Will Iolanda represent Portugal with "Grito" at Eurovision 2024? Festival da Canção Reaction

[@Gravysushi]

The first song this season to make me actually emotional. It’s my favorite of the season so far. Praying that Portugal sends this but, if they don’t, I am glad that I was able to encounter such a beautiful song.

[@Kostis_ESC]

I know right? I'm also happy that this song came to my way!! But of course we have to see how she will perform onstage!

[@luvdf]

So beautiful. Grito means Scream. Thank you for your authenticity.

[@Kostis_ESC]

Oh that makes sense with the scream at the end!!!! Thank you for watching and your kind words 🙏❤️

[@joaosaraiva9425]

Of all the songs at (Festival da Canção) it is the most melodically appealing and her voice is quite impactful. I hope this one represents Portugal.

[@tiagomatosgomes8459]

You have to watch her performance on stage. Se was amazing

[@Kostis_ESC]

I want to but I don't want to spoil myself cause I want to react to her performance when she wins !!!

[@ValterPortugal]

@@Kostis_ESCTiago is right, though. She is even 1000 times better

[@mrod4517]

​@@Kostis_ESCyes, let's wait and see if she win the final. I saw her performance at the semi because it appeared on my KZbin feed :D and it's worth it. She made an immaculate performance and I loved the staging and those dancers.. Everything is so well done. It's mesmerizing and I already watched it 3 more times lol.

[@Kostis_ESC]

@@mrod4517 Everyone says that the performance was great but I haven't seen it in case she wins so I won't spoil my reaction. Can't wait 😍

[@greyhavens9474]

Wait until u understand what shes saying... its just so beautiful

[@87leafar]

Love this song, one of the favorits to win fdc for sure❤

[@Kostis_ESC]

Yes !! ❤️

[@paulapereirinho2070]

Iolanda has a great voice and if this song will have a good staging i think it will win. It builts and really envolves you like a magical song. The lyrics are about how you overcome difficulties, she's saying that no mater what she had been through she still has a fire burning inside.

[@Kostis_ESC]

Thank you for the explanation and I agree with you! If this song has a good staging, Iolanda can win !!

[@miguelcaldeira2414]

"Iolanda - 'Grito' (Scream)"- MY Analysis and English Lyrics (adaptation) ANALYSIS: "Grito", presents a compelling narrative of resilience, transformation, and self-empowerment. The song uses the metaphor of fire to symbolize the undying spirit of the protagonist, emphasizing themes of endurance, healing, and self-realization. Themes like: Vulnerability and Surrender: (sense of awareness and sensitivity, possibly hinting at the anticipation of change or the buildup of emotional energy. Speaks to letting go of control, a leap of faith into the unknown. This surrender isn't about giving up but about embracing the process of transformation). Liberation: "I want to let go of what left me hurt" is a clear desire to release past pains and burdens. This act of letting go is necessary for healing and moving forward. Renewal: for instance in asking the "mother star to make the day rise again" symbolizes a plea for rebirth, a fresh start, and the hope that comes with a new day. Transformation: "I transformed every verse of me" indicates profound personal growth and change. The individual is not the same as before; She has evolved through her experiences. Persistence: The repeated phrase "It still burns" emphasizes ongoing struggle and resilience. Despite challenges, her spirit and determination remain unquenched. Self-assertion: "Today I want to prove myself / That I can be whatever I want" reflects a strong sense of self-belief and ambition. She is determined to define her own identity and future. Forgiveness: "Forgive anyone who wanted to see me suffer" shows maturity and emotional liberation. Forgiveness is presented as a step towards healing and empowerment. Resilience: The imagery of being a "flame that still burns" throughout the song symbolizes resilience in the face of adversity. She continues to shine and endure, regardless of past pains and challenges. Self-empowerment: The journey from vulnerability to strength, from darkness to light, encapsulates the theme of self-empowerment. She actively transforms her pain into power, asserting control over her destiny. Healing and Growth: The song portrays healing as an active and dynamic process. It's about moving through pain, embracing change, and growing stronger in the process. Iolanda's 'Grito' (Scream), is a powerful anthem of perseverance, self-discovery, and empowerment. It encourages listeners to embrace their vulnerabilities, let go of the past, and ignite their inner strength to face the future with courage and hope. LYRICS Iolanda - "Grito" (Scream) [Verse 1] I heard, (I) felt, the body charging We continued like that, one and another, one and another, one and another I'm free falling, I'll let you know when I get there I surrender here, little by little [Pre-Chorus] Long strides, chained in the (race) start I want to let go of what left me hurt I ask the mother star to make the day rise again [Chorus] (It still [Ainda] burns [Arde]) I transformed every verse of me (It still burns) And surrender to the courage that still burns, still burns Hit the light on your chest and opens it I am a flame that still burns, still burns, still burns [Verse 2] Today I want to prove myself That I can be whatever I want (Whatever I want) Bring together those who love me at a table Forgive anyone who wanted to see me suffer They don't fool me (No, no) I'm every size (I am) I still remember when I was little (I was) the one who dreamed first [Pre-Chorus] Long strides, chained in the (race) start I want to let go of what left me hurt And I ask the mother star to make the day rise again [Chorus] (It still burns) I transformed every verse of me (It still burns) And surrender to the courage that still burns, still burns Hit the light on your chest and open it I am a flame that still burns, still burns, still burns I am a flame that still burns, still burns I am a flame that still burns, still burns Burn, burn, burn I transformed every verse of me And surrender to the courage that still burns, still burns Hit the light on your chest and open it I am a flame that still burns, still burns, still burns

