Last month Georgia‘s television news revealed that Tornike Kipiani would sing a song called “Take Me As I Am” at Eurovision. Now the broadcaster has shared more about the song, with a behind-the-scenes look at Tornike in the recording studio.
The news clip shows Tornike hard at work in the studio, laying down vocal tracks for his Eurovision 2020 entry.
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A few lyrics from the song can be heard, including the notable line where Tornike asks: “How do you want me to talk like an Englishman?”
Tornike sings with attitude, in his trademark loud, strong rock voice. He draws out the final syllable of the line into a long “maaaaaaan”.
He can also be singing “I love you” in different European languages. As well as English, there’s “ti amo” (Italian), te quiero (Spanish) and “ich liebe dich” (German). Wiwibloggs understands there will be a French “je t’aime” in there as well.
There’s also a hint of the music behind the song. The song was previously described as “a mix of classic rock, electro and dubstep” and it does indeed seem to have this sound.
Over this music, Tornike can be heard singing the title line “Take me as I am”, then “No, you don’t love me”.
Finished in the studio
The news report follows an Instagram update Tornike made last week. He shared a photo of himself in the recording studio, with the caption “Just finished! Can’t wait to share it with you all”.
In Rotterdam, Tornike will be joined by three backing vocals: one man and two women: Aleko Berdzenishvili, Marian Shengelia and Mariko Lezhava.
In December, Tornike won Georgian Idol, which also meant he would be Georgia’s act for Eurovision 2020.
What do you think? Are you excited to hear the full version of “Take Me As I Am”? Tell us your thoughts below!
OMG :O Georgia the bests <3
GEORGIA good luck, Tornike i love you
go georgia, tornike keep on going
good job georgia
Great ??
My favourite singer in esc 2020
go georgia
good luck Georgia <3
I like this style
i like it, with love from norway <3
Good luck from Spain
He will qualify
Good job
Can’t wait
Hahahaha
Just scared from this one , Im outta here
It sounds interesting, but really it’s a bit early to judge, especially since what we are hearing is not even a demo.
Maybe my favorite.
Eurovision lacks bold heavy music so much.
it’s time to dilute this pile of rubbish of billi eilish and ariana grande songs.
You jumped on “screaming” at your precious little ears, lmao, he isn’t even screaming that much!
I’m hyped for this!
It’s rock – screaming isn’t necessary a bad thing!
This could be either very special and unique or terrible. It seems like Georgia is at least taking risks and making something they think is cool. Their entries are usually a hit or miss, but I can really respect their boldness and flair.
He sounds like that crazy man who screams at yellow paint
youtube.com/watch?v=pPaEdvCs1C8
“How do you want me to talk like an Englishman?” can we make this a meme all ready?! I can not take this seriously what so ever
Hearing the bits with the backing tracks has me hopeful. I’m expecting something similar to Minus One for Cyprus in 2016, and that managed to qualify and be a modest fan favorite. Tornike is loud and has a rock edge, but I don’t think this track will be anything close to Oto’s last year. It’s something different for Georgia, and hopefully they’ll be rewarded for giving us an atypical Eurovision song delivered by a powerful vocalist. You would hope one of these years that would be appreciated, right?
Very interested to hear this one!
I am desperate to know what sort of Englishman the person wants him to talk like. I really hope it’s a Geordie or a Brummie, I would like to see some impressions incorporated into the song.
Received Pronunciation of course. lets go posh all the way.
All I hear is him screaming. I really do not have high hopes for this at all.
I think it would be better to wait fo a finnished product and THEN judge the song. I think the little snippet with music sounded promising.
I freaking love how everyone is so bothered by the screams lmao. Y’all should definetly avoid any kind of Rock above Pop Rock plz, I’m afraid your precious ears wouldn’t be able to take it lol.
Nina Sublatti save us and Georgia!!!
he’s only doing the warm-up in this snippet. the song is going to be really varada varada varadadadaleeee.
OMG, all those cavemen screams from Georgia again….. But why?……..
HAHAHA. I love how Georgia drives Eurofans crazy every year.
Most of us just want them to do well once in a while .-.
jesus christ…………
I’ve heard people screaming waaaay much better in asylum
Hahahaha
It sounds… different. I’d say it’s a good sign, being different is better than being mediocre. And it’s cool to have a rock entry in the line-up, Georgia took the same risk in 2016 and it paid off.
No , I don’t like what he’s doing
Lol i love how you just gave a yes or no answer on the question
I actually thought he was asking us , the Eurofans , lol
It sounds a bit noisy but the description of the song (a mix of classic rock, electro and dubstep) gets me hyped.
Georgia again a non qualifier
I don’t want to judge from seconds but it sounds so bad that it hurts. AWS were also screaming but it had a point.
If some seconds are painfull, what about the whole song?
vara dara vadara but in english
Ouch, my little ears
I’m excited for this song… I love his voice and the snippets sound so promising. Can’t wait to hear the full song(hopefully soon). I love rock/edm music so this seems like it will be my type of song.
Yes!!! And I have watched other songs he’s covered/sung in the past… he does rock well imo. I suggest checking out his cover of “I just can’t get you outta my head” so good. But like I said I love rock/edm music so I’m biased I suppose. Anyways just excited about them sending a song that seems to fit him and not trying to make a “eurovision song” as you said.