🇭🇷 Dora 2025 ALL 24 Songs REACTION | Croatia | Eurovision 2025

[@ESCTom]

Check out my Analysis video where I discuss the potential winners! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/laDMhqhqftiskLc

[@CDNQMF]

As another native English speaker, I like the lyrics to The Soul of My Soul a lot. Sometimes Eurovision lyrics are so straightforward and linear, it's intriguing to have cut-up words and phrases where the listener creates the meaning.

[@merlenevs]

I totally agree!

[@MultiSky7]

haha, 25:37 - Južina (juszina) is a state of mind caused by a weather condition that comes with the south wind and announces rain. Low atmospheric pressure that makes you lazy, sleepy, mushy brained and it's (somehow) trade marked in Dalmatia. :D - Luka is from Split. But to explain why the sardines are in the video, it would take to much time and space. :D

[@stevieboy666]

This is the best version of Dora I’ve ever seen. We’re obviously not getting a Baby Lasagne but some very interesting options. Luka is my favourite followed by Ogenj (Daj Daj), who I believe are getting very strong support in Croatia

[@ESCTom]

agree, this is the best dora ive ever seen ever too

[@williamdacic]

I just read today they were super anti-gay, anti-choice and anti-vaccine. I'm not sure, that's what the people were commenting on Bluesky. Disappointing because I liked the song.

[@CondéBrudi]

Južina sounds like a breath of fresh air. And the music video is indeed something creative. I really appreciate this entry because it's something different

[@sarahenchanted]

Ironically Fenksta is actually a huge Eurofan (he's a regular on the subreddit lmao) and even tho the song isn't for me personally I like that he did his own thing.

[@TatjanaChiper]

I am very happy to see Luka coming out of his comfort zone. FINALLY! He is a super positive guy. Fantastic piece of artistry. He has my voice 🐟🐟🐟

[@mariolovric2228]

I just cant wait to see the live performance from Marko Bosnjak and Luka Nizetic... the guy who have the better wone will get all my 10 voices ;) THX for the work to make this clip :)

[@jenny6112]

Great video as always Tom ❤ I just wanted to let you know that " Južina " is a croatian word that describes a "state” when the southern wind is blowing and bringing rain. Its mainly used in the coastal region of Croatia because of the southern wind. A lot of people get a bad headache when there is Južina and that's basicly what the song is about. Everything is just too much and too overstimulating making you kinda go crazy. The video shows how Luka is getting overstimulated with all the crazy images. Theres one line in the song where he says " its not the fault of Doris or the weak weed but Južinas" With Doris he means Doris Dragovic (1999) and the whole song is kinda based/inspired by Doris song "Srdele " as well. Luka is as Doris from Split, a coastal town, where Južina is often found. As you see the whole song is a masterpiece itself with hidden stories and even connections to a previous croatian Eurovision representative Oh and Luka was at Dora three times before (2004,07,19) and came 3rd in 2019 with Brutalero. He already had an really funny and entertaining performance back then, so you can expect A LOT from him and his performance. He is a literal show beast

[@ESCTom]

looooooove it, thanks for the background info on him, its my number 1

[@antonija6910]

Actually, the whole song is a reference to Doris's song Srdele, not her Eurovision entry. Also he is saying that the weed is weak, not grass for Štikla lol

[@jenny6112]

@@antonija6910 Oh yes, thank you so much for correcting me :) Yes it is indeed weed and not grass. I must have acidently typed in grass instead of weed ( I was in a hurry when I wrote the comment ) and must have twisted the two songs as well. I will correct it emmediatly. Thank you

[@antonija6910]

@@jenny6112 No problem. Otherwise it is a really good explanation!

[@jeromechopp354]

I liked Matt Shaft's "Welcome to the circus" but thought whoever mixed their audio didn't do the song justice. However, I saw Matt Shaft come out and say they had accidentally exported the video in mono, and the actual song sounds much better. That's good to hear. I'm hoping Marko Bošnjak has insane staging for Poison Cake. It could be a winner.

[@ESCTom]

ooooooooooooo ok im happy to hear that cos i want him to have a slight elevation

[@ThaGamingMisfit]

I was about to go to bed, but then Tom comes with the whole ass DORA lineup, yes please !

[@ESCTom]

😂🙏🏻

[@lachlanfranklin5951]

Always makes my day honestly =D

[@chmlc9057]

😂🤣

[@serbOgisha]

Literally the same thing happened to me!

