Great video, but the song just became a bit more... bland with the English lyrics. Why do they do this (and I know my own country is just as guilty)?!
I'll stick to the Icelandic version.
I'll stick to the Icelandic version.
ICELAND 2012 - Gréta Salóme & Jónsi - Never Forget
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Mickey
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Sorry, A-Lister, but those English lyrics are really good - up until the chorus. I'd make it bilingual with the original chorus.
arne1990
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It's still a strong number...
but the Icelandic version maybe could win in my eyed, this doesn't
but the Icelandic version maybe could win in my eyed, this doesn't
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I like to listen to different languages in ESC, especially if the songs have a local touch like this one..
I could read a book or a poem if I want interesting texts.
Greta posted the lyrics to her FB page:
You look at those! Amazing lyrics.
She´s singing softly in the night,
praying for the morning light.
She dreams of how they used to be
at dawn they will be free
Memories they haunt his mind.
"Save him from the endless night."
She whispers warm and tenderly:
"Please come back to me".
And when the golden sun arises far across the sea.
The dawn will break as darkness fades forever we’ll be free
Never forget what I did, what I said
when I gave you all my heart and soul.
Morning will come and I know we´ll be one
´cause I still believe that you´ll remember me!
She mourns beneath the moonlit sky,
remembering when they said goodbye.
Where’s the one he used to know?
It seems so long ago.
And when the golden sun arises far across the sea
The dawn will break as darkness fades forever we’ll be free
Never forget what I did, what I said
when I gave you all my heart and soul.
Morning will come and I know we´ll be one
´cause I still believe that you´ll remember me!
ooooh
Never forget what I did, what I said
when I gave you all my heart and soul.
Morning will come and I know we´ll be one
´cause I still believe that you´ll remember me!
Oh I still believe that you´ll remember me!
Oh I still believe that you´ll remember me!
You look at those! Amazing lyrics.
She´s singing softly in the night,
praying for the morning light.
She dreams of how they used to be
at dawn they will be free
Memories they haunt his mind.
"Save him from the endless night."
She whispers warm and tenderly:
"Please come back to me".
And when the golden sun arises far across the sea.
The dawn will break as darkness fades forever we’ll be free
Never forget what I did, what I said
when I gave you all my heart and soul.
Morning will come and I know we´ll be one
´cause I still believe that you´ll remember me!
She mourns beneath the moonlit sky,
remembering when they said goodbye.
Where’s the one he used to know?
It seems so long ago.
And when the golden sun arises far across the sea
The dawn will break as darkness fades forever we’ll be free
Never forget what I did, what I said
when I gave you all my heart and soul.
Morning will come and I know we´ll be one
´cause I still believe that you´ll remember me!
ooooh
Never forget what I did, what I said
when I gave you all my heart and soul.
Morning will come and I know we´ll be one
´cause I still believe that you´ll remember me!
Oh I still believe that you´ll remember me!
Oh I still believe that you´ll remember me!
The English version boosts their chances for victory (unfortunately, not everyone wants to hear a song on a language other than English.. take Ireland for example). And it works well with English too (doesn't matter what I prefer).
A-lister
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Unfortunately this is the truth so she basically lied the other day. "It's for the best of the song... I don't care about votes"... blah blah blah..YEAH RIGHT!
They ruined the essence.
And seriously, if people have such closed-mind, they should stick to their American Idols and not watch Eurovision :twisted:
dezbee2008
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Sounds better, but still average. May go up a few spots on my personal top, but that's it.
Wether or not we like the change I understand their thought process. The ESC Fans Love the thought of keeping songs in the original language but your mainstream viewer in general prefers English. And even if a song wins, it will be translated into English afterwards when going on Sale abroad.
That's true. Probably she is the one who wants to gather votes. But there isn't often opportunity for the Iceland to win the whole thing.
I was for the Icelandic lyrics too, because I though she will write some crappy lyrics in English. It just happends really often in ESC and not only.
But after hearing them, I think with the English lyrics she doesn't miss the meaning. And as many people...probably most of the viewers are the people who just turn in the ESC during the SF and Final...without hearing the songs before, the English lyrics will help them a lot. (As I've heard there are very few countries who translate the lyrics in native language)
So,I'm for English lyrics, because she can't or wont change them anymore anyway. But everyone has got their own opinion =)
I get your frustration!
Look on the bright side. There are quite a few songs sang on countries' native languages this year.
94ayd
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It seems like people these days have become really impaired. Do they really need to have everything translated and so obvious for them to enjoy it and understand it. Use your senses and your imagination, guys. Otherwise, I can't say you're living a complete life. Another sad thing is that Icelandic is actually one of the most conservative languages as to allowing words from other languages in. As far as I'm concerned, instead of just using the word as it is, they'd try and make their own word, using simpler, already existant words in Icelandic, which I find just fascinating. If only this practicе would be more consistent with the approach to ESC. They seem to try and present anything else but authentic Icelandic music.
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Seriously though, going on sale afterwards, is that some sort of excuse? Molitva was released commercially in English aswell afterwards... and?
And again it's not as if all Europe understand English anyways and do we even have to understand this to feel something? The whole point with music is that its speaks to us in different ways... I mean if anything that counts are lyrics, then no one would listen to instrumental music for instance (like classic) because there are no lyrics to begin with?
Why does everyone want poetry contest? I don't get it
... oh well.. each to their own.Should be re-named : Anglovision Poetry Contest...
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I agree. People want everything so literal. It's like they can only appreciate what's obvious to them, like little children.
I thought people were fans of European music (all the different shades and colors of it), not just to sit and listen to lyrics of a language they can hear every single day on radio and TV.
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What's wrong with it lol? It sounds amazing. It hasnt lost its touch at all in English, it will be fine, dont worry . I understand why people want it in Icelandic, but if anything hearing this new version of it has put it up in my estimation, it's easy gunna be in my top 10! Go Iceland!
. I understand why people want it in Icelandic, but if anything hearing this new version of it has put it up in my estimation, it's easy gunna be in my top 10! Go Iceland!
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What's wrong with it lol? It sounds amazing. It hasnt lost its touch at all in English, it will be fine, dont worry
I'm not surprised the main English imperialist on the forum is happy with the English take-over in ESC
That's just it, I think it has lost its touch in English. Before it was all mystical and magical. While the song itself is still good, it's lost all the Icelandic charm and wonder.What's wrong with it lol? It sounds amazing. It hasnt lost its touch at all in English, it will be fine, dont worry
LOL I was going to say, I'm not surprised Adam prefers the English version.I'm not surprised the main English imperialist on the forum is happy with the English take-over in ESC