Vocal Coach Reacts to Baby Lasagna 'Rim Tim Tagi Dim' Croatia Eurovision 2024 

Probably worth mentioning: this was Baby Lasagna's second ever live performance (the first one being in the semifinal).

Rim-tim-tagi-dim is the rhythm of a famous Istrian traditional dance called balun. His sleeves resemble traditional men's shirts from Istria, a region in Croatia, one of the many in the world where people only grow up to be able to leave. If you cannot imagine the situation, please watch the official video. Meow from Serbia. 😊

I think the song is about the uneasy feeling of a young countryside boy living in the big city or in another part of the world. This is why he expressed his anxiety as rig tagi dim dim. I got the feeling Croatia 🇭🇷 would win this year's Eurovision contest

The song is actually quite sad, with deep, meaningful lyrics. All of us who grew up in Balkan region understand perfectly well what he’s singing about. Fear, anxiety, sadness that we have to leave our families and our countries because there is no prosperity and life for us here, our parents having to sell everything they have so they can send us away, us feeling like we can’t f*ck up and go back. It’s a lot. The fact that your first question is “Go where?” in the beginning just speaks volumes of how different we live. You obviously don’t get the stage, costumes and how it’s all connected to his village, even the music is Croatian folklore mixed with rock. Many layers to this song, but as always you just focus on one thing. Not every song can be a person standing and singing in clear, opera voice. I hope Baby Lasagna wins this year, he deserves it.

The song is about a social phenomenon called “brain drain” which is very prevalent in the Balkans. Tens of thousands of young and well educated people leave Balkan countries every year and migrate to Western countries in pursuit of better opportunities. The song explores the sadness one feels after leaving their family, friends and country and is something that a lot of people can relate and it is a real issue in this part of the world. The song is the huge favorite to win because it’s almost guaranteed to win the televote and unlike Finland last year, it’s a standard rock song, in English, less experimental and more radio friendly and thus will probably do a lot better with the jury as well.

He's anxious because he moved from his birthplace, many Croatians feel like this when moving because they don't really want to go but have to. "My presence fades to black" refers to our language and culture dying because they usually stay in Germany or other places they move to and their kids don't really learn the language so we as people are kind of dying out more and more each year.

Meow from Croatia, please meow back! 😘

Don't feel bad about mishearing the words. No one I know knew that he was saying "anxiety attacks" either, hahah. He is swallowing a lot of letters, somehow. But Lasagna admitted he was anxious during his performance which could explain that (and the weakness in his voice in some instances). Also, about the clothes... They are wearing outfits inspired by Croatian traditional costumes (black/white, large white sleeves) and the "city boys" is probably a nod to the stereotype the rural population has about the city folk (especially here in Croatia where a stereotype of someone from Zagreb/capital is that they are flamboyant and/or soft).

For a little extra context, this is basically his first live performance as a singer. Definitely some work to be done, but pretty dang good nonetheless! Also, he got noticeably better just between the semi performance and the final, so I have high hopes for how he performs at ESC.

The music video tell the story even Better. One of my fav

We lived to see a day Georgina will like a croatian entry. I LOVE IT. And I hope Marko sees comments about pronounciation because a lot of people think he i saying my anxiety is sex.

Baby Lasagna is my No1 this year. Croatia rocks 🇭🇷.

When you listen to any song for the first time and you listen to it in one piece until the end and then you go to listen again because maybe it's too short??, as if you need more... It just keeps you on a high level until the end without a break. Everything is so well connected ,words, message, rhythm, melody, visuals..Everything so well connected and conveyed. Rim tim tagi dimm, he takes you right away but I think he stays for a long time and today that is not easy. Well done BL

Thank you Georgina for a lovely review ❤ Wasn't expecting you'll like it, but I'm glad you do. 😊 Greetings from Croatia

Please check his music video, and you will understand a little better, the story behind and the props used on the stage. Originally, he was chosen as a backup for Dora, and then one of the contenders quit, and the rest is history😊

I love this song!😂 It' s is going to the final.

He is singing about boy who is leaving his city or country in search for a better life . He sings he sold his cow and he will miss his cat and mum and dad. It is not band . Baby Lasagna is name of his project and his name is Marko Purisic. He was guitarist of band Manntra and they competed on Dora 2019 with song In the shadows.

So basically Georgina is saying: it's crazy, it's party 🎉💚

Thank you ! Meow from Croatia.😺

Thanks for the reaction - enjoyed watching this. Ok, some context. I think the meaning is pretty clear and has universal appeal across Europe - it's about young people leaving their hometowns and moving to make a career in the city or even another country. I think it's something any of us, including myself, can relate to. The message is so strong in this. And I think it can be very quickly picked up. The song itself is great. The guy is called Marco and was in a band.before - this is his first time singing as a solo artist, as Baby Lasagna. And it's my 'anxiety attacks' - about leaving his family to try to make a living elsewhere. The traditional dance in there is I imagine a farewell to his family as he embarks on the journey. Also, I think important context here is that he had half the time to rehearse as all the other artists in the Croatian selection yet still managed to wipe the floor with every single other contestant. He was brought in as first on the reserve list of songs after one of the originally selected acts had to drop out. He will improve greatly in vocals and stage presence for Malmo, and has pre-parties to help him along the way.

you misheard the lyrics "Wanna become one of those city boys, they're all so pretty and advance, maybe they all know our dance". He's a bit camp and clearly a decent guy!