[@vae-drama-deu]

Thank you so much for keeping up with this busy season! Your videos are not only informative but also incredibly entertaining. Thank you for your work 🩷

[@ESCTom]

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[@Lawrence.Laurentius]

Hi Tom, yes you are right, Luka Nižetić's song is one of the best this year. My favorite. Ž in južina sounds like j in joie de vivre. Južina is a name of a southern wind in Croatia that brings wet air and rain and effects mood and behavior, present especially on the coast. Luka is from Split on the coast.

[@stevenkendall3092]

I like how you came up with nostalgic instead of dated.

[@ESCTom]

😇

[@flashpoint90]

(OGENJ - DAJ DAJ). Quite decent review as always Tom! I would be catious and wait for the live show, then we will be able to see "full package" of each artist. I'm personally betting on Ogenj daj daj since it stands out as being catchiest song regardless the repetative refrain. Guys from the band have noted that they are heavily preparing for the live show since it makes sense for me to cover repetative part with great staging. Same for others - things will be clear after hearing their vocals live and how will they manage the staging which is nowdays crucial at ESC! Cheers from Croatia!

[@antonela0821]

I think AI kids in Magazin music video is a very good idea since the meaning of the song is she doesn't want to lose her humanity and thinking because of new technology, AI etc

[@nikolag.-rb5ql]

Excellent reactions, Tom (as always😉😉) and can't wait for the analysis video. And thank you for this video before going to sleep. 😄😄😄

[@ESCTom]

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[@S87kris]

Leleks Song is about a 3 year old Girl from Gaza which died in the War. Her Grandpa calls her "the Soul of my Soul" - he was killed 1 year later. With this Information, you hear the Song with another Feeling.

[@MegaGefufna]

Call me crazy, but the "Welcome to the circus" is absolutely my favourite one. I love the catchy violin melody but I do think it needs like +30% of something.

[@ESCTom]

its near mny top too

[@redknight4805]

About your comments on Lelek - soul of my soul: 1. About the grammar errors - in poetry grammar rules don't apply. Pretty much every song in English - even from native speakers is riddled with grammatical errors. Ffs, even in Shakespeare you have: "The most unkindest cut” and "twas not a crown neither", and stuff like that. You learn in 2nd grade that in poetry grammar usually flies through the window, so I don't get this criticism. 2. As for AI comments. I don't think AI could come up with these lyrics, since they are referring to real-life events from November 2023. The latest ChatGPT model is 4o, which uses the database updated on October 2023. 3. In my honest opinion, the lyrics are brilliant. It's not just concepts thrown together without any connection - as you suggested. In fact, I'm honestly flabbergasted how you reached this conclusion? I mean, sure, you need to have some grasp of metaphors and basic symbols from world culture, but... that just tells me you haven't really given it some thought. Let's examine the words together (ignoring the grammar freedom, which is quite common in art): - It feels like a dream, but I'm wide awake (the theme here are events, which happened, but seem unreal) - loud and empty, voices fade away (probably referring to the events above, which created voices that now fade away) - sails in dark will see another day (sails in dark is most likely a reference to black sails, which usually represent ghosts and death) - anchor chained to the sound of betrayal (the events that happened are painted with betrayal) - there is rain, but there's no clouds / drops of lead are a familiar sound (lead is usually a synonym for bullets and bombs - so, it's safe to assume that's what's raining) - is this heard, do i see a crowd / world is quiet while my pain is loud (do people around the world see what is happening? Despite the pain and suffering, everyone seems to be looking away) - scarred to the bone, the game is on, you take it all, you take the soul of my soul (the suffering is so great that it feels like you are scarred to the bone. There seems to be a game, which takes everything - including the soul of my soul. The expression: "They took the soul of my soul" is most likely a reference to the story Reem's grandfather who used those exact words in November last year to describe the loss of his granddaughter during the bombings in Gaza). - You sold me to heaven / everybody knows / let them know (being sold to heaven is usually a reference to being betrayed and killed - which the world knows - and if someone doesn't know, they should know.) -- I can go on, but I think you get the picture. With that being said, I fail to see how anyone can say these are just cool words thrown together without any connection. The connection is there and is quite clear. You just need to look for the meaning behind the symbolism and metaphors.

