Sudden Lights - "Mēs turpināmies" (Official Music Video)

Official music video of the single "Mēs turpināmies"
Tickets: www.bilesuserviss.lv/lat/biletes/muzika/sudden-lights-mezaparka-zalaja-teatri-394517/
Music: Andrejs Reinis Zitmanis, Kārlis Matīss Zitmanis, Kārlis Vārtiņš, Mārtiņš Matīss Zemītis
Lyrics: Andrejs Reinis Zitmanis
Studio producer, mix: Gatis Zaķis
Master: Andis Ansons
Video director: Tīna Pankūka
DOP: Kalvis Kulačkovskis
Camera assistant: Reinis Helmuts Aristovs
Artist: Rīgas Neons
Gaffer: Jānis Zeidaks
Editor: Viesturs Volfs
MUAH, costumes: Baiba Grīna
Production: Una Cekule
BTS photos: Sintija Leimane
Manager: Linda Āboliņa
Special thanks to BBrental and Fonds INITIUM!
C+P 2023 Sudden Lights

[@rtg7h]

There's something very special about Sudden Lights. They manage to create songs that are so unique but so *them*. So happy I found this band!

[@SuddenLights]

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[@jutjubow]

I love the sound of Latvian language. These guys made me want to visit Latvia. I am Polish btw.

[@kamilak.1248]

Mam tak samo 😊

[@ulra7574]

There's no way a guy like me in a random city in Spain would have found about this awesome band by himself! gotta thank Eurovision for that lol This band made me realize how pretty Latvian sounds, spoken and even written! (shame it isn't in Duolingo, i'd give it a try lol) anyway keep up the good work!!

[@annip5573]

Same here in Hamburg, Germany

[@laumishhhh]

Nebūšu oriğināla, bet jūs esat tā retā latviešu mūzikas daļa, kas patiešām iet pie sirds. ❤️🇱🇻

[@PomPomPatin]

It's so nice to hear them sing in their language. 💚 You're super talented, guys, please continue making music. 😭

[@SuddenLights]

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[@juxhex]

Nothing more beautiful and life affirming than a new SL hit after an awful day. It's beautiful and I can't wait to hear it live 🥺💜

[@anastasiadmitrieva4824]

I don’t understand a single word, but the song is beautiful and makes me feel things ❤️ thank you Sudden lights!

[@SuddenLights]

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[@boopyournose5698]

I hope artists doesn't mind me doing a quick translation. So here is a quick literal word-for-word translation without trying to make rhymes in English: People were partying and drinking wine A bunch of tall limousines passed by Meanwhile, I'm rewinding the movie Could have studied to become a lawyer But God told me to create songs Maybe I can shield myself with them And meanwhile The sun is setting over the roofs We keep going Time to raise our voices This moment will never happen again Is what we are doing here real or fake? Are we beggars or Arab sheikhs? Does it really matter what anyone says (about us)? Because also tonight The sun is setting over the roofs We keep going I feel that the truth will not die But feelings doesn't always satisfy Anyone else listening here? Can anyone still hear us? Meanwhile, outside the window The sun is setting over the roofs We continue... I wish it could go forward safely Without tripping over asphalt patches As obvious as snow in winter The sun is setting over the roofs We continue... The sun is setting over the roofs We continue.. Time to raise our voices This moment will never happen again

[@gerdagustsone4857]

For our foreign listeners: People were clubbing and drinking wine Bunch of large limousines passed by At that time I rewind my memories Could have studied to be an advocate But the God told me to write these songs May one day I could defend oneself And meanwile... Over the roofs Sun goes down We continue to go Time to raise Our voices This moment will not come back Is the thing we're doing here real or fake? Are we beggars or Arabian sheikhs? Does it even matter what someone says about us? 'cos tonight as well Over the roofs Sun goes down We continue to go I feel the truth won't pass away But sesnations not always don't let you down Does someone still listens, does any still hear us? It's so dark outside Over the roofs Sun goes down We continue to go Wish I could go ahead that boldly Without tripping over the potholes on the road As simply as snow in a winter time 2× over the roofs Sun goes down We continue to go Time to raise Our voices This moment will not come back This is not an official translation. Made just for you guys :) Spread love!

[@kamilak.1248]

Thank you ❤

[@ESCErik]

Thanks :D

[@SuddenLights]

thank you so much❤

[@larchwood14]

Thank you!

