On Thursday Dutch songstress S10 revealed her Eurovision 2022 song “De Diepte” inside the Tuschinski Theatre in Amsterdam. The glorious setting, which is steeped in cinematic history, was an appropriate choice. Her song, which translates as “The Depth”, has a thoroughly artistic sensibility. Gripping from start to finish, it rides on a wave of emotion — just like the most noteworthy of films.
“It’s a tribute to the sadness and memories that you carry with you”, she tells Eurovision.tv. “Everyone experiences difficult times in their lives. That’s something we all have in common and I hope you will feel less alone when you listen to the song”.
S10 “De Diepte” — The Netherlands at Eurovision 2022
Broadcaster AVROTROS selected S10 – that’s Stien den Hollander – as the country’s contestant. This followed an open call for songs after Rotterdam hosted Eurovision in May 2021. Representing a new generation of Dutch pop music, the North Holland native will be the first performer to sing in Dutch since 2010 when Sieneke crashed out of the semis.
For this special release, the country departed from its usual prime-time television release. Instead, AVROTROS travelled to the Tuschinski Theatre in Amsterdam. Voted as the most-beautiful cinema in the world by Time Out in 2021, this venue celebrated its 100th anniversary in October.
Eurovision stars Duncan Laurence, Stefania, Cezar Sampson and Gjon’s Tears had a pre-listen to the song. Their first reaction revealed that the entry has strong vocals and deep, meaningful lyrics.
S10’s Eurovision song
S10 presented her Eurovision 2022 bid live on NPO Radio 2 as well as on different platforms. Similar to last year, the delegation’s social media accounts premiered the music video, alongside the official Eurovision YouTube channel.
On Tuesday, the broadcaster uploaded a small teaser from the song’s music video. This teaser saw S10 dramatically destroying a fridge to then sneak into the empty kitchen device.
Earlier, AVROTROS announced that S10’s creative team will consist of director Marnix Kaart, creative supervisor Wouter van Ransbeek and light designer Henk Jan van Beek.
Are you excited for the release? What are you expecting? Let us know in the comments down below!
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I loveeeeeeeeee it!!!!
S10 first live performance just was on tv. Great track and staging.
https://youtu.be/FkcR-zI-0Wk
Off topic.. Since when are you getting downvoted when people say what country you’re from? So to those 5 who did that…How sad are you?
This is really beautiful, what a lovely surprise. Very classy and haunting, one of the best this year for sure.
My new leader…
De diepte made more than 200k on Spotify in the Netherlands within 12 hours. Ofc it just debut at 1.
Also 1 on Apple or Itunes
That’s what you get when braodcasters and labels promote ans care about local talent
It’s quite a big debut, I think bigger than Arcade. If the Dutch don’t like the song they simply won’t listen to it, no matter how much you promote it. So there’s definitely something there in terms of commercial potential.
Yes. Song is great and Dutch people like it a lot otherwise they wouldn’t play it. It’s very hard to make a big debut. Having a team behind and people believing in your talent and song also helps. Many factors came together I guess.
Im still not that used to this song, but it’s definitely a very beautiful and emotional song (anyway I’ll end up completely loving it in a few more days) With an intimate staging, maybe with some contemporary dancers, this could be something huge (it already is) I hope this comes atleast top 5.
Dancers? Really?
This is really nice and I’ll probably be voting for her anyway but I did also check out one of her other songs, “Dans Mij Naar Huis”, and I ended up a bit disappointed it wasn’t that one instead…
I really like this song! It probably won’t win, but it still should do pretty well. Dutch is a beautiful language and I’m glad they decided to not send a song in English this time.
This entry does have potential, and I’m really sure that this will qualify (unless, staging, of course).
Results-wise, I think this will be top 15 at best, but I’ll wait for all the songs to be released before deciding.
I just listened to “Adem je in” BTW.
Current ranking (subject to change):
This is the first time I hear Dutch since I started watching Eurovision in 2013. It sounds just awesome! I think this entry will stand out. It’s incredible that a song about sadness produces other feelings in your soul: tranquility, peace and even hope! I wouldn’t say it’s a depressing song. Besides, her voice is so beautiful!
I agree, it sounds more like the release of pain and a journey towards relief.
Good song,winner…i dont think so
This is so good, I’m livin’
Best of lucks <3 from Sweden
Well, its the only song I’ve downloaded at this point . . .
