🇺🇦 Jerry Heil & Alyona Alyona "Teresa & Maria" ANALYSIS & REACTION | Ukraine | Eurovision 2024 

Thank goodness they didn’t just go with the jury vote. 😅😅😅. That would have been a travesty to lose this masterpiece. This is my number one song for Eurovision right now.

This song has got massive potential, my favourite as of right now ❤️

Top 5 for me, maybe even a winner!

This is the best song so far for me - I can't really articulate why but I just feel it has the most substance. I would bet on this making the top 5 at minimum.

Can't wait to see them on the main stage of Eurovision! That's gonna be something incredible!

I think the lyrics are very open to interpretation. For me, it reminds me that those we view as "godly" and "saints" and put on pedestals are really just human beings. On one hand, this means that every one of us can make impacts in the lives of others. We can all be kind and just and make change in our world. On another hand, it reminds me that many like Mother Teresa who are painted as "perfect" are also incredibly flawed and we shouldn't forget that reality as well. For me, I see this as a call to action to make change ourselves rather than 1) believing we are incapable of it; and 2) relying on ideas that others will save us just because we're told they are the true leaders.

I love this. It's clubbing at church and praying at the club. It reminds me of Madonna's Like a Prayer.

Another great entry from Ukraine. 👌

This is an incredible collaboration. There's just so many things to love about this song. Gave me sustained goosebumps.

Please take a picture with Heil! It'll be "Tom & Jerry" - Amazing! 😍😄

Дякую за змістовний,та детальний коментар. 💛💕💙

Number one🎉🎉🎉 goosebumps from this song!!🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦❤️❤️❤️❤️

This is currently my number 1. It just hit me. I think they'll kill the televote with this.

Amazing song!!!

Really wonderful song! It has huge chances to be in the Top 5, if not Top 3. The staging should be changed tho

I LOVE THIS SONG from the first second ❤❤💜💜 WINNERS!

Winner!

[Intro: Jerry Heil & Choir] Mother water makes the brook carving for spring waters oh, the World, just take a look, You live on her shoulders Huntings, mountains on the roads, all is convoluted, still your luck in your control, and you always super [Bridge: Jerry Heil] ooooooh Oh, baby, start this fire ooooooh I'm not holy, I'm alive [Chorus: Jerry Heil & Choir] With us, Mama Teresa and Diva Maria walked World-through barefooted on pikes and splinters With us, Mama Teresa, Diva Maria All the Divas were born as all human beings With us, Mama Teresa, Diva Maria walked World-through barefooted on piked splinters With us, Mama Teresa, Diva Maria All the Divas were born as all human beings [Verse: ⁣alyona alyona] Even in childhood we were searched mood But life makes a flood as for those who hopelessly falls through Yet so little lass suffer pain and mess carries a pain tank on her neck naming it her fail Like she still so wrong, once she is too soft then she's bones in rags, or too naked, why not married... Where is your child? What your life looks like? Look how yours years fly! And remember how soon the end... Maybe someone is pregnant to crush us Maybe sometimes have no powers and all internal going lower And if somebody smiles slyly holding on one's hate and envy You have right to keep your heart for love so don't feed anger... As there holy souls above they know this Earth, they have seen this ground, you know they stepped your thorny ways So believe you are not being wasted even if fears in darks all nested and hard to breathe when gone immersed Believe, your predecessors following you from sky and basing [Chorus: Jerry Heil & Choir] With us, Mama Teresa and Diva Maria walked World-through barefooted on pikes and splinters With us, Mama Teresa, Diva Maria All the Divas were born as all human beings With us, Mama Teresa, Diva Maria walked World-through barefooted on piked splinters With us, Mama Teresa, Diva Maria All the Divas were born as all human beings

This song really is a haunting cultural experience to me. Just captivating in a way that is really hard to describe. I agree we don't have to worry about Ukraine's 100% record 😅 Also, I enjoyed the Bulgarian rap section of My Sister's Crown last year. 😅

Thank you for your support and reaction! ❤

Its not a conflict it is a war

From the moment this song was released I had this in my top 3, nay this is my number one favorite in all the National Finals. I was estatic when they won Vidbir! I like the performance as is but one commentary I heard was it was too black, too dark and they don't stand out. I rather agree and while the black reminds me of clerical clothing which I think works with the song I do think it needs a bit more pop in order for them to stand out against the background. Either way I'm so excited for this performance on the Eurovision stage and I can't wait to see how are they go! Could this be Ukraine's 4th win?!?

Thanks for support💛💙

Thaaaank you so much for such a warm reaction, it means a lot, hi and love from Ukraine!💙💛

While I don't think this will be my personal favourite this season, there's no denying that there's something really special about this song. I can't really pinpoint what it is; I find the structure of the song interesting and their styles fit beautifully together. And yes the performance already looks great. There's something just very captivating about them. Ukraine will definitely do well with this, I'd say a sure top 5 in Malmö.

