Vocal Coach Reacts to Konstrakta 'In Corpore Sano' Serbia Eurovision 2022

[@kniki90]

Lyrics may seem a bit silly at first, they are actually dead serious. There are so many layers to the song and a lot of space for different interpretations: The name of the song "In corpore sano" is in Latin and means "In a healthy body". It’s referring to the Latin saying "Mens sana in corpore sano" meaning "A healthy mind in a healthy body". - First: What is the secret to Meghan Markle's healthy hair? This is a reference to modern society's obsession with beauty! That's what beauty magazines do/they create insecurities about your hair, skin, weight, etc., and then advertise products that promise to change that. That's what the second line of the song is about "I think that the secret is in deep hydration" - Second: Konstrakta talks about how our skin and hair often signal some health issues, for example, liver and spleen problems. The reason she is thinking this is because she's worried about her own health, she can't visit a doctor for a check-up or get treatment because she doesn't have insurance, this is so important because independent artists in Serbia don't have health insurance. - Third: Then we hear her saying how an artist must be healthy, a reference to Marina Abramovic’s (internationally known Serbian performance artist) performances called “Art must be pretty, an artist must be pretty” where she sits for hours combing her hair while repeating that cause she realized people focused a lot on her looks and her hair being messy and prioritized that over her art, and the reason she needs to be healthy is that she can't afford to get treatment. - Fourth: the "Autonomic nervous system" part talks about how we don't need to control our own heartbeats. She describes how she walks her dog, on a beautiful summer day, her heart beats on its own, it doesn't need to get any better. She just puts her trust in her heart hoping it won't fail her (if it does fail her then that's it, the doctors won't help her and she made peace with that), and that's why she prays to God, "God give us health". - Fifth: She then says "I DON'T HAVE THE HEALTH INSURANCE!" (Even with "free" health insurance we are still paying a lot for medications, fees, etc. We are always paying insurance through salaries, for both employed and unemployed, and if you don't have "free" health insurance, you are paying way more, which is a situation with independent artists in Serbia.) - Sixth: Phrase "Boze zdravlja"/"God grant us health". This is a common saying, we use it all the time, and you will always hear people wishing other people good health (for their birthday, or really any holiday) because everything else (money, fame, love...) becomes meaningless if you are ill and in pain. She then says, the artist (she) is invisible, you can't see me, it's magic because she is invisible to health care, they won't treat her! - Seventh: Now, last part, it's basically the old Latin saying: Mens sana in corpore sano (A healthy mind in a healthy body), except that Konstrakta makes it clear that only the body is healthy, the soul inside is desperate, we are all obsessed with improving our health, we try to eat better, be more active, take all those expensive drugs and supplements, but what about our mind? Mens infirma in corpore sano - Weak mind in a healthy body Animus tristis in corpore sano - A sad soul in a healthy body Mens desperata in corpore sano - Desperate mind in a healthy body Mens conterrita in corpore sano - A frightened mind in a healthy body The endless chanting of the mantra about a healthy body is destroyed by enumerating the weaknesses of the mind and soul from which no health can be born. The final verse of the song "and what are we going to do now" is a jargon of common sense cold shower which was poured over the mass media propaganda about a healthy body without a healthy mind and soul, after making that clear she asks us - So what do we do now? Now about the handwashing: 1) She is dressed in white, she symbolizes the health care system (she reminds us of a nurse for example) and she is washing her hands. Why? Because of covid? NO! It is a metaphor about how health care workers need to "wash their hands off" meaning clear their conscience when they refuse to treat you because you don't have insurance. Just like when Pontius Pilate washed his hands before the crucifixion of Jesus - he tried to clear his conscience and make it clear that he wasn't the one who killed Jesus - it was the Law. In the same way, many people in the government or in positions are washing their hands off and can't help you because of the Law. 2) People standing behind her can be priests that pray for her health and/or are getting ready for her to die.

[@m4rna]

WOW, I love the fast that the video was published 16 hours ago and your comment is still the only one because you explained EVERYTHING. Good job!

[@S..K_]

Thank you! Very interesting 🤔

[@marshmelows]

omfg this is so well explained. Love you for that. Thank you so much!!

[@jamesgrieves2669]

I always interpret the handwashing as obsession ala Macbeth

[@tarafrijlink]

You're amazing for writing out this comment! I hope Georgina reads it. I get a bit annoyed when people call things silly or ask 'why would you do this?' without taking a second to see what it's about.

[@AleksFolk1]

I know you’ve probably had many comments about this being an art piece, which I do agree with, but the lyrics go far further than Meghan Markle and her healthy hair. Ultimately for me, it’s about mental health and not to look at someone on the outside and expect that they’re healthy in the inside.

[@nenastojcic5947]

It’s about healthcare. Self employed everywhere have no way of getting affordable health insurance. The message is very powerful. The systems are Messed up.