[@merlenevs]

@@redknight4805 such a beautiful and informative comment, thank you!

[@birkinater1139]

Luka nižetić "južina" is my favourite but I also like a lot of others too I'm very happy with Dora this year!

[@oltomm]

On the topic of Lelek: I think we can all agree that it would have been better if it was in Croatian, at least the verses. With that being said, for me all that this does is take the song down from a 100 to a 99. So yes, it's a bit annoying, but all in all it is barely a big deal, at least for me. The fact that the first exposure most people are making with this song right now is a lyric video is also not helping, since that literally draws attention to this. When it comes to the life performances, most people will barely notice anything about the lyrics I think. All in all Lelek is definetly my favorite. I think Poison Cake is also a good choice, but in the end it would probably just follow the same route that No Rules did after Cha Cha Cha. It will qualify, finish mid table in the final and be remembered as the "worse Rim Tim Tagi Dim". Not saying that The Soul of my Soul will finish higher than Posion Cake neccessarily, just that it does not try to directly step into the footsteps of a giant that it just cannot possibly live up to. Croatia has a really good and competitive national final this year

[@hectorhectorovich5197]

Good work Tom! I really enjoyed your analisys, although you kept me up late 😊. ❤ from Croatia.

[@ESCTom]

haha thank you, sorry for that 😅

[@hectorhectorovich5197]

@ESCTom No problem. Looking forward for the next vid 😉.

[@nedazv]

Dalmatian dog in the background, a nice touch for Croatia video 😍

[@11o3964]

Luka is my favorit... thank you Tom... we haven't been killing you with comments for a long time. This year we want to thank you for your support of BL and all the nice comments we listened to. A special greeting to your brother if I remember correctly. He was a little more sympathetic to BL hahahah

[@antoniocohentomas6524]

Luka gives winner vibes. Amazing song, hope he wins 💜

[@nikolag.-rb5ql]

A little explanation about some songs Lelek- Tom, I couldn't agree with you more. This song MUST be in Croatian.😭😭. It's really too bad, cause girls have a lot of potential. And yes, I knew right away that native English speakers will notice the amount of grammatical errors. As a Croat I can completely understand why girls are struggling with using A or THE (also my problem when I speak English), it's because Croatian (also I think other Slavic languages as well) don't have articles like this, but yes, song should definitely be in Croatian, no doubt. Regardless, I'm quite sure that they will end high in Dora, but won't be contenders to win. About Luka Nižetić and his song. Južina is a weather condition right before the rain. When you have this, atmospheric pressure is low and a warm wind blows from the sea towards the land bringing the bad weather. And people mostly feel tired, dizzy, cranky, have headaches and so on. Luka is from Split which is on the Adriatic coast and people from there can connect with the song and that "state" the most.🤣🤣🤣 Ogenj- important thing to point out is that their song is not in the standard Croatian language. It is in the Kajkavian dialect spoken mostly in northern Croatia, including the area around Zagreb (name of the band means "fire" in this dialect). Simply said, this dialect sounds like a mix between Croatian and Slovene, so they are different from all the other because of this. And I'm maybe biased cause this is also my native dialect, but they are my number one and they are also leading in our "home poll" right now. And about Aurora borealis, we don't have it here because of the latitude. Interestingly, one night last year in May, sky had reddish and purple tones and media wrote about polar light in Croatia, but of course it's not real polar light like in Scandinavia. Cheers ❤️🇭🇷

[@EscAndysw]

This came at the perfect time whooooop 🎉🎉

[@forestgump1880]

Lelek is not etnic song, it's a song about the Gaza war and grandfather who lost his granddaughter, and he said then You took the soul of my soul...

[@ESCTom]

have they actually confirmed that that is what it's about, or are people just seeing a similar quote and making assumptions?

[@ivanjuros230]

Oganj daj daj best ❤️‍🔥

[@fantasticesc2456]

Ogenj is currently leading in general audience polls. More likes than any other song Dora YT so far. Potential winner.

