REACTION: Nemo - 'The Code' | SWITZERLAND Eurovision 2024

[@Artistic_]

As a nonbinary person from Switzerland I am very much rooting for Nemo

[@milest4214]

This is my #1 this year, it's amazing. So so good.

[@eurovision.bavaria]

this is my winner such a masterpiece

[@DeviantGrooves]

Also my #1 period and by far!!! May Nemo WIN!!!

[@desiech]

I was fortunate enough to meet Lys Assia here in Zurich shortly before she passed. Sweet and polite lady. ❤

[@JorgyValenko]

Was she like, "Hello, how's the flow?"

[@tootsmcgee]

Oh this is my JAM! Also really adore Nova's jumper today!

[@desiech]

Not a coincidence I guess given Nemo‘s non-binary 😎

[@HerrHaque]

I was initially confused by your question about ammonites in the lyrics because I'd assumed it was just about turning from a fairly common animal into a fossil that anyone might be happy to find. Then I looked it up and realized there may be more than one possible answer, because the ammolite may be a manyfold symbol for transformation in "The Code" - fitting the theme of both the lyrics, the video, and Nemo's own presentation. :) Ammonite shells are segmented into a number of chambers which are formed as the ammonite grows (taking some time). The soft ammonite body only occupies the newest, biggest chamber while the older chambers are partitioned off with thin walls, pumped free of water via a tubule extending from the ammonite's body, and filled with air instead. This allowed many ammonite species to float in the ocean waters, regulate their buoyancy, and even become motile themselves (i.e. swim instead of just float). Possible reference in the lyrics: "Everything is in balance, everything's light." (Perhaps also: "Let me taste the lows and highs." Buoyancy.) Ammonite shells were also coated with nacre (also known as mother-of-pearl), some of them sporting beautiful iridescent colors. When ammonites died, they usually piled up at the ocean bottom. In the right circumstances (involving the shells being covered by tons of volcanic ash and compressed for a long time), the ammonite shells turned into what we now harvest as the gem ammolite. Possible reference in the lyrics: "It's bigger than me, I'm getting so hyped." (Perhaps also: "Let me feel that burning fright." Compression produces lots of heat.) How did a Eurovision song reaction turn into a combined biology and geology lesson!? Or perhaps it's just easy to find symbolism once you suspect there may be some... This is fun at any rate and elevates a great song which I already have in second place in my rankings!

[@kevmagill5163]

Valid thesis❤

[@HerrHaque]

@@kevmagill5163 Thanks! :) But it now occurs to me that, in a much less oblique reference, Jules Verne's (Captain) Nemo commands the submarine Nautilus and strongly opposes oppression and tyranny. Nautiluses and ammonites are pretty similar in appearance. I can't quickly find much in the lyrics to dig into that possible allusion, though, because I only have superficial knowledge of Verne's Nemo novels.

[@John_Weiss]

Loving your analysis. I didn't get it at all until I read your comment. I just figured it was the usual Eurovision non-native-English-speaker-word-salad English lyrics that we so often get.

[@HerrHaque]

@@John_Weiss Great to hear, thanks! It may just be that my AP English teacher from way back when has successfully conditioned me to suspect symbolism everywhere, but the ammonite reference is so specific (and repeated in the song) that it's sure to mean something. (But then again, I love listening to Brian Eno who reportedly often wrote lyrics focusing more on what sounds good when sung than on them making sense ... and it's really fun to try to read symbolism from his songs. ;) )

[@formy52]

Loving this so far and I would certainly be happy with this winning. I love the message, love the vocals, love Nemo and the aesthetic behind it. Switzerland hasn't won in forever so would personally be happy with them winning as well!

[@charlotteknight8524]

Been loving these reaction videos I hope you make it a yearly thing! Switzerland has gone higher and higher on my list with every listen I love it

[@erinnadia0409]

Omg I'll never forget the moment this dropped because I remember getting the notification and thinking "ugh do I really care about the Swiss entry this year and staying up for it?" I've been such a hater of them in the past, particularly last year and 2022 and I got so so mad when they got into the final over my favs 😂😅 But I decided to stay up and watch the premiere and my god this hit me like a tone of bricks in the best way! This is my number one! I love the video, the song and how bonkers it is, but with a great message, I love the fashion too but I also agree I hated the shoes too 😂 but loved the tulle skirt. ❤ I never thought I'd see a day where I stan Switzerland 😅🫶

[@TheGalacticGrizzly]

This is my favourite! I love it so much ❤❤ As for the ammonites, I think that line refers to how you can break open certain stones and find an ammonite inside.

