Portugal | Eurovision 2024 Reaction | iolanda - Grito | Eurovision Hub 

*WHAT DO YOU THINK OF PORTUGAL'S ENTRY FOR EUROVISION 2024?*

Portugal is so underrated again this year. Grito is absolutely phenomenal

This song is possibly the most underrated of the year....

Portugal always serving art and quality.

Why is it always so underrated😔 it’s literally my number 2

This is one of the biggest growers for me this year. The build of the song throughout is just something. This is gonna stand out in the chaos of Semifinal 1.

In a sea of pop-bangers and protestsongs this is such a breath of fresh air - GO PORTUGAL - thanks for sending quality!! 😍😍

This is pure ART! Iolanda's voice gets me everytime! Absolutely gorgeous!

This song is so beautiful, definitely my favorite of all of the ballads this year. Whenever I listen to it I get chills!

Thank you for your feedback. Here, in Portugal, we are super proud of Iolanda!

Just Portugal again in there best! Glad to have Portugal in Eurovision. Always they know how to bring art to the show. I love it. Dark horse of this year. Jury and public will love it. So diferent of another countries. My winner this year. Parabéns 🇵🇹

Iolanda said she will keep the dancers, she confirmed it already. She also said most of the performance will stay the same.

This song is so beautiful. Her voice is magical especially in the beginning. Portugal is going for their 2nd win. It is possible with this song.

This song is so beautiul, quality, art, magical. Goosebumps everytime I listen to it. Until now this song is my no. 1 this year.

The song is about our fears, the dances preform our dark thoughts and feelings, the scream=grito, is her overcaming her ghosts. ❤❤❤❤❤

Yes yes multiple goosebumps 🇵🇹🤍 Iolanda

The song is so beautiful and perfect... iolanda is literally dealing and fighting on stage with her emotions... Very difficult not to connect emotionally and aesthetically. But the melodic line, wow. stunning.

This is definitely a beautiful song, but not for everyone I am afraid. Let’s hope Iolanda qualifies for the final! 🥰

You can play this and the studio cut in sync and you'd have issues figuring out which is which, that's how absolutely perfect her vocal is. Not one bum note.

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Thank you All, you for your lovely reaction and comments 😍 The song is about mental struggles and fighting to overcome them on your own. I get that is not everyone cup of tea and it might be tough to get attention from televote. If it goes to the Final it will get more love and attention from the juries and might do very well. Explaining the choreography, the dancers are/represent the flames and her demons and at the end she makes them disappear with her scream overcoming the struggle . Grito = scream . The white is to represent the flames, the pure white light the that emanates from the soft candle flames, and the power of the flames to make you heal and rebirth Hugs from a Portuguese living in the Mindlads UK ❤❤❤

A letra da canção e lindissima

Thank you for you reaction Love Portugal 🇵🇹 ❤

I totally share your enthusiasm Katie! ❤🇵🇹

I scream to the world, stop💚💚💛❤❤❤

My winner This year 😊

Simply the Best... ❤️

the most artistic performance, it has to quality cause from the all upbeat, this makes the difference!

Nothing prepares us for the final. 😍😍👍👏👏👏

Portugal almost always qualifies with ballads in recent years, with televote only: 2008 - 2nd in the televote 2009 - 8th in the televote 2010 - 9th in the televote (heavily disliked by fans) 2017 - 1st in the televote 2021 - 5th in the televote (heavily disliked by fans) 2022 - 6th in the televote There is no reason to believe that this elegant, sober, well performed and vocally impeccable song this year will fail to qualify either, especially in a semifinal full of uptempos and if it's given a decent late draw in the running order, like 13th or 14th. If it qualifies (very likely), it will get a push from the juries in the final and an even bigger push from the televote from Luxembourg, Switzerland, France and Spain.