[@susanasantos9113]

Thanks for the review ❤. I’m not sure which song I like the most, if Grito ou Pelas costuras.

[@Kostis_ESC]

Yes they are so different! I will be happy either way!!

[@bilie9117]

Yessss, she will ❤

[@Kostis_ESC]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Inconsequente100]

Just genuine😎🤌

[@sotua1]

👏🏼🇵🇹

[@chantalvandenadel-gi9xu]

This is my favorite ❤

[@catiaazevedo6205]

Kostis, pay attention to a little gem from the Portuguese selection, No Maka ft Ana Maria: Aceitar. If staging has that magic touch, it can put up a big fight... Imo.

[@Kostis_ESC]

Oh I'll definitely take a look then :)

[@miguelcaldeira2414]

To me, is the Best. The 20 candidates where selected from more than 800 candidates. I think this years we could have done best ... since any of the songs is a "sure winner", although Iolanda - "Grito" (Scream) is the best of them. Very much Portuguese character in her music.

[@claudinonunes6096]

GRITO Letra: IOLANDA Música: IOLANDA e LUAR Portugal 2024 ESC OUVI SENTI O CORPO A CARREGAR SEGUIMOS ASSIM UM E OUTRO UM E OUTRO UM E OUTRO SOU QUEDA LIVRE AVISO QUANDO LÁ CHEGAR ENTREGO-ME AQUI POUCO A POUCO PASSOS LARGOS, PRESA NA PARTIDA QUERO LARGAR O QUE ME DEIXOU FERIDA PEÇO À ESTRELA MÃE QUE FAÇA O DIA NASCER DE NOVO (REFRÃO) (AINDA ARDE, AINDA ARDE) TRANSFORMEI CADA VERSO DE MIM E ENTREGUE À CORAGEM QUE AINDA ARDE AINDA ARDE BATE A LUZ NO PEITO E ABRE SOU CHAMA QUE AINDA ARDE AINDA ARDE AINDA ARDE! HOJE EU QUERO PROVAR A MIM MESMA QUE POSSO SER O QUE EU QUISER JUNTAR QUEM ME QUER BEM NUMA MESA PERDOAR QUEM ME QUIS VER SOFRER A MIM NÃO ME ENGANAM NÃO! EU SOU TODO O TAMANHO AINDA LEMBRO, QUANDO ERA PEQUENA EU SONHAVA PRIMEIRO PASSOS LARGOS, PRESA NA PARTIDA HOJE EU LARGO AQUILO QUE ME DEIXOU FERIDA E PEÇO À ESTRELA MÃE QUE FAÇA O DIA NASCER DE NOVO (REFRÃO) (AINDA ARDE, AINDA ARDE) TRANSFORMEI CADA VERSO DE MIM E ENTREGUE À CORAGEM QUE AINDA ARDE AINDA ARDE BATE A LUZ NO PEITO E ABRE SOU CHAMA QUE AINDA ARDE AINDA ARDE AINDA ARDE! SOU CHAMA QUE AINDA ARDE AINDA ARDE SOU CHAMA QUE AINDA ARDE AINDA ARDE ARDE ARDE AAAAAAAAAAAARDE (REFRÃO) TRANSFORMEI CADA VERSO DE MIM E ENTREGUE À CORAGEM QUE AINDA ARDE AINDA ARDE BATE A LUZ NO PEITO E ABRE SOU CHAMA QUE AINDA ARDE AINDA ARDE AINDA ARDE! GRITO (SHOUT) Lyrics: IOLANDA Music: IOLANDA and LUAR Portugal 2024 ESC I HEARD FELT THE BODY LOADING WE FOLLOW LIKE THIS ONE AND ANOTHER ONE AND ANOTHER ONE AND ANOTHER I AM FREE FALL NOTICE WHEN I GET THERE SUBMIT MYSELF HERE LITTLE BY LITTLE LARGE STEPS, STUCK IN THE DEPARTURE I WANT TO LET GO OF WHAT LEFT ME HURT I ASK THE MOTHER STAR TO MAKE THE DAY BORN AGAIN (CHORUS) (STILL BURNING, STILL BURNING) I TRANSFORMED EVERY