[@eduardocayo2451]

Excelent reaction and opinions, Tom as always My top 5 are: Monopol AaAaA Bye bye bye Soul of my soul Poison cake Love from Peru

[@ESCTom]

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[@BiomedikKrosno]

This will be top 5 in the end

[@730dominos]

i feel like music videos of Magazin and Marin Jurić Čivro arent AI, just 3D animation Polar Express vibes

[@tatianatanja]

My favorite is Marko Bosnjak 💟 with " Poison cake " 🍰

[@igortube4435]

I going for Luka and his Juzina

[@Esc_leurovision]

Dora is my favourite NF so far this year, I’m so in love with many songs, my favourite is poison cake without a doubt, but I love magazine and I love Matt shaft. Yea this is an amazing edition, so many songs that could qualify. This is such an extreme improvement compared to last year eventho baby lasagna was really good but he was the only good song right now there like 10 songs that could qualify, yea I’m really happy with this improvement

[@ad-o]

idk how you caught onto the soul of my soul being ai but not ful kul lmaoo

[@boris1700]

Luka Nižetić is my fave

[@ESCTom]

SAME

[@annalouisa223]

I really enjoy the 90s Hip-Hop beat on Extra. Lyrics are great as well.

[@SaniDikkanen]

Really hope Luka wins 👍

[@MultiSky7]

32:06 ... There's a reason why these "kids" are AI generated. The story behind the song is about the threat of modern technology and how humanity always creates the things that destroy us ("Is that how it's always been, the enemy lurks within") and that we are our own betrayers ("we were touched by Judas' kiss") ... selling our souls, our humanness and future generations for gain and "prosperity" (sin hidden under our skin). So, there's your JESC and AI controversy, and the reason why this video is 'creepy'.

[@ad-o]

in the same national final as ful kul 😭😭

[@kasiawardak8113]

Some of the "AI" videos are just animation I think, not AI ("Gorjelo je" and "AaAaA")

[@MadameChristie]

I don't know how long you've been following Eurovision but both Luka and Marko Bošnjak have done Dora before(as did Magazin back in the 90s). Luka tried to send Brutalero in 2019 but lost to Roko(with the wings) and Marko came second place in 2022 with Moli Za Nas (he got beaten by Mia Dimšić)

[@SafiaEstradaja]

You spoil us Tom 🥺

[@alexmg107]

Magazin's video isn't actually AI and is just horrible CGI I believe, which I appreciate more even if its bizarre

[@fridaobrt4515]

Ogenj's chorus reminds me of You spin me round by Dead or alive.

[@HrvojeBan]

@@fridaobrt4515 Definitely, I also noticed that.

[@babygrogu845]

Verses remind me of traditional Croatian folklore tune called “Letovanić, Selo Pokraj Kupe”

[@meowowowowowwo]

oh dora is soooooo good this year 🥹 i hope they will get rid of some fillers and the final night is gonna be just great, that’s a massive step up for croatia!! i wish natalie balmix was in the selection as well tho, her ethno bop would be in my top-5 for sure

[@IotahasT]

Oh yeah, the 6 GOATS of Dora 2025! *Supersonic Trio* - *EoT* - *IVXN* - *Luka Nižetić* - *Marko Bosnjak* - *Ogenj*

[@Lawrence.Laurentius]

Ogenj sings a song on North Croatian dialect that is quite different than Standard Croatian. But lyrics are very simple so most will understand.

[@babygrogu845]

Maybe, but as a Croatian I can tell you I don’t understand most of the verses😂 It’s just not my dialect. The chorus is simple though, and could literally be translated as “Fire/flame/ingle give give give”

[@pilarlopez8815]

I really like a lot of songs of Croatia. My top would be: 1. Welcome to the circus 2. Daj, daj 3. The soul of my soul 4. Juzina 5. Poison cake 6. Bye, bye, bye 7. Lies lay cold

[@ESCTom]

i reckon those are my top 7 too, but in a diff order

[@TrulyPointless]

Soul of My Soul and Poison Cake are both spectacular. If LELEK can have a Vesna Vibe, they will do well. Marko just needs to be Ollie (of Eesti Laul fame) to do well. I think Croatia has really got their shit together after Baby Lasagna, and I love this new edgy vibe 🇺🇸❤🇭🇷

[@chris_1103]

@@TrulyPointless well, if he's going to be Ollie, he will probably end up in second place...🥴

[@TrulyPointless]

@chris_1103 nahhh I believe in Marko

[@choisanwreckedmywholeexist7230]

Glad I'm not the only one seeing September - cry for you in Martha's song! In fact its literally the same chorus but she stops before the vocal drop in September's song lol. I am not particularly complaining because it made me remember cry for you and I quite like that song ahhahah

[@evrim1903]

Luka Nižetić - Južina and Marko Bošnjak - Poison Cake are my two favourites. I really don't understand the hype about Lelek. I read a few comments and everyone said how good the lyrics were. English is not my native language and the lyrics sounded like AI to me too. (I've been listening to a lot of AI music these past weeks.) I hope they change the lyrics to Croatian.

