LET'S REACT TO SLOVENIA'S SONG FOR EUROVISION 2024 // RAIVEN "VERONIKA"

[@esc.proudness]

Am I the only one who's actually addicted to this song? My god... what a country, what a song, what a singer and performer... I really hope they will Qualify!

[@coasters4life388]

You’re definitely not the only one

[@Rash23215]

Why do u think u r the only one??? Stop giving urself so much importance.....

[@esc.proudness]

@@Rash23215 I don't think I am the only one and it's a normal question literally everyone does. I am not giving myself any more particular importance than any other person in the comments by asking other fans if they love the song as much as me and maybe meet other Veronika fans in the comments.

[@esc.proudness]

@Alira_escx I hope so, she really deserves it

[@Frost11511]

lol

[@robb7526]

What you said "I'm getting Slovenian folk tale" is exactly what her message is with the song! Veronika is a mythic figure in Slovenia.

[@nasssawaws]

Veronika is not a mythic figure, she was a witch. not a myth

[@robb7526]

@@nasssawaws Yes she was a real person but obviously being a witch is the mythical part. She is legendary

[@cybermom77]

Nothing mythical here. Not a witch but accused of withcraft, like many women back then.

[@ar50000]

"Myth/Mythic" different from "legend/legendary".

[@ninnak-ve5ko]

@@robb7526 she was even found innocent of witchcraft in front of the court..but because she was a bother/obstacle for the royals...they still killed her.

[@kuvattelija]

this will stand out and she is stunning 😍

[@Nejc_Peternel_Eurovision]

It's about Veronika of Desenice. Her father in law drowned her because his son married her without his blessing and he accused her of witchcraft. she was found innocent but her father in law drowned her anyway

[@tomislavvasilj1123]

Sad kad sam čuo priču pjesma mi je još 100 puta bolja...pre moćna je❤

[@peterromeo4379]

Out of all the Eurovision songs to come out so far, this is my favorite

[@EurovisionwithJudeKennedy]

I'm literally obsessed with this song - like wowwww

[@mayden1]

This woman's creativity will never stop to amaze me, such unique and daring propositions each time. Can't wait for the live performance

[@aengusprice8869]

My winner.

[@TheBalkanGuy]

Always love your reactions!! And I'm sure this song will truly come alive on the stage 🔥

[@noosh101]

love yours too!!! And completely agree ❤

[@linn469]

i think this live performance will be epic!!

[@escziva69]

The song is based on a true love story. Veronika was a woman from the Croatian village of Desinić. She fell in love with Frederick II (who was the count of Celje and later the Ban of Slavonia) and they got married, but Frederick's father (Hermann II) was greatly opposed to the marriage. He initiated a trial against Veronika accusing her of witchcraft. Although she was acquitted by the court, Hermann order the execution of Veronika by drowning (in 1425). Veronika was buried in Braslovče and a few years later Frederick arranged for her remains to be reburied at the Carthusian monastery so she can have a honorable resting place ❤ Btw the song is so unique and epic + Raiven is an opera singer, she can sing those high notes!

[@aaljan2339]

What did Hermann order? I NEED TO KNOW!

[@SC-bq7ob]

Yeah she says she wants to portray that women are still having a hard time in different life situations and that they still get persecuted. So a female empowerment song and she is using Veronika as a figure to translate that

[@escziva69]

@@SC-bq7ob um sorry? Women do not suffer from persecution or opression nowadays? What about the Iranian women?

[@potatoO0o]

@@escziva69 What? They never said they don't still suffer?

[@potatoO0o]

@@escziva69 I think you may be functionally illiterate.

[@Lena-ks5ni]

It's the most arthistic and also the most real proof about women's power . Veronica was wronglly accused, fallen, losing everything but still fighting ...Love the idea and love the song. Raven is one of the best to tell us we're really strong and tough even when we lost our love, our social status and (nearly) our lives...Go, girl, you know how to do it!!!!

[@goodman9896]

I can't be the only one that thinks this is just alright

[@ullarajala4784]

Lots of hype, marvellous back story, the melody and chorus are not very strong, though. But I seem to be in minority to not rave about this...