[@bazzi3473]

I'm so happy that Fredrik Rydman (Cha Cha Cha 2023) will do the staging!

[@markus_ch]

Oh, I'm so glad to hear that! I was already worried that Sacha Jean Baptiste could ruin Nemo's song with a staging in black and red and some dancers in "fancy" outfits.

[@prettynsleepy1073]

I really like this Eurovision entry

[@c-ronics]

The Swiss entry this year does a great job balancing two strong attributes: On one hand a strong message from the artist (it's hard to imagine anyone else performing that same song), and on the other hand being very enjoyable and entertaining for 99 % of the audience who don't care about the message. I worry about staging though. Switzerland has always been very intellectual and conceptual in their designs, up to the point where there was nearly nothing physical left on stage to look at - leaving all up to the phantasy of the audience. I really hope they go outside their box this year and make their hands dirty, buld a moving train on stage, perform 10 costume changes, hire crazy background dancers, etc, etc.

[@HerrHaque]

I agree with all you wrote! I've started wondering if the staging in Malmö can reasonably recreate the madness of the music video. The video is such a great complement to this song that I worry I might actually find myself underwhelmed by whatever Switzerland can pull off on stage in May...

[@kevanmcdougallmph]

After one listen this became my number 1 on a bit of a whim. After more listens, this decision has been validated.

[@ArtisticallyArranged]

Same for me, 100%

[@annarodse]

Same, I listened to it like 500 times in one night. I hope Nemo kills it on stage

[@ArtisticallyArranged]

@@annarodse I hope so too. They're amazing and this song is so epic! I can't stop listening to it either. 💗

[@davidlloyd14]

Such a smart, sassy and strong Swiss contender. Up there with the best this year. And you two - I’d be lost without you. ❤

[@Marcepan541]

My number 1

[@solarflame-he6cw]

I absolutely love this song. It’s just so good and so fun. I’m excited to see it on tv when it is performed in Malmo

[@esc_briefing]

Music: ✅ Lyrics: ✅ Artist: ✅ Message: ✅ Authenticity: ✅ Entertainment: ✅ Winner: ✅❗️👏

[@wolfpack8033]

Switzerland for the win! 🇨🇭

[@ArtisticallyArranged]

Nova, you explained the meaning of The Code perfectly. I love this song so, so much and I really want them to win Eurovision. They're just so incredibly talented and The Code is a very intelligently writen and beautiful song. 💗

[@daowee7293]

This song is GREATT imo im excited to watch it live

[@donalokeeffe7504]

Obsessed with this song

[@dogdonut3]

So glad you're doing this. I've never heard of most of these performers. Great to learn about more of the world's music!

[@erinnadia0409]

It's so funny too because it came out the same weekend as Cyprus and Netherlands and I was so hyped for those two songs but Switzerland came along and just squashed them. I don't care much for Cyprus or Netherlands but just adore this. I think having low expectations really helped me love it too.

[@Coraaline]

This is my 12 points rn, and I tell you, you had to give something exceptional to put Italy 2nd on my top

[@martinlong2112]

This is my no2 and potentially no1 as that keeps changing its all going to be down to the performances for me. Lovely jumper Nova! Xx

[@leopolaris112]

I love this one! It’s stunning. It’s currently my #2 after Norway - feel like I need to see it live before I can consider bumping it up to #1!

[@looli1327]

I hadn’t seen the video. I love this song even more.

[@DeviantGrooves]

I agree on the chorus bringing all together.

[@caty603]

I love this one! Definitely the best in my opinion

[@esc_briefing]

and just one more thing... i promise, you will be speechless when you hear Nemo's live vocals! Just out of this world 😮 believe me!

[@Dragonfighter2013]

This is my winner,ngl. The more I listen to it, the more I enjoy it. It's also great that there's two non-binary people.