Totally brilliant. It must win

I am glad you liked Croatia and picked up on the crazy and fun tone of the song! #Hrvatska

My dad sold his cow. Not sure why that's funny. Sometimes it's all someone has as a possession.

But i am glad you smiling and have fun! Will be in TOP 5 fpr sure!

I loved this song since the first moment I heard it. I can't get it out of my head.

This has the whole package to charm the audience. Cant wait for pre-parties but also esc in Malmo to see the improvements. Especially the vocals. ❤

So glad you liked it!

Bear in mind he is a music producer and a guitarist. It's his first time performing solo

Thank you for your reaction and big kiss from Croatia!❤

Croatia is full of small villages and farm lands, and most of us living there at one point (mostly because of school) leave are villages, our pets, animals, etc. to move to bigger cities. So the song is mostly about that. “Hey, Im a big boy now Im ready to leave, ćao mama, ćao!”

Probably my favorite so far. This or France. There’s a lot to be worked on regarding the performance, and he just simply isn’t the best vocalist, but he brings the energy to make up for it. At face value the lyrics seem mostly like nonsense, and to be fair they kind of are, but there is actually a serious underlying theme to it. However it has to be stated that the song thrives in its production more than anything else. Great structure (especially for adrenaline junkies - metal AND EDM incorporated into the same song), ruthlessly catchy, and creative too - in a good way. 10/10.

This is the fave to win, and I'm here for it. ❤

This is the reaction I was waiting for for this year! Definitely my favourite this year.

A banger with an important meaning and story! 😻

My favourite this year! Excited to hear your thoughts, Georgina. Your videos are a much needed bit of warmth in what can be a cold world sometimes! *edit* bit of context, it’s written about the mass migration of young people from the rural Balkan areas looking for work and how it destroys the communities they leave behind. That’s why he sings about his anxiety attacks etc from being away from his homeland. It’s quite a serious topic but presented in a very fun, tongue in cheek way. From what I can gather, he’s not really a known performer. He was only put into the NFs as a replacement for someone who left and then he won the whole thing! He seems to be improving a lot vocally, so I have high hopes for May!

Croatia are at the very top of the odds at this moment!

I enjoy your Eurovision critques, especially your comments about the vocals. I think you sometimes miss the serious side of these songs so i liked you seeking to understand the message on this one. Also CATS! 🐈🐱 have their been cats on a Eurovision song before?

I love this song and hes so adorable. The song is about how young Croatians are leaving their country, just to be able to survive, I think.

Croatia is the favourite to win this year maybe because it’s so crazy who knows!! 😂

Needs to win this year

I recommend watching Eurovision Histories lyric explanation to this song. The lyrics are actually really clever and relatable to most.

Meow to you from Croatia 🇭🇷

My anxiety attacks :D I like it how you approached the analysis really professionally and seriously. It's a fun song with fun music lines and I'm glad you laughed and had a good time listening to this. Thank you for giving your feedback it was fun to watch!

Thank you so much for lovely reaction and as an Croatian Im so proud that you like BL this year!

"My anxiety attacks". You're not the first one that heard this differently. I don't know, to me it sounds clear. Maybe because I'm a Croatian. Sigh, again the comparison with Kaarija.

(This is copy/paste comment from someone and it's perfectly explained)->WHY this song should win ESC. Beside being so highly catchy and relatable. He himself wrote his lyrics, made music, arangement and came up with this staging in 1 MONTH (doing all other things like interviews, official video etc) as he came to competition as a reserve. His girlfriend is in charge of his visuals and his brother is a drummer, and everything is made mostly with a help of his family and close friends. This guy delivered, not only a song, but values too. He's not bringing nudity, cursing and there's no any other provocation inside his lyrics or visuals. That's what ESC is all about. It's the essence of this festival. It's a SONG competition made by an author himself. Marko himself is not aware of what he delivered here becouse he's such a humble and kind soul, which is such a rarity in the world these days. He's an artist indeed and I'm so very happy he finally decided to take that step and pursue his solo career after so many years being a band member and writing songs for others. Wish him all the best in life ❤

Thank you so much for your comment, I appreciate it. Greetings from Croatia! ❤️❤️👍👍😻😻❤️❤️🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷

OMG I waited for this reaction for so long!!! I kept checking your channel every day xD

Shes gonna live for this onee 🔥🔥🔥

My anxiety attacks

Its so fun! I love the neon raving cats at the end. Zagreb 2025!

