Anna Bergendahl - This Is My Life (Sweden) Live 2010 Eurovision Song Contest

[@GeorgeAustinTay]

It's a good song, I love how it doesn't sound uninspired and generic like most Swedish entries

[@samuellee5063]

As an Australian I remember when this didn't qualify our commentators were gobsmacked. "Sweden was robbed!" our male commentator shouted. I still can't believe this didn't qualify when a similar style songs from Cyprus and Belgium qualified, with the latter even topping their semi! I hope Anna can come back one day soon (maybe 2022) to get the redemption she deserves

[@NicholasBykov]

i find it interesting that the jury always elevates Sweden really high, but then this time , it was the jury that ruined its chances of qualifying

[@RUTHADWG]

Ironically, Sweden earned more points from the juries

[@escfan2706]

Nicholas Bykov It was actually the televote that ruined its chances of qualifying

[@kaiinoue6594]

@@escfan2706 Actually no- Televoters put it Sweden in 9th place

[@antonsmirnov2697]

Sweden received more points by jury then televote (76 against 64) However, if there was a system that has been used since 2016, Anna would have made it to the final Georgia 219 Azerbaijan 215 Turkey 212 Romania 193 Denmark 189 Armenia 174 Ukraine 155 Israel 134 Cyprus 132 SWEDEN 130 Ireland 127 Lithuania 92 Croatia 76 The Netherlands 75 Bulgaria 40 Slovenia 16 Switzerland 15

[@jonathanv5171]

@@antonsmirnov2697 The position that counts first, not the score. The points can be interesting for the statistics, but the placements are in focus and most people would probably example think that a third place with fewer points is better than any country that came 5th place with higher points another year. Anna bergendahl came in 9 places with the viewers while the jury had her in 11 places (and in combination with the jury plus the viewers' points she came in 11 places). Even if she got more points from the jury because they had split the points on more entries than the viewers did, are the rankings are more important than the points. Only the top 10 go to the final from each semifinal although the country that came in 11th place received high scores

[@vikramleon]

I was surprised that this was Sweden's only non-qualification in their history.

[@lalalalasse]

Actually they didnt qualify in 2008 either, but the Jury saved it...

[@IzayoiArwena]

vikramleon same. I cant believe. Sweden always rules Eurovision. Ireland won more times, but now no one cares about it. Swedish victories are more visible. Since Abba is a legend.

[@evvy7905]

probably because it wasnt the typical swedish pop song or bland ballad

[@leob4403]

@@evvy7905 I think it's very bland and boring. Salem Al Fakir - Keep on walking would have been a much better choice

[@ΕυάγγελοςΚαραμπιτσάρης]

@@vikramleon And now only Ukraine and Australia have a perfect qualification record.

[@pomina5653]

I can't believe I'm actually saying this but Sweden was underrated. This is such a sweet and emotional song, it deserved to qualify. I feel so sorry for Anna :( So sorry that I want Sweden to fail to qualify just once more, so that she won't feel bad.

[@howdypumpkin4495]

Argy EIL I see your point! Sweden was underrated until 2011!

[@jullee9908]

Pomina im glad that Anna tries again in Melodifestivalen in Sweden! :)

[@jfln1]

is the real 8 place of that semi with 140 points, Ireland place Was the sweden place... In the actual system... Sweden finish 8th And Ireland 11th

[@paccaleo]

After Euphoria Sweden is overrated every year

[@andreask7052]

It was a bit too boring.

[@felipearaujo9211]

I cried a lot in 2010 !!! Two masterpieces were thrown away like trash 😭😭😭😭😢😢😢 _Horehronie_ and _This is my life_

[@user-bk1pl2kq9r]

😭😭😭💔💔💔

[@jfln1]

Felipe Araujo is the real 8 place of that semi with 140 points, Ireland place Was the sweden place... In the actual system... Sweden finish 8th And Ireland 11th

[@teo_heel]

Horehronie... How that song didn't qualify?

