On Saturday, the moment finally came for Daði og Gagnamagnið to formally reveal “10 Years”, Iceland’s entry for Eurovision 2021. The song was revealed on a special episode of RÚV’s Straumar, which was solely dedicated to Daði and his mates.
Daði og Gagnamagnið performed the song live on the show. The music video will be released in a couple of weeks.
Daði og Gagnamagnið – “10 Years” (Eurovision 2021 – Iceland)
Just like its predecessor, “10 Years” is a disco banger, packed with warm and light-hearted humour.
But it has a deeper meaning, diving into Daði’s relationship with his wife, mother of his child and fellow Gagnamagnið member, Árný Fjóla Ásmundsdóttir. As the title says, the couple have been together for 10 years.
“The working progress for this was definitely more different”, Daði said before premiere the song to Iceland and the rest of Europe/Australia but was nonetheless his serene self, and was not too nervous about the whole thing. His wife Árný was of course by his side, being the muse behind the lyrics. “It was a little weird, yes” she admitted but says that Daði asked her permission before using their life and love story as an inspiration for “10 Years”.
10 years of love and laughter from Daði og Gagnamagnið, which hits Spotify tonight.
As reported previously, RÚV and Daði dealt with a nasty leak after they submitted the song to the EBU. A short snippet could be heard on YouTube, before the Icelandic broadcaster had it swiftly removed. RÚV stated that the leak was unacceptable and not a good look for the EBU.
Although it was only on the internet for a few hours, the snippet was enough to knock the song off the top of the betting odds (admittedly coinciding with the release of a very strong song from Switzerland). But that hasn’t fazed Daði or Gagnamagnið and they’re as cheerful and optimistic as ever.
What do you think about Iceland’s Eurovision 2021 entry? Is Daði heading for a top ten placing with “10 Years”?
They’ve got the magic. They deserve to win. Love them?
That is your opinon
This is UNIQUE. Periodt.
Ew
It’s sweet, but nowhere near as strong as last year’s song. And I did not even have that in my top 10.
I don’t know, it’s clear that they tried to recreate “Think about things”, even with costumes and silly dance moves, but I think the result is not the best and I don’t think Iceland will have a chance to win, but maybe I’m wrong. “10 years” is a very catchy song, but it’s like something is missing compared to the previous one, and I wouldn’t even know what, it’s just a matter of feeling. Maybe it would have been better to come up with something less predictable, because I think everyone was expecting something like this. But it is also… Read more »
Wow I can’t believe that people have such a strong need to say bad things about Tusse that they’ll come to a post about a different country’s entry to complain about him after the comments on the original article had to close.
Europeans can criticize the American government for institutionalized racism all they want but if we’re talking about racism on an individual level, from the behavior I’ve witnessed and personally experienced as a person of color myself, Europeans are worse.
Top 3
How is it racist?
3 ballads in a row? Stop.
Yeah… I’m not voting for H&M background music.
RUV really did Dadi a disservice by cramming his debut into a small TV studio. You can tell that it is not meant to be performed this way. From his movements you can tell that he wants to do the 2 mics again and that the whole band should be more spread out during the dance moves. The Choral part will probably be on the LEDs in the back, not in front of him. I hope their investing all the money into a good video for the song.
In Russian we say “a bad dancer gets distracted by the music”. If he can’t perform well enough in a studio, probably the studio is not the problem
Since you are so interested in “ethnicity representation”, you should look at all the artists that have ever represented Sweden throughout the history of the country in Eurovision, and dramatically change your question to: “do only white people win in Sweden?”. If not, then you’re just being ridiculously racist.
Maybe that’s because sweden is a ninety plus percent white country. Stop being so pc, he won because of skin tone.
Don’t be be rude! Learn some manners and be respectful!
And there it goes again straight into my Top 5.
It’s a horrible song
You might find the song horrible, it’s your opinion, and you have the right to express it. But the song being “horrible” has NOTHING to do with the fact that the artist is black.
Don’t be rude!