What an angelic voice, and what a stunning song. I love that it’s in Dutch, and I am about to Google S10 to see what else she has out, music-wise. I also checked the lyrics, and the words are just wonderful. I hope this does well, to encourage more countries to release songs like this in their own language. 9 out of 10 for me.
Translated lyrics: Do you know that feeling When your dream doesn’t work out Are you ever afraid It will always stay this way? Because it’s been raining for days And I can’t see a thing You and me together, right? It was always going to be like that (Chorus) ooh, aah Here in the deep I keep hearing your name Ooh aah I’m deep and I don’t want to let you go I’m taking cover under the table And I hope you will find me I’ve been waiting all evening Oh, I’m like a child I’m gritting my teeth again… Read more »
can’t stop listening!!! definitely my #1 so far!!
I find the song quite interesting, I love dutch but I do not think her live performance is going to give me chills or any emotions.
I would expect there to be interesting, moody pictures projected behind her and perhaps, one or two interpretive dancers. Anything else would look weird.
My winner!! beautiful <3
I loooove it !!!
I love this!! I knew my girl chevrolet s10 would deliver!!l
when she got into the fridge, that’s so me!!!
When I empty out the fridge and stuff myself with all that’s in it. That’s so me!!!
That was the only part I wasn’t crazy for. I get the feeling but all I could think of was ‘How irresponsible”. Could have had the same effect with a closet or wardrobe – pulling out all the clothes and throwing them aside before climbing in and hiding away from the world.
It’s for people like you that they put in the description of microwaves a warning to not put your cat inside to dry. I don’t think the fridge is meant in a literal way. And if this video inspires someone to close him/herself inside a fridge than that’s totally on them. Not because she made a beautiful video.
With an appropriate staging this song will be magical. Thank you netherlands
Wow !!!!!!!!!!! Just heard the song with my headphones and after the first listening….I ADORE IT!!!!!! The song is still in my head….I am listening it on repeat
Good job the Netherlands. SHE’S AUTHENTIC!
Très bon choix de la part des Pays-Bas. J’adore l’univers et la voix de la chanteuse. Amitiés de la Suisse.
The chorus is quite catchy! I love it!
It’s a very good song and it’s nice to hear Dutch again. With Russia out of Semi 1, there’s one spot that could go to anyone; maybe Netherlands? With a good staging anything’s possible.
Yes, there will be at least one country who just Got a better chance qualifying from semi final one now that Russia has been expelled.
Big yes from me. Introverted and melodic but edgy. And wonderful to hear a song in my native language that I actually like again (I am haunted by Sieneke’s ghost)
Never mention Sieneke again. The final she was in was held in Norway, where I live. I should have sued her, for I was harassed and ridiculed by all my Norwegian friends.
I already like it a lot and it feels like a grower. It tickes a lot of boxes for me (beautiful voice, classy arrangement, sincere lyrics), though it probably misses that final one that would make it an Eurovision winner. But hey, staging can make that stripped down bridge a moment. Both “humming hooks” are quite strong, easy to memorize and sing along, which is a nice thing to have when your song is in a language few people speak. By the way, this is a good example that any language can provide beautiful songs.
Took me about 30 minutes to get used to it, now I love it more than Brividi, haha.
I love it. I also feel like opinions don’t really count for much when the song has been out only a day. If this doesn’t qualify, it will be the fault of the televoters and juries – not S10’s.
I’ll add that it won’t be the fault of the Dutch language either. But I think this is will qualify with ease. The first semi is full of high energy songs, I’m hoping this will help highlighting at least the Dutch and the Lithuanian songs.
I hope so. Finland 2017 and Portugal 2019 showed to me that quality doesn’t always count for much, immediacy matters more. After Jeangu’s zero televote points last year, I promised myself to stop caring about results.
I always lose songs I love during the semis and the 2 you mentioned were between them.
Took another look in the 1st semi and it will be a tough one. The Greek song is supposed to be a sad ballad too (there’s a leaked demo, but I’m waiting for the official release). So, we already have Croatia, Greece, Lithuania and the Netherlands with women singing slower songs. Áurea and Maro are contenders in Portugal. Marketa and the sisters can win in Iceland… There won’t be room for all of them. 🙁
Sweet, cute, a good song. And I love Dutch. I am not sure if it will qualify for the final or how far it can go. But it’s a decent entry by the Netherlands. I feel it’s going to do better with younger audiences.