[@mistermendozag]

Horehronie♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@that1forgettableperson458]

Don't Forget Tyolki Ellaa

[@azaries3]

I was 13 years Old, and as gay boy who was afraid of my future, this was sooo motivating, "I don't wanna hide, I just wanna stay free... To be me" Thank you Anna

[@superhermina1]

My favourite song from Semi Final 2 and probably the best of the ESC 2010. I was completely sure she is going to proceed to the Grand Final simply. The best part is from 2:25 to the end - I get goose bumps every single time. These backing vocalists really built the song. And the red lights in the audience - just beautiful.

[@markbougourd4733]

Biggest shock of Eurovision History-I saw Anna performing live in Oslo 2010 and she blew the roof off with This is My Life. Cone back Anna in 2022

[@oscarm5368]

Sweden’s first non-qualification at Eurovision was long coming. But nobody expected it to be this shocking. She had a decent song.

[@robertasliutas2903]

Maybe lack of charisma was a final nail in the coffin 🤭

[@ohandthefracking]

not really long coming tbh Sweden really struggled in 00-09s era

[@dhilandass7986]

if it wasn't for the juries, they wouldn't have qualified in 2008

[@x_n_x_gal9161]

I mean, 2009 Sweden really, REALLY deserved to NQ, it was TERRIBLE. But Anna deserved to qualify!!

[@James-fl6qk]

KINGDOM COME let’s go Anna 🙌🏻

[@VV_PaVria]

Thanks a lot, Europe. Your decision to deny this song a place in the Final forced Sweden to "Play safe" by sending pretty boys with pop bops to Eurovision every year for the rest of the decade, with "Euphoria" and "Undo" being the only exceptions. You made Sweden stick to generic stuff for years to come.

[@SimpleThingsOfTheLife]

the curse was not broken until 2021, now sweden already sends songs, which even if they are a bit more artistic and emotional

[@diegofonseca28]

Euphoria is a basic pop song, what you talking about xd. Sweden is overrated

[@telegrxm]

why are you so mad?? the song isn't that good, don't guilt trip people for not voting for it

[@dhilandass7986]

the way that the juries was the one who didn't qualify them, but the televote did, only time they were favoured the by the televote instead of juries

[@anarfox]

And it's working.

[@egorkoval9924]

I may be in the minority, but among all the cheesy songs Sweden always sends, this is by far my favorite their entry.

[@suvi-tuuli3170]

agreed

[@LRcastroBUS]

I'm in that minority too. Even for me, I dare to say that this is my favorite swedish song since the semi-finals started... and LOL, it is the only one that failed to qualify!

[@anikonagy5188]

Patta Pinka😉😉 😉😉😉😉😉😋😉😉😋😉😉😉😉😉😉😉

[@heppolo]

I wish Salem Al Fakir won Melodiestivalen that year.

[@kriho02]

salem had the best melodifestivalen song of all time, so sad :(

[@lianebauml-dinges2918]

This is so touching an pure. Still shocked, it did not qualify. Looked like a winner to me!

[@adrivaliente]

This still gives me big goosebumps, how couldn't it be that Sweden didn't make it in 2010 with such an emotional song?

[@22nd_Place_Vasil]

I rarely say this but Sweden is criminally underrated here. She's very beautiful btw 😭🇦🇿❤️🇸🇪

[@lgmadrid]

poor Ana.. this was an amazing song so diferent to the Swedish style... I think that was the reason for not qualify... Still listen this song in 2016 :))

[@NewLegend1998]

This is way better than 'If I were sorry', 'You' or 'Popular'.

[@naewsqrg]

Definitely yes!

[@ΡεμανΤαφαι]

I totally agree!

[@teo_heel]

Sweden got punished for sending something REALLY GOOD. This song is much better than most Swedish songs on Eurovision.

[@koikarppa]

nah

[@Shtbk]

You was a masterpiece!! If I were sorry was radiohit in world.. popular was garbage, I give you that

[@cristigavriloaia5]

This is a masterpiece, after a long long time it's remain one of the underrated Eurovision Song

[@dialectyful1953]

It is december 2021. Still I love this song so much!