[@mihajlopetkovic2003]

Also, she's talking about the free healthcare system that everyone should have. No one should have to worry about the healt insurance when they go to see a doctor.

[@miroslavkafejzic]

Treba znati razumjeti ovu pjesmu , ova to nema sanse 😂

[@mir-jan3496]

@@miroslavkafejzic ,Sta ce oni razumjeti,sve mentoli. Gledala sam neke iz Afrike,Juzne Amerike,Afroamerikanci koji komentarisu ovu pjesmu,ljudi odmah skapirali,a ovi gore IQ temperature dnevne sobe. Hajd sad kad ovi budu prevodili moj komentar,bice smijurija.

[@ilicm992]

So basically everything started when she was walking the street and saw a headline “whats the secret behind megans hair” and then the story develops about how people care about being pretty and taking care about themselves but nobody talks about mental health. Ofc story goes deeper cuz as an indie artists That is a freelancer cant have same medical care plan and etc

[@AzamParlak]

She's a icon. Messages of this song are so deep. So unique and the most original entry at Eurovision 2022. Winner alter

[@metulj]

Yes huge winner vibes....Belgrade 2023!

[@sannev8407]

@@metulj A good message doesn't make the song good

[@Neadlemeyer]

Yep! Agree. She is a true champ!

[@drowndefacto]

Well get the whole lyrics and meaning. It is about a mental health ❤ Milllion points from Croatia 🇭🇷❤🇷🇸

[@markojovanovic5901]

This song is soooo LEGENDARY. Full of hidden messages. She will stand out a lot in pool of basics

[@bakica_vangica]

Literally.

[@nilslog6623]

This is actually the deepest song this year when you understand the context and the meaning behind the lyrics

[@markomarkovic5448]

Im waited days for your review of "In Corpore sano" song, and im so sad U didn't pay more attention on lyrics and meanings. This is pure art and its so unique. Yes it's different from usually song u can hear on ESC, but thats point isn't it?

[@andresvelara]

I felt the same, I use to watch her videos, and I don't know why I expected her to perceive the obvious serious direction of the performance... but she didn't. But well. This is not for all audiences.

[@beybladekatie]

It’s kinda weird bc the channel owner puts so much stock into criticizing “silly” lyrics (Subwoolfer) but doesn’t actually contribute other than surface level “their voice is good but this sounds goofy, I don’t get it”

[@mir-jan3496]

@@andresvelara , This is for people with a high IQ.

[@vukopopovic]

There are too many people without capacity to understand the direction of nowadays world, so the multilayered message of this song, as well.

[@Tom_OB]

who cares about the meaning of the song, when she isn‘t even singing, she‘s just talking…

[@edmundtory6931]

English translations don't do it justice. I watched a couple of reaction videos from Serbian fans and the lyrics are amazing and multi-layered. The beat is awesome. Staging and aesthetics as well.

[@colinafobe2152]

Georgina dear you are one in a million. Love your reactions so much but slightly love this song more :) I understand it is everything but usual Eurovision song. We chose avant-garde art this time and it is pure art. Meghan Markle as herself is completely irrelevant here, it could be any other celebrity and how people care more about their healthy hair and look while neglecting their mind. One must have healthy mind inside the healthy body otherwise we are zombies stuck in healthy body. Song is multi layered and her performance is complete artistic. Which one is your favorite so far? Quite and interesting Eurovision will be with many good songs, vocals, variety. Thanks and Greetings from Serbia

[@MoniqueDOrazio]

It's a wonderful piece of music/performance. Well done Serbia!

[@vitez226]

🙌👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@drowndefacto]

This is pure art ❤ 5 million points from Croatia

[@CleopatraSelene11]

Really surprised at how shallow your approach to this performance is. This performance is very artistic and lyrics are actually pretty clever. The whole Megan Markle thing is IRONY, basically saying healthcare isn’t accessible to everyone, people are dying, yet instead of the problem being solved, we are being served with dumb articles about “The secret behind Megan Markle’s shiny hair” etc. In this song she’s addressing a very important problem in Serbia - where artists are pretty much invisible to Serbia’s healthcare system. “An artist must be healthy” but an artist can’t have health insurance and other examples of hypocrisy. Serbian language is very difficult to translate to English, a lot is lost in that translation you were reading online, the lyrics have much more deeper meaning in Serbian.

[@tijanacosic9288]

I totally agree with you. She really missed the point of the song.

[@Gea2222]

Bravo

[@sav0001]

Many people will miss the meaning of the song as they will be hearing the song for the first time in May. That's why it's important her staging clearly conveys the message of the song.

