Iceland ICELAND 2014 - Pollapönk - No Prejudice

[Halldor]

They've ruined it. The English words don't fit the song nearly as well.

They did not ruin it, they improved it, more people will hear the message, and that's the main thing Iceland aims for this year.

 

[Mattan]

They did not ruin it, they improved it, more people will hear the message, and that's the main thing Iceland aims for this year.

I'm certain there would've been a way to translate it in a manner that wouldn't make the lyrics feel like they had to be shoehorned in.

 

[cassio]

I prefer it in english, because then people might realize that this isn't a joke entry and the message more people will hear the message.

And an amazing video

i agree with you .... it better in English for us who don't understand Icelandic

 

[cassio]

Video link is broken

 

[CaraMia]

The official video is now available in many channels on YouTube. All you have to do is to search for "Pollapönk No Prejudice"

 

[konnudur]

Also it's up again (no longer private), since the video has premiered in Iceland.

 

[Harb]

Not a fan of the English version, preferred it in Icelandic personally. Far too many English entries now as well.

 

[Romeo]

Wow... Iceland... some of the lyrics are really bad, BUT, I just fell in love with the song again haha

I just hope they don't start waving the gay flag on stage trying to get votes!

 

[Fluke]

This was really growing on me... though i still think it's unsuitable for ESC. But the English version just seems pointless and bland, it takes so much of the personality out and it even goes against the song's message, directly....

I hope they're not using any rainbow stripes on stage, the message is clear enough anyway... that just makes it ridiculous.

 

[Halldor]

I'm certain there would've been a way to translate it in a manner that wouldn't make the lyrics feel like they had to be shoehorned in.

I agree, but there are popular songs that are sung like this in Iceland, maybe somewhere else. I also like the fact that it isn't spot on, I like it more than if it was spot on...

 

[Halldor]

Wow... Iceland... some of the lyrics are really bad, BUT, I just fell in love with the song again haha

I just hope they don't start waving the gay flag on stage trying to get votes!

Believe me, they are not that kind of people, they'll just put on a great show and have fun.

 

[Halldor]

This was really growing on me... though i still think it's unsuitable for ESC. But the English version just seems pointless and bland, it takes so much of the personality out and it even goes against the song's message, directly....

I hope they're not using any rainbow stripes on stage, the message is clear enough anyway... that just makes it ridiculous.

If you're talking about the suits, that's a trademark for Pollapönk, they always perform like that.

 

[Matt]

Now that I finally understand what they're singing I must say.... it's even worse in English. Oh Iceland, you had tons of great songs in your NF and you end up sending the Wiggles. It's one of the two songs I only I ended up giving 0 points in the poll.

 

[Sammy]

I still don't like it too much, but the more i listen to it, it rises slightly in my personal ranking.....

 

[Yamarus]

I like it.

 

[greece]

I still don't like it but I suppose that it's a bit better in English

 

[Odalis]

I actually like it in english

 

[EscGeek]

I agree! This is the kind of song that needs to be understood to be appreciated .

 

[greece]

You know that this means changing of the vote...

from to cause as I said I still don't like it

 

[Mrm]

Message is actually awesome, it's not only for gay rights, but for all prejudices we are surrounded with!