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Malta MALTA 2021 - Destiny - Je Me Casse
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there's lots of french lines in songs this year
we won
harey
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In five years esc will be 50% pop songs in French, can't wait for the cultural reset.there's lots of french lines in songs this year
This is awesome. I love it. This screams UK televote support for sure, but then we're usually friendly to Malta anyway. It's an improvement on last year imo which really didn't allow her to show her true sassy potential - this does that in spades. 
cripesdude
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Yes! Love it! Not sure if it’s my winner but destined for my top 5!
RainyWoods
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After the Electro Velvet and Beyonce comparisons, it makes absolute sense that I'm not feeling this at all. My initial reaction was that of confused, almost stony silence before eventually starting to laugh about 20 seconds before it was over. This style suits her much better than what she was given last year (her voice on that was so nasal) but composition wise All Of My Love I feel was a lot nicer (I just didn't like it). Je Me Casse is all over the place and feels so disjointed. I don't mind some organised chaos (see The Moon Is Rising) but this for me is neither a pleasant or particularly impressive listen. I'm willing to give it some more tries though as I like how bubbly and confident Destiny is on this track.
A really super dooper ridiculously kind points from me cause bless Malta. You can't ever hate on Malta. They're like the little puppy dog of Eurovision that you let get away with peeing on your nice new carpet cause aaaawwwwww snookums 
A really super dooper ridiculously kind
points from me cause bless Malta. You can't ever hate on Malta. They're like the little puppy dog of Eurovision that you let get away with peeing on your nice new carpet cause aaaawwwwww snookums 
HayashiM
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My heart almost stopped at the French title, but that level of excitement wasn't meant to last.
Musically speaking, the song is quite to very good to my ears. I do like swing, the song's overall buildup, and the "Excuse my French" punchline is pure gold. We don't even need to discuss the greatness of Destiny's vocals.
As for the lyrics... I am not the target audience.
Overall a competent entry and a 95% qualifier. points.
Musically speaking, the song is quite to very good to my ears. I do like swing, the song's overall buildup, and the "Excuse my French" punchline is pure gold. We don't even need to discuss the greatness of Destiny's vocals.
As for the lyrics... I am not the target audience.
Overall a competent entry and a 95% qualifier.
points.
Morty
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Malta was among my favorites last year, and Destiny is going straight into my top 10 this year as well. Electro swing is awesome, so there's plenty of bonus points for that, but the rest of the song is quality as well. I've given it an for now, mostly based on what I've given other entries I like as much as this one, but I feel mean doing so, and I might change it to 10 eventually.
for now, mostly based on what I've given other entries I like as much as this one, but I feel mean doing so, and I might change it to 10 eventually. 
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Why if it was the UK? Surely bottom 3 is bottom 3 haha. I know the UK hasn't been doing too well in Eurovision recently but that doesn't make it a new class of bottom 3
As for the song, I really like it!!
Easily in my top 10, though I'm not quite sure exactly where it'll sit. It's fun and she seems so comfortable with it!
I'm really confused.
Here's the twist: this is the first time I'm really, genuinely, confused with a Eurovision entry. Just like that Yara Sofia GIF, I'm confused with it being such a CHOICE for a country like Malta.
Let's first assess the positives. I'm happy that it's fun, and sassy, and vibrant, fits what Destiny is as a person and a performer. It's also neat, tidy, and professionally produced -- especially since this is such a mashup of genres, like there's electro swing, trap, and gospel at the same time. There are moments that made it potential to make staging and televote work in favor for Malta since they have such a big problem with it. Malta will probably gain more televotes in 2021...
...or could do worse. I'm really confused on why they'd like an electro swing for Destiny on any terms. The entirety of my first listen is filled with confusion because of the genre, and also sudden unease in my stomach, and also a facepalm. Maybe it's the choice of the genre, but then... I like electro swing, so wouldn't this be something that I like? And now, I feel disappointment and heavy-breathing, and I want to puke. IN WHAT PART OF EARTH DO YOU WANT TO CHOOSE THIS (OR THIS GENRE) IN THE FIRST PLACE!?