[@shan32]

I will say that, unfortunately, this is how many will interpret it on the night. They won't have the chance on the night to understand the lyric translation or meaning behind the song. I adore songs in their own language, and I took the time to look more into this song, but again, as I said, most of the public on the night will only see this for face value 🙃

[@GossipGirl770]

But no one cares. It’s a silly song contest. In most of the europe healthcare is free so I don’t really care about the message here. Why don’t you deal with it internally without putting it into the eurovision lol the song overall is not pleasant to listen. For the majority who don’t speak serbian this is just bizarre

[@jugofuturizam]

Since there will be a lot of people explaining the meaning of those lyrics, i’m just gonna say that I enjoy your reactions and your whole content overall. Greetings from Belgrade! ♥️

[@HonestVocalCoach]

Oh thank you!

[@DeJJanN]

@@HonestVocalCoach agreed. I love your videos! 😊

[@alalbatross6549]

@@HonestVocalCoach It is a metaphor. She represents health system which washes hands (denies responsibility). Pontius Pilate washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person (Jesus). He was washing his hands of the responsibility. Whole stage is a metaphor. "Metallic voices" and robotic movements with hands represent estrangement - dehumanization. During performance there's no emotion on her face. She is like robot. She walks her dog. That is another sign of estrangement, proof that our civilization is on verge of extinction. It is sad that dog became man's "best friend". I remember times (I am 67) when my best friends walked on two legs (and without leash - covid pass or passport). Music is, also, descriptive. After "I do not have health insurance" there is GP and rhythm (heart beat) stops there is a "cuckoo" musical effect symbolising psychotic episode - travel to "parallel - alternative world", something like "alternative truth" as Donald Trump said. This is the moment when she shows something like sign of getting something and she continues "How will they be able to keep track of me? (In the name of health". At the end there is sequence of semi-tone steps upward in music called "tonal jump" used to elevate tension towards climax: "So, now what"? Very well done. Do not take everything literary.

[@nadica47]

@@HonestVocalCoach try again ...you did not uderstand anything...so sad..and educate youself in well known latin quotes

[@magius9866]

I love this entry so much. Her performance makes it clear that she wants to send a message. And the lyrics are actually surprisingly deep, touching on subjects of beauty standards, mental health and healthcare system (among many others).

[@InsertCoolNameHereYeah]

Just translate the last couple of verses which are on Latin, not on Serbian by the way and everything will make sense .It has so many layers , love it! Her vocal abilities are greater but she chose to tell a story.

[@IbisRedibisNunquam]

If only they learnt Latin at school!

[@jypy6374]

This song shouldn't be looked at so literally, it's actually so deep and needs a proper analysis and understanding so people don't look at it ignorantly. It's about so much more than meghan markle lmao

[@tamlerat2932]

THANKSS !! 😭😭😭

[@igorkeplin5802]

in my opinion, a good song for eurovision should be understandable for the average viewer. Some deeper confusions are not suitable, because then we are dealing with such indifference to the song.

[@guttenraknes1060]

@@igorkeplin5802 We have those songs already and it’s fine to have these songs as well. The competition should be varied

[@jypy6374]

@@igorkeplin5802 I get what you mean but lots of eurovision winning songs throughout the years are in their own native languages and that didn't stop them from winning/getting understood or getting recognition. Some didn't even have visuals so the audience couldn't guess what it was about by just listening to it and yet many did well. Just last year for instance with Zitti e buoni. No translation, the song was catchy, carried a deeper message and had a good perfomance. This performance is artsy, the visuals with her washing her hands would be an indicator as to what kind of messages she's trying to convey and latin phrases are generally well known but even if people don't get any of the song at least the hand clapping will catch the audience's attention. I'm proud that she represents our country :)

[@orangedeamon1]

The artist (Konstrakta) has already said that the song is open to interpretation. And already there are hundreds of interpretations everywhere. It really had gotten people to think and discuss the song. She is a singer, but also a performance artist and this performance is a reference to another performance by Marina Abramović. Others will probably share their interpretations, but I encourage you to try and find your meaning in the song. After all, that is what art is about. Every verse can be interpreted in many different ways and so can the obsessive hand washing.

[@241092ms]

On the scene there are a lots of symbols and signs. Carnation flower in her pocket (Latin origin 'CORONA-ae'), Cross on her uniform , She Pray to God for health, the Cage on the scene, Red Alarm at the end. She is washing her hands because "the artist" must be healthy (WHO: Wash your hands!). The "artist" doesn't have a booklet, a (medical) card, so she wonders how they will follow her in the name of health? After all, the body is healthy, so what do we do now? Latin inverted words from the begining of the song "Mens enfermos in corpore sano" - "A sick mind in a healthy body", at the end with red alarm: In a healthy body, the body IS healthy. And now what? A weak mind in a healthy body A sad soul in a healthy body A desperate mind in a healthy body A frightened mind in a healthy body And now what we shall do? We had Ukraine's flag colours and Covid Sign together, that dissapeared after she concluded that BODY IS HEALTHY, and now what we shall do?

[@SimondeArabie-PerfumeHeaven]

Its about mental health problems. The song has a deep message.