And when the girls performed there were problems with the sound, you can notice it at the beginning where Jeri takes off the earphones, they will fix it and they will sound much more powerful at Eurovision

Jerry and Alyona are quite popular in Eastern Europe and the Baltic countries, especially among the younger crowd. Especially Jerry because she did quite a few collabs with singers from neighboring countries.

Ukraine and Ireland are my favourites

You are correct about the meaning of the song. The best description gave Jerry herself to wiwibloggs. And correct pronunciation is as it is written: [heil], not [hail]. Thanks for your feedback ❤❤❤❤ Love from Ukraine 💛💙

Thanks 🙏 and love ❤️ from Ukraine 🇺🇦

❤❤ Ukraine 🎉❤❤

My favourite so far. The live performance didn't leave me in awe like Ulveham did but the song has really grown on me. They can definitely deliver in May with some improved staging and styling. It would be interesting to see how the juries will rate it. Juries don't tend to rank Ukraine's entries as highly as the televote does but this song seems more jury friendly than many of Ukraine's recent entries.

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I don’t necessarily feel like a revamp is necessary as long as Jerry improves her high note at the end it brings it to a real emotional climax.

I enjoyed your video ❤

12 points to Ukraine

Thank you! 💙💛

Two weeks ago I picked this to win the whole thing (which probably means they'll finish tenth lol). After Saturday, though, I'm a *little* bit concerned about the live performance - not just the staging but also the way they interacted - but as you said, Ukraine usually pull it off.

Winner alert

Thank you for your reaction! Our girls are the the coolest!!! ❤🇺🇦

WINNER🙌🏼

top 10 for sure if not higher... well done Ukraine as usual

She's Heil , like "Hey l"

I am obsessed with the chorus! i just wish the song had more build to it, though I think it was elevated seeing it live. I'm so excited to see how they stage this at Eurovision.

It could be something lost in translation, but while I can enjoy additional meaning and themes in a religious song, Jerry Heil's songs just feel like there's not much in the song aside from that religious face value, altho it's still well sung and produced. I don't think people watching Eurovision will be as receptive however. Also, last good female rapper we got in Eurovision was last year, Tanita Yankova doing a great job for Vesna in Czechia's entry.

thank you for your high appreciation of the creativity of Ukrainian musicians. I must say that your RU-vid channel has the highest quality and most detailed analysis of Eurovision. and most importantly, Ukrainians do not want to fall under the rule of the wild, disgusting country of the Russian Federation. this is a country that constantly violates the customs and laws of war (Georgia 2008, Ukraine 2014-2024, Syria 2015-2024) Help Ukraine with everything you can, since the Russian Federation is a huge evil that is worsening the situation in the European Union with the help of its agents of influence .

This is the winner so far. I do love Ryk so lets see what he is like live and if he wins his National final.

I'd enjoy this song a lot more if I didn't know Mother Teresa was kind of a dick in real life. But I'm happy for Jerry finally getting the nod for Eurovision.

I think this is my favorite right now! I'm loving your reactions....so grateful EscShane introduced me to your wonderful reactions and insights!

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The main message of the song sung in both languages is that all the divines were born as human beings, so it's up to the individuals how they walk their path, up to sainthood. And in the rap part, it's about overcoming the pressure from the society and obstacles, with the support from ancestors being always with us.

Thanks 💙💛

Дякую за реакцією 💙💛

After having watched like 100 reactions to Ukraine's performance: this is one of the most detailed and relevant review. Good!

Дякую тобі за реакцію ❤

Last female rapper was last year with vesna

Thank you, Tom for your kind words and your serious approach to Ukrainian Eurovision music. Ireland has been supporting Ukraine really a lot! I was looking exactly for the Irish Eurovision analyst 😊

Thanks ❤

this also feels anthemic. combined with some rap, making it a bit similar to Stefania, albeit less hip-hop.

I think that Czechia’s song last year had a pretty strong female rapper. Also wrt styling I wouldn’t mind them keeping what they have but adding some embroidery throughout

I think Alyona does fit very well as support in the Jerry sections, and the rap section is also great The RU-vid Alyona Alyona has an music video with the lyrics addes in English text

As I keep saying I'd have been happy with literally any of the songs so I'm happy. Lol I was wondering when you'd cop on it was about the Virgin Mary 🤣

Quick reminder: Lea Sirk - Hvala ne, Slovenia 2018, was 🔥 🔥 🔥 female rapper! Also so happy for Jerry and Alyona Alyona - this song and performance is a hymn, a religious experience almost.

this song has a very special meanin that we're all just human beings trying to live our ordinary lives while there's a lot of evil around us, if you want a change you should become the change , just like teresa and maria. i don't mind this winning at all!

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This can win but the staging will need a revamp. Very good song. They will have a much bigger staging. Credit to Ukraine 🇺🇦 for managing to pull this years Vidbir the way they did under the current circumstances.

I'm not sure this will win but it's a definite top 10 song.

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Eurovision 2024 : Mustii pour la Belgium la chanson sera révélée le 20 février !

