France FRANCE 2018 - Madame Monsieur - Mercy

[tuorem]

Both very different songs to "Mercy" there. "Molitva" was an extravagant, over the topic power ballad that set out to impress with it's delivery. That was a showstopper from when Eurovision was all about "BIG" sounding songs. "Amar Pelos Dois" was an achingly beautiful ballad with a sincere delivery. You didn't need a translator to understand it was coming from somewhere very deep. "Mercy" is an electronic song that's minimal in style and unless you speak French, I think it's difficult to decipher what it wants you to know and feel. I had no idea it was actually a song that was highly emotional lyrically until I was told.

A lot of songs are proving to us recently that music transcends language barriers, but i've got doubts about this one.

I 100% agree on what you said. "Mercy" may be cute for now (with only two songs out in total), but I can't see it stand the test of time with 40+ entries in Lisbon, and 26 entries in the final.

The issue for me is that - while the lyrics indeed convey a serious (and not uninteresting) message to the contest - neither the song nor the performance are particularly stirring or in line with a mood that could massively touch people's hearts regardless of their ability to grasp French.

"Molitva", "1944" and "Amar Pelos Dois" aren't appropriate comparisons for me either because all of these entries both allowed heartfelt vocal interpretations (from charismatic performers) and were unique musically speaking in their respective Eurovision editions. "Mercy", on the contrary, remains a commercial electro-pop effort that's more likely to suffer from competition imo, it doesn't leave a lasting impression.

 

[Ezio]

English lyrics video:

 

[Mickey]

This stood out a mile in its semi final as France's perfect choice for Eurovision. I loved the staging in the semi. It's at its best when it's simple and Madame speaks directly to the audience. You don't need to understand every word to know that it was serious and emotional lyric. All I needed to understand was "Je m'appelle Mercy", which is as basic a sentence as you're ever going to get.

This will do well. I expect at least top ten in the final.

 

[Turnip]

Im surprised by the mixed reaction this song is getting, i thought it really stood out on the recaps during the show and was the right one to win, i liked Lissandro as a performer, but his song did nothing for me sadly, and Emmy would have flopped like Artsvik

 

[Citelis]

Its actually a really good song but i don't think it can get a good place at the final!

 

[JSSArcos]

I preferred Lisandro Cuxi - Eva, but Mercy was my 2 choice !

12 Points Lisandro Cuxi - Eva
10 Points Madame Monsieur - Mercy
8 Points Igit - Lisboa Jerusalem

 

[SirPeterGriffin]

I'm still not convinced about Mercy but nevertheless it's still way better than Eva which surprisingly but fortunately flopped in the televote.
Maybe i'll like Mercy in the next weeks after hearing it a few more times. Right now my feelings about it are...meh.

 

[aef]

OMG what a shitty choice... Didn't see that coming.. Why was it so popular among the televoting audience?

There were so many decent, interesting acts in the NF and you chose this one??? :? :? Is there anything special I don't get? In my opinion it's way to monotone and repetitive (90% of the lyrics are mercy, mercy, mercy...) + they don't have any stage presence!

This will get lost like hell in the Eurovision final... Bottom 5 guaranteed haha (At least in the televote, maybe the judges will push it up to 10th - 20th place)
3 points from me although I somehow really want to give 0 points

 

[Nicholas123]

Thank God it was not Eva

"Mercy" was among my faves yesterday so i cannot complain. Good job and good luck!

P.S. Dead [MENTION=15105]SaladBreak[/MENTION] 's comment about Norma John 2

 

[Ezio]

Thank God it was not Eva

LOL, Christer proved again that he is the evil within Eurovision. By not voting for the best song but the best song that wouldn't hurt his big ego that wants another Swedish win under his lead. Christer is way too biased to be allowed to judge in any national seletion.

 

[GlamSIMorous]

I am super happy with the result, "Mercy" is such a great song, and meaningful at least. I dont know why, but I am in love with this couple, its their appearance as well, so different and unique. But I am a little weirded out by the fact that out of the sudden the song gets such dislikes, even though people were praising it so much the past week, its always weird.

However I loved "Eva" a lot as well, but he didnt sing live did he? Or did he and his mic was just super quiet? Sounded as if parts of it definitely came from a record and not himself really.

 

[Gera11]

Based on the performances from yesterday's Final, I would've prefered "Eva". However, I'm giving "Mercy" 10 points. It's a nice song and I wish best of luck!

 

[John1]

It feels like we're getting ready for the same result as Laura or Amir in 2016, when people used to think that it'd place in the bottom 5 or even wouldn't make it through the SF. What a great start!

 

[Scooby]

Even Lisandro was my ultimate favorite, I am supper happy with this result. Great song with great massage, two great singers. It's time for my first 12 on this year poll

Good job French people, good job

 

[DanielLuis]

It feels like we're getting ready for the same result as Laura or Amir in 2016, when people used to think that it'd place in the bottom 5 or even wouldn't make it through the SF. What a great start!

What are you on about? Amir was the favourite before the contest

 

[John1]

What are you on about? Amir was the favourite before the contest

Indeed, but Amir wasn't that much loved by a bunch of eurofans back in 2016 before the revamp. The same goes for Laura, but well... Let's see how the whole thing will go on.

 

[Sammy]

I urge Monaco and Luxemburg to quickly sign in for this year and send Lissandro and Emmy or even Nassi or Igit if they want. Their songs must not be unheard in Lisbon!
yes, I know that this is not possible, still...

 

[John1]

I urge Monaco and Luxemburg to quickly sign in for this year and send Lissandro and Emmy or even Nassi or Igit if they want. Their songs must not be unheard in Lisbon!
yes, I know that this is not possible, still...

Who knows? Tbh, who did expect the Czech Republic to ever come back to the ESC?

 

[ory26]

I can't say i'm really happy about the choice.... i would have prefered Emmy, Max ou Igit.

But congratulation to Madame Monsieur.

 

[ParadiseES]

I like the song and gave it 6 points, but I don't understand these results at all.... "Rêve de gamin" was the best and most special song by far and it came SECOND LAST???? WTF! I know Nassi's performance wasn't perfect, but come on, it wasn't THAT BAD and neither the rest were absolutely flawless. What a wasted chance.... And my other choice would've been Lisandro.

It's a nice song, but I can't see it getting a massive support, so I smell France dropping its last good results.