Obviously not a winner, but I like it! Also always appreciate when countries sing in their national language. For some reason I also feel like it’s a better version of Australia’s song.
Dutch has never sounded so beautiful
I really like it!
Off topic (but not too far off genre) – I just googled ‘UK Eurovision 2022’ and clicked on the ‘news’ tab – there’s a news story that’s been taken down on Talent Recap that says London Grammar is representing the UK from 20 hrs ago. That would be totally amazing it were true.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=uk+eurovision+2022&client=safari&hl=en-gb&prmd=nvi&source=lnms&tbm=nws&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjJ07jEvqr2AhWLNcAKHf1BCqkQ_AUoAXoECAIQAQ&biw=390&bih=663&dpr=3
OMG London Grammar are a terrific group! If true, finally the UK has done things right 😀
If this is true, then I can safely say I’ll have a new #1 on top of Italy. I am OBSESSED with London Grammar! That being said I have a hard time believing a group of their caliber would agree to do something risky like Eurovision.
I feel the same. Just so weird the story was published and then taken down.
I googled it: there’s an article from “Talent Recap” that says London Grammar represents the UK at Eurovision with “Turn back time”. It’s from yesterday though so I find it weird that it was not relayed anywhere else.
It could have been sent under embargo and whoever wrote the article didn’t pay attention to it
They’ve just signed to TaP management. It’s a possibility that they could. But my money’s on Sam Ryder. His song “space man” has been produced by Koz. Koz is managed by TaP
It’s time to do some euro-sleuthing! (or they could just make an announcement already)
It will finish like Belgium 2021
Not bad… a grower song!
What a lovely surprise! I really like this entry it jumped straight to my top 3. And I can see it doing really well under certain circumstances. The use of the native language is also a big bonus in my book.
Beautiful. Goes straight into my TOP3,
didnt know before dutch sounded so great in music.
So far, I can see it place top 5 with good staging!
I think it’s going to be 10-15 in the grand final. Not bad but not great either
At least better than last year :v
But that’s not a bad position range. I think the Netherlands would want to take it easy after holding the bag for hosting Eurovision for two years straight.
It feels a little laid back in parts, but it’s a nice song. I really liked it despite expecting something more alternative from her 🙂
Great original song and I love the sound of Dutch!
It clearly has that “studio sound/quality”, so it’ll be interesting to hear it preformed live and see how this will be staged.
But so far, this one enters my personal top 5.
well done Netherlands!
I really like it! It just jumped directly to my top 5. So far, the best ballad this year. Beautiful, heartfelt and unpretentious. Ah, and please keep it in Dutch.
To all those complaining about the quality of the songs so far… Write the song of the century..Send it to Eurovision 2023 and see how you take the criticism.
This song is for all those who are struggling with life and love sometimes. Not your average day “let’s all be happy” entry and I applaud it for that.
Really unnecessary comment. It is a song contest, point of it to judge the songs and vote for them. If only people who can write/sing would vote that would be full on jury voting. But we as fans are also voting so we will judge the song and criticize them.
Quality is quite low this year. In a normal year this song would be a borderline qualifier, this year it might be in my top 10.
I love it 🙂
My current #3 with potential to climb on top.
From neighbor Germany .
Overrated already.
Gosh, this Eurovision season sucks. Probably the worst one ever, judging by the songs. 🙁
Terrible negatively. Most of the weaker songs will be eliminated in the semi finals. The final itself will still be more than adequate.
But what happens when you have 90% of weak songs…..
Exactly. Lol. There’s 3-4 songs that are good. And in all honesty maybe 1 of them would do good in any previous year. And this upcoming National Selections aren’t promising at all.
2011 Happens
I’m sure there are alternative shows for you to watch on May 14.
I like it – definitely a nice song and unless they completely mess up the staging, it should do well.
Love the song and it’s in Dutch which I think makes it better than if it was sung in English. Only listened to it once, but it is already my #3 favorite.
Not a winning song that’s for sure, but it’s definitely not bad. A quality entry and I love the language. I can see it doing well!
I like it but this is not the winning song i’m looking for
Sweden is still the biggest winning favourite (if they pick the right one) and i have high hopes for Switzerland
i am very curious what you think is the best song from `sweden this year, because i have not heard a good one yet