[@maciejmaciejowski3635]

Agree. I mean, the song is quite good, but maybe I expected a little more from her? When I found out ab her participation, secretly I was hoping for sth..maybe more edgy? Idk this is good, but still i feel some sort of dissapointment.

[@iborhergotic5514]

Amazing, amazing and amazing!!!! Definitely voting for Raiven❤❤❤

[@unicorn_i]

For me it's a winner

[@skz4406]

when I first listened to the song I was skeptical, but after listening several times I have to say that you like it more and more each time you listen. It's a well-composed song that could very well go straight to the top 10 in the final. Only applies that they get a really good performance. Good luck to Slovenia from Bosnia 🇸🇮❤️🇧🇦

[@acgtalks6090]

This is a song that must be reacted with headphones. The instrumental, the effects everything is perfect. There is a balance in this song that mskes it unique and amazing. The dramatic effect can bring so many ideas on stage. Winner for me!❤

[@pikkecc]

the song has a lot of interest and will be performed exactly as it is in the video.❤❤❤❤❤ This years slovenia top 10 everyone has their own taste in music.❤ unfortunately most people do not understand these genres. 😮😢

[@jtb357]

This is fantastic... "I can see this qualifying". That is an understatement.

[@nevaklemenc1997]

Exactly.

[@aksarayli1998]

this song is sooo good

[@Mateo-ye7dv]

Raiven is opera singer and she knows what she is doing when it comes to live voclas but her stage presence is also very good

[@RobertHeslop]

My top fave for now and it just has this stand out quality to it

[@markdekker3047]

love this song very much goosbumps surr qualify

[@bluefoxvenus]

it is not trying to be a radio pop song, but an artistic masterpiece on the world stage... people need to open their minds a bit.. i like the eurovision shift in the recent years switching from making a fool of yourself into artistic mindblowness.. the stage is there, how you use it is up to you

[@anzekenk2034]

the "story" is about Veronika Deseniska who was the first woman in Slovenia who was accused of being a witch and was captured and later drowned in a bath tub... the lyrics are great, because they tell a story in an abstract way and could also be and mean different things

[@HyperLynx_]

It is supposed to be a real historical person. Veronika Deseniška (1380 - 1425) was the second wife of Frederick II. of Celje, but since she was a noblewoman of a lower status, Friderik's father, the powerful Count Herman II of Celje, did not approve of their union. When Friderik and Veronika fled to Fridrihštajn castle near Kočevje, where they secretly got married, old Herman sent an army after them with the order to capture them. Friderik managed to save Veronika from the castle, but he was captured by the soldiers and imprisoned in the tower at Celje Castle - this is still called Friderik's Tower. He was imprisoned here for more than four years, Veronica was also captured and imprisoned. Herman accused the unhappy Veronika of being a prostitute who seduced his son. They organized a trial that lasted two days, and although the judges found no guilt, let alone a crime, Herman had her murdered. he basically accused her of witchery and drowned her

[@martynaponowska4502]

Slovenia is my favorite so far :) 12 points from Poland

[@MarlonTorres-ce9wu]

What a song, powerful lyrics, great production, well done Slovenia!!!!!

[@mariolosberg4257]

Different, unique and actually an masterpiece song...

[@christinasam132]

I hope she delievers on stage. I don't want the music video to be what makes this song perfect. The choreography, the looks, the cinematography are really catchy and mysterious. There are many intentional pauses that give meaning to the song. Also, the music and melody uplift, even overshadow the whole song, in a good way. Loved the song, but to do well on esc, it must serve the exact same on stage.

[@jooseemii]

can't stop listening to it, this is just a masterpiece, slovenia will be again this year in the grand final 😌

[@dim0000]

If they make something innovative and different staging ,it will rock ! STAGING IS THE ONLY THING THEY HAVE TO DO FROM NOW ON

[@andrejxyxy2020]

