After a fantastic fourth-place finish by Matheu in 2019, the Netherlands is pushing for another top-five placing at Junior Eurovision 2020. Girl group Unity will sing “Best Friends”.
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The Netherlands in Junior Eurovision 2020: UNITY “Best Friends”
Unity is a four-piece consisting of Naomi (13), Maud (14), Jayda (13) and Demi (14). The quartet won Junior Songfestival on 26 September.
Unfortunately, Maud, Naomi and Jayda had to perform in the national selection without their friend Demi. Despite having no symptoms, she tested positive for COIVD-19 and was forced to sit out the final.
But the show must go on. Maud says that on the Saturday afternoon they still had to reallocate parts of the song and dance that should have been performed by Demi. “This took some switching, but luckily we got the hang of it quickly.”
Unity received 12 points from the professional jury consisting of Duncan Laurence (Eurovision 2019 winner), Ronnie Flex and Fenna Ramos. They also picked up ten points from the children’s jury.
The jury thought they were a catchy act and were very impressed that the girls could put down such a good performance despite the setback. With the viewers’ 12 points at home, they were crowned the winner. They beat out two other songs. A fourth entry was forced to withdraw after the singer — Robin — also tested positive for COVID-19.
“This one is for you!” the girls shouted when they sang “Best Friends” after their victory. “It’s still hard to realize, but we just won,” said an incredibly happy Maud.
Demi will join Unity for the final of Junior Eurovision on 29 November.
What do the ”Best Friends” lyrics mean?
“Best Friends” is a song about the importance of friendship. The four girls don’t live close to each other because they are from different towns. But despite that, they will always be united! Singing: “Wherever we live, we share the same moon”.
Each of the four young singers revealed their favourite lyrics to JuniorEurovision.tv.
Demi: “…”Waar we ook wonen, we kijken naar dezelfde maan.” It means that no matter where we live, we’re all looking at the same moon. This is my favourite lyric in our song because the other Unity girls and I don’t live close to each other. But despite the distance, we’re still really good friends. Just like in our song”.
Jayda: “…Waar we ook wonen, we kijken naar dezelfde maan.” It means no matter where we live, we’re all looking at the same moon. Wherever we are, we’re always united!”
Maud: “My favourite lyrics part from our song is: “Op elke afstand staan we sterk, zo klein we lijken”. This means “Despite the distance, we’re strong. Even if we’re still kids.” This is because we live far away from each other, across the whole country. And although we’re small girls, when we’re together, we can achieve everything we want.”
Naomi: “…”Best Friends kunnen elke droom bereiken, ja beste vriendschap brengt ons elke grens voorbij.” It means if you’re best friends you can achieve every dream. And friendship has no borders. That’s how I feel with my UNITY best friends”.
”Best Friends” lyrics – Unity (The Netherlands JESC 2020)
Written and composed by: Robert Dorn
Dorn is a songwriter and producer who’s worked with many Dutch artists, including Matheu (JESC 2019) and Max & Anne (JESC 2018).
Dutch TextWe zijn verbonden Kunnen we iets groots bereiken You are my best friends Oh oh oh oh oh ohh Waar we ook wonen Kunnen we iets groots bereiken You are my best friends Oh oh oh oh oh ohh We zijn verbonden You are my best friends |
English TranslationWe are connected We can reach for higher goals You are my best friends Oh oh oh oh oh ohh Where ever we live We can reach our bigger goals You are my best friends Oh oh oh oh oh ohh We are United You are my best friends |
What do you think of “Best Friends”? Let us know in the comments below.
Good entry, the studio version is in my top 5, but their live was horrible !! I now a girl was missing, but it was very painful to watch.Hope they will have a good voice coach and a better staging, the start with the door is so ridiculous.
I liked the door, but the vocals were indeed awful. I’m pretty sure it’s nervousness and being unprepared for being just 3.
It’s a no from me sorry…..
It was my 2nd favourite from the selection (Mee 1st). It’s also one of my favourites so for JESC 2020.
It’s a sweet and catchy song. It’s really well suited for JESC as it has such a positive energy around it.
Imagine them hosting both contests in 2021. Maastricht might be able to host a contest soon after all!
Go for it girls !! I like your song a lot !! Good Luck !!
My favorite entry this year, such a sweet song and they actually seem like best friends. Definitely a contender for first place!