Bulgaria BULGARIA 2022 - Intelligent Music Project - Intention

[escYOUnited]

And I can move on from here
How simple, life goes on
Humble, that's how I feel
Sparking hot flames, holding on
Younger days run so clear
Through my mind, replaying my crime
Tearing me up, spreading fear
Obsession in my own time

What life's taken away, I'm not missing
Will I sit back and sigh?
A thunder of thoughts, I'm dismissing
Too scared to even try

And in time I've always known
I'm never in the safety zone
I took the fight, but was I right?
They were sending me to war
And in time I've always known
I'm never in the safеty zone
I took the fight, but was I right?
They wеre sending me to war

My intention is strong and real
Only power steels my will
The illusion of safety's surreal
Don't let it go for the kill

What life's taken away, I'm not missing
Will I sit back and sigh?
A thunder of thoughts, I'm dismissing
Too scared to even try

And in time I've always known
I'm never in the safety zone
I took the fight, but was I right?
They were sending me to war
And in time I've always known
I'm never in the safety zone
I took the fight, but was I right?
They were sending me to war

I don't want to take on the pain
So, I go seek inner signs, or a calling
The more freedom I gain
The less real life I'm recalling​

 

[Ianp16]

Bulgaria have gone back to their ESC dark age.

 

[Uomo senza nome]

Many have underestimated the I.M.P. because of their name, their "non-freshness" and the Rock choice , instead I think and am surprised that they have brought a great entry

The Rock of the I.M.P. it is more suitable, than the "more angular" one of Måneskin, to make happy the ears of all those who last year said they preferred a "more melodic Rock" The song "Intention" has a nice sound, a chorus that is remembered and sung and finally, the I.M.P. they have a good stage presence. True, the song "Intention" winks nostalgically at the past but has an evergreen style that I really liked.

It is obvious that after Måneskin it is difficult for Rock to triumph and still shock the European public. The song is strong but not able to arouse conflicting emotions like "Zitti e Buoni" However, I want to unbalance myself, this song can reach the final and a decent position in the standings.

Brava Bulgaria! Vote

For the moment, "Road to Varna"! Dracula… ad portas!

 

[ijsbeer]

It's a bit bland and basic, unfortunately.

 

[hpp0]

It is a pleasant song to listen to, but the chorus is pretty underwhelming. I really like the bridge and the guitar solo though. It most likely won't do well, especially considering that we will probably have more rock entries this year, but with a good performance, it could get a decent result in the final (around 18th - 22nd).

 

[Biscuit02]

This really sounds like an anime or a video game opening theme doesn't it? I don't know if that's a compliment or not.

 

[Fierro]

This has nice atmosphere but gets repetitive. 6 pts

 

[pardoESC]

I want to thank Meneskin, for winning her last Eurovision, because thanks to her winning, we're going to have a lot of rock songs and I'm dying for it. Great song, gives a strong vibe of 80s rock, I love the hoarseness of the band's lead singer

 

[BorisBubbles]

A pallid queen knock-off. Not unlistenable I suppose, but it holds no points of interest.

12 points from Albania's jury! (in the semi because it's not qualifying)

oh and a mediocre points in the poll.

 

[Mrm]

from me!! Yaaaas! As expected, great old school rock, I miss so much.. It is even nostalgic, reminds me of Ex Yugo rock scene..

 

[heke1988]

Song is ok rock-song, but something is missing. And I am not sure, do I like vocalist voice. But I will wait, what Intelligent Music Project brings to Eurovision stage.

I give this for now.

 

[Realest]

I prefer Tryhard-Bulgaria. 0 Points.

 

[Flamenkax]

Makes me think about old-school Stallone movies' soundtrack but clearly, the chorus isn't strong enough and the mixing makes it quite flat. I quite dig the vocals though, but the song makes me politely uninterested, too much dad-rock for me. It could work well live though, let's see.

for now.

 

[Mainshow]

for now. That chorus is low-key criminal for being underwhelming, but i like the verses and the guitar solo

I have to give but I agree with everything you said. I´d like to add that I enjoy the lead singer`s voice but overall, the chorus is such a letdown. Honestly, I can´t remember anything from that chorus.

They will definitely struggle to qualify with this entry even though it is not "that" bad.
Depending on the jury members and the competition they might sneak in, though. Who would have thought that "Lonely Planet" ( 2013) was heavily supported by the juries (I think it was in their Top 6?)

 

[gingerale]

Well there is still enough time to send something different.

 

[ESC94]

@Mainshow

We completely agree and both gave the same points. The chorus is really boring as hell.

 

[rasmuslights]

I prefer Tryhard-Bulgaria. 0 Points.

same... don't get the people who don't.

 

[Sammy]

A solid rock song that I can enjoy a lot. I'm glad, they didn't go for a Maneskin-Pastiche and I'm already waiting for all the comments who claim that it were.
I have the feeling though that this could be much better if there wasn't the 3 min rule. The guitar-solo seems to be cut off prematurely and there are a couple of other parts that build up to something which there's obviously not enough time for.
Still - for me this is a very good start into the season and I give it 8 points for the moment. Not sure if this is a fader, but I doubt it'll be a grower.

 

[Sammy]

Another observation:
These are very atypical lyrics for a rock song:

The more freedom I gain
The less real life I’m recalling.

 

[EscGeek]

same... don't get the people who don't.

I'd say it's 90% the matter of personal taste, but the so called "try hard bulgaria" managed to reach an opposite effect on me.


-Okay, Poli was just really good (fit to my taste). I have nothing to say.

-I didn't mind the studio version of "Beautiful Mess", but i lost interest in the song after the contest. I guess it's the staging? All this hype for a song that was a borderline qualifer in my eyes at best?

-Everything about Equinox was more calculated than the times of actual equinoxes. And the song felt as sterile as a science lab. Other "supergroups" made for eurovision only, had more substance to it. Genealogy sucked too, but at least had one meaning, six4one was like: "let's make a cliche just because we can and if you don't like it, that's not our problem", Bosnia 2016 threw four different people in a blender because they wanted to see what would happen.

-They decided to withdraw in 2019 instead of finding some rich folk to send themselves. Financial troubles are a valid reason to not participate, but if i remember correctly, they were so desperate to win, that no one was deemed good enough. That's exactly how single women aged 40+ become cat ladies.

-Somehow i found myself liking (not loving, but liking) "Tears Getting Sober", and i still do, but two in a row was a challenge too big for Victoria. I don't hold any grudges towards her for choosing the song she wanted (G.U.I.G.O.), but it makes me question, what was the point of bulgarian delegation asking fans for their input if they didn't even reveal the results?

 

[Looren]

ANYTIME I ALWAYS KNOW

AM NEVER IN A SAFETY ZONE