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Wales Online
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Who is Netherlands' Eurovision 2025 act Claude and what are the lyrics of his song C'est La Vie
Who is Netherlands' Eurovision 2025 act Claude and what are the lyrics of his song C'est La Vie One that is hoping to bring home his country's sixth win is Claude with his song C'est La Vie Claude representing Netherlands as he performs during the Semi Final Round One of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest Opening Ceremony at Messe Basel in Basel, Switzerland (Image: Getty Images ) The 69th Eurovision Song Contest's Grand Final will be taking place this weekend. Viewers at home and an audience at St. Jakobshalle, Basel will see 26 acts perform on Saturday evening as they hope to be crowned the winners of one of the world's most extravagant singing competitions. The Netherlands took part in the very first Eurovision Song Contest back in 1956 and have won of five occasions. One that is hoping to bring home their sixth win is Claude with his song C'est La Vie. The singer secured his country's spot after becoming one of the first 10 qualifiers in the semi-final, alongside Estonia, Albania, Sweden, Iceland, Poland, San Marino, Portugal and Ukraine. The second 10 qualifiers are Austria, Finland, Lithuania, Israel, Armenia, Denmark, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta and Greece. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . Meanwhile, the "big five" nations, which are France, UK, Italy, Spain and Germany, have skipped the semi-final part of the competition and have received an automatic qualification for the final because they provide extra financial support to Eurovision. Article continues below Another country that gets a golden ticket this year is Switzerland as they are the host country. Here's everything you need to know about the Netherlands' act and their song. Who is Claude? While Claude may be young, the Congolese-Dutch singer has already garnered success in the music industry with over a hundred million streams and countless sold-out shows to his name, according to Eurovision's website. His breakthrough came in 2022 when he released his debut single Ladada (Mon Dernier Mot). He won the 3FM Award for 'Best Newcomer', was named '3FM Talent', and Qmusic crowned him as 'Best Artist of the Year'. In 2024, he released his debut album, Parler Français, and has toured all over Europe in sold-out shows. After Eurovision, the artist will be heading to the Pinkpop festival in the Netherlands in June. His song, C'est La Vie, is said to be a "tribute to a parent" and in Claude's case, it's for his mother. According to Wiwibloggs, in a recent press release he said: "As a little boy and throughout my youth, she taught me to see the positive in the things you experience in life, even when you experience setbacks. "Even though it looks very dark for a moment, you should always focus on the bright side. That is exactly the message I want to convey. Life is not always easy; it goes up, it goes down, and around and around, but C'est La Vie!" The song has reached over 16 million streams on Spotify. Lyrics of C'est La Vie C'est la vie She sang to me Je me rappelle J'étais petit Oh I was just a little boy but I remember La mélodie, la mélodie C'est comme ci, c'est comme ça C'est en haut et en bas It goes up, it goes down And around and around Que sera, oui, sera Me voici, me voilà Chanter un, deux, trois C'est la-la-la-la la vie C'est la-la-la-la la vie Oui, c'est la-la-la-la-la La-la-la-la, la-la-la la vie C'est la vie, et quel miracle Sometimes in love, sometimes misérable And I still hear my mama's voice inside of me La mélodie, la mélodie C'est comme ci, c'est comme ça C'est en haut et en bas It goes up, it goes down And around and around Que sera, oui, sera Me voici, me voilà Chanter un, deux, trois C'est la-la-la-la la vie C'est la-la-la-la la vie Oui, c'est la-la-la-la-la La-la-la-la, la-la-la la vie Oui, c'est la-la-la-la la vie Oui, c'est la-la-la-la la vie C'est la-la-la-la-la La-la-la-la, la-la-la la vie Oh c'est la vie La vie en rose La vie en noir Oh, this rollercoaster And I will sing, until it's over It goes la-la-la-la-la (La-la-la-la-la) Article continues below C'est comme ci, c'est comme ça C'est en haut et en bas It goes up, it goes down And around and around Que sera, oui, sera Écoute-moi, oh maman Chanter un, deux, trois C'est la vie The Eurovision Song Contest grand final will be available to watch on BBC and BBC iPlayer from 8pm on tonight, May 17.
