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After a seven year break, Cyprus are back at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2024. The honour of representing the Mediterranean nation for this triumphant return goes to Maria Pissarides, who will be singing “Crystal Waters” in Madrid on 16 November.

Scroll down for the “Crystal Waters” lyrics

Cyprus in Junior Eurovision 2024: Maria Pissarides with “Crystal Waters”

Maria developed her passion for performing from a very young age and has already made great progress in striving towards her dreams.

Recent years have seen the young star taking to the musical theatre stage. Maria has already landed several leading roles, including in an adaption of Matilda.

Not just settling for singing other people’s songs, Maria also loves writing her own — inspired by superstar Taylor Swift. She was a runner-up in the European Radio 2023 competition, and has also had a hand in writing the lyrics for her Junior Eurovision entry.

Maria has now taken her passion all the way to the United Kingdom, where she is currently studying at a performing arts school.

Before all of this, Maria first fell in love with dance. She’s now encouraging everyone to join in with her and has started a dance challenge for “Crystal Waters.”

 
 
 
 
 
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What do the “Crystal Waters” lyrics mean?

Although she enjoys her current life in the UK, Maria naturally misses her homeland. Therefore, when writing the lyrics to her Junior Eurovision entry, the young Cypriot was keen to celebrate the sun and “Crystal Waters” of her favourite island, where she’s spent many happy days with her family and friends:

You know I love this feeling
Crystal water with my friends
Dive in the moment
You are something mythical

Maria also wanted to take this moment to demonstrate her love for nature. She hopes the song can inspire people to protect the planet and cherish the environments we all get to enjoy every day:

Day by day we will be discovering beaches with golden sands
We are building castles and palaces
Memories and songs will be blossoming

“Crystal Waters” lyrics – Maria Pissarides (Cyprus JESC 2024)

Lyrics and music: Armin HIGHMØRE Gilani / Maria Pissarides / Sophia Patsalides

Junior Eurovision fans will remember Sophia Patsalides as Cyprus’ representative at the 2014 contest.

Greek text

Τα χέρια ανοιγμένα
Κοίτα μόνο ψηλά
Σ’ ένα όνειρο πετάμε
Μ’ ασημένια φτερά

Τα μάτια σου σαν φλόγα
Με ελπίδα με κοιτούν
Μπερδεύονται τα λόγια
Μέχρι οι λέξεις θα ενωθούν

Τι να σου πρωτοπώ;
Η αγκαλιά που αγαπώ
Κρύσταλλο το νερό
Τρέχω όταν σε δω
Μπορώ για ήλιο και νερό να ζω
The sun in the sky is burning bright

You know I love this feeling
Crystal water with my friends
Dive in the moment
You are something mythical

Your eyes light up a fire
Nothing can stop your flame

Τι να σου πρωτοπώ;
Η αγκαλιά που αγαπώ
Κρύσταλλο το νερό
Τρέχω όταν σε δω
Μπορώ για ήλιο και νερό να ζω
The sun in the sky is burning bright

Μέρα με τη μέρα χρυσές αμμουδιές θα ανακαλύπτουμε
Κάστρα και παλάτια χτίζουμε
Αναμνήσεις και τραγούδια θα ανθίζουνε

Μπορώ για ήλιο και νερό να ζω
The sun in the sky is burning bright

Τι να σου πρωτοπώ;
Η αγκαλιά που αγαπώ
Κρύσταλλο το νερό
Τρέχω όταν σε δω
Μπορώ για ήλιο και νερό να ζω
The sun in the sky is burning bright

English translation

Arms are open
Only look up
We fly in a dream
With silver wings

Your eyes are like a flame
They look at me with hope
Mixing up the words
Until words come together

What do I say to you first?
The hug I love
The water is crystal clear
I run when I see you
I can live for sun and water
The sun in the sky is burning bright

You know I love this feeling
Crystal water with my friends
Dive in the moment
You are something mythical

Your eyes light up a fire
Nothing can stop your flame

What do I say to you first?
The hug I love
The water is crystal clear
I run when I see you
I can live for sun and water
The sun in the sky is burning bright

Day by day we will be discovering beaches with golden sands
We are building castles and palaces
Memories and songs will be blossoming

I can live for sun and water
The sun in the sky is burning bright

What do I say to you first?
The hug I love
The water is crystal clear
I run when I see you
I can live for sun and water
The sun in the sky is burning bright

Is Maria Pissarides’ “Crystal Waters” going to become your new summer anthem? Does Cyprus have your vote at Junior Eurovision 2024? Let us know in the comments.

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PhrygesStan
PhrygesStan
11 days ago

I love the sound during the dance break of this one. Very summery vibe overall and I like it.
Good luck Cyprus!

Ria van de Velde
Ria van de Velde
11 days ago

It ‘s very nice that Cyprus is back on this JESC. but the song is not one of my favorites.

Anonymous91
Anonymous91
11 days ago

the new Eleni Foureira!!!!!!

such a great dance-pop banger, summer anthem vibes wow wow what a comeback from mega powerhouse nation Cyprus