[@lukario_cz]

A great reaction as always. I appreciate that you were actually critical to Monopol and Daj Daj. Of course, it's not wrong to have different opinions, but i feel like my take on Eesti Laul this year is completely different from the take of the community. From what i've seen, the community generally says that this year's Dora is one of the worst NFs this year and that Monopol and especially Daj Daj are somehow the standouts, which to me is delusional. Dora is one of the best NFs this year. Of course, it's not the best if you're only looking for winner vibes/your standard YASSSS Wiwibloggs-approves-type of entries, but most of the songs actually feel like they are written from passion by the artists themselves and not just bought from Sweden. More NFs should be like this, compared to something like LSC or MESC (Although MESC is actually good this year) Daj Daj is good in the first third, but then they just keep repeating the same lyric for 2 minutes, which for me personally is a major turnoff in songs. Monopol too, it's just a default balkan pop song. How is it in the top 3 of both the escworld poll and the esc discord global, i really don't get. Poison cake is my winner (Yes, i know, the most Sweden-bought song out of them all but still), but i can see why people would dislike it. However, this is the same guy who sang Moli za nas in 2022, so i'm hopeful for good vocals. It's very similar to Mileo's song in last year's MGP, and Mileo crashed and burned due to poor staging and media controversy. If he manages to avoid both of these issues, i think that he has a shot and a very good shot at Q'ing at ESC also.

[@ESCTom]

im surprised that people are saying this is a bad NF, this is the best Dora ive covered by far. Last year had a great winner, but not great depth. This year has several viable entries Agree about Daj daj - its great but too repetitive towards the end. the extra beat that comes at the end show come earlier

[@kopkapabana]

I think Poison Cake will win. playful song as you said growing to the end. catchy lyrics and melody, mix of few music genres. staging will be the key. he`s known as a great live performer and now we all cannot wait to see what coreography follows this great freak poison cake show.

[@blazenkatkalcevic6374]

The soul of my soul is something that often appears in our songs. Duša moje duše! It can even be found in everyday speech. That is why they should not translate Croatian songs because they do not correspond to the English language expression!

[@ESCTom]

100% agree

[@merlenevs]

Why not? It sounds interesting in English ❤

[@williamdacic]

36:56 I completely missed it on my first (and only) listen but the moment the chorus started now it reminded me of the same song!

[@joshuaanderson6953]

Literally just started and CANNOT get over “caveman chic with nose piercings” 2:38 Jesus Tom ur so unintentionally hilarious sometimes

[@ESCTom]

😭😂

[@zemonsta-z1e]

1. Znak 2. Južina 3. Daj, Daj 4. Poison Cake

[@EvangelinexxGaming]

46:44 Natalli's song, that opening instrumental was reminiscent of Ramonda in my opinion, so I think that might be what you were thinking of

[@Lilli-qd2xl]

@@EvangelinexxGaming ??? You think wrong !!

[@ESCTom]

YES, thats it! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@mintmango0]

I feel like I struggled to be impressed by this NF this year and I’ve been left without any clear favourites but I bet one of the songs will click for me in a live performance

[@diekommentarekommentiererin]

What a week... We got 60 (!) songs from Malta, Croatia and Greece in the span of 3 days. I assume Greece is next after Malta? 12 songs are gonna be quicker for sure. 7:05 Well, Bye, bye, bye is just iconic. It would be a way too big coincidence if this is a different Ananda. 13:30 They are indeed, but they expect the vocals to be a trainwreck since he's not a singer. 14:50 Wait, true actually 😳 17:55 Yeah, it is a fan favourite... I don't think non-native English speakers will pay attention to the lyrics since their style of singing makes it quite "unintelligible". Also, would anyone have noticed if the lyrics weren't displayed on screen? 19:20 Game is on is the new Thing is known 20:28 I can't help it, I always sing "Soul of my soul, blood of my blood" 21:00 A French song in Dora was not on my bingo card for sure. 27:00 This reminds me of Europapa, especially at 27:40 "Ja sam NPC" I think means I'm an NPC. 31:40 The singer is Lorena Bucan, fan favourite in 2019 with Tower of Babylon. I can hear a bit of it in this song. 32:38 Because some A's are louder, obviously. 35:25 I'm not really hearing Mileo tbh... 35:40 The song is supposed to mix 6 genres, so... 36:35 She has competed before, at least... 37:00 I've seen the comparison to Cry for you 😄 46:15 I noticed "kjut" in the lyrics. So, cute? 😄 51:28 They DO have words with several non-vowels in a row. After Montenegro, the second NF this year to have a song called Kraj. 56:05 This was also submitted to Lithuania and resulted in a disqualification there.