VERSE OF ME AND GIVE IN TO COURAGE THAT STILL BURNS STILL BURNS HIT THE LIGHT ON YOUR CHEST AND OPEN IT I AM A FLAME THAT STILL BURNS STILL BURNS IT STILL BURNS! TODAY I WANT TO PROVE MYSELF THAT I CAN BE WHATEVER I WANT GET THOSE WHO WANT ME WELL AT A TABLE FORGIVE THOSE WHO WANTED TO SEE ME SUFFER THEY DON'T DECEIVE ME NO! I AM ALL SIZE I STILL REMEMBER WHEN I WAS LITTLE I DREAMED FIRST LARGE STEPS, STUCK IN THE DEPARTURE TODAY I LET GO OF WHAT HAS LEFT ME HURT AND I ASK THE MOTHER STAR TO MAKE THE DAY BORN AGAIN (CHORUS) (STILL BURNING, STILL BURNING) I TRANSFORMED EVERY VERSE OF ME AND GIVE IN TO COURAGE THAT STILL BURNS STILL BURNS HIT THE LIGHT ON YOUR CHEST AND OPEN IT I AM A FLAME THAT STILL BURNS STILL BURNS IT STILL BURNS! I AM A FLAME THAT STILL BURNS STILL BURNS I AM A FLAME THAT STILL BURNS STILL BURNS BURNS BURNS BUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRNS (CHORUS) I TRANSFORMED EVERY VERSE OF ME AND GIVE IN TO COURAGE THAT STILL BURNS STILL BURNS HIT THE LIGHT ON CHEST AND OPEN IT I AM A FLAME THAT STILL BURNS STILL BURNS IT STILL BURNS!

[@Kostis_ESC]

These lyrics are BEAUTIFUL 🥹 Thank you so much 🙏 ❤️

[@claudinonunes6096]

You are welcome@@Kostis_ESC ! I correct the last verse: HIT THE LIGHT ON CHEST AND OPEN IT (before it was: hit the light on YOUR chest and open it, wich was obviously wrong because she is talking about herself...)

[@ricardo68]

I’m curious to know what you’d think of Noble’s song Memory. It’s in English though.

[@Kostis_ESC]

When I reacted to the snippets I wasn't very intrigued to be honest. Maybe it will change when I listen to the whole song!! He looks cute though 😉

[@ricardo68]

@@Kostis_ESCmaybe his song will also tickle your fancy. 😉

[@Kostis_ESC]

@@ricardo68 hahaha let's see!!!

[@alicevenancio8838]

❤❤❤

[@ronasbairos1600]

Please!! React to the live performance of Iolanda at the first Semifinal :) greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@Kostis_ESC]

Hi :) I don't wanna spoil myself in case she wins so I can react to the performance then ❤️

[@СтасКолесников-з2с]

❤️❤️❤️

[@idevaldomartins9521]

Please react to Leo Middea from Festival da Canção. It's such a good vibe. I think you will feel happy!

[@Kostis_ESC]

Thank you for recommending!! I will put it in the queue ❤️

[@susanasantos9113]

Please also react to song Pontos Finais.

[@Kostis_ESC]

I'll try ❤️❤️❤️

[@SaveOurChildren7]

NO! boring 😴

[@miguelsantos4033]

Agree 👍

[@musichunter1975]

Singer iolanda @iolandamusic Musical Producer is LUAR @luarmusic They both are part of the fantastic musical movement in Portugal 🇵🇹 named Avalanche @avalanchewe

[@Kostis_ESC]

Oh thank you so much for this information 🙏 ❤️