I love the song it gives me the winner vibes. I love the performance. The only thing I don't love are the lyrics. Whatever they were trying to convey, I just do not get it at. I could happily ignore the lyrics and enjoy the music but I understand ukrainian quite well and it doesn't help. Still a gorgeous song though.

Ukraine are coming for the win again 💙💛 Ireland and Sweden better watch out because I feel Ukraine will have 7 wins too before we know it 😂😅 I adore this song, this is such a strong year already 🫶

She says Hail

My UKRAINIAN ❤❤❤🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

🩵💛 super

One of the most interesting review, thanks. Actually I didn’t like staging, I hope girls will change that

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PLEASE Do Supernova next since final is in 4 Days.

Pronunciation wise, I think Jerry Heil pronounced like "Hayl". but I've heard both versions used. As a Ukr. 3D artist I wish they'd go beyond the standard cloth and hand animations. To me the graphics feel too basic / rushed. I hope for a better revamp, at the moment the stage screen is kind of random. But the rest OMG, love it

It's actually H-ei-l, that rhymes with mail))

Thank you very much for your reaction and opinion! It is important for Ukraine

This is a no-brainer Tom Quality, quality, QUALITY!! Ukraine delivers again This is the 1st confirmed act this season that i genuinely get "winners vibes" from This is great now but come Malmö and this will elevate even more...guaranteed!! Well done Jerry Heil and Alyona Alyona 🥂👏 Ps. Tom have you forgotten the revamp that "Tick Tock" got? My word, the original version was horrendous. Went on a Hovi Star level of revamp! 😉😉

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I am less than enthused by this entry and I say it with regret as I am usually a big fan of Ukraine. My problem is that the two sides of the song never come together and they don't really come alive. Perhaps they will revamp it?

I love Jerry's voice, it's quite religious-sounding in a way and her styling in the black jacket and black skirt reminds me of the Orthodox black robe that priests and nuns wear. I think that Jerry just needs some subtle Ukrainian elements in her hair and Alyona needs to be at the back with the backup singers - Jerry is fine by herself at the front, she has a very powerful presence.

1:02 Heil in Jerry Heil is pronounced like “hail”, Wiwibloggs are doing it wrong :( also, in Alyona, there is no “j” sound after l. yo is pronounced like u in “burn” so she is “alɜːna” Hope that helps! ❤

Love the song, Ukraine being so so strong in Eurovision yet again. Personally, I feel like the rap portion somewhat breaks the mood of the song a small bit too much, its an amazing rap verse - but idk it doesnt flow well within this song for me so i think it brings it down a little bit to "not a winner" but deffffooo still very high up in the ranks. I think if they had shortened the tap portion, maybe incorporating some vocalising or music from the other sections into it, and then make the ending a bit more of a climax itd be literally perfect

This will obviously get close to winning because the refugees around Europe will carry at least 150 points on its own for the televote. Song is decent I can’t lie but I’m rooting for Tim Tim tagi dim. It is the one for me now. It’s kaarija mark 2. Croatia for me followed by Ukraine.

I like it but I think more so because it's from Ukraine and for me it's about the tough people it needs to live in a country ravaged by war, the belive/faith that you need to have and two strong women (or at least the stories/belives sorounding them) in Theresa and Maria. I think I wouldn't appreciate it so much coming from another country though.

It's Jerry HAIL. Like hail a cab.

Cool outcome, but I hope Vidbir stops using the ranked points system. When Jerry Heil and Alyona Alyona's televote numbers blow everyone else out of the water, they shouldn't end up with one more point than the next person! 💙💛

Awesome Ukraine :) Time for some girl power to win :)

Hey Tom, you're pronouncing the y in Alyona in the wrong spot, you're saying it as if it was AlonYa instead of AlYona. Plenty of time to get used to it till may ;)

Their names are pronounced like [heil] & [a'ljona a'ljona].

Дякую за підтримку, друже! Люди різних національностей світу, які розуміють що відбувається, розуміють, що фашистська росія напала на Україну і робить геноцид українського народу, величезна вам всім подяка за підтримку! Війна не закінчилася! Зараз Україна бореться проти російських окупантів за свою свободу, за незалежність, за свою ідентифікацію! Україна плаче, обливається кров'ю, і нам необхідна ваша допомога! Разом ми подолаємо тих фашистів! Вони прийшли на нашу землю вбивати нас, українців! Кожен день летять ракети, росіяни нас бомблять! Але ми вистоїмо! Ми переможемо! Слава Україні!

First comment! 😊

It was Jamala who said there shouldn't be religious stuff at ESC, and that this song at least partly is. And IMO she's right. Alyonas rap part has great lyrics that fit the "female empowerment" part, but the other stuff... not so much. Especially referencing mother Teresa who is a controversial figure and in reality seemed to be everything but a good rolemodel is... not great. Some of the images used like the hand reaching down from above isn't exactly non-religious either, especially given the rest. But I guess for people who don't gave my bad history with religion, it wouldn't even be noticeable.

After Norway massively screwed up with their choice, this is my new fave to win!

I love the feel of this but do think it gets a bit repetitive, lost interest a bit by the end