Sudden Lights - Aijā (LIVE) | Latvia 🇱🇻 | First Semi-Final | Eurovision 2023

Sudden Lights from Latvia performed ‘Aijā’ in the First Semi-Final of Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool, the United Kingdom.

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~~~ Lyrics ~~~
You said some words
Didn't hear you fall asleep
People were talking louder
From my TV screen

I heard them scream
It was too dark to see

Don't cry
I'll try to
Say the right words at the right times
Sing you lullabies
Please don't wake up wake up

Used to think we live
In a world so beautiful
You see
I think I don't believe
In this stuff anymore

Don't cry
I'll try to
Say the right words at the right times
Sing you lullabies
Please don't wake up wake up

Don't cry
I'll try to
Say the right words at the right times
Sing you lullabies
Please don't wake up wake up

Please don’t make me wake
Don’t make me wake
Please don’t wake up wake up

(Latvian): Aijā, aijā, saldā miegā (Lull, lull, in sweet sleep)

(Latvian): Aijā, aijā, saldā miegā (Lull, lull, in sweet sleep)

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#UnitedByMusic - Liverpool 2023

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[fo]

One of the biggest robberies from last year's ESC

[unat]

As a Latvian I thank you all for the good words, we really hoped to qualify, but instead we hope we spread the songs message for everyone who needed it. Thank you!

[Cane]

All the Latvians, be proud of Sudden Lights! Me and so many others are so grateful that you brought this unbelievably great band to Eurovision and for us.

[mariasakunosuke]

Their performence made me cry. I don't even know how Latvia could not be in final. Latvia, you sent real music, this should be appreciated. Love from Poland, I will never forget Latvia this year

[AlbaGarcia-slpw]

I’m not from Latvia, and I couldn’t be more proud of Latvia this year. They brought quality to the contest; the voice absolutely perfect, the performing, the lights, the vibes everything was perfect. So sad that we cannot see them on Saturday

[tamarasdisappointment]

The lights, the voices, the vibes. Idc if it qualifies, couldnt be more happy that this song exists ❤

[SimonaZav]

They sing "don't cry.." but I actually cried when Latvia did not get to finals. This song is a true masterpiece. The stage, vocals, meaning of the song, it was pure perfection. Too good for Eurovision. One of the best vocal performance of the evening.

[Miguel-exjg]

Latvia really deserved the grand final! One of the most beautiful performances of the night! A big hug to all Latvians from Portugal! I hope to see you in the final next year!

[kakawia]

I have literally never been so sad that a song didn’t qualify. I was genuinely sad when I realized they didn’t qualify. This song was so good and beautiful ♥️🤍♥️

[mayden]

The fact they were 3rd place of rest of the world's vote ... i knew their music had the potential to become international. Who knows, maybe it will happen one day ...

[ivanjukic]

This is one of those songs that are too good for Eurovision; thank you, Latvia, you should be proud ❤

[Themarcumo]

The most real and authentic artist this year! Impressive, Latvia!

[happycurus]

Underrated song, they deserved the final! Good luck and greetings from Italy!!!

[BoCinex]

Over 7 months later and they are still my winners.

[aleterla]

I hope people in Latvia will be proud of Sudden Lights. They brought quality in this contest and deserved to go to the final.
Huge hug from Italy ❤

[danijeljuko]

Although you didn't qualify, please remember that you wrote one of the most beautiful songs ever and that your energy and talent is mesmerising. You've got a new fan! :)

[MilioBobbyBrown]

I gave Latvia all 20 of my votes even though I knew it was a losing battle. 😭💔 Thank you Sudden Lights for the amazing performance!

[anthonymerzouki]

They deserve the world. Gonna cry myself to sleep now, bye y’all 😃

[KingLui]

One of the best songs at the first semi final.
I can't get over the fact that they didn't make it to the final.
It’s so unfair and I am so sorry for sudden lights!
Thank you for Aijā! It‘s so special to me!

Much love from Germany ❤

[nrcocmln]

8 points from the Rest of The World says a lot