Go Georgina! You always make me laugh with your mannerisms and facial expressions😂 Thank you for explaining the back story to this song. It's fun, it's fresh and I think the public is going to like it! Meow❤

I love this song - in my personal top 5

I like it a lot❤

"I'm a big boy now" says the guy who's name is Baby Lasagna 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I can't!!!!

I love this song ❤️❤️😁😁😻😻

This is my winner and currently the bookie's favourite to win, as well as the winner of numerous polls to win! The song is about young Croatians leaving their homes in the countryside to move to the city for bigger opportunities. It's also about braindrain and how those from the East move to the West e.g. Britain and America, partially as a result of political corruption! Marco, the singer of the song, wrote and mixed the song himself and his future wife did the visuals and lyric videos! Great that you like this! The fact you liked this but hated Cha Cha Cha, shows this song has potential to win!

My #1 for this year. No amount of revamps or staging from other countries will change this. ❤

😻🙀😻🙀baby manija,simplay the best

Marko (Baby Lasagna) is the only one at Eurovision who sings his own song, he is a complete author! The best Croatia !

So nice to see you laugh.🥰

Thanks darling ❤❤❤❤

I do like this one very much. This will be a great year for Croatia.

The best song 🇭🇷❤️🐈🐈🔥

Winner! 12 points from Austria ❤

This one is great, can’t wait for your reaction to the Netherlands

No sex - anxiety attacks.... like heart attack, or rock attack

Winner ❤😻🔥

Don't let down Baby Lasagna and his song, it is serious story about young people , they must go to other countries to work. Rim Tim Tagi Dim Ay, I'm a big boy now I'm ready to leave, ciao, mama, ciao Ay, I'm a big boy now I'm going away and I sold my cow Before I leave, I must confess I need a round of decompress One more time for all the good times Rim tim tagi digi dim tim tim Gonna miss you all but mostly the cat Gonna miss my hay, gonna miss my bed Most of all, I'ma miss the dance So come on y'all, let us prance Now don't call, don't write I'm leavin' with the first light Don't cry, but dance Rim tim tagi digi dim tim tim There's no going back My presence fades to black Yeah, there's no going back My anxiety attacks Rim tim tagi digi dim tim tagi digi I hope I find peace in the noise Wanna become one of them city boys They're all so pretty and so advanced Maybe they also know our dance Bye mom, bye dad Meow, cat, please meow back Don't cry, just dance Rim tim tagi digi dim tim tim There's no going back My presence fades to black Yeah, there's no going back My anxiety attacks Rim tim tagi digi dim tim tagi digi There's no going back My presence fades to black There's no going back My anxiety attacks Rim tim tagi digi dim tim tagi digi There's no going back My presence fades to black Yeah, there's no going back My anxiety attackѕ Rim tim tagi digi dim tim tаgi digi dim

Winner ❤❤❤

I love you so much ❤ Thanks fore every react 😊 I'm from Serbia but I couldn say "thanks" in the name of our Croat neighbours 😉 I hope they'll win this year 🇷🇸 ❤ 🇭🇷 I can't wait for your Serbia react 😍

This song has a point if u didnt know Go Croatiaaaaaaaa❤❤❤

Love it

Love this song and loved your reactions! 😂

Thank you Georgina. You nead to watch original video.

the part that's most catchy to our vocal coach are actually folk music elements.

bravo Baby Lasagne...

Baby Lasagna❤The Best❤❤❤

❤baby lasagna❤

This will be a big hit in the nightclubs and partying in Ibiza win or lose 👍👍

OMIGOD why does EVERYONE mishear "my anxiety attacks" as "my anxiety is sex" 😂

I can’t see anyone else winning this year but Baby Lasagna . Meow back from London ❤

Croatia is 1st in odds with 19% of winning. MY ANXIETY ATTACKS.

That lyric was "anxiety attacks"? 😮 I mishead that as "my anxiety is sex" Not sure this tops the notoriously misheard lyric from Shania Twains That Dont Impress Me, about the car... I love this song, going to do good. Great job Croatia!

WINNER

I’ve been waiting for you to watch this one. It’s funny, catchy and a possible winner.

❤❤❤❤❤, thanks

my anxiety attacks!

he is leaving his village to move to the city

I actually didn't think you were going to like this😅, now I can't wait for you to react to Europapa

Its a out having a blast for the last time before leaving and never returning

Meow 🐈

Rim tim tagi dim 🦾🐱🐱

I was waiting for your reaction to BL, what took you so looong 😅 thanks for great reaction and I'm glad you like the song and his vocals. Sending much love from Croatia. ❤❤❤❤

I enjoyed your reaction video as much as I loved the performance by Baby Lasagna 🇭🇷🇪🇺! Keep it up, lovely to watch. Cheers 🥂

Come on last year wasn't that bad. It was original and funny with a real anti-war message

if you are a "city boy" you don't feel the song, but if you are a child who grew up in balkans this is a very deep song:) meow

Love it!

Winner 🎉