Portugal PORTUGAL 2022 - Maro - Saudade, Saudade

[escYOUnited]

I’ve tried to write
A million other songs but
Somehow I can’t move on, oh you’re gone

Takes time, alright
And I know it’s no one’s fault but
Somehow I can’t move on, oh you’re gone

Saudade
Saudade
Nothing more that I can say
Says it in a better way

Saudade
Saudade
Nothing more that I can say
Says it in a better way

Tem tanto que trago comigo
Foi sempre o meu porto de abrigo
E agora nada faz sentido
Perdi o meu melhor amigo

E se não for demais
Peço por sinais
Resta uma só palavra

Saudade
Saudade
Nothing more that I can say
Says it in a better way

Saudade
Saudade
Nothing more that I can say
Says it in a better way

Nothing more that I can say
Says it in a better way

I’ve tried, alright
But it’s killing me inside
Thought you’d be by my side always

 

[Decayingbooks]

Ginger Ale is the type of song that may work outside of Portugal due to the lyrics being very cheesy, it was a nice moment but will most likely be the last place

 

[FilipeGolias]

MARO!

 

[BarefootBoogaloo]

Upgrade for Maro's outfit!

 

[Zerocalcare]

I really liked "Amanhã" and "Como é bom esperar alguém"

 

[FilipeGolias]

THIS CHOIR!!! *crying*

 

[goncalovieira]

Oh jesus. This was great.

 

[Looren]

MARO

 

[Xico_16]

Yesss Maro! This performance was miles better, she has to win

 

[Decayingbooks]

It was a really great upgrade from the semi, it really needed more people on stage, I only wish there was more interaction between Maro and the backing singers

 

[Zeus]

Finally. Maro is way above the rest. Send her please.

Still not a fan of the staging and performance tho, but who cares.

 

[FilipeGolias]

My God, MARO... This was MILES ahead of what you did in the semifinal! Thank you for realising the power that a choir of girlfriends would bring to your performance.

I'm really happy for her and now just hope for the best.

 

[lasse braun]

no.9 the best together with no.1 for my taste - no.9 will win.

 

[goncalovieira]

Maro needs our support.

 

[ESCREGION]

Almost every year Protugal NF is not my taste. So, this year i kinda like Pongo & Tristany and Pepperoni Passion

 

[lacrymea]

Maro's staging is still faaaaar from perfect. And her voice was a bit too low today. But as far as I'm concerned, it's still the best song in the bunch. Everything else can be improved.

My votes tonight go to her.

 

[Decayingbooks]

Pepperoni Passion was a solid staging and a solid funny song, won't win the judges but it may score high with the televote

 

[BarefootBoogaloo]

 

[lacrymea]

no.9 the best together with no.1 for my taste - no.9 will win.

Exactly the same top 2. Not too optimistic about the rest. But we'll see. I've been voting a lot.

 

[FilipeGolias]

Pepperoni Passion was a solid staging and a solid funny song, won't win the judges but it may score high with the televote

I think the camerawork was changed, and not for the best. PP also changed a bit their routine... I think I preferred their semifinal performance.

 

[FilipeGolias]

Maro's staging is still faaaaar from perfect. And her voice was a bit too low today. But as far as I'm concerned, it's still the best song in the bunch. Everything else can be improved.

My votes tonight go to her.

I agree. I would've placed the backing vocalists closer to Maro - maybe to hold hands?
Also, I understand that live performances are still a new thing to Maro, but she needs to relax and enjoy her song, her creation. She's in good company, and she knows the audience loves her.