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Although I don't really like the song, I'm sincerely pleased for Valentina. She wanted this so bad and it's great that San Marino finally proved that such a small country can qualify for esc final too 
San Marino SAN MARINO 2014 - Valentina Monetta - Maybe (Forse)
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That's what I was thinking... yes Andorra and Monaco, we're talking about you!
I was standing right to the green room where the San Marino was sitting during last night's show and you just felt the emotions coming from the delegation. People were crying and the fans surrounding them were in tears as well. It was an amazing moment and this just shows that quitters don't prosper so I'm incredibly happy for Valentina.
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Btw, am I the only one who isn't that certain of just sneaking in the top 10 of the first semi? It must have gotten some votes from Valentina worshippers all around the world, some votes from ESC (hardcore) fans, some votes from the jury pushing for it to go through because of her contest background, and some "casual" votes from the general public for... just enjoying the song; the song is good enough to qualify on its own merit. That's a bunch of votes right there. I wouldn't be surprised if this came in 6th or so.
just sneaking in the top 10 of the first semi? It must have gotten some votes from Valentina worshippers all around the world, some votes from ESC (hardcore) fans, some votes from the jury pushing for it to go through because of her contest background, and some "casual" votes from the general public for... just enjoying the song; the song is good enough to qualify on its own merit. That's a bunch of votes right there. I wouldn't be surprised if this came in 6th or so.
Franco
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Btw, am I the only one who isn't that certain of
I had some good vibes when one of Portugal's judges twitted that the results were suprising.
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I am so happy for Valentina, when I saw the flag of San Marino I was like YEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!! 
She really deserves it, she was great. My parents was quite dissapointed when I voted for her
She really deserves it, she was great. My parents was quite dissapointed when I voted for her
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After I went to bed at 2:00, fall asleep at 5:50 and got up at 7:20, I've finally cleared my mind enough to write this novel here. It is very personal, probably the most personal thing I've ever written, but this is how I feel and I must share this.
Back in 2012, my first reaction when I heard her first Eurovision entry was: "WTF! But... not bad at all. I kinda like it.". The song became my guilty pleasure, but I didn't expect her to qualify at all beacuse of all the bad comments people were writing about her.
But then last year, something terrible happened in my life and for a very long time, I didn't even live my life, I only exsisted. Everything was very dark and I seriously began to question myself: is it even worth it? But then... Then I heard a song that changed everything. That song was "Crisalide". I fell in love with that song for the first time I heard it and became sort of obsessed with Valentina. She was my rehab, my therapist. I was reading her interviews a lot and really wanted her to succeed that year. I was really dissapointed when she didn't qualify into the final.
At that time I've felt a lot better. Found some new friends, new hobbies and my life became a lot better. The news about Valentina's return made me even more happier. I really wanted her to finally qualify, but when I heard the song, I was kind of sceptical, I have to admit. I thought "If she didn't qualify with 'Crisalide', she probably won't qualify with this weaker song". I'm so glad I was wrong!
During her performance yesterday, my heart was beating like a very old washing machine. And I cried. Her performance was really emotional and we all could see these emotions in her eyes. And when her performance ended, I called my friend and told her through the tears, that I won't be able to handle with broken heart again, if she doesn't qualify. But then, a thing that I never imagined happened. She qualified! Oh my god, was I happy! So happy, that I woke up my parents. She did it! She really did it!
I smiled through the whole press conference. Just seeing Valentina's smile made me smile. Her reactions during the conference... Priceless, just priceless! And seeing that she pulled the "second half" out of that bowl... Sweet!
I don't care if she end up last in the final, she has acomplished her goal. She made it into the final, this inspiring woman, for which she's been fighting for the past 3 years.
She truly is a fighter and she inspires my life every day. She practically saved me and, I know that I'm repeating myself, I'm grateful for that. And if I'll ever get the chance to meet her, I'll tell her this. Her songs were there, when everyone else forgot about me. And I love her beacuse of that.
So thank you, Valentina. Thank you! Thank you for everything from the bottom of my heart!
Back in 2012, my first reaction when I heard her first Eurovision entry was: "WTF! But... not bad at all. I kinda like it.". The song became my guilty pleasure, but I didn't expect her to qualify at all beacuse of all the bad comments people were writing about her.
But then last year, something terrible happened in my life and for a very long time, I didn't even live my life, I only exsisted. Everything was very dark and I seriously began to question myself: is it even worth it? But then... Then I heard a song that changed everything. That song was "Crisalide". I fell in love with that song for the first time I heard it and became sort of obsessed with Valentina. She was my rehab, my therapist. I was reading her interviews a lot and really wanted her to succeed that year. I was really dissapointed when she didn't qualify into the final.
At that time I've felt a lot better. Found some new friends, new hobbies and my life became a lot better. The news about Valentina's return made me even more happier. I really wanted her to finally qualify, but when I heard the song, I was kind of sceptical, I have to admit. I thought "If she didn't qualify with 'Crisalide', she probably won't qualify with this weaker song". I'm so glad I was wrong!
