Ireland IRELAND 2015 - Molly Sterling – Playing With Numbers

[ayzelto]

Out of the 5, it is my favorite. Anyway, it will be hard for Ireland to go through the finals this year. I'll give it 7 points!

 

[RainyWoods]

I gave 3 points in the poll. I can't decide whether i'm being harsh or too kind. Probably just about right really, I notice that the 3 option is leading so far. I'd maybe give a 4, at most a 5, if the voice wasn't so inflected. It's not John Newman levels of forced, but Molly's voice comes across as disingenuous. The one thing I can't stand (apart from beige© songs) is forced quirkiness. It's a shame really. Yet another nail in my coffin this year. I'll be getting a few more hammered in tomorrow, one probably going straight through my heart..

1

 

[Anthony Tesla]

Every year there are two or three songs that in theory there's everything on them to me to like them, and I think this is one big case of that: I like the style, I like the performance, the lyrics are good, and yet...it doesn't really cause a big impression. I forgot about it as soon as it stopped, and this is on risk of being a huge non-qualifier.

4/12

 

[RainyWoods]

I doubt the Shoulder song would have won the televote regardless of when it was performed... it got its position thanks to the juries which are unaffected by the running order.

Well, we don't know how close it was, and I don't know how the juries were voting, whether they were sitting through the same five performances we were? If so then I think the running order still has a chance to sway them. Kat came second with the public vote, despite being number two to sing. She had support, she didn't have the best position though.

 

[Leydan]

I've never felt so down about a song failing to win. I really threw myself into #TeamErika and it's not often I support a song so much. I know people on here didn't like it that much and disliked the idea of Ireland going full Swedish but it is the first song I've heard this year that I have genuinely really liked and will happily listen to over and over. I sound so pathetic.

 

[RainyWoods]

I've never felt so down about a song failing to win. I really threw myself into #TeamErika and it's not often I support a song so much. I know people on here didn't like it that much and disliked the idea of Ireland going full Swedish but it is the first song I've heard this year that I have genuinely really liked and will happily listen to over and over. I sound so pathetic.

Aww.. come here, come on.. I know how you feel. Even though we both weren't fond of each others favourites, it's that horrible feeling when something we love dearly, and we find ourselves getting passionate about.. fails in front of our eyes. It's not pathetic at all to feel this way. It's our emotions. May Erika live a long time in your heart my friend and may her song be forever on mute for me, whenever you decide to play it on plugdj.

 

[Leydan]

Aww.. come here, come on.. I know how you feel. Even though we both weren't fond of each others favourites, it's that horrible feeling when something we love dearly, and we find ourselves getting passionate about.. fails in front of our eyes. It's not pathetic at all to feel this way. It's our emotions. May Erika live a long time in your heart my friend and may her song be forever on mute for me, whenever you decide to play it on plugdj.

Thank you. There is not one song in my top 10 that really enjoy to the same extent as "Break Me Up" and there isn't one in another National final that reaches it for me (even though there is some very good songs out there). 2015 feels like a bit of a let down especially as it was being hyped because it being an anniversary, and "Break Me Up" would have changed that. Be prepared because I will be playing her a lot as I mourn this loss.

 

[Mlyn]

Sounds promising, I hope it is not too inconspicuous, because this could be a serious grower.

From the bunch of neat girls with no attitude, this is best song

I reckon this means final and a decent placing between 8 and 22

 

[RainyWoods]

Thank you. There is not one song in my top 10 that really enjoy to the same extent as "Break Me Up" and there isn't one in another National final that reaches it for me (even though there is some very good songs out there). 2015 feels like a bit of a let down especially as it was being hyped because it being an anniversary, and "Break Me Up" would have changed that. Be prepared because I will be playing her a lot as I mourn this loss.