Its an amazing performance! So complete! Detailed... Thanks ! 🇵🇹😎😍😘🇵🇹

Thank you from Portugal 🇵🇹 ❤

Arte,The Best, ❤ Iolanda Portugal 🇵🇹 🔝

I hear ‘Fado’ mixed with more contemporary music. Fado is Portugal’s music tradition. Eurovision should be an occasion for each country to bring their own culture into it, Portugal has been doing this for years in the competition. We are proud of our roots, our history and our culture. @iolandamusic created pure art with this performance! She translated so well Portugal and the theme of the song (mental health issues, resilience and strength) into this song, the dancers (her demons) poetically interpreting the powerful lyrics. I’m so impressed with everything! Her voice, her performance, the melody, the back vocals, the instruments, inclusive of our ‘cavaquinho’, the dancers, the direction of camera, the entire production - all together enhancing the song perfectly and so beautifully. I can’t express enough how proud I feel for Ioland to represent my country with this masterpiece! Stunning! You go girl - you can be whatever you want to be and thanks for reminding me that I can also.

Thanks. Go Portugal!

Great Review ! 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 Scream ("Grito") I heard, I felt The body charging We continue like this One and the other One and the other One and the other I am free fall I'll warn you when I get there I surrender here Little by little Big steps, stuck in the starting line I want to let go of what left me wounded I ask the mother star to make the day Rise anew I transformed every verse of myself And surrendered to the courage That still burns Still burns The light beats in the chest and opens it I am a flame that still burns Still burns Still burns Today I want to prove to myself That I can be whatever I want Gather those who love me at a table Forgive those who wanted to see me suffer They don't fool me! (No!) I am all sizes I still remember when I was small And dreamt first Big steps, stuck in the starting line Today, I let go of what left me wounded And I ask the mother star to make the day Rise anew I transformed every verse of myself And surrendered to the courage That still burns Still burns The light beats in the chest and opens 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 Burns Burns Burns I transformed every verse of myself And surrendered to the courage That still burns Still burns The light beats in the chest and opens it I am a flame thаt still burns Still burns Still burnѕ

Muito obrigado. Adoro a musica!!! WINNER SONG,,WORL,,,,PAY ATENTION!!!!

Soo beautiful the song❤❤❤goo Iolanda ❤❤❤

I LOVE the song 😍❤️

Obrigado!!!!!! 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹

OUTSTANDING !! 😱❤️

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The good entries took notes from last year and realized that the song is only one piece of the package. Portugal will do well vocals and staging give this that extra oomph

foreigners every time a portuguese person opens their mouth to sing: this is fado!! loved the reaction but this definitely isn’t fado😭😭❤️

This is pure art!

Thanks/Obrigada ❤🇵🇹🤗

Probably the only song that everyone just stay watching because Iolanda and her perfomance is fantastic

Everyone likes Portuguese music, but then either they don't make it to the final, or they have a very low score in the final, with much weaker music in the competition. Maybe it would be interesting for people to start voting on musical taste and not because the country next door is a neighbor. If what matters is the music, then vote for the music.

Thankyou all ❤❤❤❤

We are sooo proud of Iolanda 😎😎

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Thank you. Obrigada

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Pura Obra de Arte 🤍 Sem precedentes. A autenticidade da sua voz, mensagem e emoção. A história da sua luta é compatível com o "grito" que todos temos no olhar. Força . Foco . Fé. Digna de louvor. Obra prima de arte emocional, determinação e coragem. Sabedoria emocional e resiliência. Divino e celestial. ARTE GENUÍNA E PURA. Conquista a nossa alma. Bravo Iolanda 💚💛❤️🔥💯

Please share to your family and friends 👌 Goosebumps 🤯

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fucking awesome Iolanda...europe is sleeping on you

Portugal 🇵🇹 in my top 3

Lindo!!!! ❤️🍀

Masterpiece❤❤❤

Maybe because it's slow no action that's why people don't care. I like this ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I hope they go far

Ainda se lembram de Mara e de Salvador?

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Melhor música não comercial

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What happened to the reaction to last year's song? Can't find it in the channel.

I think will be a jury savior

IOLANDA WINNER SWEDEN 2024 🇵🇹🤍🔥

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This is a beautiful and emotional song, one thing that I definitely didn’t like is all the white- white customs, white masks and white lights- just didn’t work