Sweden’s Mariette isn’t playing around. She wowed our readers during Melodifestivalen rehearsals, and went on to win our second semi-final poll with her song “Don’t Stop Believing”. The Don’t Stop Believing lyrics suggest that even if Mariette is done with her man romantically, she’s still there for him in times of need: “And no matter what people say, from today we’re strong enough, to smile and walk away, Do not stop believing, Do not stop believing, I am here for you.”

Don’t Stop Believing lyrics / text — Mariette

Let it go
Just let it go
Do not let them win
Do not let their words pray standing in your way

Cause no matter what
People say
from today you’ll stand up straight
And wipe those tears away

Do not stop believing
Do not stop believing
I am here for you

Do not stop believing
Do not stop believing
I Believe in you

So when darkness comes
Just hang on
I am here and when we’re two
we’ll never be alone

And no matter what
People say
from today we’re strong enough
to smile and walk away

Do not stop believing
Do not stop believing
I am here for you

Do not stop believing
Do not stop believing
Cause I believe in you

Whenever you’re feelin ‘up
Whenever you’re feelin ‘down
I am here for you

Whenever you feel alone
Whenever your hope is gone
I Believe in You

Whenever you feel alone
Whenever your hope is gone

Do not stop believing
Do not stop believing
I am here for you

Do not stop believing
Do not stop believing
I am here I am here for you

Whenever you feel alone
Whenever your hope is gone
I am here for you

Do not stop believing
Do not stop believing
I Believe in You