Finland Eurovision 2023 - Music Teacher analyses Cha Cha Cha by Käärijä (Reaction)

[@anssia3123]

I could give you a 3-hour PowerPoint presentation about why I love this so much, but I'll keep it short and say it's fun, energetic, there is a profound, relatable message, the genre switch works perfectly with the lyrics, it's surprising and unusual while being super catchy. It's a bit silly in a good way but absolutely not a joke entry. Käärijä is super charismatic and seems like such a sweetheart. All of this just sparks joy!

[@TheMuserResolute]

Yesss it’s so fun and has a lot going on musically too!

[@AnAmericanInDenmark]

I would happily be in the audience for your PowerPoint 😉

[@evipevi1973]

What is the profound and relatable message? My kid wanted me to translate the lyrics...had to change it...a lot.

[@suskib5000]

​@@evipevi1973 that he is not afraid of the world anymore but in stead, can be relaxed and himself. Yes, it happens after a long week and night out - at the same time it is a question, why do we need pina coladas for that? Just feel free and be yourself! And if you know what kind of lovely and funny person he actually is, it makes much more sense. But yes, if you take the lyrics literally, the vibe is somewhat different 😂

[@kanukki84]

I just hate this song, Käärijä is uncharismatic and poor singer.

[@Leena79]

I'm Finnish, and I've heard this song a million times by now, and it's such a banger. It's nothing like I normally want from music, yet it's everything. I love the message of (even if it needs some liquid courage) being yourself, and hitting the dance floor. You can dance, even if you don't know the "correct" steps. 💚

[@ItsameAlex]

I absolutely loved it.

[@miihoodw6925]

Same. I didn't expect anything from Finnish performance but this blew my mind. I normally don't like to listen to the Finnish songs because it's just not for me but this song changed my mind.

[@MateoFloresOfficial]

I would compare it to "Dragostea din tei". Artists that goes their own way to create something new that isn't really in any genre that should be good, but in some way succeeds to create different parts of a song that just hits the right way.

[@Ortti]

Thank satan we did not win with this

[@laserspewpew_7175]

Think Finalnd will smash the televote but won't get enough from the jury vote. Sweden will get a lot of jury 12's. Would love Finland to win though.

[@sydan-wv9tm]

The jury votes always letting us down 😢

[@hanna-mari2297]

The votes from the audience should be the most important.

[@jimraynor3767]

@@hanna-mari2297 It should be the only thing that counts

[@skrzetusky1]

i just logged in to tell you are absolutely right! Kaarija received highest score from audience but it was still not enough :(

[@RedBar3D]

This aged well

[@mattipiirainen7440]

So the singing lyrics is about being shy / introverted and after a week of stressful work, comes the weekend. It is time to break the walls. The dancefloor is calling. After more than a few pina coladas, the barriers come loose and (now the music goes from rock to melodic) the man is himself no more and he can be another man, at least for a while. Be the life of the party. Literally the story of my, and oh so many finns, life. Came to love the song after the finals really.

[@lauramcsheee]

This song is giving me everything I need. Dark, industrial metal, Rammstein-style & fun dancey pop. I love it. I LOVE IT! 💚

[@kristalaine1896]

"If it stays the same, I'm gonna be dissapointed"... Haha! You have No idea!😅 Lovely, mate! 🥰

[@JustSaying001]

Slogan for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 is "United By Music". Cha cha cha does it! ❤

[@alionele]

From a Finn living in Australia permanently was lovely to hear that you liked it. Aussievison members also liked Käärijä. I hope he can win in Liverpool though I know Loreen is tough to beat.

[@numchacar]

hi from another finn in australia terve!

[@alionele]

@@numchacar terve, terve. Aion äänestää Käärijää Ausseista. Toivottavasti tulee Aussien 12 pistettä Suomelle tänä vuonna :).

