France FRANCE 2021 - Barbara Pravi - Voilà

[escYOUnited]

Écoutez moi
Moi la chanteuse à demi
Parlez de moi
À vos amours, à vos amis
Parler leur de cette fille aux yeux noirs et de son rêve fou
Moi c'que j'veux c'est écrire des histoires qui arrivent jusqu'à vous
C'est tout

Voilà, voilà, voilà, voilà qui je suis
Me voilà même si mise à nue j'ai peur, oui
Me voilà dans le bruit et dans le silence

Regardez moi, ou du moins ce qu'il en reste
Regardez moi, avant que je me déteste
Quoi vous dire, que les lèvres d'une autre ne vous diront pas
C'est peu de chose mais moi tout ce que j'ai je le dépose là, voilà

Voilà, voilà, voilà, voilà qui je suis
Me voilà même si mise à nue c'est fini
C'est ma gueule c'est mon cri, me voilà tant pis
Voilà, voilà, voilà, voilà juste ici
Moi mon rêve mon envie, comme j'en crève comme j'en ris
Me voilà dans le bruit et dans le silence

Ne partez pas, j'vous en supplie restez longtemps
Ça m'sauvera peut-être pas, non
Mais faire sans vous j'sais pas comment
Aimez moi comme on aime un ami qui s'en va pour toujours
J'veux qu'on m'aime parce que moi je sais pas bien aimer mes contours

Voilà, voilà, voilà, voilà qui je suis
Me voilà même si mise à nue c'est fini
Me voilà dans le bruit et dans la fureur aussi
Regardez moi enfin et mes yeux et mes mains
Tout c'que j'ai est ici, c'est ma gueule c'est mon cri
Me voilà, me voilà, me voilà
Voilà, voilà, voilà, voilà
Voilà​

 

[Edweis]

I must admit, on repeated listens it is a little less impressive. I do think that it's because I don't speak french so cannot connect with the lyrics. Her passion, the rhythm and the staging are very impressive on first watch, and that's what counts so I still think it has massive potential.

Well tbh the lyrics aren't that complex, but the sounds are interesting.
Here's a translation

Listen to me, a wannabe singer
Talk about me, to your lovers, to your friends
Tell them about this girl with black eyes and a foolish dream
I, I only want to write stories that will reach you
and that's all

Here, here, here, this is who I am
Here I am, and even though I'm exposed, I'm afraid, yes
Here I am, both in the noise and the silence

Look at me, or at least at what's left of me
Look at me, before I hate myself
What can I tell you that lips of another won't?
It ain't much, but all that I have, I put it there
Here you go

Here, here, here, this is who I am
Here I am, although exposed, it's the end
It's my mouth, it's my cry, but hey, never mind
Here, here, here, here is
me, my dream, my envy, here's how I die, here's how I laugh
Here I am, both in noise and silence

Don't go, I beg you to stay for a long time
it may not save me, no
but I don't know what to do without you
Love me like one loves a friend that's gone forever
I want to be loved, because I don't know how to love my contours

Here, here, here, this is who I am
Here I am, even if I'm exposed, it's the end
Here I am, in the noise and in the fury too
Look at me, finally, look into my eyes and my hands
Everything I have is here, it's my mouth, it's my cry
Here I am, here I am, here I am
here,
here
Here you go

Here you go
https://lyricstranslate.com/en/voila-here-you-go.html

 

[SwedishFailurez]

Well tbh the lyrics aren't that complex, but the sounds are interesting.
Here's a translation

"All that simple lyrics which are the building blocks for a well-structured song that most non-french viewers will get along because the overall package is accessible enough"

I'm one of those who think this might do well because this entry does everything right (by now). Barbara leaves an impactful first impression with her performance, her song has a growing fan-following, and the song is accessible because the song-structure is easy/enjoyable to follow even if this song is distinctly French.

I think the main problem is the number of competitive ballads we might end up with. Will Voila truly stand out when Gjon releases his' song? That will be an issue when the running order is decided when someone else with better possibilities with hosting will get the sweet spot (this is probably why Australia is the jury favorite almost every year because EBU can cherrypick the hosting nation after an Aussie victory).

All we can hope for now is how much the show/performance will be polished in May and lots of luck.

 

[NikolaiMoller]

the real winner

 

[GianlucaTomoe]

the real winner

It's a shame that both this and "Voilà" had to compete in a NF in the same year I wish this could've represented France in ESC 2019 or 2016

 

[Loindici]

I must admit, on repeated listens it is a little less impressive. I do think that it's because I don't speak french so cannot connect with the lyrics. Her passion, the rhythm and the staging are very impressive on first watch, and that's what counts so I still think it has massive potential.

