Let's React! | Cornelia Jakobs - Hold Me Closer | Sweden Eurovision 2022 

Sorry about the vid cropping - Sweden's copyrights did NOT want this song uploaded 🤣 hope you enjoy anyway!

I've lost track of the number of times I've listened to this song since Friday - such a great, propulsive, gritty electropop ballad that builds at just the right pace and Cornelia's voice gives me chills - I can honestly say now that Sweden are my pick to win the whole thing this year or, at the very least, they'll have the highest scoring entry sung in English

I have been critical of the jury vote system in the past, but this year I'm very grateful for it. The reason Cornelia came second in the public votes is, in my opinion, because Anders Bagge is an extremely beloved person in Sweden. We all just love him so much and we're all so happy that he finally found the courage to perform like this (he's been very outspoken about his lack of self confidence when it comes to singing and having turned down opportunities in the past which he later came to regret). But of course, the rest of Europe doesn't have that kind of relationship with him, and his song/performance just isn't as strong as Cornelia's. So when it comes to our chances in Eurovision, this is definitely the best outcome.

She is majestic! This deserves to win

I have listen to this song for months now, and still gets goosebumps! 💛💙

I was also confused about the staging. But Cornelia actually explained in an interview that she has "Synesthesia" which basically means that when you hear certain sounds or music you see colors in front of you. So it actually explains what she's sees when she sing the song.

This is one of the first times I am actually glad that we have jury votes in Sweden. I have always said that this should be a competition where the people alone should decide who we want to send to Eurovision, but to me this year the jury was more on point then the swedes them self. Love this song.

Thank you sweet Jaryd! This is absolutely one of the best entries from Sweden. It's so good and it gives me the right vibes and goosebumps everytime I watch it. It's a real song, a real artist, a real voice, a real performance. I love it! It's as simple as that.

This is the first Swedish entry I have truly loved in such a long time, I am so happy they have finally moved away from the overly polished and produced male soloists of the late 2010's, and moved to something much more raw and emotional and, authentic. I genuinely think Sweden have a chance of getting their 7th win, and I would be totally grand with that as this is such a great song and performance.

I'm so happy for the international jury!! I'm always super frustrated with swedes voting for people they like instead of the best song. She was in the first program and after that, I had a hard time getting excited about anyone else, I knew there wouldn't be a better song. She was the winner. Thanks for uploading! ❤ Your reaction was a lot like mine when I first heard it. 😄

I just loved it. I think it will go far in ESC 22. I’m from Sweden and I am proud of that we har sending this winning vibes song to Turin this year.

Sweden 🇸🇪 🇸🇪 🇸🇪

I was there at the final, she’s amazing!! ❤️

Great staging, amazing vocal performance! She sure knows how to use her voice and and how to get the attention of the audience and cameras with her intense and direct way of preforming and telling the story of the song. The cool raspy voice voice gives the song a unique distinctiveness, and I love it. You're not wrong when saying she reminds a lot of Bonnie Taylor in her early 20's. One of the best female singing voices of this years Eurovision in my opinion, and another amazing entry from Sweden. They very rarely disappoint when it comes to Eurovision, which is not surprising because a lot of the best sing-songwriters/ songwriters, and artists in the world comes from Sweden. And besides all the Nordic countries have been known for ages and are famous for their incredible passion and love for music, and if possible they 'd fall asleep listening to or/and making music, or singing, lol..! Anyway, this delightful song will likely be among the top 5, and at least among the top 10.

a bit biased as I am from Sweden 🤭. I get shivers from Cornelia's voice and the whole feeling in the performance. I am pleased with Sweden's choice for the Eurovision song contest this year. Cornelia also has such a warm and down-to-earth personality that i hope will shine through in the TV screen🥰

I’m a Swede 🇸🇪 Crying watching YOUR reaction of Sweden’s brightest star, Cornelia ⭐️ for the moment! I’m also crying every time listening this song for Eurovision 2022. Can’t stop listening 🤩 Also my first though first time was Bonnie Taylor’s raspiness of voice 🙏

What I really love about this song is that it is just a good song. Like there are some Eurovision songs that are good songs but you have to be in a Eurovision kind of mood to listen to them if that makes sense. A couple songs are songs that I can see being played on the radio here in the states such as Arcade by Duncan Lawrence or Bones by Equinox, this song falls into the latter category. I also love the redemption arc for her since she auditioned for Swedish Idol in 2008 when she was 16 and was rejected by the judges. Apparently the judges were just cruel to her instead of trying to be constructive. And one of the judges who rejected her was... Anders Bagge who got second at Melodifestivalen to Cornelia Jakobs this year.

