FINALEN: Dotter - It's Not Easy to Write a Love Song

Startnummer 8 i finalen 2024 i Stockholm
Artist: Dotter
Bidrag: It’s Not Easy to Write a Love Song
Låtskrivare: Johanna "Dotter" Jansson och Dino Medanhodzic.
Bakom Dotter finns den värmländska sångerskan och låtskrivaren Johanna Maria Jansson. Namnet anspelar på Moder Jord och Johannas förkärlek till djur, natur och världen vi lever i.
Sedan debuten 2014 har hennes musik haft en tematisk koppling till livsåskådning och personliga värderingar. Det stora genombrottet kom med ”Bulletproof”, som blev tvåa i Melodifestivalen 2020. Låten tog sedan en förstaplats på Svensktoppen och plats 49 på Spotifys världshitslista.
Melodifestivalåret därpå kom hon fyra med ”Little Tot”.
Dotter har under åren spelats flitigt på svensk radio och samarbetat med namnkunniga hitmakare som Michael Angelo (Sam Smith, Lady Leshurr), David Sneddon (Lana Del Rey) och Will Hicks (Ed Sheeran och Beyonces ”Perfect”).
På meritlistan som låtskrivare har hon bland annat ”A Million Years” med Mariette och ”Victorious” med Lina Hedlund. Hennes samarbete med Måns Zelmerlöw i ”Walk With Me”, som de framförde i en mellanakt i Andra chansen 2019, ledde till att hon uppträdde på Zelmerlöws turné. Hon har också turnerat tillsammans med Miss Li.
Låtens text:
It’s not easy
to write a love song
When I can’t
leave the past behind
It’s not easy
to write you a love song
When all the words
are hard to find
Why won’t you
Throw your cigarette
Lay down in the bed
Tell me
How can we forget
About the things we’ve said
Let’s just
Put our minds to rest
Never slippin’ out of your hands
ooh
I’m falling into pieces
everytime you shoot me down
My heart is like an echo from the
bullets on the ground
I want you to
feel me every second
When I am
bleeding imperfections
It’s not easy
to write a love song
When we can’t
speak about it all
It’s not easy
to write us a love song
When all the hurting
has gone too far
Why can’t we
Dissipate our thoughts
Lay down heart to heart
Let’s just
cover us from all
the damage we have caused
We can
stay right where we are
Never let us fall
out of love
ooh
I’m falling into pieces
everytime you shoot me down
My heart is like an echo from the
bullets on the ground
I want you to
feel me every second
When I am
bleeding imperfections
Oh it’s not eas-
It’s not easy
to write you a love song
Oh it’s not eas-
It’s not easy
to write you a love song
It’s not easy
to write a love song
When I can’t
leave the past behind
I want you to
feel me every second
When I am
bleeding imperfections
Oh it’s not eas-
(It’s not easy)
It’s not easy
to write you a love song
(to write you a love song)
Oh it’s not eas-
(It’s not easy)
It’s not easy
to write you a love song
Sökord: Melfest, Mello, Melo, Melodifestivalen, Melfest2024, Mello2024, Melodifestivalen2024, ESC, Eurovision, ESC2024, Eurovision2024, National Selection, Sweden, Lyrics, Lyrik, Mellon, MF, Song Competition
#melfest #melodifestivalen #mello #melodifestivalen2024 #mello2024 #melfest2024

[@greenhermit6037]

This song ending last is probably the biggest crime in melodifestivalen’s history…

[@swedish_totaldrama.3]

Fr.

[@alexanderjihansson6935]

True

[@vesculi]

I can't believe what happened. I love this song so much. It was the best song of this competition. I've always trusted the Swedish people that they choose the right song... Now I don't know any more.

[@AISNeymar]

​@JonaasKLägg av! En svensk ställde exempelvis upp för Estland 2019. Spelar ingen roll överhuvudtaget.

[@Brissebrajan]

@JonaasK vem bryr sig om var personen som framträder kommer ifrån. Hur många andra exempel finns det inte i melodifestivalens historia med utländska sångare/sångerskor. Hela tävlingen går ut på gemenskap, inte någon form av nationalism.