[@jonathanhodgson1353]

This was simplistic and sincere! It was nicely performed and Anna is a great singer! I think the song was worthy of the upper half of the scoreboard IN THE GRAND FINAL! It is without a doubt a shame that this song didn't qualify for the final!

[@christodouloschristodoulou1067]

One of the few times Sweden REALLY deserved to qualify and it didn't... Such a shame.. :(

[@VodNeferi]

I still can't believe she flopped. If she was in the first SF, she would've easily qualify.

[@MrTheZMAI]

Same with Croatia

[@kristijansagovac491]

sweden, croatia and slovakia

[@jfln1]

is the real 8 place of that semi with 140 points, Ireland place Was the sweden place... In the actual system... Sweden finish 8th And Ireland 11th

[@RpMTarTar]

But then the Epic Sax Guy wouldn’t be as epic.

[@iankirillin7285]

After this Sweden sends only commercial songs. Loreen was unexpected exception. Anna's song is quite ordinary and may be considered very simple but these simplicity and ordinarity have a soul behind, what's making Sweden 2010 my favourite (and Loreen). I feel very sad about non-qualification. Jury was very hurtful for me back in 2010, they also ruined Finland and Slovakia, my loves.

[@lucygordon8665]

Ian Kirillin this should have qualified maybe even won. Here is my list of favourite Swedish entries: Anna Bergendahl This is my life Popular Eric Saade Euphoria Loreen Undo Sanna Nilsen Heroes Måns Zelmerlöw Too late for love John Lundvik. The other entries of this decade are TRASH

[@hashar9593]

euphoria is absolutely a very commercial song

[@x_n_x_gal9161]

Euphoria is the most commercial song ever.

[@iankirillin7285]

@@x_n_x_gal9161 the song was written as a commercial one, but they adapted it to Loreen who made it more intimate et atmospheric. Tattoo is much more commercial.

[@x_n_x_gal9161]

@@iankirillin7285 That's true

[@tjumawan06]

I really want her to come back and prove herself again

[@TruEcho]

Tim Jumawan She Will compete in Melodifestivalen 2019

[@hodgetwins-uncutuncensored7588]

@@TruEcho she is the favorite to win?

[@TruEcho]

LaidBack Dude She was, but now she’s on 2nd place 😁 And Jon Henrik Fjällgren is 1st

[@Youtube_Globetrotter]

Her song 2019 was awfull

[@aminaj.7032]

She's gonna compete in Melfest 2020 as well

[@Eth1994]

Fun fact: If they had used the current voting system back in 2010, this would have qualified instead of Ireland.

[@mrgreatbritain]

E†han1994 that’s why I prefer the old system

[@hatridmunpitaa]

But there would be no „Epic Sax Guy” as it would have been knocked out by Finland

[@ace_callahan]

@@hatridmunpitaa And it would be great. I love Moldova 2010, but Finland is my 4th

[@that1forgettableperson458]

True, Ireland would've Been 11th with 127 Points, and Sweden 8th with 140 points

[@kamilkowalski3584]

So simple, so beautiful, so heartfelt, and so pure. 9 years have passed, and I'm still not over the fact she didn't qualify 💔

[@pedroportales7580]

Underrated

[@mangelo1264]

very

[@eses9209]

NO

[@typm3327]

Эcсеваннори Es YES

[@sahilmemmedov2567]

Now our girl is come back she is stronger she is amazing ❤ Eurovision 2019 Sweden Ashes to Ashes

[@justarunner4029]

Ahhh, I just love her, so sad when she didn't qualify, but this song 😍😍

[@windmillvogelenzang4877]

2020 and still listening this song. This song I always listen when I feel sad. Can't believe this song didn't made it to the finals! It touched my heart. Thank you Anna for making this song. You put your entire soul in this song and I can see it. You deserved more. Greetings from The Netherlands :)

[@Herthaner0511]

This is such a very very beautiful song!!!!! My favorite song from Sweden for all times!