[@sith-lordmaev3470]

It's a great time for our nonbinary siblings! 😊

[@Marionna811]

Great stuff... Great artist .... I really wished, ye'd stop concentrating so much on gender-identity... He's just a great artist!!!!

[@sith-lordmaev3470]

THEY are a great artist. THEIR gender identity is important to THEM, so WE should respect that. Have the day YOU deserve.@@Marionna811

[@sith-lordmaev3470]

THEY are a great artist. THEIR gender identity is important to THEM, and WE should respect that. Have the day YOU deserve.@@Marionna811

[@kiwisvideos0]

​​@@Marionna811their identity is important because of the people who deny it, like you choosing to use he/him pronouns. Gender will stop being focused on once it's normalized and accepted. Also, it's nice to see people like you achieving great things.

[@Alisa_P]

I LOVE this song! And yeah I already dread the semis, they will be a bloodbath.

[@motulifelikefigures1987]

like a recipe with lot of ingredients. it can go horribly wrong or it can come out very tasty with the right amount of each. this is tasty. the rap part is pretty short so its not overpowering the general song and serves as an extra flavour. the mix is very clever and works so well as a general fusion of different genres without ripping the melody apart.

[@ianwhitewick]

Love it. In my top 3

[@dorinapenapoet]

Nova I loooove ur sweater need it. I love the music the vocals. The outfits. This is my new number one. The lyrics so dang poetic and deep. I loooove it. ❤❤❤❤

[@Lukuzz]

First time I heard it I thought it was a mess, now it’s my number 2. i’m obsessed ! ❤

[@esc_briefing]

by the way... Nemo's sister is the creative director behind the video and all of their pictures

[@owncreation_noname]

Congratulation guys , you doin one of the best reviews on the net. Clearly NemoLE is this years ESC Winner :)

[@patrizioromanomusic]

winner alert

[@tomboss9940]

Probably even too good for Eurovision. It's a masterpiece as well as an international hit song, extremely intelligent. Many ESC songs are only successful within the ESC context. This is far bigger. It gains with every listen, combines Queen, James Bond, Rap, exceptional voice, but is it enough for people who hear it only once or twice?

[@leowindow]

It's music, it's a work of art that has never existed like this. Drums and beats, classical and rap and the whole thing is spiced up with opera. What an epic and magnificent journey into the music world that Switzerland sent us...🚂🚃🚃.. It's a work of art!❤️

[@gabechacon4630]

This is fully my winner!

[@nickbaker6109]

Winner! Bit James Bond theme…

[@kevanmcdougallmph]

me 2 months ago: "After one listen this became my number 1 on a bit of a whim. After more listens, this decision has been validated". And even more validated now after the live performances. Wow, what a song and what a performer.

[@slimjimrandom88]

In my top 5 ❤I hope they stage it right

[@malevich92]

I love this song and the concept and their voice. It’s beautiful! I think you’re right when it comes to the vote being quite torn this year. I think Italy are the only ones who have something unique this year (compared to the rest), and that’s who I would bet on winning

[@nicanonymus2491]

Greetings from 🇨🇭✌🏼

[@YEYE030]

Everytime I hear this song I think of the Doctor Who "Binary, Binary, Non Binary" scene and instantly get the ick ahaha. But I respect the song and message

[@aussienetman]

Number one from Me. Entirely nervous for your reaction to Australia's entry 😅

[@Mitchell4892]

By far my favourite, this will be getting all my points this year, unless something somehow goes wrong.

[@finnthecoach16]

I was actually expecting much more rap, because I knew Nemo as a rapper. They took part in a swiss/german internet battlerap tournament in 2015, the Swiss VBT (a swiss version of the original german VBT). When I saw Nemo get announced, my synapses rattled because they looked so weirdly familiar and it's because I've seen them in the Swiss VBT!

[@poertjt2]

Finland, Estonia, Croatia and Netherlands: This is how you create an alternative song! 😍😍

[@motulifelikefigures1987]

urgh... the 4 joke numbers of 2024. sorry but NO.

[@PastaSauce.]

Hey leave Croatia daddy out of this.