[@k-doggy1762]

I like Loreen but I'm really rooting for Käärijä here. Loreen is doing exactly the same thing she did back in 2012. Finland for the win 🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮

[@SeverusHilltop]

meitsi asuu enkuis, taa aija o vitu legendaarinen genius

[@davidhall7744]

This, for me, is by a country mile the standout song from this year. Its so energetic, surprising, fun and dynamic and not derivative or generic in the slightest and he is an incredibly charismatic performer 😉👍🇫🇮

[@Aenea-de9vy]

Interesting video! Käärijä said in one interview, that the structure of the song was a bit different when they first started doing it. But then they decided to put the hardest parts f the song in the beginning, and the softer parts in the end. That was a wise decision, in my opinion.

[@tob564]

That's interesting! Mostly because it is the oldest trick in the book of in all kinds of emo, post-hardcore and metalcore stuff (by which this song definitely has obviously been influenced by) to have the most melodic and "poppiest" section of the song right at the end. I mean the all-time-classic Stick Stickly by Attack Attack! did it, what is it, over 15 years ago, among many, many others. And that's because the contrast usually works much better that way.

[@roadtonever]

It was made for repeat 😉

[@Kim_Izuko]

I don't remember how long it has been since Finland has been in Eurovision with a song that's fully finnish

[@gmr6898]

THIS HAS TO WIN EUROVISION!

[@davodhashimi3809]

He got robbed

[@hermaeusmora4874]

@@davodhashimi3809 THIS. the Juries gotta get abolished fr fr.

[@davodhashimi3809]

@@hermaeusmora4874 they really wanted Sweden to win just because of ABBAs annivesary next year

[@hermaeusmora4874]

@@davodhashimi3809 Pretty much yeah

[@enurii]

@@hermaeusmora4874They tried getting rid of them before, it almost killed the contest. There’s a very real risk of a lot of very rich countries pulling out without the juries and taking their funding with them.

[@palmiraip8056]

12 points from Spain💚💚💚💚

[@WineMonkey13]

Heyyy! Käärijä is just great. What a character. And such a nice guy. I don't care if he doesn't win, at least everyone's had a bit of fun! 😍🇫🇮

[@TheMuserResolute]

It’s super fun!! Hope you’ve been well 😊

[@WineMonkey13]

@@TheMuserResolute all good here ☺️ I will still pester you about Auri II: Those We Don't Speak Of - album. I still think it would be perfect live stream analysis material 😍🙃

[@hannoverfiste4126]

Never thought of that color contrast detail. It makes sense since the lyrics are about him "not being this man" who dances and is out of his shell, unlike the dancers in red.

[@russetmantle1]

Yeah and the way they pull him with those ribbons it's like they're trying to drag him onto the dancefloor! 😊

[@zoefarr2600]

@@russetmantle1 plus they have the super smiley fake teeth in too

[@blondboybc]

This is my winner from time it won UMK! LOVE LOVE LOVE! 😍😍😍

[@mixuaquela123]

The more you listen tothis the more awesome it gets. When i first heard it i was like "yea thats cool and catchy". But now Im fully immersed because i know how the song goes

[@littlejohnuk]

The second time I saw the official video (original video) I had it as my winner. It's adult enough with that fusion of electro rock with garage highlights. It's a big fight between this and Sweden.

[@omanmc]

It's fun, it's crazy, it's party. love your comments!

[@Roosa612]

Cha cha chaaa ❤🎉😂💚🕺🏻💃🎶👍🏻🇫🇮

[@minna6446]

Thank you for music teacher for solving Käärijä❤👍.!

[@esthermarcen7587]

if you hear it knowing what it means is such a good song, catchy and real.

[@jtpaananen]

Kääriä is out of this world. Not my cup of tea, at all. But I can't help it. I can not turn my eyes away and right leg starts beating and when i force it stop - head starts nodding! Cha, cha, ch-ch-ch-chaaa! 🤘

[@Piia2023]

The song is geniously done and the lyrics too. Eurovision is about music, songs, you want a song that stand's out, this surely is that, crowd friendly and easy to get into in any way from the first second it starts.