[@DrSamcikus]

She certainly didn't deserve to be the last.

[@user-uh4zs5bl6p]

Yea😫

[@user-uh4zs5bl6p]

I know❤❤❤

[@icewallowcome8757]

But tbh it looks like Sweden does not deserve Dotter or value her. Dotter come to other countries would love to have talent like you.

[@esc.proudness]

agree 100%

[@user-tp2pi6zq6g]

I STRONGLY AGREE!

[@axelkilstrom1329]

I’m Swedish and I 100% agree, she deserves so much better.

[@user-tp2pi6zq6g]

@@axelkilstrom1329 Finally, a Swede who has a good taste of music... I was afraid there was no one like you left :(

[@awae4ever]

@@user-tp2pi6zq6gas a swede I voted 5 and just hoped for the best then she got robbed I mean 8 points?!? Sweden I was really disappointed ☹️ she had emotion and feelings 🤷‍♀️

[@jcakazzzmorfeozzz1633]

THIS IS A ROBBERY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE DESERVE TOP 3 AT LEAST

[@napoleonbonaparte3572]

How was she robbed when she got the least public votes? Explain

[@Mazhypic]

She literally came in last place. This is unacceptable.

[@Alina_Stavniychuk]

from the end

[@andriipuchko4101]

No😅 Winner of ESC 2024

[@shayanahmed7132]

Unfortunately it was just another stroke of bad luck. Her voice got sick

[@remitsu9715]

I'm so disappointed that she got nothing 😢 She DESERVED SO MUCH MORE ❤

[@user-uh4zs5bl6p]

Yes😢😢😢

[@jooseemii]

she deserved so much better, she had the most beautiful song this year, amazing vocals and emotion! The 8 points from the televote were heartbreaking... I just know she will get to go to eurovision one day! 😭

[@JamieStarroad]

the vocals were actually terrible though

[@user-uh4zs5bl6p]

I hope so😢😢😢😢

[@Akuakseli]

DOTTER ROBBED AGAIN!!

[@fmexplorers9748]

Nah the song was shit 💩

[@traxosduelcash2998]

This song is shit? Have you heard the song of the winners M&M lol, that's some real garbage.

[@uyulivefr]

People saying sht about her song while MM literally won with a crар

[@Crystallium]

@@fmexplorers9748 🤫

[@Alina_Stavniychuk]

@@uyulivefr sorry no, its too boring for Sweden

[@amtacc12345]

How this ended up last? Dotter has always been a whole package for Eurovision with her each submissions. Please do this woman justice before she loses all her hope in the contest.

[@doctorwardrobe2383]

Because the last 2 swedish representations were the basically same performence. Ladies being barefot on the stage and doing dance movements.

[@Denis-89]

@@doctorwardrobe2383 plus she is also not very liked as an artist.

[@Hannahhuan32]

@@Denis-89 why?

[@-zerenity-2322]

She can't sing

[@Denis-89]

@@Hannahhuan32 Most people see her as arrogant, acting as if her songs are the best. And being fake authentic, thinking what she does is authentic. But she has not learned from Cornelia or Loreen how you are authentic while staying humble. Even the twins are more authentic to themselves

[@Asa...S]

It's not the first time my favorite didn't win Melodifestivalen, but it's the first time it came last... I feel a bit speechless right now. It's not easy to write a comment at the moment. This is such a beautiful song, and Dotter's voice has such character, and this song and performance is so emotional. But I guess what I heard and felt listening to this, wasn't what the majority heard and felt, and I just have to accept that.

[@user-tp2pi6zq6g]

Same here... I'm devastated :(

[@ogaboga16]

Same here

[@vjnvlkabjmvv1664]

Has Sweden lost their minds???

[@alexanderjihansson6935]

Yep.

[@pontany2]

yeah, marcus and martinus song sucked ass. idk why so many voted on it. its a big shame.