[@michelledehaen8997]

Love Nemo but I have to say that Mustii is a very good live performer and he works very hard on the staging now. I wish them both all the luck and of course also Olly. I am happy there is so much choice, so many great songs this year !!!! Hugs from a Belgian ❤❤❤

[@detox965]

Not to directly compare the two, but this one's somewhat of a pop 'Bohemian Rhapsody' of the 21st century

[@erikagrace]

this has steadily crawled up my ranking every listen!! I think it could do well with jury & i think the jury's gonna end up playing a big role in deciding this years winner! Mainly bc i can see the televote points being spread across 6-7 acts as apposed to other years where 2-3 countries have swept the televote! i could def see a top 5 finish for Switzerland!! 🫶🏻

[@willardprenfrew4303]

This song is great and hopefully the live performance will be as epic as the studio/video! 💙💗💙

[@nero4995]

I thought "oh this is a bit alright, it's a bit out of Switzerland's wheelhouse so it'll be nice to see" and then the fucking opera came in and I'm not quite sure what happened after that or where I ended up. Definitely the most unique presentation so far, and maintains originality. It will do well - but I don't know how I'm meant to feel about that.

[@puffel3178]

Quick thought I had: This is what "Dizzy" wanted to be...

[@JustSaying001]

I found Nemo! ❤

[@benaston5989]

I am just watching a lot of these after the event...lots going on. You've hit the nail on the head with most things both of you. I had my top 6 as Switzerland, France, Ukraine, Croatia and Lithuania and Norway. I feel Norway didn't deserve to be at the bottom. I loved it.

[@lisalovespie5626]

i love Nova's jumper, so cute

[@goonerbean4680]

ADHD in a song! It’s ok as a stand alone song, but will surely flourish on stage with dramatic effect. 12th currently in my scoreboard. I tend to like what Switzerland bring to Eurovision, and have been disappointed they didn’t qualify in past years. Didn’t like last years though.Loved Gjon’s tears (both songs) and Luca hanni and this seems quality too. High hopes

[@rjay8857]

The consistency though 🍿

[@claudio32920]

I ❤ this video. I am obsessed with the furry rapper outfit. Cannot get the whoa-oh-oh out of my head. The production is very high quality. CUNT test: Charisma - humble, hard-working, likeable. I would pal around with Nemo any day. Uniqueness - obviously. Nerve - it takes guts to subvert every song formula & put yourself out there in a vulnerable way. Talent - the vocal range and energy. Saw a live performance video & Nemo can pull it off.

[@DrunkMurray]

I love that jumper Nerva

[@BexTheDestroyer]

I like the creativeness that went into writing this song. I would also like to point out that I'm not listening to these songs through anything other than through your videos haha. So I'm going to be on my own journey 😸💜

[@secrettapes7481]

Yeah, I’m the same as Nova. As a kpop fan, I’m really accustomed to these types of Frankenstein monster songs - and this is pretty cohesive by comparison. I did think “wow that’s a winner” when I first heard it but thinking about it again I wonder if the general public at large will be as receptive to this type of song. With the right staging, I think it will still do well though. Love you girls and these reactions! X

[@annadickens9245]

❤❤❤

[@GerbenGroeneveld]

Nova excuse me, your eyes are so beautiful

[@Novympia]

Oh gosh thank you so much 🥰💕

[@bread_dawg]

Loving the Pixar reunion here since Sully is also with us by way of Nova's jumper

[@pqlasmdhryeiw8]

Nemo's video is giving Wes Anderson movies, no?

[@esc_briefing]

yes... and a bit like the movie: everything everywhere all at once ❤

[@trustace]

I thought he sang "Like geminies" until you told me the correct lyrics lmao

[@adamm12]

I understand what a slog it is to put out all these reaction videos, but i am thoroughly enjoying having this much Novympia content in my week!

[@marljusweety]

"... some times dressed like ladies", this time dressed as houses, apparently. 😂

[@doraross5810]

I love this song! Do Israel next! ❤

[@Novympia]

No x

[@NeonUnicorn4321]

Olympias face in the thumbnail is why I click on some of these 🤣🤣

[@lelb1972]

This is in my top 5. Love this song because it incorporates different genres of music instead of sounding repetitive. I think this has a good chance against Croatia.