This year is so disappointing, made even more depressing by the fact it's the anniversary and Australia is joining us on such a crumby year. I feel embarrassed to be a fan this year. There has only been one stand out song for me so far and that's from Latvia. Even Serbia which I welcomed at first with wide, dramatically open arms.. i'm starting to think it isn't as wonderful as I first thought it was. I'm just so starved this year. All my favourites left are going to fail. Some of the NF's we have left, I don't love anything within them. More songs I strongly dislike or feel indifferent towards are going to win. The internal selections we have left fill me with very little hope. I just don't know what to do. Tomorrow will be Armageddon.

 

[MyHeartIsYours]

I've never felt so down about a song failing to win. I really threw myself into #TeamErika and it's not often I support a song so much. I know people on here didn't like it that much and disliked the idea of Ireland going full Swedish but it is the first song I've heard this year that I have genuinely really liked and will happily listen to over and over. I sound so pathetic.

Well we feel the same way

For me it just seems such a waste of a great song now, we will never hear it again, but that's the way the cookie crumbles I guess

I've never got the whole 'we must stick to our native sounds' thing that some people argue for... everyone knows I have no problem with all the songs being in English, nor do I have a problem with the Irish song being Swedish, nor would I have a problem with the British song being American (I've always wanted the Scissor Sisters after all ). Traditional/native style is great but it doesnt have to be compulsory every year... Ireland's previous two entries have both been fairly traditional Irish/Celtic pop, I see no reason why Erika shouldnt have been selected because it was Swedish/mainstream.

 

[QwaarJet]

I doubt the Shoulder song would have won the televote regardless of when it was performed... it got its position thanks to the juries which are unaffected by the running order.

She came second in the televote, obviously we don't know the differences, but winning the jury and getting runner-up in the televote means your song is a serious contender. She finished quite far ahead of Erika, so it was clearly a two horse race. If Erika and Molly's starting position was switched, then it could only have benefited Kat.

 

[QwaarJet]

This year is so disappointing, made even more depressing by the fact it's the anniversary and Australia is joining us on such a crumby year. I feel embarrassed to be a fan this year. There has only been one stand out song for me so far and that's from Latvia. Even Serbia which I welcomed at first with wide, dramatically open arms.. i'm starting to think it isn't as wonderful as I first thought it was. I'm just so starved this year. All my favourites left are going to fail. Some of the NF's we have left, I don't love anything within them. More songs I strongly dislike or feel indifferent towards are going to win. The internal selections we have left fill me with very little hope. I just don't know what to do. Tomorrow will be Armageddon.

I feel so bad for you my friend, even though I don't agree. For me this is the best year of ESC since 2011 (so far). Just make sure you "arrange" Opera Skaala's victory tomorrow.

 

[DanielLuis]

"Break me up" hasn't left my head yet!

 

[joancamo]

I think this will not qualify as it is so forgettable and I predict it may will end up last in the semi
Out of all the songs selected so far this is my least favorite

 

[kamc]

Interesting choice for us....it's obviously going to bomb in the televote so it is really in the juries' hands if they will have us qualify or not.
Either way, I'm glad we are sending a very credible entry this year with no gimmicks or dodgy staging, even if Europe finds it boring.
I think we need this "reboot" right now.

The big story of course is Nikki Kavanagh's big fat fail as the huge favourite, and I have to say it was deserved.
I felt there was a sense of entitlement with her entry and although I love Nikki, her song wasn't very good.

 

[Arv]

Like most years lately I didn't really expect anything from Ireland... and they manage to be bland again...

 

[anselm]

Ireland is sending something decent?!

 

[Sammy]

What a boring song!I couldn't even remember it, though I listened to all the entries a week ago. Ireland shouldn't choose their entry in a LATE NIGHT SHOW! The outcome sounds like everyone already wants to go to bed.

there is no chance that this qualifies. (If it would have been azerbaidschan - perhaps... but Ireland? Not way!)

 

[Gerly]

This song is just...okey. Not sure will Ireland make it to the final.

 

[Odalis]

"Break me up" hasn't left my head yet!

I woke up with it playing in my head! 1
Erika was the only option i'd be happy with.