[@nikonyrh]

2:40 "if it just stays the same, i'm gonna be disappointed". It didn't stay the same :D

[@miljdollarboy82]

Finland💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💚💚💚 #Helsinki2024

[@lujalainen1]

eurovision is the place where is very nice if song have element that audience can sing together with artist some highlights. same like bon jovi it´s my life song or metallica seek and destroy song :) thanx to great reaction and have wonderful day.

[@ioanaandreeatudose5459]

I want this guy to win. This is so iconic!

[@teijaalanko5165]

Yes,,its good💨💨💚💚💚👍😄🤣🕺🕺💃💃🎼🎼🎼🔉🔉💕💚

[@DellVanity]

This is really interesting to go back to after everything. I watched an interview with Käärijä and the "non-english songs have something catchy for people of all languages" thing is spot on. He said that Cha Cha was mentioned and they wrote around it because its something all audiences can understand and sing

[@nian60]

Finland is second in the odds now. Thanks for the analysis.

[@JustSaying001]

Top5 would be Finlands second best result in Eurovision Song Contest! ❤

[@happy-wm7uw]

Soon number one🏆

[@Technotombomb]

I live just outside of Liverpool and am lucky enohgh to have tickets to the semi-final on the 9th. I'm counting down the minutes to see this masterpiece. It's the final song for us, a great energetic one to leave on before heading to party on into the city. I will 100% be chanting "CHA CHA CHA" instead of "SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS" for the evening :D

[@anytayatyta]

He might be 3th now.. but he is gonna to be #1 ❤

[@martinnovysedlak]

What I totally love about this (apart from everything :) ) is that it is not in English, and I personally believe that's a HUGE added value compared to English songs. If we dont understand the words would that mean the song would be just as good without them? Definitely not, so the lyrics are a huge part too! It proves the point that you can feel energy, music, message through the song, even when you dont understand the words yet you know that the song is good!

[@Poverral]

Your speaking my thoughts out loud, amazing :D

[@floriankistler2960]

My new favorite song overall Seriously 3 month and I'm still listening to it over and over again

[@eFiend]

About social anxiety and being out drinking, not wanting to let go to dance or anything, but at the end giving in and just having fun and going for it.

[@PIRILAU2009]

Its fun, its party 🎉🎉🎉

[@MrRonski]

Sweden has a great song but it isn’t anything new and if it wins it would be tbh kinda boring😔. Cha cha cha winning would be the most legendary eurovision win.

[@sebastianniittyvuopio5017]

I totally agree ❤

[@onomatopoetisk]

Yeah, we sent Loreen again. She can sing and perform flawless, yes, but I’d rather have this! 🐛🕺

[@eels3658]

This Swede agrees 💚🇫🇮🎉

[@MichaelJ958]

This!!

[@MrMudbill]

I'll be voting for Finland from Norway

[@beciak3271]

It's crazy, it's partyyyyy 🎉🎉❤❤❤❤ my 12points

[@klrmsg]

The first time I heard this one I absolutely hated it. After hearing it a couple more times it started to grow on me and now it's one of my favorites. I think the energy and oure fun this entry brings is what sold it to me.

[@NathanReacts89]

Like is has two parts to the song. And marries them at the end...with grace and gusto :P

[@AshleyZieman]

This is my winner. Love from Sweden 💚💚💚

[@LisuLoysa]

It's an experience. Thank you for not slaughtering it😁

[@dr.catherineelizabethhalse1820]

Loreen’s song is super boring and it is kinda lame she’s participating for a second time. However with jury votes she might win.

[@evipevi1973]

Why lame? Thats the beauty with ESC! The mix of new artists and returning artists. ❤❤❤❤

[@elisaa9981]

Well, I think your comment is super boring, and I think it's lame that you take the time to put down another entry and another artist instead of praising your own favorite. Especially since this is a video about Finland's entry (which is great, btw).

