iconic
song fest fueling
nations’
hopes of vic’try
understanding grows
as diverse
cultures
greet, meet and
mingle
excitement
flows free with
each uplifting beat
inspiration soaring
as
contestants compete!
I saw a stupid movie just four years ago.
Will Ferrell starred in it, and he’s a funny guy..
The plot was so insipid I barely liked the show.
In Iceland it takes place, where Lars and Sigrit vie
with Eurovision singers in a contest with their song.
The movie played on Netflix during Covid times.
I listened and endured their vulgar “Ja Ja Ding Dong.”
As I remember it, the dumb song kind of rhymes.
That film was this American's first and only taste
of a competition Europe likes a lot.
I’m sure this famous contest isn’t a huge waste
of time like that lame film that had me thinking “What??”
I bet that Eurovision is a wonderful event.
I even heard on Youtube this year’s winner Nemo
sing “The Code,” a catchy tune. My time was better spent
with “The Code” than the “Fire Saga.” Nemo is supremo.
"Love Shone a Light"
upon this
"Puppet on a String"
with a
"Boom Bang-a-Bang"
it helped
"Making Your Mind Up"
to
"Save Your Kisses for Me
2024 was the first time in over two decades.
First time that I didn’t watch any of Eurovision.
The pop and the rock, the costumes and things.
Watching people dress differently and sings.
With my conscious, I couldn’t watch it.
Including a country like the state of Israel.
The Israeli government are not fit to stand.
Removing Israel should have been first to hand.
Russia and Belarus were removed straight away.
For invading Ukraine and killing innocent people.
Why not Israel for killing innocent Palestinian lives?
Using much more weapons than guns and knives.
There is no pride in genocide is something I say.
No freedom for all until everyone is truly free.
Eurovision is part of the problem not the truth.
Even if they try and spin it like American Babe Ruth.
We need to stand and fight for the people of Gaza.
There is power in numbers and power is strong.
Boycotting Eurovision was hard for a person like me.
Yeah I did it because of the power that you can see.
When Abba wowed the audience:
the only part I've ever seen!
Oh, and the bearded lady who
(I think) was a drag queen.
It was nineteen seventy six
When a great band sang about saving a kiss
Such a jolly song
That anyone could sing along
I learned the words off by heart
And entered a singing contest
While on holiday
Save all your kisses for me
Save all your kisses for me
Always a great memory
I'll never forget the day that
As some candy was awarded to me.
EUROVISION SONG CONTEST
Every year, it is getting ever more weird
Unlikely now that actual songs are judged
Risky costumes and acts are getting stranger
Overtly gender-neutral in displays of pride
Voting is always political, and predictable
It all started off being just about the music
Songs themselves now seem not to matter
I admit these days I do avoid that TV show
Ostentatious spectacle has become the norm
Now, it is not even just European countries
Nil Poi!
Nil poi, shove it under there.
Nil Poi, coz we don’t really care.
Nil poi, we are quite elated.
Nil poi, we are vaccinated.
Nil poi, it’s fixed, and it’s done.
Nil poi, but we’re still number one.
Nil poi, you all used our tongue.
Nil poi, with bad diction, bad song.
Nil poi, again Europe’s in tatters.
Nil poi, we win when it matters.
Nil poi, so what’s all the fuss?
Nil poi, you’re nothing without us!
Nil poi, nil poi, nil poi, nil poi,
Nil poi, nil poi, nil poi, nil poi!!!!!
David Cox 22/05/21
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