Wait, I'm getting subjective. The point is, even though it might satisfy you guys for having that fun factor and being an absolute bop, I'm also afraid that the genre will turn off a lot of viewers, and I mean a LOT. I feel Destiny should've get other genres that can represent her better without having to make me, you know (maybe RnB is a better pick, perhaps).
I've never been so disappointed in an entry before (except for Belarus). Is already too harsh? No, maybe a . Please convince me that this song is great.
Here's the twist: this is the first time I'm really, genuinely, confused with a Eurovision entry. Just like that Yara Sofia GIF, I'm confused with it being such a CHOICE for a country like Malta.
Let's first assess the positives. I'm happy that it's fun, and sassy, and vibrant, fits what Destiny is as a person and a performer. It's also neat, tidy, and professionally produced -- especially since this is such a mashup of genres, like there's electro swing, trap, and gospel at the same time. There are moments that made it potential to make staging and televote work in favor for Malta since they have such a big problem with it. Malta will probably gain more televotes in 2021...
...or could do worse. I'm really confused on why they'd like an electro swing for Destiny on any terms. The entirety of my first listen is filled with confusion because of the genre, and also sudden unease in my stomach, and also a facepalm. Maybe it's the choice of the genre, but then... I like electro swing, so wouldn't this be something that I like? And now, I feel disappointment and heavy-breathing, and I want to puke. IN WHAT PART OF EARTH DO YOU WANT TO CHOOSE THIS (OR THIS GENRE) IN THE FIRST PLACE!?
Wait, I'm getting subjective. The point is, even though it might satisfy you guys for having that fun factor and being an absolute bop, I'm also afraid that the genre will turn off a lot of viewers, and I mean a LOT. I feel Destiny should've get other genres that can represent her better without having to make me, you know (maybe RnB is a better pick, perhaps).
I've never been so disappointed in an entry before (except for Belarus). Is
already too harsh? No, maybe a . Please convince me that this song is great.
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midnightsun
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A bit messy, a bit trying too hard. Otherwise it‘s an okayish song, so 7 points. Liked her entry last year much better.
With that song title I initially thought it's going to be a pretentious scream ballad which Malta is a sucker for (and Destiny has the pipes to pull off), but instead we (fortunately) got Destiny channeling her inner Lizzo in a production that feels very British, but also exploding into a Caro Emerald style song in the chorus. I like her energy and fierceness, but ultimately this is a messy song and nothing on the level of "All of My Love" which got my 12p last year.
Gonna give it a for now, I feel like the live performance in May will be a grower.
Gonna give it a
for now, I feel like the live performance in May will be a grower.Ezio
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Such a versatile Queen. I am in awe. A strong contender for the crown.
Love it!!
BorisBubbles
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The Maltese song is more or less a Competent Toy. It's a better song, and doesn't get piggy-backed by annoying gimmicks and tryhard jokes, has a genuinely likable performer. WHY COULDN'T THIS HAVE BEEN IN 2018 INSTEAD UGH.
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Another female empowerment anthem (with Russia and Latvia in the mix).
But I am not sure about the song though. The verses and pre-chorus are good, but the chorus is just lacking.
I do appreciate Destiny/Malta giving 2 different songs within the same genre. The music video is very well-produced.
But this is the case of artist is much more than the song. Destiny is definitely going to perform the heck out of it, so I can see jury love. However, the song is just not good compared to "All Of My Love" and I don't even like the latter.
I am giving this a just for Destiny and her vocals alone.
But I am not sure about the song though. The verses and pre-chorus are good, but the chorus is just lacking.
I do appreciate Destiny/Malta giving 2 different songs within the same genre. The music video is very well-produced.
But this is the case of artist is much more than the song. Destiny is definitely going to perform the heck out of it, so I can see jury love. However, the song is just not good compared to "All Of My Love" and I don't even like the latter.
I am giving this a
just for Destiny and her vocals alone.