Back on February 19, BNT, Bulgaria’s state broadcaster, confirmed that their 2011 Eurovision entrant and 2015 Junior Eurovision host Poli Genova would return to the Eurovision stage in Stockholm. After weeks of teasing us, they have finally revealed that Poli will sing the song “If Love Was a Crime”.
Poli’s official website has said that “If Love Was a Crime” (#ILWAC) is a “truly international effort”, involving several composers and writers such as Borislav Milanov, Sebastian Arman and Joachim Bo Persson. They are all involved in a collaboration known as “Symphonics International” and have worked with some huge pop artists including Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson and Shakira. Wow!
Poli described the song in a statement on her website:
“The song is powerful, engaging and casts the one and only universal message – love is above all other circumstances. Love is something we discover everywhere around us and it is a feeling that is an essential part of us. It brings us energy and faith. And we feel exactly the same way, because we know love is what makes us unstoppable. We want this message to reach everyone in this world.”
While not made explicit, the song seems to have a pro-LGBT slant. “Unstoppable” surely hints at Conchita’s famous Eurovision winner’s speech, while “crime” may refer to the ongoing criminalisation of homosexuality in some parts of the world.
The European Broadcasting Union have confirmed that they have extended the deadline for the Bulgarian delegation to present their song and video, giving them until March 20. But until then we can bask in the glory of Poli’s Eurovision 2011 performance.
What are your expectations for the Bulgarian entry for Eurovision 2016? Let us know in the comments section below!
I got a feeling (oooh, whooo), that Bulgaria could win this.
Completely irrational and unexplainable of course, but genuine. I wonder what the betting odds are.
English Will Apeal To A Wider Audience
I AM TIRED TO WAIT HER, SORRY SHE LOST CREDIBILITY TO ME
@MTD
I agree. I don’t care which nationality the composers are, I am tired of hearing only one language. It lacks diversity in the contest. Sad thing is that we have only two totally non-English songs out of 43 and the sadder thing is one of them (Bosnia) is pretty awful.
Just an idea, make a new rule for EBU: Same country can have no more than 3 consecutive songs in the same language. Make it general, although we all know that in practice only English will be somewhat reduced.
So, Swedishvision Song Contest?
OMG!
Now, I am more than supportive to the entries that don’t have SWEDEN in it!
And bonus points for the entries that will be sung in their language like Macedonia & Bosnia. OMG, they are the ONLY songs that will be completely non-English (without even a refrain in English). What the hell Eurovision???
@Eugene
Thank you 🙂
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come on Poli, you can do it
and Welcome back to eurovision
Ira also welcome back
Netheralands now have better song than Chameleon, maybe Walk on water is so much better than Slow down, and becuse Malta change song Netherladns wil be out or other countries from first semifinal.
DenizNL
When song from your country out because Malta, remember what you wrote on this bloggs.
I don t like what Bulgaria and Malta do this year, and EBU allow that.
C’mon Poli; do not let your fans down. You can do this! Who knows? Sofia 2017 🙂
@Eugene
What do you mean, Iceland and Croatia? I hope you mean only videos, since songs are so amazing in this form and don’t need any changes.
I hope she qualifies this time. Na Inat showcased her strong vocals and her passion, and I hope this song does too.
Joacim Bo Persson is the correct name, at least so says wiki.
He is the composer, the others are just others.
Another Swedish entry. Luckily some countries sent real entries otherwise it would have been a mock competition.
looking forward to hearing bulgarias entry and i hope that ira losco will sing a revamped version of chameleon.
I hope Poli does not get robbed of getting into the finals this time – I see great potential for her this year at the Eurovision.
Are Malta and Bulgaria are the final 2 enteries ?
The better be good after all the wait ..
“Walk on water” and “If love was a crime” both sound like great songtitles.
Ira Losco will be singing Walk on Water, song to be revealed 17th March at 8pm 😀 😀