[@krunoslavkovacec1842]

Filip Lacković who wrote Lelek's song mostly does celtic music and nordic metal, so you werr spot on with your comment. Also, i think the lyrics were inspired by a touching video of a Palestinian grandfather holding his dead granddaughter in his arms and saying that "they killed the soul of my soul".

[@ESCTom]

from what i've heard, the "soul of my soul" thing comes from the phrase "Duša moje duše".

[@krunoslavkovacec1842]

​@@ESCTom That's true, yes. That's the literal translation of the title

[@MultiSky7]

@@ESCTom This phrase is used when you are affectionately addressing someone extremely precious to you - used mostly when addressing children, as a (biological) "product" of you - a soul that came from your soul.

[@BinaBausi-xf9vv]

He’s the composer - the lyrics are written by Tomislav Roso - who was on Croatian Big Brother in 2018.

[@Helia893]

Caveman chique is my new favourite term now hahahaha thanks Tom 😄

[@ESCTom]

💅🏻

[@ZakhadWOW]

I couldnt quite tell, but in case no one else clarified, NPC isn't "non-playable" it's non-player, as opposed to PC, player character. Perhaps in your area somehow it became known as "playable", but that isnt the origin.

[@nicolaus1895]

Yes, "Juzina" is the right choice. Catchy melody with a quirky spin. If he does it right in live performance, he's definitely going to Basel.

[@GM-vc8lj]

Lelek is my favourite and i think they can do some great staging with that song. It can easily qualify for eurovision final. Lyrics need to be in croatian tho, mabye chorus in english

[@CondéBrudi]

The soul of my soul is so Vesna-coded. I don't see it going anywhere far in Eurovision unless they change the language to Croatian and invent a banger performance

[@robtoole2337]

Lelek has the most potential for a Eurovision stage. They need some Croatian in there and a bit of variant in the middle 8. Belgium sample tmrw 🙂

[@ESCTom]

Belgium sample? I thought the 1st showcase was on the 18th?

[@robtoole2337]

Sorry mentissa sample. I believe 13th it was. Hope ya great Thomas and not partly insane from average songs yet

[@robtoole2337]

I’m useless - it’s 20th

[@babygrogu845]

As a Croatian my favourite act is LELEK - it’s an antiwar song, referencing the man who lost his granddaughter Reem in airstrike attack on Palestine last year and posted the photo calling her “The Soul of My Soul”

[@ESCTom]

is it actually confirmed by Lelek that that is what it's about? a couple of people have told me this now, but i dont know if its based on the artist saying it, or conjecture

[@aldindel8544]

Poison cake is an absolute winner. Not only Dora but I believe can also win this year's Eurovision

[@CondéBrudi]

Aurora sounds like a mixture of La Forza by Elina Nechayeva and a Winx Club transformation song

[@matijapongracic4812]

Could you please write what you are saying before starting videos? E.g. at 2:11 I'm just wondering, I'm not a native english speaker

[@richardseaman4947]

I'm English and have no idea what he's saying either!

[@richardseaman4947]

Oooohhhh, ok I've got it now... He's quoting from Maruv's Siren Song..."Wanna know my secret?" And then "Bang" as he hits play. Do I win?

[@silvijaskrinjar1700]

Only Ogenj (Daj, daj) and Matt Shaft (Welcome to the circus)! Everything else is heavy bullshit...

[@AlexanderMaleedy-ur5nf]

Great video as usual Do you think that you will react to all the MESC songs or just the finalists

[@ESCTom]

all MESC songs - im filming tomorrow morning

[@AlexanderMaleedy-ur5nf]

@ESCTom Good luck it's actually really strong for Maltas standards this year But some of the songs are obviously going to be pretty tough to get through

[@berlineczka]

46:45 That opening sounds like Ramonda by Teya Dora (Serbia 2024).

