Let's REACT to IOLANDA - GRITO 🇵🇹| Festival da Canção 2024 | Eurovision 2024 | Portugal

HERE WE GO! In this video we are reacting to Iolanda with her song Grito for Festival da Canção 2024 🇵🇹

We hope you enjoy the video, and would love to pick your brain:
1) What do you think of this song?
2) Do you think Iolanda will go to Malmö?

Let's react to Grito:

0:05 Intro
1:02 Reaction
4:00 Conclusion
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[JorgeCosta]

Hello, the song is a story about a person who is broken and hurt, but still has a flame to keep fighting. It's actually not a sad song, it's an empowering song. The chorus "ainda arde" means "still burns", meaning the flame is not off. The name of the song also means "the scream" even though it is not referenced in the song, you assume the scream is the whole feeling of screaming to the top of your lungs that you are still alive and ready to fight another day.

She also references a hopeful message that tomorrow will be a better day. Thank you for reacting, I hope it will be even better live.

[BenjaminBlackburn-hj]

This song is so beatiful.12 points from France to Portugal

[BenjaminBlackburn-hj]

Portugal deserves a 2nd victory in Eurovision Song Contest this year

[BenjaminBlackburn-hj]

Iolanda should represent Portugal for Eurovision Song Contest this year

[greyhavens]

This song is beautiful. Its about someone who has been thrown down but there is still fight in them.. "i am a flame that still burns"

[miguelcaldeira]

"Iolanda - 'Grito' (Scream)"- MY Analysis and English Lyrics (adaptation)

ANALYSIS:

"Grito", presents a compelling narrative of resilience, transformation, and self-empowerment. The song uses the metaphor of fire to symbolize the undying spirit of the protagonist, emphasizing themes of endurance, healing, and self-realization.

Themes like:

Vulnerability and Surrender: (sense of awareness and sensitivity, possibly hinting at the anticipation of change or the buildup of emotional energy. Speaks to letting go of control, a leap of faith into the unknown. This surrender isn't about giving up but about embracing the process of transformation).

Liberation: "I want to let go of what left me hurt" is a clear desire to release past pains and burdens. This act of letting go is necessary for healing and moving forward.

Renewal: for instance in asking the "mother star to make the day rise again" symbolizes a plea for rebirth, a fresh start, and the hope that comes with a new day.

Transformation: "I transformed every verse of me" indicates profound personal growth and change. The individual is not the same as before; She has evolved through her experiences.

Persistence: The repeated phrase "It still burns" emphasizes ongoing struggle and resilience. Despite challenges, her spirit and determination remain unquenched.

Self-assertion: "Today I want to prove myself / That I can be whatever I want" reflects a strong sense of self-belief and ambition. She is determined to define her own identity and future.

Forgiveness: "Forgive anyone who wanted to see me suffer" shows maturity and emotional liberation. Forgiveness is presented as a step towards healing and empowerment.

Resilience: The imagery of being a "flame that still burns" throughout the song symbolizes resilience in the face of adversity. She continues to shine and endure, regardless of past pains and challenges.

Self-empowerment: The journey from vulnerability to strength, from darkness to light, encapsulates the theme of self-empowerment. She actively transforms her pain into power, asserting control over her destiny.

Healing and Growth: The song portrays healing as an active and dynamic process. It's about moving through pain, embracing change, and growing stronger in the process.

Iolanda's 'Grito' (Scream), is a powerful anthem of perseverance, self-discovery, and empowerment. It encourages listeners to embrace their vulnerabilities, let go of the past, and ignite their inner strength to face the future with courage and hope.

LYRICS

Iolanda - "Grito" (Scream)

[Verse 1]
I heard, (I) felt, the body charging
We continued like that, one and another, one and another, one and another
I'm free falling, I'll let you know when I get there
I surrender here, little by little

[Pre-Chorus]
Long strides, chained in the (race) start
I want to let go of what left me hurt
I ask the mother star to make the day rise again

[Chorus]
(It still [Ainda] burns [Arde]) I transformed every verse of me (It still burns)
And surrender to the courage that still burns, still burns
Hit the light on your chest and opens it
I am a flame that still burns, still burns, still burns

[Verse 2]
Today I want to prove myself
That I can be whatever I want (Whatever I want)
Bring together those who love me at a table
Forgive anyone who wanted to see me suffer
They don't fool me (No, no)
I'm every size (I am)
I still remember when I was little
(I was) the one who dreamed first

[Pre-Chorus]
Long strides, chained in the (race) start
I want to let go of what left me hurt
And I ask the mother star to make the day rise again

[Chorus]
(It still burns) I transformed every verse of me (It still burns)
And surrender to the courage that still burns, still burns
Hit the light on your chest and open it
I am a flame that still burns, still burns, still burns
I am a flame that still burns, still burns
I am a flame that still burns, still burns
Burn, burn, burn
I transformed every verse of me
And surrender to the courage that still burns, still burns
Hit the light on your chest and open it
I am a flame that still burns, still burns, still burns

[dk]

One of my overall favorites this NF season. I've even been trying to learn how to properly sing along for the whole song despite never studying Portuguese at any point in my life.

[bilie]

“Festival de canziono, festival da canchiau” that was funny ladies, nice try tho 😅 ❤ Iolanda all the way.

[DiogoF.]

Portugal can use this to make an impactful video

[antoniofeliz]

Pls go check "Huca - Pé de choro"
My favorite song of festival da canção this year

[Sergioooooooooooooo]

AMAZING IOLANDA BUT REACT JOÃO BORSCH, PLS!!!

[silencedraven]

No maka ft. Ana Maria is better In my opinion. Please coment ❤ kisses from Portugal 🇵🇹

[mabam]

Please react to No Maka and Ana Maria. The song is " Aceitar". Festival da Canção. Portugal.

[davidaz]

React to Filipa "You Can't Hide" please!

[andrevilhena]

Estilo Senhora do Mar...sempre os mesmos estilos d registos com aquelas vozes a fugirem para o fadinho..Mais do mesmo

[bansmile]

My tOp 5: 1. João Borch 2. Rita Rocha 3. No Maka 4. Yolanda 5. Mela