[@musicasilverclaymore]

This one is a grower. I think if you stop looking at it as a "song" but rather as "performance art" it really shines. Not understanding the lyrics at first I thought it had to do with covid but according to Serbians it's much more complex than that and can be interpreted in many ways, and in general it has to do with how society does not provide healthcare to artists / self employed people (correct me if I am wrong but a friend of the artist actually died because of this?) and how in general people only are concerned about physical health and beauty but not mental health. I did get the very last bit of the song because it's in Latin and not Serbian, "in corpore sano" is actually a rather popular saying in many latin-speaking countries and it means "in a healthy body (a healthy mind)"

[@HonestVocalCoach]

Thank you so much. I didn't pick up the deeper meanings on first listen.

[@ahridmusic]

@@HonestVocalCoach like everyone! Don't worry!

[@tanjaalbijanic1974]

@@HonestVocalCoach Even some (if not many) Serbian native speakers did not understand the meaning on first listen. The key is obsessions for physical appearances and health bodies but neglecting mental health (or how we feel). Every single word is carefully chosen in this song. For example, she says "An artist has to be healthy" and then she says "An artist can be healthy". It is not properly translated from Serbian to English at least the translations I have seen.

[@jelenajelena3466]

@@kantarion9911 so true👏👏👏

[@GoAbi]

This time Serbia sends a powerful message. Did you ever think about hidden messages like OCD(constantly washing hands), rather meaningless news articles about health (hair care routine of Meghan Markle), searching for diagnosis on internet(what can cause spots arround your mouth, darck circles arroud eyes),and the obvious one "i don't have health insurance" in country where critical medical help is guaranteed by the law. I am just sad that because of politic influence in Eurovision contest, this song will not win. Even 0 points can be expected because of current state of world. But hope is still here. That at least people will understand the message.

[@lilianakrstic5312]

Creo que Konstrakta,no le importa mucho si va a ganar o no.Ana,es su nombre,es una mujer de 43años, arquitecta y casada con dos niños.Apareció en ultimo momento,cuando en Serbia ya teniamos 2-3 cantantes favoritos para la Eurovisión. Sara Jo,Zorja..Salió con su bata de médico, y arrasó con el público. Si propósito, es dar un mensaje al mundo.Lastima qué la mayoría de gente,no lo va a entender.🤷‍♀️

[@megadarden]

And the choreography, waving hands is miss world manner.

[@mir-jan3496]

It is hard to dig deep, easy to stay on surface.

[@serbiangirl1976]

Before this ESC entry I really thought that everybody, literally everybody, older than 12 years, knows the meaning of the words "mens sana in corpore sano"... Why people never heard about it??? Why they know everything about hair and skin of Megan Markle but not such famous and important phrase??

[@mminlovewithflo]

Me too!! Im literally shocked at how many people can't get the lyrics. I did at the first reading

[@vukopopovic]

Because today most people in the world enjoys to be ignorant, beautiful but shallow cheap slaves of the NWO rulers. So sad!

[@js4182]

Well, I have to give two pennies... Song is actually brilliantly written and there has not been a song with deeper lyrics and more layers so far in ESC. But one must understand sarcasm in order to understand the concept. And Brits ain't known for being a bunch with sarcastic sense of humor. Pun intended. Honestly how can anyone understand this peace of art by looking at only one verse? I mean it is a theatre, an act, which somehow manage to cover at least 6 social problems in only 3 minutes. Basically unravels social madness that rest of the performers gonna bomb us with for 3 hours. And I agree it ain't gonna win, cause low IQ favors majority. But anyhow, thanks for reaction. "Art must be beautiful and thus artist must be beautiful".

[@user-xh1jx6ej2m]

The song is about what you experienced last year (discomfort due to your appearance). Your appearance is not important, but your expertise in the field of singing, your desire to help young singers in the correct vocal performance of musical compositions. Being mentally healthy, not allowing superficial people to prevent us from doing what makes us essentially (autonomic nervous system). And you are an artist. Megan is an artist, and the newspapers write about her hair, not her work.

[@Alex-fd3ds]

Your reaction as a vocal coach makes sense. However, apart from the outstanding message in the lyrics, as well as the artistic performance, the fact is that by this type of singing Konstrakta is much more successful at delivering all the powerful points she is making. She does not need to outsing anybody for her voice to be heard. :) I am utterly proud of the art being sent by Serbia this year (especially as a fan of hers for SO many years now). Thank you for your reaction. ❤

[@ruzica1974]

@Lola I agree. It's sort of a Virginia Woolf, stream of consciousness, song. An inner dialogue, exactly!

[@kichi21]

The message of this song can only be sung in this way.

[@59matth]

Such a masterpiece with a good message ! For sure ; it will be in top 10 and play for the victory !!!

