Totallympics Annual International Song Contest 2021

[Pablita 185]

I'm in for

[Werloc 3,164]

After a really really long and drawn out selection process, I felt that this song is the one that had to represent Lithuania this year. There were so many good options and songs that I loved, but ultimately the one that I chose is just art and the reason why music is one of the greatest forms of expression. This song is written in memory of Evgenya Redko's mother that passed, I recommend reading the lyric translation. Also, I know not everyone here watches the music videos, but I encourage to do it at least once (perhaps after the votes are in), because it is lokwey probably the best music video ever produced in Lithuania.

 

 LITHUANIA 

 

Evgenya Redko - Laikinai (Temporarily)

 

 

Lyrics:

 

[Intro]
Laikinai, aplink pasaulis griuvo / Temporarily, the world crashed down around me
Laikinai, laikas sustojo atsitiktinai / Temporarily, time stopped accidentally
Mano gyvenime tu laikinai / You're in my life temporarily
Kodėl taip laikinai? / Why so temporarily?

[Pre-Chorus]
Tikiuosi tau lengva / I hope it's not tough for you
Užmigus visam laikui, sąmanos dengia / Sleeping for eternity covered with moss
Tu mano atminty, bet man tavęs stinga / You're in my memory, but there's not enough of you
Tavo pataluos šįryt sninga, šįryt sninga / It's snowing in your bed this morning, it's snowing this morning

[Chorus]
(Degi ugnimi, degi ugnimi amžina) / You burn with flame, you burn with eternal flame
(Degi ugnimi, degi ugnimi amžina) / You burn with flame, you burn with eternal flame
Tiems kurių neliko / To those who are no longer with us
Tiems kuriuos širdy amžiais laikysim / Those that we will forever hold in our hearts
Tiems kurie mus gynė / To those that defended us
Angelai sparnus nelaiku nupynė / Angels gave them wings too early

[Post-Chorus]
Degi ugnimi amžina / You burn with eternal flame
Degi ugnimi, laikinai / You burn with flame, temporarily

[Verse]
Mačiausi aš tavo atvaizde / I saw myself in your image
Ir liūdesy ir rūpesty veide / In sadness and in worry on your face
Abiejų jaučiamam skausme / In the pain that we've felt together
Jaučiamam skausme / In the pain that we've felt

[Pre-Chorus]
Tikiuosi tau lengva / I hope it's not tough for you
Užmigus visam laikui, sąmanos dengia / Sleeping for eternity covered with moss
Tu mano atminty, bet man tavęs stinga / You're in my memory, but there's not enough of you
Tavo pataluos šįryt sninga, šįryt sninga / It's snowing in your bed this morning, it's snowing this morning

[Chorus]
Tiems kurių neliko / To those who are no longer with us
Tiems kuriuos širdy amžiais laikysim / Those that we will forever hold in our hearts
Tiems kurie mus gynė / To those that defended us
Angelai sparnus nelaiku nupynė / Angels gave them wings too early

[Post-Chorus]
Degi ugnimi amžina / You burn with eternal flame

[Outro]
Šiąnakt nebegrįši / You won't be coming back tonight
Dangaus pakelėse susitiksim / We'll meet in the roadsides of heaven
Šiąnakt nebеgrįši / You won't be coming back tonight
Išsiskyrėm mes tik laikinai / We were separated, but only temporarily

[rybak 3,217]

I know that it's still early but Africa and Oceania are yet missing to have all 5 continents on the competition 

[rybak 3,217]

10 hours ago, Agger said:

I will be joining team Denmark once again!

 

Looking forward to revisiting Krakow. Had some fine experiences there some years ago and some delicious food in Kazmierz. Will a guided tour in the wieliczka salt mine be included?

Yes, salt mine will be included, one of the most recognizable places in the area can't be missed   The organizing committee will also offer trips to other cities a bit away from Krakow  

[rybak 3,217]

@OlympicIRL @hckošice @Wumo

 

I found something for you, that place is located in the main square in the old town

 

[dcro 10,210]

So Werloc finally knows how it feels to be an American juror (as in, purposely not entering an eligible song that could win)...

[Werloc 3,164]

6 minutes ago, dcro said:

So Werloc finally knows how it feels to be an American juror (as in, purposely not entering an eligible song that could win)...

What do you mean by that? 

 

I had 11 really really good songs that I would've been happy with. In the end, I decided to go with one that felt most unique and I thought it would be nice to not send a repeat artist as well. 

[Wanderer 1,726]

 is in

[Agger 1,662]

1 hour ago, rybak said:

Yes, salt mine will be included, one of the most recognizable places in the area can't be missed   The organizing committee will also offer trips to other cities a bit away from Krakow  

Sounds lovely. If I can get the same old guide as last time I visited it would be perfect. She was great. But I'll need some time for the beers and vodka as well!

[Agger 1,662]

57 minutes ago, Wanderer said:

 is in

12 points!