Day After Day was the debut entry for Azerbaijan at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 in Belgrade performed by Elnur & Samir.
"Day After Day" incorporates elements of opera singing combined with Azeri folk genre of mugham. It symbolizes the eternal dialogue between Good and Evil. Elnur and Samir perform the song dressed as devil and angel.
It qualified from the first semifinal in 6th place. In the final, it was performed 20th following France and preceding Greece. At the close of voting, it finished in 8th place with 132 points, the first of a consecutive string of top-10 finishes which lasted until 2013.
Lyrics[]
For peace we pray
Save us from all fears
Oh Lord! Save us!
You can feel me in your mind
With every breath you take
Burn the earth by flame of sins
I`ll make you feel dismay
Our feelings play with us
But you must keep yourself under control
If you`re searching for resolves
Be ready for the tolls
Show us the right way
Day after day
All fears we must forget
Then better world we`ll get
If you have the greatest aim
Keep it in your soul
I`ll be always by your side
Always in your heart
Our dreams can play with us
Even if we think that we keep control
From all horrors in the world
Salvation is love!
The earth in flame
And you must share the blame
Look inside yourself
We both are there
Day after day....