Veronika of Desenice (Croatian: Veronika Desinićka; Slovene: Veronika Deseniška or Veronika z Desenic; died 17 October 1425)[1] was the second wife of Frederick II, Count of Celje. Early life Little is known of her early life. It is believed the name Deseniška derives from the village of Desinić in Croatia, where Frederick also had extensive estates, and it appears in the forms Dessnitz, Dessenitz, Desnicze, Teschnitz, Teschenitz, and Dessewitz in various historical sources. Marriage and persecution Veronika was of lesser status,[1] and Frederick's father Hermann II was greatly opposed to the marriage. The chronicles of the Counts of Celje suggest he had his son arrested and, while holding him prisoner, initiated a trial against Veronika accusing her of witchcraft. She was acquitted by the court. Murder Despite the court's ruling, she was incarcerated in Ojstrica Castle near Tabor and murdered (supposedly on the orders of Hermann II) by drowning in 1425. She was buried in Braslovče and a few years later Frederick arranged for her remains to be reburied at the Carthusian monastery at Jurklošter and in her memory also made an endowment to the monastery at Bistra.[1] In culture Veronika and Frederick's tragic love story, which also marked the beginning of the end of the House of Cilli, has been an inspiration for numerous literary creations. Among others, she was the protagonist of Josipina Turnograjska's 1851 story Nedolžnost in sila (Innocence and Force), Josip Jurčič's 1880 play Veronika Deseniška, Oton Župančič's 1924 play Veronika Deseniška, Bratko Kreft's 1932 play Celjski Grofje (The Counts of Celje), Danilo Švara's 1946 opera Veronika Deseniška, Franček Rudolf's 1968 play Celjski grof na žrebcu (The Count of Celje on a Stallion) and 1974 play Veronika, and Dušan Čater's 1996 children's novel Veronika Deseniška. She has also inspired works in Croatian, German, Czech, and Italian. The Veronika Poetry Award and the Veronika Festival are named after Veronika of Desinić.[2][3] The Slovene entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, performed by Raiven, is titled "Veronika" after her

[@rexation8952]

BTW...of the current 4 confirmed songs for Malmö...this is my #1

[@roanoke7551]

The song takes inspiration from Veronika deseniška story. She was the first woman in slovenia to be accused of witchcraft (falsely, due to politics), and while she had a good lawyer and ended up being acquitted, her father in law who accused her in the first place had her put in prison. Meanwhile he forcibly held his son/her husband. She was murdered in prison. They drowned her. She is a popular literary tragic figure.

[@robertzielinski2475]

Completely agree. It's like well produced, unique song but it's lacking of catchy melody at some point.

[@nevaklemenc1997]

I caught it quite easily.... it is true it is not polka.

[@lenya889]

It is a very good song

[@HZ-fg9sf]

I agree with the analysis at the end. Love the visuals and it has some strong staging potential but it all comes down to the performance and while the song has some interesting bits and pieces, as a whole I was expecting more dynamic range that wasn't written in and that I know Raiven can handle. The song is cool but along with other song might not be catchy enough unless the performance and staging really blows it out of the water and makes it stand out.

[@rexation8952]

Veronica I hid in the river and went out into the silent night With loud footsteps silent cries for help Now that I am but water, I seek peace in the waves I drown in myself, I give myself to the light Find me, wound me, defend me When you chase me, when you leave me Lift me up, let me go, love me Who chases you when you fear me? Who are you afraid of when you deny your desires? You look into my eyes, the image of you shines in them I am a mirror without edges I am but a reflection of your fears Find me, wound me, defend me When you chase me, when you leave me Lift me up, let me go, love me Who chases you when you fear me? I am You are Veronica Your truth only she knows I am You are Veronica Your truth only she knows I am You are Veronicа Your truth only she knowѕ

[@mihap.787]

