Ireland IRELAND 2021 - Lesley Roy - Maps

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I'm gonna let go of the armor
Let off the power that I've been lighting
Not afraid of the monsters, of the nightmares
That I've been fighting

Easy to run, harder to stay
Finding colors in the grey
You thought I was done
But I've gotta go on
I fell twice, now I'm twice as strong

I've been searching all the wrong places
I've been trying too many faces
Only one way to go
This is the way back home
I've been searching all the wrong places
I've been trying too many faces
Only one way to go
This is the way back home

I had to take all of the wrong ways
All of the wrong ways
As I couldn't see
All the signs, all the mistakes
Pointing one way to get back to me

Easy to run, harder to stay
Finding colors in the grey
You thought I was done
But I've gotta go on
I fell twice, now I'm twice as strong

I've been searching all the wrong places
I've been trying too many faces
Only one way to go
This is the way back home
I've been searching all the wrong places
I've been trying too many faces
Only one way to go
This is the way back home

My soul is a map, my heart is a compass
I am the road
There's only one way to go
This is the way back home
My soul is a map, my heart is a compass
I am the road
There's only one way to go
This is the way back home

I've been searching all the wrong places
I've been trying too many faces
Only one way to go
This is the way back home
I've been searching all the wrong places
I've been trying too many faces (I've been trying)
Only one way to go
This is the way back home​

 

[Franzilein]

Love this woman. Such a positive force of nature. Pleasant song as well, much better than last year.

 

[JSSArcos]

You did it Lesley Roy is amazing !!! better than last year

i would say the best irish entry in recent years

 

[John1]

why is this so good omg

 

[crashworld]

It does sound like a typical song by Lesley, but this has a little more serious tone than last year.

Definitely. "Maps" got a more mature sound than that tweeny "Story of My Life".

The Avril Lavigne / Katy Perry sound is still tangible, the chorus actually has similar elements to the one of Story of My Life... But I dare say Maps still feels like it has a bit more identity and Lesley makes it more of her own.

I agree. This song sounds more like it's written by her and for her. Whereas "Story of My Life" seems more like it's a rejected album track from Kelly Clarkson's 2nd album that is written for Kelly Clarkson.

Having said that, I still find "Maps" pretty meh. There is nothing to latch on from the song melodically. And Lesley herself doesn't seem to be a very good "live" vocalist so I am not having high hopes she is going to be impressive 'live'. Ireland's stagings are usually pretty elaborated so hopefully they can elevate the song up.

I am very surprised most of you are so positive and generous with your rating for this pretty OK-ish song.
I am giving this a 5 as of now.

 

[theditz83]

Definitely much better than last year which just crossed over into the irritating spectrum for me (especially with the "na-na-na-na-naaaa-naaaa" bit).

I'm giving this a solid for now with room to grow a bit potentially...

 

[mauve]

Btw. where's the scoreboard???

 

[I bims]

Oooh I really really like this! This needs to make it into the finale!
Irlande Douze Pointe~
Irlande Douze Pointe~
Irlande Douze Pointe~
To this funky beat~
Well okay not that much but I guess Points? Maybe 8 later.

 

[Pål Nordahl]

Well this is a very pleasant surprise! A huge improvement from last year imo. She gives us the same nostalgic vibes but with more maturity and style. I would have loved a touch of traditional instrumentation and for Lesley to flex her vocal range a bit (it feels static) but Ireland can be proud of this.

Will it qualify? Maybe not.
Does it deserve to qualify? Absolutely!

points for now.

 

[CPV4931]

After the first listening, I thought, the song is "just" ok, but already grow on me after the next 2-3 times listening. Well done, Ireland :-)

 

[astatine86]

A very strong 8 from me. This will end up in top 15.

 

[mauve]

The scoreboard is on finally!

 

[Looren]

Already my fourth of the season

 

[Mimmon]

Oh reading your reactions makes me proud to be in Ireland and call Ireland as 2nd home for me...

 

[Flamenkax]

Already listened to it a dozen times since its releasing, really strong song.

I am waiting to see how she'll deliver it live on RTÉ tonight, but in the meantime it's a strong for me !

 

[H.P. Lovecraft]

You know those American love movies? Like the ones where J. Lo. or Lindsay Lohan are present? "Maps" could easily be part of the soundtrack of these movies Quiet! It's not an insult! I love these movies and songs! A tub of ice cream, a can of spray cream, a blanket, some handkerchiefs to wipe away tears and... let's go! I'm a sentimental and I love it when life us presented as a fairy tale with a happy ending

Vote 7 for me! "Maps" is in fourth place in my ranking This song nearly overtook my friend Jendrik!

 

[cassio]

Nice upbeat song I think Ireland is gonna make it to the final this year.... Ireland 7 points

 

[Grinch]

Lesley saved ESC 2021! My first 12 this year! I loved "Story of My Life" but this is even better.
Great job Lesley Good luck

 

[Fluke]

Total garbage, as far as i'm concerned. I don't get why Ireland and the UK keeps sending songs in the same genre, that never ever does well.... they're really not trying at all!

 

[Matt]

Here we go, my reaction to Maps. We're on a roll....don't stop now Eurovision

 

[VikingTiger]

This is a huge step up from last year! 2020 Ireland was very near the bottom of my ranking.
Maps is quite ok for it's genre - BUT this is not the kind of music I will put in my playlist. Not at all. And it will probably stay on my personal right side of the scoreboard.