[@hotnopgames]

Sweden should have chosen literally anyone else that had not been to Eurovision before. That is the part I dont like about Loreen as a choice. I want to see sweden bring something new instead of something we have seen before. It does not help that there is bo doubt that she will get somewhat high score due to this. Its like last year Where literally everyone could tell that ukraine would win due to the war. Dont get me wrong ukraine had a good song but feel like there was a better ones too

[@jout738]

Yes everybody should vote for this, so this will win with so many public votes the whole thing.

[@evipevi1973]

@@jout738 i certainly will not vote. Its a kids song. Total trash!

[@Gakoth]

I'm a music teacher too. I love this song, is a mix between Industrial and Trance Metal but some global catchy elements. Amazing.

[@sawolax017]

Same time in finnland... 🤘🤘🤘

[@dobrawarutkowska]

I love his energy and unpretentiousness

[@pourmeanotherone1214]

Your facial reaction to this song was just like mine when i first heard it. I cant get it out of my head hahahahaha!!!! Love it 💚

[@ismeza76]

findland understood the assignment hands down

[@giuliacasagrande6853]

and it'll be stuck in your head as it is for all of us 🤣🤣

[@dennislindqvist8443]

I have heard that Loreen and Käärijä are the favourites. Both are clearly hit songs, but Käärijä wins on originality. At least in the ESC context. I feel it could have been something the South Koreans could have come up with. However, I'm far from an expert in this context.

[@apeflight5553]

The thing it reminds me most of is Electric Callboy. And the riff in the beginning is extremely similar to Rammstein (Tattoo) so sounds German to me more than anything.

[@Mrsuperdestroyer]

This really isn't that original it's just a much less popular genre than Tattoo. You bringing up the South Koreans is funny as fuck since there are so many Swedes writing for Kpop groups.

[@dennislindqvist8443]

@@MrsuperdestroyerI'm not an expert on anything but songwriting. But maybe I confused South Korea with old Japanese video games? I am humbled that I could be wrong, I was once before. Swedish pop is extremely depleted at this point, they should shut down and concentrate on making ball bearings instead.

[@dennislindqvist8443]

@@Mrsuperdestroyer Yes I said Loreen's song was a hit song because it is. But that was of politeness, I really hate that kind of music unless it's really, really good.

[@Mrsuperdestroyer]

@@dennislindqvist8443 You seem to miss the point, you bring up Kpop as a good example but in reality it is made by Swedes. Swedish song writers are all over the world in all genres. Saying "I'm tired of Swedish pop" is the same as saying you are tired of pop in general since they are the same thing.

[@paivimarinela2695]

The whole story is a contrast. Not just the colors.

[@Eppu00]

My winner Käärijä💚💚💚

[@tchoubit]

Hey Mike! So great to see you back (after our little Toy and Goy medley montage), especially here on youtube ! Great musical composition analysis, very deep and didactic ! Good job ! 👏

[@TheMuserResolute]

Heya!! Long time no speak! Hope you’ve been well. Thanks for popping by to check this out 😊

[@thomaschulze]

When i was skiing in Finland this Winter (Levi) this song was a huge banger during after ski. And especially the international skiers celebrated this song like hell. ;)

[@theasofiemyrbraaten9544]

It's crazy, it's party 🎉

[@tinasjostrand2677]

Like Eurovision should be 12 points from Sweden.

[@leenaheino-kz8rn]

Käärijä ❤❤❤

[@carolwaller9605]

This was my fave to win

[@Kdijrblrkfbzk]

Thank you for that clear and understandble speach style of yours! So interesting to watch the video when someone understands english is not the first language for everyone.

[@yaroslavahellbound]

I loooooove this song!