[@skippyga]

Super merci ❤

[@gnom7497]

YOUR MUSIC IS SUCH A WARM HUG!!!!!❤

[@SuddenLights]

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[@Imaginarie]

Exactly! That's how it feels to me as well 🩷

[@finnt.8923]

I’m so so happy I found out about your band because of Eurovision! Your music is what had been missing in my life. I absolutely love the vibe of your songs and you guys actually made me want to start learning Latvian so I can understand not only the emotions but also the meaning of your songs. Love from Germany! ☺

[@SuddenLights]

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[@Imaginarie]

I'm so happy I discovered you guys! Lots of love from Ukraine 🇺🇦 ❤ 🇱🇻

[@SuddenLights]

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[@Kaytube93]

You guys are one of my favorite discoveries of 2023! So happy to get more new music from you ❤ Love from Belgium 🇧🇪

[@Coraaline]

Thank you Eurovision for shining a light on your art! Love from France 🇫🇷🤍

[@larchwood14]

You can see how many Eurovision fans discovered you and your amazing music thanks to Aija! I hope you get a chance to tour across Europe, we'd love to see you in the UK.

[@evakaminskaite7022]

When I started liking your songs and once I decided to go to Latvia for your concert, I realized that it was a wonderful decision. Now, I like your band and songs even more, and I truly believe that I will enjoy this one as much as the others! I can't wait!

[@SuddenLights]

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[@dominiczka745]

Can't wait to hear this Latvian summer hit 😍

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[@mayden1]

Soft, nostalgic music with a touch of rawness is my exact type. Every discovery feels so special. Fantastic work

[@SuddenLights]

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[@ESCErik]

At the time I'm writing this, the premiere of the song will be in 4 hours. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO WAIT THAT LONG??? I haven't heard it yet, but thank you for this masterpiece Sudden Lights, it was the best decision of my life to check out the Supernova 2023 songs :)

[@SuddenLights]

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[@ESCErik]

Update: omg I'm overwhelmed by the beauty of this song, this is a masterpiece OMG OMG OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS I'm gonna continue my 5000 page essay about why Sudden Lights is the best thing that happened to us since the beginning of this world

[@Crystallium]

​@@ESCErik bloody hell mate calm down, but yeah i agree with you this is a great band

[@ESCErik]

@@Crystallium XDDDD

[@Crystallium]

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[@teresaulloa4016]

Language is not a barrier to get the feelings they convey with their music

[@lisafinch5823]

Eternally grateful I got to fall in love with your music because of Eurovision. Super excited for a new song! I'm sure I will love it. ♥

[@SuddenLights]

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[@yanavalladares]

Same here. Without ESC I wouldn't know about them or any other latvian artist.

[@zanee0807]

Tas bija vienkārši skaisti… Paldies jums par to ko jūs darat!❤️❤️❤️

[@martinnur]

This is again a beautiful Song! Although I don’t understand a word, I can feel the emotions! You have a unique sound and way of sing that is so moving! I just love it! Thank you suddenlights for great music and congratulations!!!!❤

[@RuRuRose]

This is so ICONIC!! Sounds like an anthem!! OMG it's gonna be so much fun singing live with you,guys🙌 And the aesthetic in the MV is PERFECTION 🤌Sudden Lights I wish all the best and I will always be here to support you 💞

[@skippyga]

Moi aussi, je serai toujours là, ils ont tellement de talent qu'ils méritent beaucoup de succès. ❤

[@skippyga]

J'adore ❤ comme toutes vos chansons. Depuis l'eurovision je vous écoute tous les jours. Une voix magnifique qui me touche et les musiciens quel talent, la Lettonie peut être fière d'avoir un groupe si talentueux. Vous méritez une longue carrière et énormément de succès.J'aimerai tellement voir votre du concert du 16/09/23. Peut-être en jour dans un festival en France 🇨🇵🙏🤞❤

[@citi_zeni]

Turpinām ne tikai iet, bet arī klausīties Paldies par dziesmu 💗

[@ANDOR-X-MAJIMA]

What a song 🔥 🔥 dont even speak Latvian but love the sound of the language

[@MorkyMuffin]

Such a talented band. Wish them nothing but the best! Love from Mexico

[@finnsalsa9304]

Liels paldies Sudden Lights and a huge thank you to the live chat! I had a lot of fun waiting for this masterpiece ❤