Lyrics in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 and 🇸🇮(what i hear as a Slovene)-its 99,99% right Slovene: Skrila sem se v reko in odšla v tiho noč. Z glasnimi koraki, nemi klici na pomoč. Zdaj ko sem le voda v valovih iščem mir. Utopim se v sebi, se svetlobi prepustim. (mysterious sound) Chorus: Najdi me, rani me, brani me (ko me loviš, ko me zapustiš) Dvigni me, pusti me, ljubi me. (Kdo te lovi, da se ne bojiš?) Koga se bojoš, da svoje želje zatajiš? Gledaš me v oči, podoba tebe v njih žari. Ogledalo sem brez robov, le odsev tvojih sem strahov! Chorus: Najdi me, rani me, brani me (ko me loviš, ko me zapustiš) Dvigni me, pusti me, ljubi me. (Kdo te lovi, da se ne bojiš?) Jaz sem, ti si VERONIKA!(ooooooohh) Tvojo resnico le ona ve. Jaz sem, ti si VERONIKA! Tvojo resnico le ona ve. Jaz sem, ti si VERONIKA! Tvojo resnico le ona ve. ENGLISH: I hid in the river and went into the silent night. With loud steps, silent calls for help. Now that I'm just water in the waves, I'm looking for peace. I drown in myself, surrender to the light. (mysterious sound) Chorus: Find me, hurt me, defend me (when you chase me, when you leave me) Pick me up, let me down, love me. (Who's chasing you so you're not afraid?) Who are you afraid of hiding your desires? You look into my eyes, the image of you glows in them. I'm a mirror without edges, only a reflection of your fears! Chorus: Find me, hurt me, defend me (when you chase me, when you leave me) Pick me up, let me down, love me. (Who's chasing you so you're not afraid?) I am, you're VERONIKA!(ooooooooh) Only she knows your truth. I am, you're VERONIKA! Only she knows your truth. I am, you're VERONIKA! Only she knows your truth.

[@Amisua777]

Во первых я люблю все Славянские языки 🫶 и наконец-то Словения 🇸🇮 отправила действительно потенциально победную песню 🫶🥰🫶 Обязательно буду голосовать за Веронику 🇩🇪♥️🇸🇮

[@Jordinson96.]

Mystical vibe yeah !Something different YEAH ..a really great song ? I’m not sure ..something’s missing for me!

[@Luka1730]

The song is about a witch named Veronika... She is the first girl to be accused of being a witch in the 15th century (I think). She was killed by being drowned, which is why there is a motif of water in the video and in the text. The lyrics of the song are "I am, you are Veronika" and "Rani me, love me, love me..." Bojan from Jocker out is one of the song's songwriters. Please research more about the song as I am not completely sure of the information written above. I love you Noosh and I wish all the best to Slovenia at Eurovision 2024. Greetings from Croatia❤️ (sorry for bad english)

[@dorisdimov3759]

Song is about a lady of lover rang noblest in midleage. She was married with count Frederic of Celeia against his fathers wish. She was charged of witchcraft, but she was not acussed. She was kept in the tower and deid by drowning, some resume by suicide's and some by gards of tower where she was.

[@republikadugave420]

Theme is dark, so is story behind it..and song is great...

[@amiraxperimentalx]

Belgium, Slovenia, Norway and Ireland should all get 1st prize.

[@brejcaneja]

About song Veronika (to maybe understand this drowning, bodies and all the water more): The story of the love between Count Friderik Il and Veronika of Desenice is one of the greatest love stories in Slovenian history. He was the son of a powerful ruler, while she was a rural noblewoman. Their love was so strong that nothing could stop it. Rumour has it that Frederick Il of Celje, son of the mighty Count Herman Il, had a hand in the death of Elizabeth of Frankopan, his first and legal wife. Contrary to his father's will he secretly married Veronica of Desenice immediately afterwards. Because of this, his father had him imprisoned in the main tower, where he spent over 4 years and where, according to a legend, he wanted to starve him. Meanwhile, after being acquitted in the first witchcraft process in Slovenia initiated by this sly old Count, Veronica was drowned. Herman lI accused unfortunate Veronika of being a witch who had cast a spell on his son and he was 100% sure that's why his son killed his first wife and married Veronika. I'm Slovenian and I'm soooo proud of Raiven (her real name Sara Briski Cirman). She is fenomenal artist, musician, (opera) singer, and excellent harpist. I love her and her capacity of knowledge of music. She is really next level artist. Go RAIVEN!