[@vilimtanocki9394]

46:47 Salvatore Lana del Rey

[@CondéBrudi]

Monopol by Ivxn is the song Croatia should choose imo. I like Južina, Lies Lay Cold and Daj Daj but I feel like Monopol would be the best choice. It has the Eurovisionness Južina lacks, the ethnic beat and the language Lies Lay Cold lacks and the catchy upbeat chorus Daj Daj doesn't offer. Of course Monopol is not a musical masterpiece but it's the perfect song after Mama ŠČ and Rim Tim Tagi Dim. A catchy pop song.

[@gjbsarmeri3957]

Out of all of these, the only one I can see to fairly well in Eurovision is AaAaA althought I think the second part of the song is a bit bland and wish it had more singing flexibility. I can also see Ogenj do well because it does remind a bit of Baby Lasagna, but it feels a bit too repetitive.

[@tobiz1922]

I like Filomena. The melody is quite nice 😭Also Irma :(

[@WrickY6464]

I really really really like bye bye bye idk why but it just sounds nice

[@ESCTom]

its one of the ones that stuck in my head after editing, despite being so early

[@zlatkopatacko5647]

lot kiseses from Croatia

[@marijacap6148]

❤❤❤

[@Saturinus]

Lol, in Swedish "ful kul" means "ugly fun". But they pronounce it like "full kull" which means "drunken tag*". 😂 *The children's game.

[@chantalvandenadel-gi9xu]

IVNX, Lelek or Marko ❤

[@itomlj17]

molim it means please but it can also mean l pray… 😊

[@natalijagrubisa6351]

Luka 🎉

[@Rocelin13]

The amount of AI videos from Dora is very disappointing. Thank god the songs that stand out aren't using it. My top five are Juzina, NPC, Poison Cake, Welcome to the Circus, and Daj daj.

[@flashpoint90]

@@Rocelin13 those with AI videos are not actual video of the song and it was made just to introduce the song to public. Videos of those songs will come later on

[@geroo9482]

Magazin’s song sounds like it would be one of the favorites to win in 2001. Now it just seems outdated

[@Mloofylicious]

Luka's videos (and looks) are usually much better than the song itself, in my experience. Without elaborate "quirky" staging it gets reduced to a rather underwhelming song. That's not to say the same isn't true of others, but he's much more about image then substance.

[@ESCTom]

ok interesting, i will admit im much more into the visuals than the song

[@Bondo0407]

LELEK❤❤❤

[@gabrijelapelaic6727]

what's so bad about filomena's song being gospely? not every song in eurovision needs to be aggressive or hard rock. the little girl is supposed to be her as a child and the guy who picks her up is somewhat as a father figure, not her boyfriend

[@CondéBrudi]

I feel like I would appreciate Salut much more if France would send it. It's a good song but it does feel odd coming from Croatia.

[@PersonaNG-oo7ku]

42:14 I love the implication that the other guy who's used AI for his video should've done it IRL and fall down the hole that looks like infinite theatre xD

[@ESCTom]

😂😭

[@blazenkalm3955]

Lelek!

[@archie-runs]

A lot of people get annoyed with key change and I don’t get why. I’m disappointed when key change DOESN’T happen 😂

[@FirefoxGinger]

Regarding the French song, the lyrics are not particularly cringe but a bit nonsensical. Plus, her pronunciation is not bad but you can tell she's probably not a fluent speaker so it doesn't sound very genuine to me. I'm curious to see the live performances of all those entries! (Side note: well done with the new format of the reaction videos followed by the analysis videos. Another year of great coverage Tom. :))

[@ESCTom]

🙏🏻

[@Sophie.52]

Lukaaaaa 🔥

[@AlexanderMaleedy-ur5nf]

Broken wings have echo has to be some of the worst english lyrics I have heard in a while

[@xingforyou2439]

I was so disappointed to see that Lelek decided to do the song in English... defeats the whole purpose of being a group using traditional sound and concept

[@ESCTom]

yep totally agree. at least do the verses in Croatian and then some chorus in English?

[@xingforyou2439]

Idk if you've seen them on tiktok, but the have both foreign and croatian covers and they sound much better and more confident in croatian imo