[@aristarch_karakhanyan]

Lieliska mūzika, jūs, puiši, esat pārsteidzoši ar mīlestību no Armēnijas 🇦🇲♥🇱🇻

[@SuddenLights]

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[@robciks715]

Super dziesma!!! :)) Teksts tiešām izdevies. 👍👍💪💪

[@alexeylarin1854]

Such an atmospheric song! Completely in love with its vibe! Great piece of art, Sudden Lights! I'm grateful to this years Eurovision for presenting me this wonderful band! 🇪🇪❤️🇱🇻

[@jimmyshade]

Yeah, Sudden Lights is definitively something. You manage to touch my heart everytime with different emotions.

[@dagmarakoposova421]

Jūs noteikti dzird❤ un kāds tā pa īstam nesen un 😍 Turpinat radīt, jo Jums tas sanāk patiesi, viegli, emocijām bagāti un forši❤ Tiekamies lielajā koncī!🎼😍😍😍

[@JustAnotherWeirdo.]

Waiting for this is the longest 4 hours of my life but i know it will be worth :)

[@SuddenLights]

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[@SGBluebell]

the song is out early in my timezone and can i just say you've DONE IT AGAIN! what a fascinating song full of twists and turns! melancholic yet driving forwards with so much depth and detail in the instrumentation... i can't wait to watch the video and read (a translation of) the lyrics!!

[@SuddenLights]

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[@rugile3055]

I love your songs and your band and I became fond of you quite differently than imagined. My best friend really liked your band so naturally I also found myself loving your band🫶 I look forward to coming to your concerts and festivals!

[@SuddenLights]

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[@catherinehart2660]

I'M OBSESSED! THIS MUSIC VIDEO IS PERFECT

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[@raivis183]

aaaa! tas ir tik skaisti un burvīgi! 😍paldies par šo dziesmu! jau galvā iesēdās! 💥PALDIES VISAI KOMANDAI! LABĀKIE! 🙏🏻👏🏻

[@georgia4465]

So glad that Eurovision introduced me to you guys!!!! I will never get over the fact that you didn't qualify (if I could've voted I would've given you all 20 of my votes, the UK was just in the wrong semi :( ). I don't think a song will ever hit me as much as Aijā did on its first listen but this gets very close :). A massive massive thank you and Paldies to you guys and I hope that I'll get to see you live someday.

[@guntarsorlovskis9664]

Thanks for kind words! It's a great feeling to read a comments like this to our small country❤

[@BestesBart]

I love your music Sudden Lights ❤

[@aliceameliajoseph9436]

Can't wait ❤❤🤍🤍❤❤

[@SuddenLights]

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[@hermannivision6222]

The guitar and singers voice hits so deep! Always quality and atmosphere from you guys😎

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[@gatispildins3054]

Teikšu kā ir. Labākā latviešu grupa šobrīd.

[@ab97227]

Sudden lights un Prāta vētra:)❤❤❤❤

[@laurislapusinskis5029]

Ik pa laikam parādās,kāda jauna grupa,vai kāda vecā izlien no skapja pēc ilgākas klusēšanas,galvenais būt uz tā viļņa

[@ahmatovlar]

Jā tiešām😍😍😍

[@armandsmacpans7737]

Tieši tā arī ir. Beidzot ir dziesmas ar tekstiem, kuros tiešām ir vērts ieklausīties.

[@janitametsala8786]

Dear Sudden Lights, thank you so much for existing and making such wonderful music. ♥ I discovered your music through ESC (Aijā is one of my absolute favourite Eurovision songs ever, and I still listen to it every day, often on repeat - it’s bringing me so much comfort during this difficult time in life), and I’m so thankful for that. It’s very rare for me to find a band whose entire discography speaks to me in this way and touches me so deeply. As a Finn, I don’t understand the Latvian lyrics, but that doesn’t matter at all. The feeling is there, and the atmosphere. I feel like I just can’t thank you enough. I wish you all the best for the future. ✨ Sincerely, a new fan from Finland

[@skippyga]

Je suis française et je pense exactement comme toi, depuis l'eurovision je les écoute tous les jours. On a eu le même coup de cœur ❤

[@Martha04275]

I'm glad I was productive this morning, because as soon as this song comes out I'll probably just have it on repeat the rest of the day, rendering me unable to focus on the more mundane things. So excited!