I think the screen with diffrent colors represents the feelings with the meanings in the lyrics

I love how you actually listen to the song. Not just sit there during the song and give a review like ”that was really good” at the end, like so many others. You actually analyze and give your honest thoughts. Love that! Also, I think this might be the winner. So raw and emotional.

I totaly agree! Goosebumps....the whole performance!

I'm from sweden and it was the first time I heard it now. I haven't seen the swedish melodifestivalen or eurovision since sweden won with Måns Zelmerlöw😂

So heartwarming to take part of your reaction! Thank you!

Love the song and Love ❤ Cornelia too. She is stunning!

Sweden even being imperfect is good. I loved the song since I watched it in the first heat of Melodifestivalen, and I just wanted her to be in Turin, I almost got a heart attack waiting for the results hahahaha And the song is sublime, her voice is amazing for the message in the lyrics. She has some flaws but I think it work like some Adele does in her music too. This is the most organic song Sweden has sent in ages. My personal winner of this year ESC. I didn't feel this emocional for a song since Portugal 2017.

I gotta say as a Swede I'm tremendously proud of our song this year!! I didn't watch Melodifestivalen at all and was so happily surprised when I watched Eurovision :D I did really want Ukraine to win (

Hi Jaryd someone looks good hehehe :) This is the the best reaction to Sweden's entry. U are like me, every time i hear this song it sends chills down my spine every time i hear it. I play at least 10 times a day. I think in another year without current events it would have beaten the UK and Ukraine to win, even though I should route for the UK. I have always liked the methodology in which the Eurovision representative is chosen. The Swedes love their music and it shows in the performer they select. Her voice is so powerful and you can feel the hurt that Cornelia feels when singing this, at some point we have all been there in a break up that took us by surprise. I am a Eurovision/Mellofest addict, and I think Mellofest 2022 yielded some of the best songs ever. The Lana Del Ray/Bonnie Tyler soundalike from Cornelia just wows. I will def be listening to more of her music and subscribing to your channel haha. This is one song i would happily play as loud as possible in my car. I almost get the impression that this is a revenge is sweet song, as in although the break up hurt, she still wishes the best for her partner, and that is the best counter-hurt to give someone so the pain is subdued within yourself so you can move on without regret, but makes the partner think about their actions. Keep up the good work and stay safe :) xxx

Lovely reaction and magnificent song❤️🇸🇪

Bonnie Tyler was the first thing that came into my mind when this tune went viral. You were the first one I've seen to mention this. Both Cornelias voice and the sound is like a perfect 80's in the 2020's.

Loved this reaction video! The way you looked att her and smiled 😍😍 I love the song as well!

This is very deep. You were perfect in the analysis. I'm going to start following you.

I really like the song and I want it to win but there so many that doesn't like it, but so many that does it's gonna be fun to see were she is gonna place

Love that you are as confused about that round screen as I was! 😂 Really hope they will rework the stage performance for the semifinals! Adore the song though! She was my favourite!

I love this. Amazing song. Way too good for eurovision tbh...

The swedes know how to produce a success. The composition of this song is amazing. I especially love the instrumentation and the build up of the song. And she has a strong stage presence.

I don't want it to be in the top 5, but I want you to win. If it wasn't for the war in Ukraine, It would definitely win. One of the best songs that competed at Eurovision. Everything is perfect. A song that has everything. Voice, music, lyrics. It has several musical segments such as last year's Maneskin song. It's a rhythmic ballad, electropop, rocknroll etc. A perfect love song.