During her performance yesterday, my heart was beating like a very old washing machine. And I cried. Her performance was really emotional and we all could see these emotions in her eyes. And when her performance ended, I called my friend and told her through the tears, that I won't be able to handle with broken heart again, if she doesn't qualify. But then, a thing that I never imagined happened. She qualified! Oh my god, was I happy! So happy, that I woke up my parents. She did it! She really did it!
I smiled through the whole press conference. Just seeing Valentina's smile made me smile. Her reactions during the conference... Priceless, just priceless! And seeing that she pulled the "second half" out of that bowl... Sweet!
I don't care if she end up last in the final, she has acomplished her goal. She made it into the final, this inspiring woman, for which she's been fighting for the past 3 years.
She truly is a fighter and she inspires my life every day. She practically saved me and, I know that I'm repeating myself, I'm grateful for that. And if I'll ever get the chance to meet her, I'll tell her this. Her songs were there, when everyone else forgot about me. And I love her beacuse of that.
So thank you, Valentina. Thank you! Thank you for everything from the bottom of my heart!
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[MENTION=8866]Kaja[/MENTION] did [MENTION=9441]RainyWoods[/MENTION] hacked your account? 
But yes especially "Crisalide" is a very special song and for me... it's just all it's messange that makes it so special...Also about her eyes...She had magical eyes. She almost cryed from her appy. She believed everything that she was singing and I'm sure that she knows that we supported her
But yes especially "Crisalide" is a very special song and for me... it's just all it's messange that makes it so special...Also about her eyes...She had magical eyes. She almost cryed from her appy. She believed everything that she was singing and I'm sure that she knows that we supported her
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[MENTION=13025]greece[/MENTION] no, Kai didn't hacked my account
This has been lying on my chest for a very long time and I'm appy that I can share it with people, who also understand me. I will always support her, no matter what
This has been lying on my chest for a very long time and I'm appy that I can share it with people, who also understand me. I will always support her, no matter what
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[MENTION=13025]greece[/MENTION] no, Kai didn't hacked my account
This has been lying on my chest for a very long time and I'm appy that I can share it woth people, who also understand me. I will always support her, no matter what
I'm crying guys...stop love her that much...who am I kidding how you can't love her that much...
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[MENTION=8866]Kaja[/MENTION] how dare you out-write me
But beautiful words that I can relate to very much. It takes a special artist for us to connect to in such a way. It's very obvious that Valentina has been through dark things as well. In a few interviews now she has mentioned how her life wasn't good three years ago and that she was very low.. and when she said this, I felt from the way she said it that things were REALLY bad. It was heartbreaking to see a woman I knew was so special and talented, mocked in 2012 and insulted. Imagine if that would have been her only moment? Luckily Ralph and the delegation wanted to put things right for her.. but then even more heartache happened last year. To allow Valentina one more chance was an extraordinary decision but when the song was revealed, things immediately looked dire if you went by the fan reaction.. But Valentina stayed strong and believed that "Maybe" was an evolution of "Crisalide" and she was right to do so. We were right to stick by her and those of us that did, I think helped her greatly... and it was the least we could do after she helped us so much with her music and spirit.
But beautiful words that I can relate to very much. It takes a special artist for us to connect to in such a way. It's very obvious that Valentina has been through dark things as well. In a few interviews now she has mentioned how her life wasn't good three years ago and that she was very low.. and when she said this, I felt from the way she said it that things were REALLY bad. It was heartbreaking to see a woman I knew was so special and talented, mocked in 2012 and insulted. Imagine if that would have been her only moment? Luckily Ralph and the delegation wanted to put things right for her.. but then even more heartache happened last year. To allow Valentina one more chance was an extraordinary decision but when the song was revealed, things immediately looked dire if you went by the fan reaction.. But Valentina stayed strong and believed that "Maybe" was an evolution of "Crisalide" and she was right to do so. We were right to stick by her and those of us that did, I think helped her greatly... and it was the least we could do after she helped us so much with her music and spirit.
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I'm not gonna write a novel but I hope Valentina represents San Marino for as long as she physically can
...and...
'nuff said
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[MENTION=9441]RainyWoods[/MENTION] so sorry about that
We all share the same path with Valentina. Well, maybe not the same, but it is quite similar indeed We can be very lucky for that
All hail to our Queen!
We all share the same path with Valentina. Well, maybe not the same, but it is quite similar indeed
We can be very lucky for that All hail to our Queen!
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Now I will say something really odd but I think that maybe it has some conection
Readying the lyrics of her songs you will understand that actually this year she knows that she would have been in the final. At 2012 ok it was the first time but then...
"Crysalide" is so special to all of us for it's special messange which is if you believe in your self you can cope with all the problems. And then "Maybe". It's melody is more optimistic and then the lyrics. All these maybe are actually a hidden yes.
Especially this part:
Or I just have big fantasy
Readying the lyrics of her songs you will understand that actually this year she knows that she would have been in the final. At 2012 ok it was the first time but then...
"Crysalide" is so special to all of us for it's special messange which is if you believe in your self you can cope with all the problems. And then "Maybe". It's melody is more optimistic and then the lyrics. All these maybe are actually a hidden yes.
Especially this part:
I think that it is mentioned about her in Eurovision...Also the bold part. Finally it is right... and finally she went to the final
Or I just have big fantasy