[@dreioo8759]

Absolute banger! It's fun, it's wild, it's risky and crazy and it's the spark that many crave

[@Haama10]

I really like your analysis. Very informative yet compact in a way where you don't go on a 5 minute long tangent in the middle of listening to the song. Oh and the song is absolute 🔥

[@katebirch1207]

I've heard this both on radio and in volleyball games XD It's pretty fun even tho I usually find these types of genres pretty boring. The message adds to it as well :)

[@evipevi1973]

What is the message????

[@patrickuotinen]

@@evipevi1973 The message is, that introverted and inhibited people want to dance and have some fun, too.

[@evipevi1973]

@@patrickuotinen yes that would be a lovely message. Unfortunately the way to have fun and dance, in this song, is spelled alcohol. You kind of missed that detail?

[@toniber11]

Your so right! Thanks! I hope this will win !

[@CatAndBearone]

It reminds me a lot of Ruoska's "Lihaa Vasten Lihaa" in its feel (also Finnish). It seems to be one of the big favourites to win. It is fun and it does get stuck in my head, but it's not one that fully does it for me. I hope he does well because it is something different for Eurovision and the best thing about this year is just how varied the acts are!

[@deepapo]

The song start opposite direction from a common song. It starts with a powerful groovy part and then the easy melody comes. This makes it different from others it makes genius because it do it with great way

[@pirjohovi61]

Brilliant!!!!!

[@solinasora4250]

It is the ultimate party song in chant and lyrics, for finns and ultimately all people wanting to party in Europe 🤩

[@robtoole2337]

You don’t think it’s gonna win? It’s the people’s favorite night now and only the bias juries will stop him winning now

[@escape-radio]

Great reaction - and great to see you again with Eurovision-Stuff! 👍Personally, I'm very curious what you, as a musician, think about Latvia's song this year...

[@Flugkaninchen]

To the rest of the world most of the lyrics are a mystery, but hey, we all can sing along with CHA CHA CHA. 😊

[@eveliinaniilivuo7329]

Thanks man!!!💪😍

[@bambit08]

12 points to.......FINLAND!!!!! CHA CHA CHA 🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮

[@rajarasaful]

Nice analysis - Thank you for sharing your perspective!

[@CionnFE]

Isn’t it Genius! I love how the dancers have large false teeth to create this slightly demented vibe…..Very Finish And you may know that Latin dancing is hugely popular in Finland…it’s such a winner for me ❤ I really enjoyed your appreciation of it too 👍🏼

[@melbgrk6725]

Great review Mike second time I have seen one of your reviews (Australia was first) and I like how you break down each part of the song. I have Finland for the win this year this song is too good not to it’s so different and the beat his style of how he sings draws you in. Love it!! I think Loreen will be second the song is good and she really is a performer for sure but it has a lot of Euphoria vibes for me and I still love Euphoria it was so epic and unique for its time back in 2012. I have Austria coming third such a fun song. Anyway, best of luck to Voyager and Andrew next month 🇦🇺❤🇨🇾❤🇫🇮❤

[@TheMuserResolute]

Thank you 😊

[@DieselOrava]

Gotta love this 👌🏽💎

[@albertmiralles7007]

With the obviously differences, makes me remember the singer of Ramstein🤔

[@pirjohovi61]

Super Finland!!!

[@meandmystupidjokes574]

In the first half half of Cha cha cha the singer is talking about getting drunk and destroying the walls he keeps up so during the melodic part he has gotten drunk enough to go dancing and such

[@OIOnaut]

I heard this today the first time in Finland. It was a cover band in a student party. Did not know it is our competition song lol....

[@gabriellasvensson4384]

God, i feel so conflicted. I'm Swedish, but i love this song, haha!

[@MagisterialVoyager]

❤❤❤

[@Zarniwooper]

Heres my analysis IT IS AN ABSOLUTE BANGER

[@RippleDrop.]