Wales Online
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Who is France's Eurovision 2025 act Louane and what are the lyrics of her song maman
Who is France's Eurovision 2025 act Louane and what are the lyrics of her song maman France's song for this year's Eurovision is said to be "one of the most personal and emotional songs in the contest" French singer Louane representing France as she performs during the Semi Final Round Two of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest Opening Ceremony at Messe Basel in Basel, Switzerland (Image: Getty Images ) The 69th Eurovision Song Contest's Grand Final will see 26 acts perform as they hope to be crowned the winners of one of the world's most extravagant singing competitions. In 2024, Swiss singer Nemo proved to be the favourite with the public with their song, The Code, in in Malmö, Sweden. This year, the contest will take place at Basel in Switzerland. One that is hoping to take the crown is Louane with her song maman for France. As is often the case in Eurovision, France gets a golden ticket into the final as it is one of the "big five" nations. France alongside the UK, Italy, Spain and Germany skip the semi-final part of the competition and get an automatic qualification for the final because they provide extra financial support to Eurovision. Another country that gets a golden ticket this year is Switzerland as they are the host country. In the semi-final this year, the first 10 qualifiers were Estonia, Albania, Sweden, Iceland, Netherlands, Poland, San Marino, Portugal and Ukraine. The second 10 qualifiers are Austria, Finland, Lithuania, Israel, Armenia, Denmark, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta and Greece. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . Article continues below Here's everything you need to know about France's act and their song. Who is Louane? As mentioned on the Eurovision website, Louane is a big name in France - both for her singing and acting abilities. She competed in the French version of The Voice when she was just 16 and won the César Award for the film La Famille Bélier, where she played the lead role of Paula, who is the only member of her family who can hear and speak. The singer has enjoyed sold-out tours all over Europe and received prestigious awards such as NRJ Music Awards and Victoires de la Musique. Her ballad maman has reached over six million streams on Spotify. As some may know, 'maman' means 'mother' in French, and is said to be a tribute to Louane's mother, who sadly passed away when the singer was 17. According to Wiwibloggs, the song is "one of the most personal and emotional songs in the contest: an open letter to her late mother, whom she lost when she was just a teenager". Lyrics of Wasted Love The English translation of this song according to Wiwibloggs: There are no more one night stands There are no more beds In the end, you see I've built my life And the emptiness is vast The questions too How are you? Do you see everything here? I've changed a lot I've grown up a lot From you, I kept everything That makes me who I am I'm better, I know where I'm going I stopped counting the years And if I wanted to stop time Now, it's me she calls 'Mum' Mum… Mum… Mum… I've found indelible love You know, the real one, always Even when time flies When he holds my hand I'm no longer afraid of anything And it feels like before When you used to hold my hand I'm better, I know where I'm going I stopped counting the years And if I wanted to stop time Now, it's me she calls 'Mum' Mum… Mum… Mum… Mum… Mum… Mum… I'm better, I know where I'm going I stopped counting the years And if I wanted to stop time Now, it's me she calls 'Mum' Mum, mum, mum, mum Mum… If I wanted to stop time Now, it's me she calls 'Mum' The Eurovision Song Contest grand final will be available to watch on BBC and BBC iPlayer from 8pm on tonight, May 17. Article continues below
ABC News
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Australia's Go-Jo falls short of Eurovision grand final
Skip to main content For the second year in a row, Australia has missed out on a spot in the Eurovision grand final.A long way from his WA hometown of fewer than 1,000 people, Marty Zambotto, known as Go-Jo, gave it everything with the track Milkshake Man. But unfortunately, it wasn't quite enough to secure a spot in the Grand final. ABC NewsRadio's Sarah Morice spoke with William Lee Adams is the founder and editor of Wiwibloggs — the world's most-followed independent Eurovision web site and YouTube channel.
Perth Now
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
WA's own Go-Jo waves Aussie flag as Eurovision semi looms
Manjimup-raised pop singer Marty Zambotto, better known as Go-Jo, has walked the turquoise carpet at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland. The 29-year-old is scheduled to kick off the second semi-final with a performance of creamy pop banger Milkshake Man in the early hours of Friday morning, WA time. Zambotto promised 'tricks and treats' during his three minutes on stage, as well as a giant blender and at least one costume change. The now Sydney-based West Aussie said he looked for to getting fans to 'come into the world of the Milkshake Man'. Walking the turquoise with the 37 delegates on May 11, Zambotto told Eurovision website Wiwibloggs that the song, written with Brisbane sibling band Sheppard, was 'all about confidence and self-expression'. Go-Jo at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel. Credit: Harold Cunningham / Getty Images 'I want other people to see it and be like, 'Wow, I want a taste of that',' he said. The former East Perth footballer has gone from living off-grid on his family's farm near Manjimup to an intense schedule of press and promotional performances across Europe in the lead-up to Eurovision. The first semifinal will be held on Tuesday, with Zambotto performing alongside favourites Austria, Finland and Malta in the second semifinal on May 15. The Australian representative is expected to make it through to the grand final on May 17.
West Australian
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Marty Zambotto: Manjimup's Go-Jo walks the turquoise carpet at Eurovision in Basel, Switzerland
Manjimup-raised pop singer Marty Zambotto, better known as Go-Jo, has walked the turquoise carpet at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland. The 29-year-old is scheduled to kick off the second semi-final with a performance of creamy pop banger Milkshake Man in the early hours of Friday morning, WA time. Zambotto promised 'tricks and treats' during his three minutes on stage, as well as a giant blender and at least one costume change. The now Sydney-based West Aussie said he looked for to getting fans to 'come into the world of the Milkshake Man'. Walking the turquoise with the 37 delegates on May 11, Zambotto told Eurovision website Wiwibloggs that the song, written with Brisbane sibling band Sheppard, was 'all about confidence and self-expression'. 'I want other people to see it and be like, 'Wow, I want a taste of that',' he said. The former East Perth footballer has gone from living off-grid on his family's farm near Manjimup to an intense schedule of press and promotional performances across Europe in the lead-up to Eurovision. The first semifinal will be held on Tuesday, with Zambotto performing alongside favourites Austria, Finland and Malta in the second semifinal on May 15. The Australian representative is expected to make it through to the grand final on May 17.
