Anouk - Birds (The Netherlands) - LIVE - 2013 Semi-Final (1)

The Netherlands: Anouk - Birds live at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Semi-Final (1)

[Copyrightbreaker]

One of the most important performances for the netherlands in eurovision history.

[Alexu]

She was flawless. the song sounded like the soundtrack of Black Swan. Anouk is a great artist and i love her new album.

[leya]

I live seeing so many people appreciate this song. I love it, Anouk is an amazing singer. But for some reason not many Dutch people actually appreciate this song, many made fun of it and called it depressing. But I absolutely love it

[NewLegend]

This is not a song... this is an anthem <3

[PierroHyaplo]

LYRICS :)

Isolated from the outside
Clouds have taken all the light
I have no control
It seems my thoughts wander off
Of the time when I tried to
Live life without you

Birds falling down the rooftops
Out of the sky like raindrops
No air, no pride

If being myself is what I do wrong
Then I would rather not be right
Hope's turned into fear
With my one wing I can't fly
With sunrise embrace my
Dreams tight and that's why

Birds falling down the rooftops
Out of the sky like raindrops
No air, no pride
Birds

To a place without fear, with no moonlight
All I need are trees and flowers and some sunlight
When memories are being made and where the old one dies
Where love ain't lost

Birds falling down the rooftops
Out of the sky like raindrops
Birds falling down the rooftops
Out of the sky like raindrops
No air, no pride
That's why
Birds don't fly

[brammetje]

To all haterz and people who think this is boring: this is a REAL artists. She doesn't need stupid costumes or any other distracting things, this is PURE, this is EMOTION. I feel sorry for you cause most of you are used to listen to predictable and mass-produced songs. Anouk won't win, it's too good to win, but she deserves a top 5 result. Good luck ANOUK. Europe loves you!

[carolilett]

Fell in love with this song at first hearing; still one of my all-time favourite songs

[storiesUp]

If there were any justice in the world then this song would have won hands down. Beautiful .. and an incredible performance.

[bbc]

This kind of songs that you like to hear over and over again without getting bored of, and it, s fun to sing it ! Netherlands ( you did it this year ) bravo 12 points from the world .

[fabbi]

Great song and performance. It's top 10 result was really deserved. Imo she could have even reached a few ranks higher as I prefer this over Malta, Italy, Greece and Norway.
Oh and this is better than Calm after the storm imo.

[claunachi]

Anouk was big in the 90's and has scored several hits after that. If you don't know her as a Dutch citizen.. that's quite sad actually. This song is amazing, very beautiful and captivating. Getting 9th place after such a long time not passing the semi-finals since 2004, woah! I'm proud of my country this year ^^

[kkaaggoo]

I had fucking Goosebumps while watching this. I can imagine dutch people sing this song like a second national anthem these days ;)
Well I've been in love with anouk and her music for ages so her performance was my personal ESC highlight. I so wished she would win... she would have deserved it so much...
Kisses from Germany

I can't deny I cryed during the complete performance... she deserves to win this year

[GKiller]

1:43 Brilliant camera view!
Perfect song and an amazing singer with an incredible voice, deserved a higher place with no doubt.

[AnnaAmyElizabeth]

Love it! Best song this year! Anouk is so beautiful and talented!! Lots of love from Greece :)

[mistify]

My votes go to Anouk. This is magic! Greetings from Serbia.

[Bindzso]

Kudos to Anouk! This is studio quality! Pure art

[brammetje]

Too good to win Eurovision, thats all i can say but Anouk, you made us proud! IMO she should have been this years winner but im really happy with this great result! She has new fans from all over Europe and will become even a bigger artist(is that possible?) in the Netherlands. GO ANOUK!

[JoacoESC]

The Netherlands the last years:

2008: Good
2009: Sucks
2010: Infant
2011: Bland performance
2012: Deserved the final
2013: Absolutely perfect.

[soulchip]

The most amazing simplicity of elegance... Original composition, fancy but simple and honest arrangements. Poetic lyrics, very touching ... It may not win this year, but ... WOW Anouk... you deserve it all, the world is waiting for you outside there :)