[@EdjeMr1975]

I think Sweden dont want too win again 🤣

[@shayanahmed7132]

Swedes are honestly so cucked man. I love that they're so open and supportive about uplifting others but sending an english radio song by 2 Norwegians rather a swedish dong by a Swede whose already come close twice...why are they so prideful of their country yet so hesitant in any pride in their own language pr representtion. Another country like Italy would never send any song not in their language - let alone a non italian

[@SATTI2024Z]

This country doesn't deserve her. San Marino, you know what to do.

[@Crystallium]

💀

[@elliotarundella7581]

LMAO NOT AGAIN

[@gilloureiro3685]

From Portugal: Remember Sanna Nielsen? She went 8 times to Melfest before wining and going to Eurovision. Dotter, keep going. Love this song. It goes directly to my top 10 best songs that never made it to Eurovision

[@esc.proudness]

This was amazing, I am so sad for Dotter, she did NOT deserve that result at all Dotter we love you, we love your songs and your discography and we will always support you I am sure, before or later, it will be Dotter time to shine in Eurovision

[@user-tp2pi6zq6g]

DOTTER, NO MATTER WHAT THE RESULT IS, WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH. YOU'RE THE REASON THAT I'VE WATCHED MELODIFESTIVALEN FOR YEARS! YOU SHOULD HAVE WON :(

[@JacobAuchana]

I know

[@NickS.Jr.]

The best song of this Melodifestivalen edition. Dotter deserves better. 8 points from the televote and 26 points from the jury are a total disgrace. Shame on you, dear Swedish people.

[@ogaboga16]

I'm swedish and i voted for maria and dotter but i still feel like it's my bad this happened. It's a top 2 biggest crimes i've ever seen in melfest (together with statements by Loreen not even making it to the final when it would've been an easy top 5 at esc)

[@NickS.Jr.]

@@ogaboga16 Please don't blame yourself. It's not your fault at all. Thank you for voting for Maria and Dotter! ♥

[@markushansen6866]

Can’t belive the 12. place. Its actually sick… its a so good song!

[@albin4323]

She's probably a leftie politically wise you can tell look how thin she is at 36 that's why she didn't get as much votes, swedes have never been more right wing than in the last couple of years, finally it's time to take back the old sweden!

[@ernestobordon8731]

This video needs 10 Millions view or 5 Millions. I can't believe she was last, is a crime. Don't give up Dotter, you know International fans love you

[@nikoSTREAMARTPOP]

SHE DESERVED TO WIN SORRY DOTTER ❤

[@nikoSTREAMARTPOP]

WINNER IN MY EYES GROW UP SWEDEN!

[@Fazedampjanne]

Lol 8 points

[@nikoSTREAMARTPOP]

its so bad how did she come last !

[@viktoralgotsson]

I've never been this disappointed and in complete shock over a Melodifestivalen result ever.

[@alexzuzaizaguirre2656]

She deserves the best... I can't believe she was last... I'm devasted...

[@Kindacuties]

It's shocking that the artist Dotter came last in the entire competition, with a winning song that could have won Eurovision. 😱

[@pureteen777]

IKR WHYYY SWEDEN 😭

[@napoleonbonaparte3572]

It wouldn't have gotten top 20 in eurovision. It's a bland and boring song with literally no staging.

[@gostajansson4443]

But please, it Would have won euro Easy

[@50sRockChick]

@@gostajansson4443 no it wouldn’t. Too samey staging as Loreen.

[@Siimooon02]

@@gostajansson4443Sweden can’t win 2 years in a row

[@rodrigoraab9694]

Dotter is amazing, I love her music ❤

[@carmelomedina1239]

I am incomprehensibly surprised that this performance came in last place. For me she was one of the possible winners. She deserved to be among the top 3 classifieds.

[@gozdeucurum8473]

She deserved Top 5 at least !