[@esctalk]

This is prob the only entry that ive actually felt proud of sending of all the entries we sent to Eurovision.. and it doesnt even qualify.... thank you Europe, thanks a lot /;

[@jfln1]

music is life and love is the real 8 place of that semi with 140 points, Ireland place Was the sweden place... In the actual system... Sweden finish 8th And Ireland 11th

[@EllentheGreat_1]

jf ln, where did you read that?

[@unknownmapping9931]

@@EllentheGreat_1 by adding the number of points of juries and televote shown in wikipedia

[@Quietstream_productions]

The fact that she was only 18 when she didn’t qualify is really the most depressing part...

[@ΜουσικήΙδιοφυΐα]

who told her to participate with that crap song

[@commentor3485]

On par with Tooji in 2012 who got last in the final on his birthday.

[@Gumboliniz]

@@commentor3485 that's gonna hurt him so bad when not only he had to take that shitty result as his present but Norway also received another last place too and that's was the last time the Norwegian had to see their country being last again

[@taklampan650]

​@@ΜουσικήΙδιοφυΐαSong is far from crap lol

[@chiriladorin-alexandru2776]

9 years ago. fantastic song. anna was a goddess in oslo 2010. masterpiece.

[@tu2jin]

I like this song, not a winning song, but deserve to be qualified.

[@julianramz6055]

It must be a lot of weight to carry. You know.. knowing that you were the only and first non qualifier in Sweden's history

[@lucakli8098]

poor Anna :((

[@johncosmos1602]

Julian Råmz well she isn't the only one! There is also Emmy for Armenia (2011), Dalal & Deen for Bosnia & Herzegovina (2016), Argo for Greece (2016) and I am sure there is more!! BUT there are artists from the opposite side!! Like Valentina Monneta for San Marino (2014) and Gabriella for the Czech Republic (2016)!!

[@ohandthefracking]

now armenia and greece failed again while czech republic was potential winner

[@majedmunawwar7890]

John Cosmos greece and armenia failed again in2018

[@catalinbotean2169]

The Humans, Aysel and Yulia Samoylova also know this feeling

[@eurovisionsongcontestSWZ]

Sweet song 😘 June 2019 ❤Sweden 🇸🇪 from Greece 🇬🇷.

[@chiriladorin-alexandru2776]

she was so beautiful in oslo 2010. what a masterpiece of song. deserved to be in the final for sure. I don t understand now after 9 years why this amazing song don t qualified for the final.

[@renatopereira810]

One of the best songs of sweden's history and didn't make the final! Really????

[@jfln1]

Renato Pereira is the real 8 place of that semi with 140 points, Ireland place Was the sweden place... In the actual system... Sweden finish 8th And Ireland 11th

[@leob4403]

It's one of the worst in Swedens history

[@samisankey3104]

@@leob4403 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021 and 2022 all overrated Swedish entries. 2012, 2015, 2019 and 2020 got fair enough results or recognition in the case of 2020. This is Sweden’s only underrated song since 2010!

[@leob4403]

@@samisankey3104 2013 and 14 sucked yeah, some of those other were decent. I cant stand generic ballads and this is a generic ballad

[@samisankey3104]

@@leob4403 I think it deserved to qualify though. Although it’s not a top 10 song etc. I’m curious to see your opinion on Poland, Sweden and Greece this year then? Lots of people loved them but I found all 3 quite dull and generic.

[@Zorumesennu]

Televoting 9th Jury 11th Finished 11th semi final

[@mrs.kantik9091]

Eight years passed but i'm still ocasionally returning to this song. Anna, you are so beautiful,gentle,like a fairy-tale princess

[@kacperkiraga405]

I adore Anna's choir!

[@JoseGarcia-dg4qb]

This song should be qualifierd to the Final.

[@razmikmnatsakanyan4450]

This is amazing❤️ Can’t believe that she did’t qualify

[@tomasalcorta7402]

I love this song and always will.

[@cryformebyMB]

this is a great song. those backing vocals were on point.

[@kirillk6577]

This is one of my favourite esc songs ever

[@lebenslachen]

One of my favourites of Eurovision ever. Cant believe she didnt qualify...