😂❤

[@jas1049]

This was by far the best song in Eurovision 2023

[@jessiemann8251]

Subjective opinion presented as an objective fact. So much win. Pardon my sarcasm. Taste in food is subjective. Taste in summer resorts is subjective. Taste in clothes is subjective. All a matter of *personal taste* Guess what? Taste in music is subjective too. So next time write:"In my mind this was the best song..." Because you can only speak for *yourself* not others. But cowards, ignorant and stupid people always think they can speak for everybody. If you like it it really shouldn't matter whether it won or not. Nobody prevents you from listening to it a thousand times every week. Cliff Richard's "Congratulations" finished 2nd in the Eurovision but it's a classic today. You don't know who Cliff Richard is and can't name 5 influential musicians who competed in the ESC. But you *do* know what is "by far the best song". To me you sound like a person saying:"McDonald's has by far the best burgers. Everybody knows it so everybody eats there." Some music is like junk food. It may be popular but it's not good for you. And your average Eurovision televoter just wants a musical "Happy Meal".

[@KoteDarasuum]

​@@jessiemann8251 it is objective fact when it won the publics heart and united the people, what Eurovision is suppost to be all about. Peace and unity in Europe through music. And Cha Cha Cha won public vote by a landslide.

[@ianjulian]

Loreen participates for the 2nd time, and her song deserves 2nd place. But 1st place should be... Cha Cha Cha... Finland!!! 💚💚💚💚💚💚 💪 💚💚💚💚💚💚 💚💚 It's crazy, it's party 💚💚 💚💚💚 #Chachacha 💚💚💚 💚💚💚💚💚 Käärijä 💚💚💚💚💚 💚💚💚 #Finland 💚💚💚 💚💚 #Eurovision2023    💚💚 💚💚💚💚💚💚 💪 💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@Jani_Honey]

It’s so Different… 😅 It sure is 💪🏻🇫🇮

[@Redlingstein]

Its AWESOME!!!!!!

[@invisible-kid]

Winner is coming ❤🔥🔥🔥

[@Robert-nz2qw]

“It’s going to go well. It’s not going to win” Prophetic Also: “it’s crazy, it’s party”

[@floriankratzer3653]

Best Act since years

[@lelito33]

I'm from Sweden, and I would like to see Loreen to win yes, but, I like more now Finlands Cha cha cha 😂😂😂

[@DanBray1991]

"it's going to go off" It did indeed go off.....

[@taupegrillon5975]

My winner 🏆 of ESC 2023

[@seriouslydon_t]

I must have listened to the lord of the lost version too much because at first I was surprised by the lack of metal instruments

[@teijaalanko5165]

Käärijä its best i like this very much,,Yeyyyh' Cha Cha Chaa Käärijä my Country Man its Best Let's danccee again Cha Cha Chaa 😄🤣👍💃💃🕺🕺🎤🔉🔉💕💕💚💚💚💚

[@kezca]

So Fun top ten for sure

[@Caldera01]

To be honest, for some reason I could really see Ukrainian soldiers driving the Russians out on Leopard tanks blasting this throughout. It has that crucial mix of fighting spirit with a slight troll element that makes it really fun.

[@RAPamme-ih8bm]

Unacceptable comment. Make sure Ukrainian soldiers do not commit atrocities like they do. Both Russians and Ukrainians are to blame.

[@xluumu]

@@RAPamme-ih8bmHow are Ukrainians to blame when they are under an unprovoked attack?

[@jukkalepparanta2463]

@@RAPamme-ih8bm Genocidal Russians are to be blamed and shamed for the cowardly terrorism of shelling and bombing civilians and infrastructure.

[@RAPamme-ih8bm]

@@xluumu for FFsake. you got unlimited access to facts. use your brain. the war has not started last year. Crimea, Odessa Charkyev are virtually Russian, alsmot no Ukrainans there. Anyway it is America who is pushing towards the war. Silly ukrainias let them direct them. look at Taiwan. Taiwanese are not that stupid, they will not fight with China for USA sake.

[@aliceferguson6033]

"It's crazy! It's party" (as he said...😂)

[@arquid6317]

This is from Finnish eurovision selsection so we all sing with him.