[@My_esc_2024]

The meaning is about the first Slovenian woman to be accused of witchcraft she was never trialed but the drowned her anyway, the song starts with the death of veronika

[@NikoSkrbinec]

[Lyrics of the song "Veronika"] [Stanza 1] I hid in the river and went into the silent night Silent calls for help with loud footsteps Now that I'm just water in the waves, I'm looking for peace I drown in myself, surrender to the light [Chorus] Find me, hurt me, defend me When you chase me, when you leave me Pick me up, let me down, love me Who's chasing you when you're afraid of me? [Stanza 2] Who are you afraid of when you hide your desires? You look into my eyes, the image of you glows in them I'm a rimless mirror I'm just a reflection of your fears [Chorus] Find me, hurt me, defend me When you chase me, when you leave me Pick me up, let me go, love me Who's chasing you when you're afraid of me? You might also like You knew everything Farming ​yes, and? Ariana Grande Liar Silia Kapsis [Bridge] I am You are Veronica Only she knows your truth I am You are Veronica Only she knows your truth [Conclusion] I am You are Veronica Only she knows your truth

[@peachtea7769]

On a intewiew she said that the staging will be very similar to the video

[@ejvin7008]

Noosh, don't forget PZE 2024 ❤

[@Marios_Gr]

The melody is weak and the composition seems incomplete. And they try to hide all that behind a pompous orchestration. But they actually can't.

[@bojanssunnygirl]

raiven slayven from slayvenia 🤌🏼

[@Angie-fu8ci]

I need the Germany Reaction right now :D :D :D

[@brandonlovesmonkeys]

The music video is GREAT, but the song while does sound slightly interesting just won't be great on stage I feel without the music video...

[@SoyChicoToxico]

i've had the same opinion (but in spanish 😜😜)

[@noosh101]

❤️ great minds think alike

[@JamieJooESC]

One patter I have noticed actually, which has been going on for a while actually. Anny artistry based songs which are full of drama and pure quality production have been absolutely praised to high heaven by the community and actually do well with the Juries, completely flop with the televote. I expect the same here. It is very artistically brilliant, must most peeps that watch Eurovision don't really vote for these kinda songs. Spain 2023 is a prime example

[@sav0001]

This is much more palatable to people's ears compared to Spain's song which was very shouty

[@unbreakable6824]

When you react to the german national choice songs? :)

[@stevenwilliams3038]

I'm not the biggest fan of this song. If I was to rank all the songs so far (apart From Albanias because I haven't heard the song yet) My Rankings would look like this 1. France 🇫🇷 2. Slovenia 🇸🇰 3. Czechia 🇨🇿

[@urbanurbas856]

Veronika Deseniška (her full name) was countess of Celje and she was accused of witch crafting, so they drowned her

[@tigahead]

Agree with everything you're saying... big and dramatic balkan ballad territory... but needs more of a melody or hook...

[@akizaizinskii]

It’s a bit of a nothing sandwich. The music video is almost deceptively gorgeous, but it’s a song contest, not a music video contest. The song is quite hollow, abstract, dark and has no melodic line. Sounds like a NQ to me.

[@tommay6590]

Tbh that will need a stage performance that make everybody forget that the music of the song is not that strong…Raiven surely can sing, but the choices of her previous songs didn’t even convinced her fellow Slovenians when she partook in the EMA, Slovenia’s NF. In 2019 her song Kaos was beaten by Zalagaspers Sebi, and rightly so I may add.

[@sav0001]

She did well in the televote each time she participated and always finished 2nd or 3rd, so don't know how you think that's not grabbing Slovenians

[@tommay6590]

@@sav0001 as you said 3rd and 2nd but never 1st.

[@markojovanovic5901]

I mean i like it but these ttpe of songs dont translate good live, chorus for me is weak

[@athinaboumpoureka9400]

I fell something missing from that song

[@robtoole2337]

Loreen was a performance the song wasn’t skilfully written. This isn’t the main pop rock vibe and thank goodness. They have been so overdone

[@Itsryebailey]

Disappointed in this song was expecting more! 😢

[@matijamaksan4344]

Yeah, i will not vote for Slovenia this year. Last year i did for Joker Out.

[@cookiecracker8636]

The song is so underwhelming 😢

[@EurovisionSlovenia]

just shush. what more were you expecting hater

[@cookiecracker8636]

@@EurovisionSlovenia tf do you want from me

[@EurovisionSlovenia]

@@cookiecracker8636 nothing tbh lol

[@paulabowman4899]

Your face says it all... it's all "art" no substance. Nowadays people call everything art... NQ

[@kapijo]

this song is so overrated

[@Randomperson-cv4oo]

I like this. I dont get the hate 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@sav0001]

It's 2nd favourite amongst the fans currently, the haters are in the minority