[@FireCyanide]

This gives me major Jann vibes and I’m still salty they didn’t get to show themselves on the Eurovision stage last year with Gladiator

[@JeremyAndrosoff]

2021: Barbara Pravi serves us Train. 2022: Advahov Brothers and Zdob și Zdub serves us Train. 2023: Took the year off. 2024: Nemo is serving us Train lol.

[@michaelgray7768]

lovely singing voice from a previous video Nova 👍👍 UK eurovision 2025 ???

[@Ashadeus666]

Ammonite might be referring to the 2020 sapphic film loosely based on the palaeontologist Mary Anning?

[@halo19]

One of my favourites this year, I love that big orchestral crescendo with the breakbeat in the background, reminds me of Chase & Status or Nero. Maybe controversial opinion - I could do without the rap.

[@marshallwarren2312]

Firstly, love the song, but Ammonites as a symbol for time/patience loses a little luster as they are extinct... also: at the point in the song in the embedded clip they reached at 4:56 did anyone else feel like they were about to see a Bond film?

[@Skorpio994]

I must be missing something about this years favourites to win because how do people think a mixture of genres with a person wearing something that will either laugh or Roll their eyes at will potentially win? Lets wake up

[@TroyKristoffer]

Nemo reminds me a lot of Olly Alexander a few years ago. Not a bad thing :)

[@theboringkaren]

This is ticking all of the boxes for me, but singing falsetto live has the potential to go terribly wrong. I'm VERY curious to see how this is live.

[@alexger85]

I always hear "like ham and ice" 🤷‍♂️

[@kevmagill5163]

LMAO...the national dish of Switzerland I imagine.

[@alexger85]

@@kevmagill5163 one portion of ham and ice? That will be 59 CHF 🤑

[@485OCEAN]

hessssss soooooooo hottttttttttttt

[@dionhughes5512]

I really hope this isn’t another WTHIE scenario where the song has layers, popular with the fans, a message and overall well put together but ultimately just doesn’t work out on the night

[@AntoniaXx.]

1:38 NOVA NOO

[@scorpioninpink]

I can't wait for you to react to the Greek song.

[@aznboi04]

JYP does more of the multiple songs into one song production more than SM.

[@Novympia]

My mind just went immediately to Aespa and Girls Generation 😂

[@aznboi04]

@@Novympia I was thinking of stray kids and nmixx. Lol

[@Siggy_Freud]

This Eurovision may be one of the trickest, unpredictable in my opinion in years. I feel like this Eurovision is either Eurodance/pop or "vibey" queer twinks lmao and I think because there are so many of them I feel it's going to split up the votes quite a lot between the people who would generally vote for that kinda music/artist. For me personally, it isn't my type of music and I personally dislike our (UKs entry) I just can't stand his nasal (?) voice? And I stan Britney Spears lol.. Good luck to them all though, at least we can predict it's going to be a very exciting and entertaining Eurovision- that's for sure! :)

[@Foreversumner]

I love all of the boyz but Karleen for Austria is my ultimate fav at the moment

[@youdeservethis]

Hello, my lovely girls

[@HZ-fg9sf]

Some countries do a national selection/final through a contest and some countries internally select. The ones that usually produce and release music videos as their debut are the ones that were internally selected. The stage performances are taken from national finals. Sometimes national final songs also get a music video produced as well like Malta and Finland. It just depends on whether the country's participating broadcaster wants to spend their budget on having that additional MV in additional to their national final performance. Hope that clarifies things for you. 😊

[@Novympia]

Just depends on what the broadcaster wants to send ahead of time. There's no rule on either. Some entries that only had live performances when we reacted have since released music videos and vice-versa.

[@youdeservethis]

@@HZ-fg9sf thank you so much!

[@youdeservethis]

@@Novympia you gals have really made me addicted to watching your response videos! Am I going to have to join the Patron so I can get bigger doses? Spoiler alert--yes!

[@christinakyleloves]

🩷🩵💜💚🖤

[@mathlexx]

Switzerland vs Norway vs Italy. who is going to be the winner? Unless public goes with Croatia

[@periodictable8779]

Greece lol

[@mathlexx]

@@periodictable8779 not a chance

[@kieranedmunds2936]

People say it's growing on them but it's done the reverse for me, I liked it but has completely dropped off my radar 🤣 It's trying to do too much