Since one is not free to say what one thinks I will just say that two awful songs were selected in Sweden n Iceland.
Why are you trolling?
Take no notice Jay of David, he seems to have issues and can’t handle people having an opinion different from his.
The hype is over, this is not gonna win..
So … apparently Reykjavik 2022 isn’t going to happen. It’s a bloody shame. They had it all. And honestly every other song I’ve heard from Dadi Freyr was better than this.
Maybe the stakes were too high?
Anyway, this should nevertheless give Iceland a pretty good result. But to me, they are no longer a contender for the trophy.
They wouldn’t have won 2020 either. But it would have been a top 10 unlike this song.
I think it would have been either them or The Roop.
Yes, but no.
And this is the reason why little big did well in not participating this year. Look at all the complains about people who preferred the artists’ past year entries. The vast majority of people who will vote and watch Eurovision in May would not do such a thing since they wouldn’t even know last year’s songs. I feel bad for those artists who have surely wanted to use their previous year song too but had no choice. The least you can do for them is try to take those songs for what they are. These artists worked hard under stress… Read more »
They don’t read the wiwibloggs messages.
They surely read comments on youtube, on their social media, etc. and still there you can find people complaining how it’s not the same song/it’s worst, etc. It’s not just here, unfortunately.
I expected a disappointment, but that hasn’t been the case. It’s quite good!
In a different league compared to the rest (let’s not all be seduced by Switzerland’s copycat entry – and rip-off of Arcade)! Splendid, Iceland – love it!
Very sweet and charming, I think they’ve managed to produce another strong song. What a happy family they must be.
Dadi tried to be 80’s last year and it was such a big success that other people this year decided to try being 80’s too, so now his schtick doesn’t seem as unique as before because everyone’s doing it… and of course living up to think about things is pretty impossible :-/ near impossible to strike gold twice I didn’t think we’d get a second slow song winner in a row but now I’m thinking we just might since almost everything’s upbeat and similar now…my money’s on either Switzerland or Bulgaria. I don’t quite get the swiss hype personally but… Read more »
Like a watered down version of 2020. That was a potential winner. This is top ten material but not winning podium material.
It’s not top 10 material. Come on. If they didn’t have the buzz from 2020 it would barely qualify.
Don’t forget most viewers have never heard or seen them yet. Everyone outside the bubble will still be fascinated by Dadi’s character and voice.
I love this! Loved last year and love this year – good job Iceland!!!
The lyrics weren’t always clear to me, but I like the sound, the performance, and the humour and light-heartedness they bring to the stage. Those dance moves are very reminiscent for me of Star Trek’s Captain Saru.
Awww, Doug Jones. 🙂
When I saw those Saru-like movements, I thought of you, and would’ve messaged if I could! I wonder how much inspiration has come from Doug. Nice to see Dadi extending our little niche intersection of Eurovision-Star Trek 🙂
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iceland did not hold the level of 2020!
that is a fact!
Quite good actually; better than I had expected. There’s a nice warmth to the song, and I love the performance humour. 🙂
Duncan Laurence was the main writer behind Arcade.
Ah I preferred last year, though this is good and well produced, it’s just lacking ‘something’.
It will qualify and I suspect will finish mid table.
Though they could have won last year so maybe I was just expecting more.
But anyway, not amazing, but still good. Will finish respectably but I don’t think Dadi will finish as high as he was expected to finish last year. 15-20th
As a big fan of Daði’s music, I actually prefer this over last year’s entry. I know it’s probably not as *strong* a contender as the entry was in 2020, but I think it’s a better actual song. I don’t know why people are surprised that it looks so much similar (visually) to TAT, I mean, generally, that’s what most of their performances look like.
I like this one.
I guess it will be between Swiss, Bulgary…and maybe Malta???
I still think this deserves a top15, but last year was my 3rth place…
How does this deserve a top 15?
Cause last year didn’t happen, so this will still be something fresh, different…actually something good!
No. Its not fresh or different. It’s stale at this point.
