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After Anna Bergendahl became the first Swedish contestant to ever be eliminated during the semi-finals of Eurovision, she consoled herself by trashing Dutch contestant Sieneke. Then she released an album entitled Yours Sincerely.

In The Army, her second single from the album, Bergendahl seems to have put all that behind her. She’s now singing about faith, forming armies with her friends, and going into some kind of battle for love. It makes no sense, and the draped white cloth reminds Wiwi of that scene in Safura’s video where she drowns in toilet paper (at 2:40). Anyway, enjoy!

Lyrics

It was the calm before the storm and she was taking up the torch She saw them riding for a fall, blind to the spirit of the lord They sold their bodies and their souls but she held on to keep her own Cause there were something in the air that told her just fall in the stairs

Don’t lose your faith, the light will shine on your way and listen – don’t change your heart The day will breaking you, stand tall

And so she builds an army with all her friends All prepared to fight til the bitter end and they started marching irrespectable It’s the only dying in the name of love, love

And they were heading for the hills She filled her caution to the wind and travelled off the beaten track The one with shuttles of the past

Don’t lose your faith, the light will shine on your way and listen – don’t change your heart The day will breaking you, stand tall

And so she builds an army with all her friends All prepared to fight til the bitter end and they started marching irrespectable It’s the only dying in the name of love, love

It was the calm before the storm and she was taking up the torch She saw them riding for a fall, blind to the spirit of the lord

Anna Bergendahl is the first Swedish entry in the history of Eurovision to fail to qualify for the final, but y’all are still showing her some love. Wiwi’s readers have named the 18-year old singer and former Swedish Idol finalist their favorite Nordic act at Eurovision.

At a press conference following the second semi-final, Bergendahl tried to stay positive about her historic loss. “I think I did all I could. There’s nothing that I would have changed. I represented Sweden exactly the way I wanted to and could.” She also said she was pleased that Denmark and Georgia made it through, and that she hopes that Israel wins the whole thing. Despite the smiles, she seemed to take a swipe at the Netherlands’ Sieneke, saying that she didn’t want to be the type of artist who has a clown on stage.

If imitation really is the greatest form of flattery, then Leona Lewis should feel really good about herself. Two of Eurovision’s most promising contestants covered Leona’s single “Bleeding Love” during their rise to national prominence. Neither does the song justice, but Wiwi gives them an A for effort. And for ego: it takes courage to perform a song owned by a true diva!

Sweden’s Anna Bergendahl on Swedish Idol in 2008. This song is way too low for her. She sounds like she has a cold and she looks like she needs a toilet. Not convincing.

Belgian Tom Dice covered “Bleeding Love” for his first single. Here’s the official video:

The real deal. This is Leona performing at the 2008 Brit Awards:

From Sweden’s ABBA to Finland’s Lordi to Norway’s Alexander Rybak, the Scandinavians know what it takes to win Eurovision. This year they’re fielding an impressive roster of candidates. Denmark offers mainstream pop, Iceland throws down euro-dance, Norway offers a cheesy ballad, Finland has gone native with a traditional folk melody and Sweden has dreamed up a mainstream, folksy tune. The act that proves itself the best in Scandinavia may well be the best at Eurovision 2010. What do y’all think? Who is the best and who will do the best?

As of May 16 at midnight, you guys had cast 387 votes. The current standings are:

1. Sweden’s Anna Bergendahl with “This Is My Life” (44%, 172 votes)

2. Finland’s Kuunkuiskaajat with “Työlki ellää” (17%, 66 votes)

3. Denmark’s Chanée & Tomas N’evergreen with “In A Moment Like This” (17%, 64 votes)

4. Norway’s Didrik Solli-Tangen with “My Heart Is Yours” (14%, 54 votes)

5. Iceland’s Hera Björk with “Je Ne Sais Quoi” (8%, 31 votes)

You can cast your vote and check out the latest results below!