Greece: Victor Vernicos' Eurovision 2023 entry 'What they say' released

• The song 'What they say' that young talented Victor Vernicos will be singing in Liverpool representing Greece at Eurovision 2023 is out!

  We already knew that Victor Vernicos with the song 'What they say' under the label of Panik Records has been selected to fly the Greek  flag in Liverpool. Today we got to listen his entry for Eurovision 2023 and sense his talent and special vocals in the music video of his song. 

  The 16 year-old act was selected via a selection process that started back in late August. Out of 106 submissions that reached ERT seven candidates were shorlisted. The seven proposals were reviewed by ERT's committee and a public jury consisting of 70 members. Each one of the two bodies contributed to the final result with a 49.4%  and  50.6% share repsectively. 

  Following the voting three acts passed through to the final stage of the selection: 

  • Antonia Kaouri & Maria Maragou – Shout Out
  • Melissa Mantzoukis – Liar
  • Victor Vernicos – What They Say

  Eventually Victor Vernicos was chosen to represent the Greek nation at the upcoming 67th Eurovision Song Contest this May in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

   

  Victor's song for Eurovision 2023 is an emotional atmospheric ballad with energetic vibes delivering the message of a human anxiety for your ownself which however can be liberating by saving the others the same time.

  Well, you know what they say
  Let's all make sure no one loses their way
  I almost can't stand seeing others in pain
  I am bold, now I got too much on my plate
  And I'll save all the others 'cause for me it's too...

   

  Earlier today “What They Say” premiered through the ERT’s show “Dio sti 1” and progressively is released on all digital and streaming platforms. Previously Victor had stated about his song: 

  ‘What They Say’ is a song that from the moment I wrote it became the favorite of me and my team, and my friends, even my family! I produced and wrote it myself, it’s emotional but also has an energy… a surprise that makes it unique in my heart.

  All the songs I write come from my feelings, they are full of honesty and authenticity. Music is a way of expression and I just try to express myself and what I think and feel in the purest way possible.

  The music video has been directed  by ERT's  Director, Giannis Georgioudakis while Kostas Kalimeris, Steve Sovolos and Vaggelis Gialamas have contributed in the production of the Greek entry. 

  Konstantinos Rigos has been assigned with the staging of the song and is familiar to the Eurovision audience as he had directed in the past Loukas Yiorkas (Greece 2011) and Eleftheria Eleftheriou (Greece 2012).

   

                             

                              Lyrics of 'What they say' 

  They all goes

  Feet start to shake, heart starts to ache

  Can't focus

  Panic I lay on the floor and I hate that i'm holding on

  My lungs are break and i can't stop make under

  Time starts to wrink how's that I'm not afraid

  Through the pain they giving

  Anxious the way i'm breathing

  Can't say that i'm longing for
   
  And neither did they break my spirit

  Insane and I can tell who's winning

  Wish it was something i could just ignore
   
  Well, you know what they say

  Let's all make sure no one loses their way

  I almost can't stand seeing others in pain

  I am bold, now I got too much on my plate

  And I'll save all the others 'cause for me it's too...
   
  Nostalgic mind i miss the days where my heart wouldn't ache

  And i'm drowning

  It's how i'm quicksand

  Live to die

  Leave me so blind

  I hate my own feelings
   
  Can't say that i'm longing for

  And neither did they break my spirit

  Insane and I can tell who's winning

  Wish it was something i could just ignore
   
  Well, you know what they say (Ooh)

  Let's all make sure no one loses thеir way

  I almost can't stand seeing others in pain

  I am bold, now I got too much on my plate

  And I'll save all thе others 'cause for me it's too— (Ooh)

  Let's all make sure no one loses their way

  I almost can't stand seeing others in pain

  I am bold, now I got too much on my plate

  And I'll save all the others 'cause for me it's too late

   

  A few words for Victor

  16 years old, Victor Vernicos, was one of the act suggested by Panic Records for this year’s contest. He is the younger contestant so far in this year's competition and Greece younger representative ever. 

  The young telanted act has been involved in since he was 4 years old, learning musical instruments and taking vocal lessons. At the age of 8 he took vocal lessons and at 10 guitar lessons, while when he was 13 years old he attended music technology seminars. His ability is special as he writes songs himself while he has stood out with his first YouTube videos.

  In 2021 he released his first song titled "Fake Club", in which he wrote music, lyrics but also produced it himself. She is currently taking vocal lessons with vocal coach Chryssanthemis and performance lessons with Nina Lotsari.

   

  Victor will be competing in the first half of the second semi-final in Liverpool on May 11, 2023. 

   

  News source: ERT

  Image: 'What they say' Music Video

   

   

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Angelos D.
Loyal follower of the Eurovision Song Contest since 1987, I've made the competition one of the stories of my life. After attending as accredited press the event for 10 consecutive years along with the 2017-2021 JESC editions, i also enjoy the last two years sharing more Eurovision music through the Eurofans radio's project.