Thank God i am human and i imagine you are as well… That way as a free person we can have different opinions!!
Thank God!!
Let’s be honest. This is a major step back from last year. The same outfits, same dance moves, worse song. There is nothing new to like and plenty of downgrade.
Lithuania did something similar but upped the game. Iceland downgraded.
Not really. Both Lithuania and Iceland are worse than last year. Both tried to be funny and great weird as much as last year, but the magic is gone for both of them. Shame
Fair enough.
Not for me.. Sorry, expected much more.. 🙁
I love it from the first listen 🙂 It’s better than “Think About Things”
Iceland 4/10
This didn’t have the immediate impact as their previous effort but I agree with others that a little bit of tweaking and refining could make a difference without changing the essence of the piece. But — what a love letter to your partner this is!
No please no
YES!!!!
I really dislike this Eurovision but anyway here’s my ranking. What do you guys think? Azerbaijan will probably be in my top ten or five. 1. Spain (10/10) 2. Bulgaria (10) 3. Greece (9.5 mainly because she’s great) 4. Switzerland (9) 5. Cyprus (8.9 gave Eric 12pts) 6. Croatia (8.5) 7. France (8.3) 8. Serbia (8.3) 9. Moldova (8) 10. Norway (8) 11. Romania (8) 12. Germany (7.8) 13. Ireland (7.5) 14. Belgium (7.2) 15. Estonia (6.8) 16. Czech (6.8) 17. Macedonia (6.1) 18. Albania (6) 19. Poland (6) 20. Lithuania (6) 21. Austria (5.7) 22. Russia (5.6) 23. Ukraine… Read more »
Why downvotes? What do you not like about it?
we are fine with your taste! just dont publish it in random places!
I think this is the worst top ever lol
Maybe they are a better bottom?
Too many downvotes. Upvoted.
Thia top ia not bad. But the “Cyprus gave 12 points to Cyprus” part almost made me put a downvote, I advise you to cancel it
I’m sorry Iceland, no win this year.
Good luck, Iceland! I would really love IS to win the content. And Dadi is the one to deliver this task. I believe it has potential. Don’t forget, it’s not the eurofans who decide the winner. It’s the juries in one part (and I have no clue how the heck they vote for songs) and then the masses who watch all songs on that night. I believe it’s gonna be a surprise year. Am I the only one who still has not found that ONE winning entry in 2021? Is quality lower than in 2020 which was a fantastic year… Read more »
yes
I love “10 years” 🙂
Something that was so good in 2020 suddenly seems very dated.
Exactly. 100% right.
Cute, but not winner material like last year. I like it and think it will qualify. But they’re lucky not to be in semi 1, because I could see them losing votes to Lithuania (in the final)
I completely agree. It might not qualify in SF1. What a disappointment.
One of the same people, along with three new people.
Or France ??
Fans like to hype France, but in the contest France doesn’t get many votes (2016, 2018 etc)
Not as good as last year but still very enjoyable.
I’m glad they stuck to the same formula as Thinking About Things. This isn’t actually that bad at all. Perhaps the staging and choreography for 10 Years needs a bit more organization then it should be fine
No, no and NO. I’m sorry
Unrelated, but seeing as they’re in the first half of the first semi, wouldn’t it be the best thing ever if “Discoteque” opened this year’s contest?
If I was producer, I’d probably start with Australia. The Roop are the best, and you can’t start with the best.
I give the Roop topmarks for presentation but not very high marks for the song itself. It is lively enough to be a decent opener though.
For me, the first song of the whole year should be one that kinda kicks down the door. Think “I Can’t Go On” or “Replay.” But yeah, when you put it like that, I probably wouldn’t start with “Discoteque.”
Australia might be too much of a schlock to start. Let’s ease people in… it’s been 2 years….
I think Ireland will open, there’s no way they’ll open with Sweden, Russia or Australia, a ballad is out of the question (SLO & N. MAC), Belarus won’t compete, which only leaves Ireland, and then Slovenia or N. Mac as second.