[@UnknownUnknown-ki6zb]

I was so shocked when this couldn't reach the finals.

[@alextraordinary5294]

Anyone had their jaw dropped when it didn't qualify?

[@hakanokutan5119]

One of the best songs in Eurovion

[@Euroviking86]

Such an unusually soulful and gripping song from the Swedes, and it doesn't even qualify. Then one year later, that soulless garbage "Popular" comes 3rd. I thought "This is My Life" was a possible winner in 2010.

[@account5539]

This must qualify💜💜💜Why😢So sad!So meaning lyrics and magical voice🌌

[@Benhur48]

i cry every time i watch this performance, i felt so much for her, she deserved a spot in the final

[@tomast7339]

Honestly, I really sad about this for two reasons: 1. So far she is the only one from sweden who never made it to the finale. So until it will happened again she will have to carry this title and it really emberessing. When it will happened again, she won't carry this title anymore. 2. This is a beautful song. much better than every song that was represented Sweden after "Heros" they were all the same. S cute handsome guy who sing genertic pop song. Frans was wannabe indie dude, Robin was just generic handsome pop singer, Benjemin was wannabe retro and Johm was generic as well who turn a song that could be really nice gospel into generic pop. But Anna was really original, a beautiful ballad that not try to be emontinal, because it emontional by nature. but seriously, what is the deal with all these disappearing guitars? first Anna in 2010 and now Victor in 2019

[@martonhorvath4989]

It’s a shame that this wasn’t in the final! Anna is a queen and she should take revenge in the near future!

[@nicosandeson2240]

2017 and still here. listen to this sobg regularly :)

[@jamestee2744]

Her new entry 'Kingdom Come' is strong this year!

[@croissant_1117]

Well, I know that this is only my opinion, but this is better than all of their entries from 2016 to 2019 together...

[@БанџиДалтон]

It is my favourite entry from Sweden, and only time when they wasn't qualify o.0

[@izhar400]

I've been waiting for this! Thanks Eurovision for made it!

[@vdan3821]

Why did she not qualify?

[@recycle-bin-camp]

televote -9 place, asholes jury - 11 place

[@howdypumpkin4495]

veetaleey I just don't get it. Shouldnt this be on 10th place an qualify, how did that equals to 11?

[@23Zakira]

howdy pumpkin Points

[@alextraordinary5294]

Dan 'JTKT' 11th place

[@majormarco]

The voting system at that time was different for the semifinals. Under the current system Sweden would have made it into the final at the cost of Israel

[@alexcarlsen4996]

Why this amazing song and fantastic performance didn't qualify is still a mystery to me! Her debut album (including this song) is amazing! Whoever gets the chance to buy it, do it! Highly recommended!

[@AngelGatomon]

Deep inside, Anna must be wishing Sweden to fail to qualify again to stop having the dishonor of being the only Sweden's representer who failed to qualify to the final. But currently seeing Sweden failing to qualify to the final would be a paradox.

[@thanhhungkkk3564]

I know right this is so sad. I just want she to make a comeback for 2021 after her failures, to prove that she isn't the dishonor. Every songs of her even this was really good!

[@KyriakosAslan18]

I really like this song and i prefer this from some other songs from Sweden (2017-2019 and 2021) and i think these songs deserved non-qualification more than Anna Anna deserved to be in the final

[@mikestreif6242]

Why this song didn't make it to the final is beyond me...

[@poertjt2]

Honestly the only song from 2010 that i still listen to

[@nacht98]

Germany 2010 is still memorable.

[@poertjt2]

@@nacht98 It has nothing to do with being memorable - Germany was my winner in 2010, but 'Satellite' hasn't aged very well, and i don't really listen to it anymore unlike 'This is my life'.

[@Schnipp08]

@@poertjt2 Belgium 2010 was amazing and similar to this song too!