Can you react to the Melodifestivalen finalists? It would be interesting to hear who you think should have won if Cornelia didn't

I would say it's definitelly top 3, personally hoping this will win! From 🇷🇸

I just keep seeing myself in a hot perfect summer day in sweden, after 6 months of winter. With some friends in the backyard with some BBQ, and this blasting in the car on my way to that BBQ or at the BBQ :D. I have also been listening to this non-stop, its fucking great. :)

I'm warming to the Swedish entry. If they will equal Irelands record of most wins this year, I'm unsure. Although it looks very likely that it will be a top 5 finish. Cornelias' voice is quite unique, and I think that will stand out to her advantage.

I LOVE this song! You have a really cute smile tbh 🐙

A little "fun" fact about her: 1. She bough the green ring on her left hand when she was 6 years old. 2. She song is about a breakup she had and that's why the song is so raw and emotional. But when she wrote this song she fell in love with the co-writer (David Zanden) 3. About the circle. She has a diagnosis called "Synesthesia" that does that she sees colours when she sings and talkes. So if she for example says "Alex" and sees green. So when se wroted this song the saw green, yellow, orange and red the colours of the circle if mostly green, and then a little yellow, orange and then green. Depends on which word she sings.

Es la mejor cancion

The green thing is the sunrise... 🤗

The best swedish entry since "Euphoria".

SWEDEN 🇸🇪⭐🇸🇪⭐🇸🇪

It has the ”driving into sunset” vibe.

Fact for all non-swedes. Cornelia Jacobs auditioned in the Swedish version of Idol back in 2008 - at that time she was 16 years old. She was roasted by the jury who called her talenless. Anders Bagge, who came on second place in Melodifestivalen, was one of the jurors who neclected her back in 2008. He apoligezed to her after the finale with the words "Shit, I was compleatly wrong"

You should listen to the winning performance, it was even better. Goosebumps when she sang out

The circle thingy with a focal point in the middle works to visually collapse that huge Melfest stage and draw the attention onto Cornelia and her super intimate song. Sure, she could have used just a single light blasting on her from above instead of this contraption, but that's too cabaret and this song obviously isn't that.

🤗🇸🇪🤩😍

that song is cash

I from Eskilstuna in sweden

reminds me of Laleh - Some die young

Well she comes from good grounds, her fathter is the singer i the rock band The Poodles Jakob Samuelsson.

İ thought ,,hold me" Farid Mammadov's song 🤣🇦🇿

Thanks from Sweden for the Moldovan reaction and this. Subscribing now! You are good at this stuff! Also like the Timothée Chalamet look - a little skin goes a long way 🙂 REACT TO DUNE PLEASE!!!

the fun thing is when u watch it live 50% of the time you cant see her because she is behind the white screen 🙃btw if someone wonders i am from sweden and Cornelia was the right winner!

First thing I said was Emma Willis is on Eurovision this year! Ha.

U should listen - Liamoo, Cazzi, Klara, Medina, Anna, Lancelot and Angelino, Niello ft Lisa Ajax! All of them could win another Year easily

I love this song and proud to send this, but for me the green screen can be left at home. She doesnt need it, I think its better wih just her on stage :D

omg she DOES look like emma willis

🇸🇪🎤🎼👍😃💃❄️🇸🇪

You should also do a react to the song Saudade from my country Portugal.

.....vocals sounds allmost similar like giana nannini.. 🤔😉

it looks coold .. put on your shirt ..

Ay Mama from Benidorm fest still has me a bit traumatised when I saw the big circle behind her

hey you 🙃🙃🙃🙃

I like the song a lot but vocally I don't think it's delivered that well....I appreciate she has a gritty tone but at times it just sounds strained and not good for the ears

Based on the hype I've been listening to this entry various times now and I don't get the vibe I get with other entries. Ballad wise I prefer e.g. Italy, the Netherlands. Greece is in my top 10 and if I compare this to their entry, their entry just has this something extra's.

You are beautiful

Nice song but the song is neither mediocre nor original. singing in raspy voice doesnt make the songs original

Boring balad, boring performance, nothing new in the Sky...and remembers a lot the song Shallow of Lady Gaga!!!??? 🤔🤔🤔