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| Austria 🇦🇹 doesn't do too well in Eurovision. It's been a rough road post-Mozart. No longer the center of a mighty empire it does not have the population, prestige or power it once wielded. These days it's also helpful to have the resources and experience. Enter Conchita... She had placed 2nd in the national contest a couple years before. Her bearded drag queen persona was controversial but she found support even in conservative Eastern Europe. Me? Not my first choice before the contest. The video grew on me however, even when the final performance didn't. Conchita was regal in the competition; but, the video is steamy... like a hot tub full of red roses. I do think her performance goes well with the song and the lyrics. Very strong lyrics, imho. It speaks to me personally as I've had some devastating setbacks that I barely survived. To my friends and coworkers from 20 years ago: You wouldn't know me at all today. "Rise Like A Phoenix" Waking in the rubble Walking over glass Neighbors say we're trouble Well that time has passed Peering from the mirror No, that isn't me Stranger getting nearer Who can this person be You wouldn't know me at all today From the fading light I fly Rise like a phoenix Out of the ashes Seeking rather than vengeance Retribution You were warned Once I'm transformed Once I'm reborn You know I will rise like a phoenix But you're my flame Go about your business Act as if you're free No one could have witnessed What you did to me Cause you wouldn't know me today And you have got to see To believe From the fading light I fly Rise like a phoenix Out of the ashes Seeking rather than vengeance Retribution You were warned Once I'm transformed Once I'm reborn I rise up to the sky You threw me down but I'm gonna fly And rise like a phoenix Out of the ashes Seeking rather than vengeance Retribution You were warned Once I'm transformed Once I'm reborn You know I will rise like a phoenix But you're my flame |
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