[@SuddenLights]

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[@yanavalladares]

All your videos are high quality. I love the concept of this one. Thanks to all the team who make this possible.

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[@nordinhalifimorales9951]

this is just amazing ❤️‍🩹 thank you so much for bringing and showing us your art, i am speechless! sending hugs from spain 🇪🇸🇱🇻

[@SuddenLights]

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[@domyslsie3396]

great song, lots of love from Poland ❤

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[@kamilak.1248]

Is there anything that could stop you from doing what you do? I don't think so. Your power lies in authenticity, feeling and passion. This song is a beautiful and powerful manifesto. Love you guys, hoping to see you live someday.

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[@kamilak.1248]

How is this so different from all your other songs and still totally SL style! I love it, it's raw, a bit of punk and still has this classical factor. And it all fits together perfectly. And omg i can't stop thinking how amazing this will sound live!

[@SuddenLights]

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[@kamilak.1248]

@@SuddenLights hi early birds 🧡

[@anagonzalezbarreiro7557]

Very nice song and melody, as all of your songs! I've particularly liked the guitar/ bass parts 😀

[@SuddenLights]

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[@2609israel]

I like how you build an atmosphere in every song! This is cool, greetings from Mexico

[@lauraeesti5738]

Que bonito idioma tiene Letonia ❤.¡Buena música chicos !

[@SuddenLights]

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[@Boleta1245]

I'm so glad I discovered your music! You're awesome. Congrats from 🇪🇸

[@ThinkAboutVic]

gorgeous mv and great song y'all!

[@SuddenLights]

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[@vidagators]

ak dies! šis būs mans vasaras highlights!!!❤

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[@aphextwink06]

so excited❤cant wait to see you guys live again

[@SuddenLights]

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[@ligaabelite2300]

ĻOTI♥

[@silencestation557]

You guys are amazing ❤. Paldies for your great music, dear neighbours. Greetings from 🇪🇪.

[@SuddenLights]

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[@tomyam211]

LOVE THIS!!!!! You guys are the hidden gems of Eurovision for me 💎🌍❤

[@larchwood14]

Totally. Miljards Vasaru was my next stop and I think Sudden Lights were robbed in the semi-final!

[@ab97227]

Mēs ar jums lepojamies! Malači!❤

[@dimivoulgtwd]

Today is a hard day for me, this is gonna fix it! Love you boys from Greece!

[@SuddenLights]

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[@lizakolganova7608]

Beautiful! You have such special energy, I just love it 💙 amazing song with awesome progression and aеsthetic video, you guys are pure talent!

[@SuddenLights]

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[@juliazorattini9455]

gorgeous as always, guys!!! song, music video, everything. thank you so much for making our days brighter 🖤

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[@joannacharmpa8685]

Another amazing song!! Greetings from Greece ❤

[@elena07711]

I found you guys through Eurovision, and I'm so happy that I did. Been listening to your albums on repeat since then. Awesome music! New fan from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@SuddenLights]

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[@JustAnotherWeirdo.]

1:05 the moment the song changed i knew this is my favourite song. Not just from Sudden Lights but every song i have heard. Thank you for another masterpiece that happened to come with the best live chat ever :)

[@mariasirona1622]

The music of you guys is just lovely ♥️

[@JeanneDaylight]

Thank you guys so much for appearing in my life, your music is so brilliant and wonderful ❤keep shining bright!

[@SamOGr]

This is amazing, the song and video are amazing, really getting into all your music, cant wait for more

[@SuddenLights]

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[@Abcdeurovision]

Slaying Lights 👑👑👑

[@CelticBastan]

Malači veči. Dziesma 10/10 . Tagad tikai uz priekšu.👍🇱🇻🙌

[@linardsrozkalns4804]

Wow, iespaidīgi. Vienkārši nav vārdu. Jau nevaru sagaidīt šo dzirdēt Mežaparkā

[@saulesnoburta]

Genuinely one of your best tracks

[@SuddenLights]

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[@aruscyrus]

love you guys so much

[@avocadochan8383]

Ja es vakar nebūtu ravējusi dārzu līdz 10 un ja man nevajadzētu agri celties, tad noteikti būtu sagaidījusi dziesmas palaišanas brīdi. Šodien šie dziesma būs kā ibuprofēns mugurai un kājām. Paldies!