[@krisztabucsi2954]

It’s not always about lyrics. She has no voice. She’s basically just talking

[@ImStevan]

a certified banger with a lot of great messages also, reading the rest of the lyrics would be nice, not just the beggining :)

[@niklas0312]

I really like this one, the performance seems so weird at first and that's what I love about it lol. I really hope this will do well. :>

[@maximasparuhov2211]

It's sad that you don't understand the meaning of the lyrics. The song is not for superficial people, the singer herself mentioned that she hopes people are smart enough for her music.

[@nf1824]

Oh, finally! I've been waiting for your reaction. 😂 Glad you like it, it is catchy, but there is so much sublime messages behind those lyrics. In corpore sano is a pure art, and winner material for sure, if people manage to understand it in the right way. 😎

[@tiyu656]

You need to understand that this is not a stupid pop song, it is much more, a concept song, very social, critical and honest. The meaning is very deep and after listening, it let you think, and that is the point of art, to move your confort zone.

[@HonestVocalCoach]

I am just going from my first listen, I will be listening to it again

[@tiyu656]

@@HonestVocalCoach but you are great and honest, that is very good, I really like your reactions.. greetings from another singer :) Yeah, Konstrakta is a special person, very educated and she has many songs with a band - Zemlja Gruva..

[@ceciliaslepmet4840]

I think I actually love this song

[@natashakuzmanoska9656]

I place my bets that is going to win. But not because I think it is joke. I guess you were analyzing just the vocals and you were busy to read the whole song.

[@HonestVocalCoach]

yes I think I have missed some of the meaning

[@ruzica1974]

@@HonestVocalCoach Wrt the vocals: she's singing in modal and in very low register, which is actually quite difficult for a female artist to maintain throughout the 3 minute song, especially sitting down.

[@zoricaivosevic8119]

Natasha bravo👏👏👏

[@KristinaDragas]

This video is from semi final 1, the video from national final is so good. And Meghan Markle is represented as a symbol of mainstream media, propaganda and beauty standards. 😁 This is a unicorn 🦄

[@aleksandarmartic3931]

Sorry darlin', but that song has really deeply meaning, than Meghan's healthy hair. You didn't get it.

[@cool3041]

Too bad you didn't feel it in a right way, but it's ok. It's like Marina Abramovic, that's the vibe, a pure rough art, not for everybody 🙋🏼‍♀️ Kisses for the people who understand this masterpiece 🙌🏻🥰

[@user-oq4uv3jb4y]

There are amazing explanations on KZbin you should definitely watch them. Serbian song is really layered and deep.

[@esc3175]

Serbia entry is one of my favourites this year, but what is taking you so long to react to Sam Ryder!😁

[@lafrapele]

Actually, it's not at all about Meghan Markle.... It's waaay deeper! The mesage is quite important and the song is very unique.

[@merit.8]

it's not about Meghan Markle but she placed Meghan Markle in the first verse to get the attention and cause shock. All conceptual artists count often on some shock effect. So yeah Meghan Markle has been used and abused by Konstrakta and in that matter she is not different than rest of the media.

[@iLIKEanimes7]

I kinda expected that you would get that this lyrics have much deeper meaning and hidden messages :( a bit dissapointed but im glad you like the beat and stuff

[@natashakuzmanoska9656]

I think that people are just trying to make a video with as little effort as possible. But I was also surprised that it did not triggered any thought process or curiosity.

[@zoricaivosevic8119]

Yessss 💪 beat and stuff are very important!!! She catch the point😂😂😂

[@nenadkrcic4405]

You saying this pure art is not going to qualify just shows the level of your knowledge about music. Of course it finished top 5.

[@sanjasavic7824]

It is a type of song that not everyone can understand. "Weak mind in a healthy body, A sad soul in a healthy body, Desperate mind in a healthy body, Frightened mind in a healthy body. And what do we do now? ..."

[@aidan564]

Ok I have to admit I hated this at first; I couldn’t stand it. Now, however, it’s grown on me a lot and I constantly find myself coming back to this song

[@linkyn88]

The song is simply a masterpiece. So metaphorical and avant-garde. Among other things, she talks about anti-ageism, which is currently being forced by the mainstream media etc.

[@mionatomic35]

I am surprised how many people do not know what "In corpore sano" means. It is astonishing how many commentators of the song repeat that they do not understand the text, as if it is difficult to read the translated and understood, it is essential to have a healthy mind in a healthy body. In addition to everything else that the song deals with, it also deals with the fact that the artist is not only an object whose body is observed but must also have a healthy mind.

[@azazzlenic]

I think this will be an interesting one to sell the meaning to the general public! But as a eurofan and having read into the multi-layers on this one, really unique, interesting and risky

[@labojanedu]

It is really sad that you didn't understand that this is not the song about Meghan Markle's hair and skin. I truly expected more of you. Actually, I've expected that you would even notice Latin, as well...

[@mminlovewithflo]

She came out very badly from this video

[@zjzj6800]

She came out looking very uneducated unfortunately!

[@alipanroosendaal9503]

What is Georgina gonna make of this?....... She kind of likes it! Good for you. The beat is infectious - It's original - and if it wins I'll be dancing to it.