[@kaiosantos2976]

I go, down the beaten track Along the river with an empty bag At the end she said to me: Why are you here, with the autumn leaves? 'Cause this is my life, my friend, and this is my time to stand 'Cause this is my life, my friend, and I can't be no one else I'm done, tipping on my toes Strike an iron and attack my soul Misty moon, youre gonna see I've got you blues to get on my feet 'Cause this is my life, my friend, and this is my time to stand 'Cause this is my life, my friend, and I can't be no one else I dont wanna run; I dont wanna fight I dont wanna hide; I just wanna stay free, to be me I dont wanna win; I dont wanna lose I dont wanna play; I just wanna remember, oh my name 'Cause this is my life, my friend, and this is my time to stand Oh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh- ooh ('Cause this is my life, my friend, and this is my time to stand) 'Cause this is my life, my friend, and I can't be no one else 'Cause this is my life, my friend, and I can't be no one else 'Cause this is my life, my friend

[@theodorafragkista2011]

Its 2018 and I am still sad this song never qualified

[@АртурХачатрян-д9ч]

I was 10 when i was watching ESC 2010 and i was shocked when Sweden didn't qualify

[@arvantsaraihan5777]

this song played in my dream last night wtf

[@cheyennebrennan966]

Honestly, I don't see much difference between this, which failed to qualify, and something like Undo - Of course the production budget was MUCH bigger in 2014, but they're both heartfelt & earnest songs about empowerment performed by beautiful blondes.

[@nite_owl_II]

2024 it's still underrated song on eurovision

[@mttpab]

This is one of the best song Sweden sent and was underrated ;/ maybe the majority just wait pop music from Sweden...

[@Denis-89]

Biggest mystery is not why she did not qualify but what did she do with the guitar?

[@harut93]

After this disappointment they won twice in last 5 years. And I have feelings that Sweden going to win again next year because over 2500 songs submitted for MELFEST

[@lalalalasse]

Just because so many songs were sent in, doesn't mean they will win

[@NierioPlays]

i trink they'll be on third Place and win in 2018 again :D

[@harut93]

Loreen is back.They could 😊

[@andreastom1755]

Robin doesn't have a chance to win.

[@treestomped6954]

2:05 "I don't wanna lose" lel

[@Givanpes]

To be fair she didn't want to win either ;)

[@ArtemKonstantinovich]

Still listen to this in 2018

[@tylertruong3428]

Sweden’s non qualification at Eurovision 2010: AKA Sweden’s villain origin story

[@EurovisionFan91]

This is so much better than the crap that Sweden sent in 2017 and 2018. It is actually one of my favourite Swedish entries.

[@GrowingLamby]

if not Undo, this would be my favorite entry from Sweden.

[@lorofcb3]

One of the best that year.

[@stec1616]

I still love this song, so should have qualified with Finland and Croatia

[@autorstage7686]

This swedish entry was better than 2011

[@JL-xq3mw]

one of my favourites swedish entries. Really unfair, it is a great underrated song

[@miranherceg2647]

Sorry for Anna..Sweden dont always deserve to qualify but with that one they must qualify.

[@christophergrevenerofficial]

This is just so pure and honest - its not the perfect Swedish pop song (which I love as well) but it’s sad that this wasn’t appreciated enough

[@reyndeer9631]

Great singer, beautiful singer. Deserved a place in the finals.

[@saiki7887]

I still can't believe that my favorite Swedish song was eliminated. 😕

[@Pure_antidote]

Very very very underrated! Should have been in the final and top 10!

[@duffduff4948]

Such a beautiful song - what a travesty.

[@hayatizlerimizfurkansag]

one of my winners

[@tjumawan06]

About time this made the KZbin channel!!!

[@lukearmfield2192]

I love this still and it's 2017 now I think this is my favourite Swedish entire only ABBA can better this in my opinion this is the most underrated Swedish entire ever

[@THE_HOLY_TRINITY]

nice song

[@jfln1]

The Ireland place would be for Sweden in the actual system because Anna got the 8 place with 140 points And Ireland 127 finish in 11th place

[@levitucker7712]

Best song they've ever sent and it's the only one that doesn't qualify. :/

[@robertobhro]

So underrated. How could this not make the final?

[@StatusFennica]

This is so good song I remember it always. Her voice is amazing.