[@user-jy8xs2lu2g]

Спасибо за очередной шедевр! ❤

[@skippyga]

Écoutez au maximum Sudden Lights, ils méritent vraiment une longue carrière, beaucoup de succès. Je les soutiendrai toujours ❤. Love de France 🇫🇷

[@SuddenLights]

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[@skippyga]

Merci pour le petit ❤ ça me fait plaisir. Vous êtes les meilleurs ❤

[@ZakonnicaSpodPrysznica]

I can't wait, I'm sure it will be a masterpiece like all of your other songs

[@SuddenLights]

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[@aijamberisabel]

This is an excellent song. Love it. The video is also amazing as well! ❤❤🫶🫶

[@SuddenLights]

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[@themandalorian_]

it’s already on repeat!! such a beautiful song and i love the concept of the video too 🫶 thank you sudden lights for bringing this wonderful music to us ilysm ❤️❤️

[@ESCErik]

omg I agree like 200% this song is such a masterpiece 😭😭😭why is literally every single song of them just like entering a new world, it's incredible

[@ESCErik]

ah and btw maybe you remember me from the chat from the premiere of this video hahaha it was so much fun talking :) (btw, I'm happy that I found your comment hahaha because I gotta ask you something, some other people who also were in the chat wanted me to make like a fun little edit out of it to collect some memorable moments from the chat becasue it was literal gold hahaha I usually make eurovision edits and stuff so that's why they had the idea so I wanted to ask if it's okay if I could also include some of your messages from the live chat when I'm doing that edit because you kinda were active in the live chat a lot haha yeah I want to ask everybody at first if that's okay so I don't post a video with people mentioned in it that didn't want to in the first place if that makes sense)

[@themandalorian_]

@@ESCErik omg yess of course, i’d love to be in the video!! it was a lot of fun talking there with everyone, truly iconic 🫶

[@ESCErik]

@@themandalorian_ thanks for answering :) haha omg I will never get over the iconicness (if that's a word) of this chat haha

[@ESCErik]

@@MrNo. SIGNED

[@Lheafar]

this was so worth the wait honestly ❤

[@SuddenLights]

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[@arminsapeins5415]

Tik skaisti! 😍🔥 un tas draivīgais basiņš 😍

[@katgro91]

I don't understand a word, but I love it! This voice and his emotions!! I'm waiting for the concert on 24.10 in Warsaw

[@SuddenLights]

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[@kamilak.1248]

Do zobaczenia w Warszawie 😊

[@simonesimone7546]

A necessary premise. You were one of my 5 favorites at ESC. Obviously the exclusion was not contemplated for me. However... From that moment 👁started to monitor you. You're great. From Italy. 💪👏

[@frankcroul5513]

Aija just got a new roommate in my brain ;)

[@ukaszgagan5945]

I'm so grateful to Eurovision for discovering this great band! SUDDEN LIGHTS ❤

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[@rodicachirita3660]

I"m so glad I found your music, you sound so good, congratulations!

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[@saeheejung2895]

1:53 i noticed the song wasn't just building here, it's layering on top of itself... i would recognize those crunchy ol' guitars anywhere at this point, that belongs to you as far as i'm concerned 😊 love from america!! i love your sound so much, i'm so glad my friend told me to watch eurovision this year. there's something so wistful and poignant about everything i've heard from you guys. i'm looking forward to more!

[@SuddenLights]

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[@Indre_ax]

I love how u can discover new artists in eurovision lots of love from lithuania❤

[@SuddenLights]

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[@kjghg3884]

Homies decided drop one of the hardest bangers in recent memory for absolutely no reason other than serving

[@lovelina4vr]

Im speechless, this is just... Iconic

[@marikinaliepina938]

Labākā dziesma ko esmu dzirdējusi līdzi šim īsts vasaras dziesma

[@AdeleTeapot]

awesome as always

[@dedieptex]

i love it

[@finnsalsa9304]

Oh my goodness! Nevaru sagaidīt!

[@SuddenLights]

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[@diegosolorzano5388]

You are becoming one of my favorites bands after Eurovision

[@raimondsm.5681]

Laba mūzika, kvalitatīva👍

[@s0pel774]

To jest przepiekne kocham twoj głos ^^

[@theworldofbms7923]

I LOVE THIS

[@SuddenLights]

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