
Big steps, stuck at departure
I want to let go of what wounded me
I ask mother star to make the day
Be born again
(still burns)
I changed each verse of myself (still burns)
And surrendered myself to courage
That still burns
Still burns
The light hits my chest and opens up
I’m a flame that still burns
Still burns
Still burns
Today I want to prove to myself
That I can be whatever I want
To gather those who wish me well around a table
To forgive those who wanted to see me suffer
They won’t fool me! (No! No!)
I’m all dimensions (I am)
I still remember when I was little
And used to dream first of all
Big steps, stuck at departure
I want to let go of what wounded me
I ask mother star to make the day
Be born again
(still burns)
I changed each verse of myself (still burns)
And surrendered to courage
That still burns
Still burns
The light hits my chest and opens up
I’m a flame that still burns
Still burns
Still burns
I’m a flame that still burns
Still burns
I’m a flame that still burns
Still burns
Burns
Burns
Burns
I changed each verse of myself
And surrendered myself to courage
That still burns
The light hits my chest and opens up
I’m a flame that still burns
Still burns
Still burns
Iolanda ❤❤❤
Pure art❤❤❤
No offense and I appreciate your honest opinion, but you were making several different comments and had different opinions throughout the entire song because you kept pausing it without actually letting the song flow. This song you either listen to it on one go, or you make a stop in the middle, not plenty of them. You stopped at key parts of the song as well. I understand that this might not be your type and I respect it, but you didn’t let yourself actually listen to the song. You thought it was a ballad and guess what: it isn’t! It’s a mix. I understand that you think it might be forgotten in the middle of so many upbeat songs, but it will only make it stand out. I hope they keep everything as it is, because it works perfectly.
12 points....🎉
This guy is good, he makes the best analyzes of all ESC youtubers.
No, this guy has no clue about good music.
@@manuelgalego9592 hes gorgeous
I come on here today just to show you how f......g wrong you were about our performance. "No one will call for Portugal...bla bla bla." Open your mind and see how beautiful things have different shapes and sounds. WE ARE IN THE FINAL! WE WERE SELECTED 🤫
I believe the most important question is whether Portugal intends to win the ESC. While it would be great if they did, Portugal has a history of not winning (except for Salvador Sobral) and often not even making it to the final. However, Portugal sees the ESC as an opportunity to show their roots, culture, and language to the world and provide a platform for young artists like Iolanda. Winning is not the main goal, rather making a difference and leaving a lasting artistic impression matters.
Unfortunately, the ESC has lost its appeal in Portugal as it has become the same mainstream and shallow event year after year. Art and deep emotions are no longer prioritized.
I couldn't agree more when you say that Grito is a good song, but not good enough for the Eurovision Song Contest.
Music is a language itself! Feeling is needed not necessarily understanding it. You don't have to speak any portuguese. Anyway, Thank you for your comment.
FOI UMA DAS MELHORES CANÇÕES
Seeing it from another perspective, this year's entries are 90% "clownery"... there's barely anything like this, which might make it stand out. Personally watching this years entries i just started rolling my eyes half way through cause it's all the same sh*t, they sound virtually the same, look the same and tbh they'll likely blend with each other. This year I don't think upbeat will mean winning potential bc it's all samey samey
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Portugal 🇵🇹 top 3
12🇵🇹
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Thank you for your sincerity. To massage the ego and look for likes, there are the other TH-camrs. Still, that, if they were really honest, they would gain much more from engagement because people tend to criticize more and would certainly fall into these videos. But it's the society we have.
This song represents us well is the important thing. Every year bringing quality is the most important thing. RTP is not interested in winning the Eurovision, it is a very large investment and with the current economic and political situation there is no interest in it. I think Iolanda gives more value to criticisms like yours. Hug
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I really liked your opinion. I prefer honest ones to those who just like everything. And I also agree. I don't know if it will pass. If it does the jury will probably like it, the televote not so much. It's the kind of song you need to know the lyrics to have it catch your soul. Otherwise it's a well sung artistic niche entry. But I like we're sendind this one.
Why do you react to something that you don't even know.... You don't understand this masterpiece. it's way too much for you
Hint: let the music play more than 4/5 secs before commenting... because you'll loose the track...
Probably the most boring reaction I’ve ever watched. It looks that you love more listening to yourself than listening to the songs.
Also when you referred to upbeat being the trend it’s already manipulative.
This is my feeling about your reviews.
Preciosa.
You don't like it, admit it
I only clicked on this video because I wanted to see how cute you look when you are sleeping. :)
But there you go... you had to pretend you care as the Portuguese bros are too wild :p
Listen Fado... You don't need understanding the lyrics just the feeling... so portuguese...
"Its probably a meaningful song..." 😅 if there is no meaning, should it really be called a song? Who cares if others are upbeat? U gotta convey ur own message, comparisons are not what u should set your standards to. By that logic we would only have upbeat songs, that doesnt make sense. In any case, different opinions are a healthy thing. Portugal also does not care if they win or not, they just try to keep music alive!😅😅. Cheers
PORTUGAL N SERBIA ON TOP !!
I dont have an issue with your opinion but to the way you react. You listen to a very short chunk of the song like 5 to 10 seconds then you go on rants of one to two minutes. How can you even feel.the song if you break so often? It is one thing to spread SHORT coments during the song, that's part and parcel of a reaction but the coment should be shorter than the part of the song and then leave the rants and detailed coments to after the song has played so you by then have a global feel and understanding of the complete song. This is like measuring the performance of a car by comenting on the work of each part of the car that each last longer thsn the test drive itself. It is mistaking the forest for the trees. Thst is the problem with your reaction: you are mistaking the forwst for the trees and mistaking the measures the manigold for itself.
Finland?????😂
finland is trying to pull the same trick than last year but trashier. Don't get me wrong, I liked Cha Cha Cha
@@Sophia__SB cha cha cha was different and interesting for me, and this one is… I don’t even know what that is
How it was made, th-cam.com/video/cKsSPZtjROA/w-d-xo.html
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