[@forblianonym9642]

This was simply too good for Melodifestivalen 😉

[@rtg7h]

How did she place last?? I understand it was a strong final but it deserved MUCH more. I can't believe Dotter was robbed again

[@NarodowyPasiak]

The most underrated Melodifestivalen song & performance ever 😭

[@meduzsazsa8490]

What happened? Just how??? How did so many unforgettable and filler songs get more points than this masterpiece?? This song had all, voice, strenght, outstanding perfomance, literally everything. What is the purpose of the jury if they won't appreciate that? What is the point of public if they vote bland and empty songs? Dotter I love you and will love you forever, this is the 3rd time you should have won and I really don't know what happened! Don't allow this to make you sad or depressed, Melodifestivalen is not worth of you! Sweden I'm forever done with you! 💔

[@napoleonbonaparte3572]

It was an average song with no staging at all, it wouldn't even have made it to the finals in eurovision trust me.

[@meduzsazsa8490]

@@napoleonbonaparte3572 it wasn't an average song, the staging was so original, unique and impactful + Sweden is prequalified this year

[@sebbepvp1207]

@@meduzsazsa8490 A solo artist with a black background and staging? yeah sooo original indeed. It's not like cornelia,felix sandman, hell even loreen is simlar to this

[@leokelava6097]

@@sebbepvp1207and they all got really good Results

[@kate_toliou1931]

WHAT DO YOU MEAN LAST BROOO, THIS IS ROBERY 😭😭😭😭

[@TystaTankar]

Så otroligt rånad. Idag mer än någonsin. Att komma sist med denna röst och låt är en skam. Det här är riktig kvalité med riktig organisk musik. Låten stack ut från the andra bidragen. Snälla kom tillbaka Johanna! Du förtjänar att vinna! Jag älskar dig och kommer alltid älska dig ❤

[@madakenvlers]

Låten stack absolut inte ut från dom andra bidragen, och dom höga tonerna satte hon inte heller

[@Salinemd]

Last in scoreboard is crazy the best song this year in melodifestivalen😔

[@aneverendingdream3443]

Dotter, can you represent the UK next year? This was great! Sweden, I'm so disappointed in you 😢

[@andriipuchko4101]

Cross fingers😊

[@Crystallium]

as a british man myself, i would love to see dotter represent us, but it probably won't happen. we're probably gonna see her perform for san marino in 2025 or smth. 💀

[@Adam-dc8lh]

I was shocked. Went to see her perform at Mall of Scandinavia a few days before the finale and she had so many fans there. I got the impression that she would win the whole thing after that.

[@Ialbriish]

8 point from the people??? That's insane

[@icewallowcome8757]

Swedes have worms for ears.

[@javierizquierdomorena8115]

I know this is not Bulletproof or Little tot. But last, really Sweden?, to be honest I'm not surprised of a country that already didn't let her win in 2020 with the best performance of the whole melfest history, but this being 12th/12th is absolutely a crime. Dotter, try in other countries, Sweden doesn't appreciates your art as you deserves. My 12 points will be always for you ❤

[@eurovision_swe]

I am Swedish and I voted for her!

[@meduzsazsa8490]

You're so tasteful

[@6ixty9nine24]

Me too

[@CarolinasConcertVids]

Me too

[@awae4ever]

DOTTER YOU MIGHT LOSE BUT YOU WILL BE A WINNER I OUR HEARTS!! ❤❤

[@jimmybelc2057]

Real winner for me. It’s shame that she came last. Sweden doesn’t deserve her. Please compete for another country cuz u are true performer and u deserve it ❤

[@openminded_since_2008]

Dotter, don't cry anymore. For me, you are a winner.

[@merkurius-9426]

Dotter you need to participate UMK next year and you'll win!!

[@DrakeXx]

If it's not fins who vote on stupid songs instead of masterpieces... Like this year, we could've got Sarra Sipola but we got that meme duo... Yeah she would probably win MGP

[@lukaszpacia-autor4023]

Pure perfection as always when it comes to Dotter's shows. I hope she will try again the next year. Greetings from Poland.

[@andystan2743]

Dotter came last is a crime 😭

[@Timothee13]

Sweden, did you just throw up your most MAGNIFICENT voice ? This year is stuck is my mind and my most played in Spotify in 2024. Dotter, I will always love your work.

