Italy ITALY 2022 - Mahmood and Blanco - Brividi

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Ho sognato di volare con te
Su una bici di diamanti
Mi hai detto: "Sei cambiato, non vedo
Più la luce nei tuoi occhi"

La tua paura cos'è?
Un mare dove non tocchi mai
Anche se il sesso non è
La via di fuga dal fondo

Dai, non scappare da qui
Non lasciarmi così
Nudo con i brividi
A volte non so esprimermi

E ti vorrei amare, ma sbaglio sempre
E ti vorrei rubare un cielo di perle
E pagherei per andar via
Accetterei anche una bugia

E ti vorrei amare ma sbaglio sempre
E mi vengono i brividi, brividi, brividi

Tu, che mi svegli il mattino
Tu, che sporchi il letto di vino
Tu, che mi mordi la pelle
Con i tuoi occhi da vipera

E tu, sei il contrario di un angelo
E tu, sei come un pugile all'angolo
E tu scappi da qui, mi lasci così

Nudo con i brividi
A volte non so esprimermi

E ti vorrei amare, ma sbaglio sempre
E ti vorrei rubare un cielo di perle
E pagherei per andar via
Accetterei anche una bugia

E ti vorrei amare ma sbaglio sempre
E mi vengono i brividi, brividi, brividi

Dimmi che non ho ragione
E vivo dentro una prigione
E provo a restarti vicino
Ma scusa se poi mando tutto a puttane e

Non so dirti ciò che provo, è un mio limite
Per un "ti amo" ho mischiato droghe e lacrime
Questo veleno che ci sputiamo ogni giorno
Io non lo voglio più addosso

Lo vedi, sono qui
Su una bici di diamanti, uno fra tanti
Nudo con i brividi
A volte non so esprimermi

E ti vorrei amare, ma sbaglio sempre
E ti vorrei rubare un cielo di perle
E pagherei per andar via
Accetterei anche una bugia

E ti vorrei amare, ma sbaglio sempre
E mi vengono i brividi, brividi, brividi​

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[Jonkonfui]

I find this song so corny and pretentious. It is not only that I dont like it but I find it annoying. It is this kind of 'wow we are so deep' song... Not for me.

 

[Zerocalcare]

You're right. It's impossible to be impartial. But we can say that some aspects are undeniable. The overall quality of the song is very high. Their live performance is very good. It's the most contemporary urban ballad with a intriguing interaction, they are a duo, the only one until now, but not a couple.
I think this song stands by its own. There isn't one similar to Brividi which is a good thing.

It's true. Perhaps one of the unwritten rules for achieving a good result at Eurovision is to stand out from the crowd. The risk of ending up in the bubble of ballads or ethno-songs or fun-entries is very high. On this Mahmod and Blanco have a nice advantage. Listening to "Brividi", however, I am very afraid because it is a song that requires extreme attention to the voice. It is very difficult to sing and to interpret. Mahmood and Blanco will have to perform a super performance and coordinate perfectly.

 

[nudiecrudi]

I find this song so corny and pretentious. It is not only that I dont like it but I find it annoying. It is this kind of 'wow we are so deep' song... Not for me.

You have expressed your opinion many pages ago.

Still supporting Chanel and denigrating her direct rivals?

 

[Jonkonfui]

You have expressed your opinion many pages ago.

Still supporting Chanel and denigrating her direct rivals?

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[nudiecrudi]

It's true. Perhaps one of the unwritten rules for achieving a good result at Eurovision is to stand out from the crowd. The risk of ending up in the bubble of ballads or ethno-songs or fun-entries is very high. On this Mahmod and Blanco have a nice advantage. Listening to "Brividi", however, I am very afraid because it is a song that requires extreme attention to the voice. It is very difficult to sing and to interpret. Mahmood and Blanco will have to perform a super performance and coordinate perfectly.

I think that the live performance is better then the studio version, more emotional and as I said their live interaction is unique. Yes they have to perform perfectly and I think they will do everything to reach a high quality performance in order to make Brividi to have a second life after ESC becoming an international hit.

 

[nudiecrudi]

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I only remember your strange nick that's all.
Don't get that high. Fly down baby

 

[Jonkonfui]

I only remember your strange nick that's all.
Don't get that high. Fly down baby

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[Ajeje Brazorf]

I don't talk much about our own entry either, but here is my opinion. Songwise, Brividi is a good song, with a good lyrical scheme and great harmonies expecially in the chorus, when Mahmood and Blanco 's voices flow very very pleasantly together. But, and there is always a but, I don't think this has the last click to make it a winner. The song is in fact really really slow and relies a lot on the vocals Mahmood and Blanco are obviously providing so well, but I don't think the song is strong enough. Don't get me wrong, I don't dislike it, but something in my opinion is missing in this to be a serious contender for the win. Remember Måneskin? A lot of people hated it when they first listened the song, even in this forum, while we Italians were all saying that song would have been a top3 and a possible winner. We were over the moon with our choice. We knew it. Asking a lot of people about "Brividi", the opinion slightly differs: all say it's a good to great song, but nobody thinks this will win. I have the same opinion: this song for me is really good, can achieve another top 5 (and probably will...) but won't be the winner of Eurovision 2022, despite being so high in the odds.

