Anti-work anthems, Boy George and controversial lyrics: A guide to all 35 Eurovision songs
From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.
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Notable Quotes
""Choke Me is a metaphor for the pressure we sometimes place on ourselves... It speaks about inner fears, self-doubt, and the feeling of being emotionally suffocated by our own expectations. It was never intended to represent anything sexual.""
— Alexandra Căpitănescu , Academic
Key People
Alexandra Căpitănescu is a Master's student at the Faculty of Physics in Bucharest, discussing the meaning behind Romania's Eurovision entry.
Boy George is a British singer, songwriter, and fashion designer, known for his unique style and contributions to the music industry.
Dara is a Bulgarian singer who won the Eurovision Song Contest.
Liene Atvara is a Latvian singer known for her poignant ballads.
Monroe is a French prodigy and the youngest entrant in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.
Sarah Engels is a German singer competing in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Tamara Živković is a Montenegrin singer competing in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Veronica Fusaro is a Swiss singer-songwriter participating in the Eurovision Song Contest.
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From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.
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