[@gonchitot]

Qué obra de arte! Dotter sabe transmitir en sus canciones sentimientos e historias preciosas, humanas que conectan fácilmente con el espectador… Es una gran artista! Tiene que ganar el melfest algún año, es MI SUEÑO

[@ESCSILVER]

Sweden doesn’t deserve dotter, always robbing her. LAST PLACE?! You’re joking.

[@meduzsazsa8490]

I'm literally crying. Even 5th place would be a robbery for such masterpiece, but last???? Compared to all other songs? Just no! I'm so sad:(

[@yuakim]

8 poäng??? fortfarande tycker jag att Maria Sur blev robbed ännu mer men herregud detta är inte sist-worthy 💀

[@ESC_Slavic]

Dotter should be in the top 3 and fight for the win 😭💔

[@andriipuchko4101]

No, Dotter should be top-1 of ESC 2024

[@krkr170]

Do Swedish people have something against Dotter, I'm sincerely asking. How is this possible?

[@nelishnyajaazapasnaya4772]

The results left me speechless and heartbroken💔 Dotter, you deserve eurovision and eurovision deserves you!! Please, just don't give up!

[@jackoli6519]

What were the juries thinking? What was the public thinking? I’m so sad for dotter. I know she had success already, especially with Bulletproof. But this song was brilliant too. It deserved far more!

[@None-mx8xc]

You are the queen 🤩 You will have your time to shine 😍

[@user-zd7gm5ko9z]

ITS NOT FAIR

[@adamducke1834]

No entiendo por qué quedo última 😢 merecia muchísimo más ❤❤

[@yamirzender222]

WOW a real song to touch feelings with just a beautiful melody and voice ,,for me THE WINNER

[@Antreasww]

Best song by far tonight! Bulletproof was more catchy for sure, but this is a great song too. Keep up the great work Dotter!🎉

[@lucyamerioun9544]

LAST PLACE??? I'm going to disband my Swedish citizenship after this

[@Stefang731]

It would be easier for Dotter to win Eurovision than Melodifestivalen. She was robbed 😭

[@Hannahhuan32]

Well said

[@MusicGauthier]

The jury & public result for Dotter is quite shocking, but I hope that Dotter will return in 2025, with a song that will surprise as much as "Bulletproof" and will finally allow her to win her place at Eurovision! Sweden really needs to give her a chance one day, because she really deserves it !! A performance like that is worthy of a major winner's performance, so I totally agree with all the comments I read that disapprove of this last place..

[@jausephry3080]

I feel so bad for her. She was probably not expecting a victory but she certainly deserved better than 12th :( I'm looking forward to her representing Sweden one day

[@pirukiddingme1908]

Sweden how could you not choose this?! This song was incredible what are you doing?!!?

[@johnk856]

So so so unfair result... So so so disappointed .... This song brings you deep emotions...😢

[@julydiaz5308]

ELLA MERECÍA MUCHO MÁS 😢😢😢

[@fredrikskevarp6030]

I en klass för sig själv , utan tvekan bästa bidraget.

[@ksesc]

Thank you, Dotter, for this amazing song and performance; it will never be forgotten! ❤ AND SHAME ON YOU, SWEDEN! I have never experienced such disappointment in you.

[@bil___gem]

Dotter should consider to represent San Marino

[@user-ht3iv4xe9m]

I wish someday Dotter goes to eurovision with a strong masterpiece like bulletproof. She didnt deserve the last place. The song was good..not as good as bulletproof but she should be in the top5. Lets hope she didnt loose her faith and return to take revenge.

[@leekorn3796]

Sweden , do PCR tests .... you are tasteless to put this song LAST !

[@rinafilya]

She is the winner of my heart forever

[@ilia.7608]

totally robbed. Please don’t give up and back in 2025❤

[@maria_von_g]

What the hell????? Is the voting in Sweden rigged or how is it even possible? This woman is so powerful, moving, a real performer. Clearly the best!!!

[@ESCloverr]

My winnerrrrr ❤ Didn’t deserve last place in final. Robbed again😢

[@xxxyagodlxxx]

I am making my own country so Dotter can represent it.

[@Crystallium]

VIVA LA DOTTERLAND!