 

[nudiecrudi]

I don't talk much about our entry either, but here is my opinion. Songwise, Brividi is a good song, with a good lyrical scheme and great harmonies expecially in the chorus, when Mahmood and Blanco 's voices flow very very pleasantly together. But, and there is always a but, I don't think this has the last click to make it a winner. The song is in fact really really slow and relies a lot on the vocals Mahmood and Blanco are obviously providing so well, but I don't think the song is strong enough. Don't get me wrong, I don't dislike it, but something in my opinion is missing in this to be a serious contender for the win. Remember Måneskin? A lot of people hated it when they first listened the song, even in this forum, while we Italians were all saying that song would have been a top3 and a possible winner. We were over the moon with our choice. We knew it. Asking a lot of people about "Brividi", the opinion slightly differs: all say it's a good to great song, but nobody thinks this will win. I have the same opinion: this song for me is really good, can achieve another top 5, but won't be the winner of Eurovision 2022, despite being so high in the odds.

I completly agree with you. Didn't say at all that Brividi is going to win.
But on the other hand, until now, besides Ukraine for obvious reasons, I don't see any song being so over the others. Considering this fact Brividi has the same chances to win as few other songs have.
It all depends on the stagings. If you remember Maneskin jumped into the first place in the odds after their firs rehearsals.

 

[Jonkonfui]

This is not to destroy the mood but are we aware that this Mahmood person screeches a li'l bit on the high notes, aren't we??

 

[spinachpie]

I'm not feeling this one unfortunately and I usually love Italy songs every year. Live performance could change things though.

 

[Jonkonfui]

Will they kiss at the end of the song? If they do I puke...

 

[Zerocalcare]

I don't talk much about our own entry either, but here is my opinion. Songwise, Brividi is a good song, with a good lyrical scheme and great harmonies expecially in the chorus, when Mahmood and Blanco 's voices flow very very pleasantly together. But, and there is always a but, I don't think this has the last click to make it a winner. The song is in fact really really slow and relies a lot on the vocals Mahmood and Blanco are obviously providing so well, but I don't think the song is strong enough. Don't get me wrong, I don't dislike it, but something in my opinion is missing in this to be a serious contender for the win. Remember Måneskin? A lot of people hated it when they first listened the song, even in this forum, while we Italians were all saying that song would have been a top3 and a possible winner. We were over the moon with our choice. We knew it. Asking a lot of people about "Brividi", the opinion slightly differs: all say it's a good to great song, but nobody thinks this will win. I have the same opinion: this song for me is really good, can achieve another top 5 (and probably will...) but won't be the winner of Eurovision 2022, despite being so high in the odds.

For me "Brividi" is a song that with adequate staging can be a contender for victory. Quality is there. Then, of course, I agree with you there are other songs this year that have more potential because a good song can also bring the opportunity for a captivating performance closer. I consider the choice of Mahmood and Blanco as a "safe" choice to honor the competition and most likely reach the Top 10.

However, the chatter about "this and that song" leaves the time they find. Many times at Eurovision it has happened that someone we never imagined wins. Remember KEiiNO with "Spirit In The Sky"? In the end, Duncan won with "Arcade". It's okay to make predictions but never be sure.

 

[VikingTiger]

Every now and then I listen to Brividi - always hoping to discover the beauty many find in this song. I have been a fan of Mahmood's work since Soldi. But I am still no very fond of this song. It's alreay out of my top 10 (way out). It makes me kind of sad that I am not able to appreciate Mahmood's second attempt in the ESC.
Quality sure. Good vocals sure. But a ballad needs to be felt - and I dont feel this one.

 

[Phoenix]

A classy, but utterly boring song that goes nowhere. Not a fan of this at all, one of Italy's worst songs since they returned if not the worst.

 

[kamc]

Will they kiss at the end of the song? If they do I puke...

Considering Blanco isn’t gay, I don’t think so as he would be accused of queer baiting.
I mean it’s not totally out of the question I guess but really hope not.

 

[Gitte]

Will they kiss at the end of the song? If they do I puke...

why would you puke?

 

[nudiecrudi]

Every now and then I listen to Brividi - always hoping to discover the beauty many find in this song. I have been a fan of Mahmood's work since Soldi. But I am still no very fond of this song. It's alreay out of my top 10 (way out). It makes me kind of sad that I am not able to appreciate Mahmood's second attempt in the ESC.
Quality sure. Good vocals sure. But a ballad needs to be felt - and I dont feel this one.

I can understand why you don't feel it. It's an urban Italian ballad, modern but with very precise cultural roots. Usually Italian ballads have very strong lyrics and their beauty, often, stands on the verses. I presume you are Scandinavian and musically we are so diverse, maybe this could be the fact for not feeling it at all.
There are so many other ballads this year, but all of them have an Anglo Saxon flavor. Maybe it's easier to get emotional by one of them because are more international.
Or it's just the song that it doesn't fit to your taste.

 

[Jonkonfui]

Considering Blanco isn’t gay, I don’t think so as he would be accused of queer baiting.
I mean it’s not totally out of the question I guess but really hope not.

But then when people say their performance is so emotional, it is all fake. I mean i am gay and if i sing something about loving a woman i dont feel what i am singing... I can pretend though.

 

[Zerocalcare]

But then when people say their performance is so emotional, it is all fake. I mean i am gay and if i sing something about loving a woman i dont feel what i am singing... I can pretend though.

So, any actor and singer who acts or sings something that he has not experienced or that does not belong to him emotionally would be a fake. It is called interpretation and not falsehood.

Mahmood and Blanco in Sanremo, it must be said, they didn't kiss and they won't do it in Turin. First of all, Blanco is straight and engaged and second it would be forced and counterproductive.

I don't understand why to get stuck on these useless details and I don't understand why yesterday, as a yardstick for the Swedish song, the Italian entry was used. Isn't it that underneath here is the fear of the double Italian victory? Live it quietly, Jonkonfui. If Spain wins, I can honestly say that I would be very happy for you. This thing about nationalism lent to music is sickening. We should be, first of all, lovers of good music (apart from subjective tastes).