Croatia’s Eurovision entry Let 3 have spoken to NME in regards to the which means of their tune ‘Mama ŠČ!, and how they’re trying to pull off a “condensed anti-war opera”.
The band precipitated a stir on-line with their drag-meets-military pomp-pop extravaganza received them by the semi-finals this week. Speaking to NME backstage in Liverpool forward of the ultimate tonight (Saturday May 13), bandmember Dražen Baljak defined that the week had been “heavy, but worth it”.
“We were a bit surprised at people’s reaction, but when it pays off it’s so exciting,” he stated.
Explaining the inspiration behind the tune, Baljak revealed that it took place members of the band placing on an adaption of an anti-war play. “And through that, the idea of making a small and condensed anti-war rock opera came,” he stated. “‘Mama ŠČ!’ is the result of that whole process.”
He continued: “We’re presenting an army of love. It’s military, but it’s positively military. It is the right time to send a message like this without any further explanation.”
Bandmate Damir Martinović then added: “It’s the army of my ass.”
The bookies’ odds for who will win Eurovision will not be of their favour, however the band claimed that they “didn’t come here to compete” however “to share the message” – in addition to “show our light show, which is bigger than Pink Floyd’s”.
The Eurovision Song Contest remaining takes place in Liverpool tonight, with the UK internet hosting in honour of final 12 months’s winners Ukraine.
Check out all the competing songs right here and see the bookies’ favourites for who’s more likely to win right here.
Sam Ryder, Netta and Kalush Orchestra are among the many earlier Eurovision stars confirmed to carry out on the remaining, whereas Frankie Goes To Hollywood reunited for his or her first efficiency in 36 years on the Eurovision village final week.