I think Voila is one of those songs that you really have to focus on in order to enjoy every single second of it. I got the same case with you all when I'm listening to my songs casually, but it's gonna be way more enjoyable if I intentionally pick Voila to listen to.

 

[FRFanESC]

So proud that juries gave her lots of points. To be honest, as much as I loved the song, I didn't even think she would make it to the top 8, but it was deserved. Even André Manoukian gave her 10pts, the guy who literally only swears by classical music.

It seems that the live performances of EF will remain on youtube, which is perfect. France 2 learnt so much in a single year. Can't wait for a full show in an Arena (if covid isn't here anymore next year) in 2022. It's obvious the show will have a new edition, our HoD was very satisfied with the ratings and Barbara will likely end up high in may, I feel like the song is very appreciated by the large public here in France (for a Eurovision song, obviously because there are still lots of people that will never be staisfied no matter what the song we send is), it will likely be another rating success.

One last thing, Marseille, 3rd city of France, had inquired to organize Eurovision France but France 2 was asking too much money (500k€). In december 2019, Marseille (who was the host the host city) spent less than 200k€ for the organization of Miss France, iirc. They probably wanted to make something really huge, I hope their plans will go as it was planned for this year, lmao.

 

[lacrymea]

I know we're only 5 songs into the competition. But I doubt any song can top this one in my heart. Every little thing is perfection, I was obsessed after the first listen, which only happened yesterday. Well done, France.

 

[grazy2266]

I am very impressed with the French entry this year, normally I don't take to the French entries, but this has a lovely meaningful vocal and the control is amazing. Nice one France. 8 points from me.

 

[Journalist]

This song is excellent!
Well done for France and Barbara. I think they made good choice. This is pure 'french song' and I appreciate it very much.
Best of luck!

 

[Il conte di Montecristo]

Finally France has come back to believe in its unique way of making music. The choice of French language is wonderful. Why sing in English when you have such an elegant language? Barbara Pravi's interpretation is a "consummate artist". The song instead is not the usual song but "a voice that breaks the silence" and is very deep. I got excited. Up until now I have been very cautious about giving low or high grades. It takes time to assimilate the songs and you have to have all the songs competing to draw up a ranking but, I feel like giving 12. This song could win following the same trail as Sobral, a trail of intense feeling.

 

[Stashio833]

This song is such a refreshing change from last year. It went from not French to very French. France is a top contender and The Netherlands are hosting! Are we back in the 70's?

 

[Malagant]

It was the best song in their NF I thought but even so not as good as it could have been. It's a nice song but feels like she is attempting an Edith Piaf which I only think partially works. Nothing even close imo to the truly great French ballads in Eurovision say in 2001 (a masterpiece which should have won the contest) and 2002 (almost as good as their 2001-entry). Still, it's a nice ballad and I give it 6p for now.

 

[Brandt]

This is probably going to end up being the biggest improvement from 2020 to 2021. Among all the songs that have been revealed so far, France is the only one I like so far.

 

[crashworld]

Downgrading the song to a 5. Because I realize the song is just there for me and there are songs that I prefer (which I am not impressed) but I gave them 5.

 

[Iker]

Wow, a classic chanson from France after a longer while!

And not a musty one, fortunately.

 

[Dessi]

I like this song and I love her voice but it isn't really much difference from so many other songs.
First I kind of loved it because it was in French...
Then I loved it cause she had a little of a Mireille Mathieu-thing going on...
..and so I continued...

But now I don't have any excuses left... I don't love this as much as I thought I did... I do LIKE it, but I don't LOVE it... Sorry, France.

 

[Ianp16]

I like this song and I love her voice but it isn't really much difference from so many other songs.
First I kind of loved it because it was in French...
Then I loved it cause she had a little of a Mireille Mathieu-thing going on...
..and so I continued...

But now I don't have any excuses left... I don't love this as much as I thought I did... I do LIKE it, but I don't LOVE it... Sorry, France.

I kinda agree. It's impactful on first listen but then it isn't something I want to keep going back to.

 

[FRFanESC]

Barbara confirmed on RTL that she won't change her staging at all. Though we'll probably get a few changes, such as the bird animation in the second chorus, and other minor things.

 

[I bims]

Barbara confirmed on RTL that she won't change her staging at all. Though we'll probably get a few changes, such as the bird animation in the second chorus, and other minor things.

Perfect! I am excited for you to not only get JESC but also the real deal! Iconic

 

[BorisBubbles]

Yeah the staging we saw in the NF is rly what the song needed, so it is wise to retain it. Polish it up around the edges maybe (ie: experiment with different clothes/camera angles and see which ones work best), and they may grab themselves their best result since Amir.