[@barbaraniecycata]

i honestly dont understand why she ended up last 😔

[@ernestobordon8731]

I need Dotter representing San Marino next year. You have 1 job San Marino

[@bellaj.8242]

Det mest genuina bidraget i startfältet utan tusen kända låtskrivare. Förtjänade SÅ mycket bättre! kan inte fatta att det kom sist 😞

[@EdjeMr1975]

Ow Sweden you are making a big mistake for not sending her to the stage in Malmö ...this was the only song that gives me goosebumps ... Anyway good luck to you from the Netherlands

[@zwiadowca13]

Why Sweden hates her so much, it's insane 😭😭😭

[@neonsvampen1]

She almost won 2020..

[@madakenvlers]

the song was shit

[@madakenvlers]

@JonaasK nej jonas jag är 100% arisk

[@madakenvlers]

@JonaasK varför antar du det😂😂😂

[@user-bs6cp7wt9w]

​@@neonsvampen1 she was an obvious winner and still "almost won"

[@janeslater8004]

This is better than winning song 😢

[@TheAJMFERREIRA]

How did it end last? I just can't believe it! My favorite song

[@user-fk7di1mv8i]

Johanna Dotter bästa sångerskan och musiken och låten IT,S NOT easy to White A Love Song ❤❤😍😍🥰🥰🌹🌹

[@telmodekie5519]

Song : its not easy to write a love song Dotter : its not easy to win a melodifestivalen

[@rosamendes2551]

Omg sweden always with good music

[@deyanmic]

This was my No 1, goosebumps ❤

[@georgehand]

DOTTER CAME LAST LAST, THAT IS AN ABSOLUTE JOKE AND I AM SO UPSET SHE DIDN’T DESERVE THAT!!!!

[@zuzannastasiak196]

Ok but like how did this even get last??? Last place!?

[@Vinseurovision]

Deserves so much more

[@traxosduelcash2998]

Ze was men favoriet :/

[@mikaela9240]

Such a beautiful song and voice 🩷

[@khaiayul9567]

Im still disappointed she ended last. All her entries have quality. Unfortunately Sweden just couldn't connect with her creative mind. I really feel that she & Dino should try other National Selections. Spread their wings. Maybe UMK or MGP, either Norway or Denmark. They will have more chances of winning than in Melfest. Provided they want to compete again.

[@donnysirt]

I’m falling into pieces every time mello shoot me down

[@andrewfaduk214]

This was the best entry by far.... Last place????!! No way... The winner was my last place 🤔

[@andriipuchko4101]

Mine too😢

[@hectorrjuarez1715]

Spain loves you Dotter!! The result was a crime 😞

[@Francizcosoto]

No máster what I'll be listening and watching this performance for the rest of the year! Amazing Dotter! ❤

[@ceve0171]

Totally agree that she deserved a better placing. Probably my favourite this year //angry swede D;

[@damsideau]

Certainly it was great to rediscover Dotter.. I am and I will come back to this delivery of the song and to the singer every now and then for inspiration. It's what Eurovision is all about, discovering artists and languages you wouldn't otherwise hear of. PS, that motion of her fingers in the air with the animation at one point was brilliant, yes like Mans in "Heroes", but still a classic rendition.

[@Wow_927]

Considering that Sweden doesn't value her for what she's worth, I'd love to have her represent Bosnia once we return to the contest. I mean, her partner and co-writer has Bosnian roots, so that's something. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@icewallowcome8757]

Also she speaks bosnian language, check her wiki.

[@Wow_927]

@@icewallowcome8757 WHAT?? 😭 I've been listening to her for years and am just now finding out. Lemme start a boycott to get us back into the contest lmaoo

[@TeddyDWax]

I’ll never forgive Sweden for placing this last.

[@TooBii95]

Dotter 2025! ❤❤❤

[@danielblomqvist5061]

Great voice 💯 and music!

[@awg_william7259]

MY ABSOLUTE FAVVORITE

[@awg_william7259]

IRLY DOTTER

[@awg_william7259]

DOTTERS SONG

[@joaopedrosousa2000]

Dotter will always be my winner!! Sweden open your eyes 👀 🇸🇪