i actually like john and that's why i am observing that sweden is slipping, and last year that did end up being bad for them. and this is exactly why - no lessons are learned because everyone goes LA LA LA THIS MEANS NOTHING. my argument is very realistic, thank you very much. if john shows up the exact same way he did in melfest, it's very possible he doesn't stand out, because he isn't standing out right now. and this song doesn't deserve that. i didn't endure years of sweden doing well with the bad songs to see them do not as well with the good ones lol.
Sweden is top 4 with the bookies right now and odds always goes up and down before the actual contest begins, the odds will be more interesting when the rehearsals starts.
As for Johns performance I don´t think there will be any problems to stand out to be honest, the song as well the performance is so uplifting and positive and Johns voice and stage presence is amazing.
Also remember it will be the first time people watch this when they see it in Semi 2, most of the viewers have not watch it on Youtube before.
But of course you can always improve something and I´m sure John will do that.
If we look at the countries in the top 5 right now it is only Sweden that we know for a fact will deliver a live performance worthy a top score.
The others is based on their studio versions and we don´t know at all how this will look or work on the stage.
For example I´m not sure at all

will work that good on the stage and will

deliver vocally?

will probably have great of stageshow but will it be enough to convice the juries?
Of course it is very early and you can´t be sure of anything but I do think we will be in the top 5 this year, and maybe we have chance to win.
But to be honest I don´t think anyone here in Sweden demand a win every other year. First of all we need to qualify from the semi and then if we manage top 5-10 in the final people here will be pleased.
With that said I think SVT and Björkman really want to equal Ireland before Christer retires.