[@stefanogortaldi3156]

I don't get this criticism about the singing (you aren't the only one)...since Punk and Post Punk we have plenty of artists who sing with a minimalistic monotone with very little effort and dynamics (just listen to one of anthem of the 80's "Blue Monday" by New Orders). The lyrics (a bit dada in my view) also are spot on and perfectly fitting our times after 2 years of sanitizing and re-learning how to properly wash our hands....(then aren't we fed up with trite love songs?). Well done Serbia - 12 points from Italy!!!

[@mminlovewithflo]

Si è scordata di accendere il cervello per fare questa reaction

[@jonathsnparrish4040]

I know this isn't a rock song and the way she's dressed but if I close my eyes, her vocals reminds me of Souixsie of the Banshees. Yes I know I'm showing my age. I love this but I think it's a song people will love or hate

[@Gea2222]

She was in rock band Zemlja gruva :)

[@jovanajovanovic9208]

I love how I found you by watching Lana del Rey reactions and now I'm staying cuz of Eurovision.. 😁 This song has a deep meaning even if it seems like a satire it was supposed to be a critic to view we humans have on physical health - it's an obsession, that's why she's washing her hands, amongst other meanings Greetings from Serbia 😄

[@maticgordana9288]

I see this as actually a good sign for this song...you liked our song last year and we ended at bottom 😎

[@Jepse89]

Hahahahah

[@vlatko512able]

This song is deep and has deep lyrics that talk about our beauty standards, health system in Serbia and superficial society...

[@fuzzybunn]

I love this song, but I think it's understandable that you didn't get what this performance was about without a translation, and sadly I think this is what most casual eurovision viewers will feel as well.

[@donmah06]

The first time I watched this song I had the same reaction as you haha! I was really distracted by the hands washing and didn't get the lyrics, but the song was quite catchy if a bit weird and the comments were really positive And now I have the same opinion as most in the comments:) I don't know if anyone's said it yet, but it might be also be a reference to another Serbian art performance that's (according to comments & the internet) a bit famous there where an artist sat on the stage for a few hours and instead of painting the painting in front of her she just combed her hair ("art must be pretty, an artist must be pretty" as the lyrics to this song say) Speaking of the lyrics, my favourite part is the last part where she says in latin in a few ways "a sick mind in a healthy body" followed by "what do we do now?" as the last line of the song:)

[@Zvoncica86]

oh Georgina, I was anxiously waiting for your review! (You did radically shorten your review with this song unfortunately, but I guess that you wanted to be "fair" to those not being particularly interested in your Eurovision reviews). Back to the song - to be honest, I am Serbian and I was quite confused once I heard the song for the 1st time (especially! by the Meghan Markle reference, as her life is not widely followed in Eastern Europe), BUT the lyrics do not build-up up until Konstrakta desperately says "But I do not have health insurance... (at 01:52 of the original video performance)". That's when the whole song gets its unique point in local Serbian background - Serbian musicians do not receive the state health insurance by default and they are not medically monitored by the state health system, as they are recognized as 'self-employed', hence the irony behind the lyrics of the song. However, the lyrics tackling the importance of mental health and the well-thought stage performance do carry a HUGE impact world-wide due to the ongoing pandemic, so this might resonate with everyone, in particular since the whole world was mentally challenged during this pandemic. I do hope that the song gets the attention and ladders up to the finals (and perhaps even get some greater support by the public of UK due to the Meghan Markle reference:)), but I'm more curious to see how the live performance in Torino will be received by the world-wide public! Greets and keep up with the good work! :)

[@GP-op4yt]

Interesting to note this is your fifth most popular Eurovision video too, whatever we can take from that. I'm thinking this song could creep near the top ten, it's building some momentum.

[@nellymonk]

Her vocal is just amazing and her interpretation is priceless

[@YellaVilla]

The best song on Eurovision this year.

[@МиланПотић-б9х]

I had no idea who Megan Markle was before this song.

[@janseb6750]

I swear to god this song really separates people to those who had an education and those that didn't. It's not even about liking it, it's simply about whether you were taught to think and learned at least a little bit of Latin. Yikes

[@vitez226]

The best comment ever!!!👍🏻…Now we see defference between “educated Europe” and Serbs who are translating latin to them😵‍💫

[@hoho-wm1ze]

Ma da, kao da im objasnjavas kvantnu fiziku... Koliko su ljudi samo neuki i plitki i to u 21. veku gde su im sva znanja i informacije na dohvat ruke, bukvalno ih deli jedan klik...

[@a_l_e_k_sandra]

As someone said over here at home "Guys, we are thinking we're sending a song but it seems it's more of an IQ test" 🤣

[@zoricaivosevic8119]

@@vitez226 👏👏👏 ma bravo Milice!!! 👏

[@zoricaivosevic8119]

@@a_l_e_k_sandra 'Ova' je definitivno pala na testu😂😂😂

[@KB32000]

It was the last song I would think Serbia should have kept ..it took a second Listen. Without watching the performance with head phones …she is an alternative artist so they usually put lyrics ahead of the perfect vocal …after I watch again I realized …this was performance art similar to her country Mate Marina abromovic (great tribute) This is definitely a grower I think it will make the top 5 ..it’s catchy and when people see translations it will click Hearth care in Serbia is Public but it’s hard to find ..it’s a mess ..just like the majority of the worlds …a mess ..so this is her talking the worlds Health Care ..we are told eat this eat that ..to be healthy but bottom line is we need help … “ what do we do know” Brilliant song”

[@vesna7064]

I am very surprised that many people in Europe don't know Latin language At least some Most popular sayings. Because, isn't it supposed to be the The world language.

[@wicxcan]

Best song this year

[@nikolaperin8471]

Key to understanding this song is symbolism. For Christ's sake, she's not singing about Meghan's hair! Her hair symbolizes public beauty obsession. She's not talking about liver and spleen! That's a symbol of our superficial attitude towards health due to disrespect of the health system. And please read the last few verses! And do think about it. This woman is giving you an opportunity to become more thoughtful. But you're entitled to dismiss the whole thing and remain as you are. Your choice only.

[@valentindurchev2960]

I usually wait for your reactions and watch them with interest but I feel like you are not really open to understanding the deeper meaning behind some songs, lyrics, stagings, etc.

[@Lahah5_lara_art_comics]

I so agree with the first commenter, I would like to add that I think the reason she mentions Meghan is because she got away from the royal situation! She protected her mental health unlike others, and therefore her hair and skin are healthy, not because of hydration. Its mostly sarcastic and ironic the whole song is layered with hidden messages, poking fun at the whole world for the way every country treats most of the people as expendable! 🍃🐢🌿

[@mir-jan3496]

Meghan Markle is forbidden word in UK, like Russia this days 🤐

[@Sofia_.._]

Girl, no offense you seem like a sweet woman, but for once there is a non superficial song out there in eurovision! Have you ever done poetry or literature or art at school?! There is so much symbolism in this song, lyrics, performance. It's a piece of art! Every word counts and it talks about the new system and what we've been going through since 2020. Key words coming out of this song and symbolism: health, sane/insane mind, control, freedom, robotic, doctors, people in control not caring (here comes your very good interpretation that her vocals sound as if she doesn't care), scientism, cults etc etc.. it is endless. As for the "out of tune" parts they are on purpose, they add to the whole sanity non sanity of the situation.

[@Boris-bn4ld]

Point is that you can lose so much time for nothing, if your mind is occupied by "outside world" without care about your "mental health".

[@mmatija5]

The lyrics and the message are the most important part of the song, which, together with the whole performance, “coreography” and visuals (and her “lazy” singing, which does seem more like reciting”), create a whole concept. Of course she is not singing about Meghan Markle’s hair 🤷🏻‍♂️ the lyrics have much more layers to it and kind of hidden messages (as already mentioned by others). Sure it’s not a usual catchy pop song or a Eurovision power ballad, but this is what makes it stand out. The fact that it is in Serbian and that it does not have a mainstream vibe to it might affect acceptance among the audience but I think Konstrakta didn’t want to make a “usual Eurovision song” and as a matter of fact, all of her music is kinda alternative and very socially-engaging. And the last verses of the song (In Latin) say all!

[@brock988]

This song is for sure a grower

[@inesmk6821]

While I enjoyed watching your reaction as a vocal coach, I'm very surprised that you did not appear to understand that the whole performance was a message in itself. Consisting of vocals and a theatrical performance. Liking the song or performance or not, is of course, a complete matter of taste and everyone is entitled to their own, but the deeper understanding of this song seemed to have just flown past you. If you decide to take the time to review an artist, you may consider taking a little more time to truly listen and understand the artist/words/performance better.

[@evangallagher6287]

The song is supposed to be a dig to the Serbian health care system the singer herself had a friend who had cancer who couldn't get treatment because she didn't have a health care card she sadly died

[@HonestVocalCoach]

Thank you

[@djjelena]

No, it's not the meaning and she confirmed it. Comments above explain all the layers of the song.

[@MrAleksandra991]

You missed the best part 4:50 , but it's ok. This is pure art, she is so unique

[@MsMeyara]

At first I really disliked this song, but the more I listen to it and understood what it was about... it got to me and now I actually love it

[@smehotekasmeh9870]

WINNER ALERTTTTT

[@rounypaul698]

I waited quite a lot for this video to be uploaded....thankyou so much for your work....love from India ❤️❤️❤️

[@HonestVocalCoach]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@donadonev5473]

Lyric are very deep... you have to try to understand this much better! This is great performance and pure art! Not comercial for sure!

[@frdz4188]

Please pay attention to the backing vocals. The female ones sound like as if they are singing some kind of a shamanic chant. The male ones are more like from a gregorian choir. They just add up to the whole symbolism.

[@tanjai2854]

It's not about Meghan Markle at all. She's the least important here. You should comment after whole song.

[@gamingamelia4894]

This song speaks about what magazines are writing about. titles like "what is the secret if meghan markles healthy hair" and how people not looking perfectly from outside must be sick. She is speaking about sad and unhealthy mental health or sad spiri in healthy body and how people concentrate mostly on the outside. Like wash your hands so you dont catch germs but your sadness and emotional illness is less important than what is visible on the outside. People cant be healthy if we keep disintegrate spiritual or emotional from physical because human beings are both.This song is written by pure genius... and is very well describing todays society

[@enaxtry]

From what I've heard, it's about issues with healthcare and administrative in Serbia. Her friend, also an artist, died to leukemia because they didn't have insurance, it took 3 months to get the insurance papers and in meantime the leukemia progressed rapidly and it was too late. The lyrics is very artistic metaphor.

[@nolenestor]

Simply masterpiece!

[@didadiful]

This is the most powerful song at this year's eurovision, there is something special about it, can easily win the whole thing!!

[@mirjanabubevska7669]

In Macedonia we say - Ne e za prosti luge 😉 It is pure art and if you can't understand it, then congratulations the point is achieved.

[@jasnaveljanovic]

I am so disappointed by your "analysis" of the song.

[@danielwebber5588]

I don’t know if anyone said this in the comments, but for me the lyrics have a deeper meaning. The song begins with a point that an artist must be healthy and how health is essential to all of us. But furthermore, it talks about the broken system in which we live and how we can’t access medical care without insurance. And the catchy chorus then suddenly changes from the artist must be healthy to the artist can be healthy.Unfortunately, sometimes the lyrics get lost in translation, but I love watching your videos! Can’t wait to see more!

[@andresvelara]

The first time I saw this performance, was kind of obvious for me that it was about something more serious, the ironic look, I mean, I feel like everything is telling that there is something deeper in the message, but I am quite surprised that while many people also are aware of that.. .many others don't even suspect about that and even think the performance is a joke... so weird!

[@mminlovewithflo]

Yes, im shocked... Really poor cultural level and critical thinking ability around us

[@branka5083]

The song has deeper messages. She is inspired by the media that inform us that hair, beauty, health are important, but not mental health. He also talks about the system that controls people in the name of health and finally that a sick soul remains in a healthy body, while those who have caused problems to humanity wash their hands of responsibility.

[@AlexanderNovak0]

You really don't get the message or the song or the lyrics

[@GP-op4yt]

I'd love to see this do well 🔥♥️🇷🇸 would be a shame to have a final without any of the more creative efforts on the stage.

[@svetislavtorbica9343]

Matthew 27:24 ...he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “It is your responsibility!” Konstrakta's friend died from leukemia and he had not healthy insurance

[@a.s.9101]

MASTERPIECE! 🇷🇸 Greeting from 🇨🇭

[@rajkoradic92]

The first message is actually in the first second of the song. So much in just one second. Incredibly. That first message is "We need to see / watch / think better, because EVERYTHING IS UP SIDE DOWN" (my addition: in relation to how we are placed). "Onas eroproc ni amrifni snem" Every day I discover some new amazing details. Brilliant.

[@nenadmihajlovic8483]

Bravoooo Serbia, bravo Belgrade

[@nikolaidis6860]

A sick mind in a healthy body A sad soul in a healthy body A desperate mind in a healthy body A frightened mind in a healthy body So what do we do now?

[@Tim_Shu]

Wow those lyrics are unusual 😂 The clean song

[@МиланПотић-б9х]

You honestly made me laugh with your reaction, you are wonderful.

[@HonestVocalCoach]

Thank you

[@BojanaS86]

I love the song so much and have been hooked on Konstrakta and Zemlja Gruva since I heard it. Wish I knew of her earlier. Well done Serbia for choosing art. I do feel though that a lot gets lost in translation and you kind of loose that satirical way she preforms this, but also I'm surprised at how many people don't know the Latin saying "Mens sana in corpore sano", I just thought it was well known. Anyway I do appreciate that you acknowledge how catchy it is, it's been stuck in my head for days 😅 and even though you probably don't like it you gave an honest yet respectful reaction.

[@marsonia2258]

As a Croatian native speaker, I love this song and within the past 2 weeks if has received massive popularity and critical acclaim. The lyrics have multiple subtle references to obsession with health in general and many can be lost in translation. English Wikipedia actually has an excellent article on the song and the reception it received in countries in ex Yugoslavia. The vocal performances which resemble monologues or monodramas are actually quite common in Croatian and Serbian rock, alternative rock and alternative electronic music - it lets artists focus more on the lyrics than the rhyme, which can be more difficult to construct in Croatian/Serbian than in eg. English.