Every Song Is a Cry for Love was the Irish entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 in Athens performed by Northern Irish singer Brian Kennedy. His performance in the semi-final marked the 1000th Eurovision song of all time.
The song qualified from the semifinal in 9th place. In the final, it was performed 21st following Croatia and preceding Sweden. At the close of voting, it finished in 10th place with 79 points, giving Ireland an automatic berth in the 2007 final.
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Every song is a cry for love
Every voice can arise above
So don’t be afraid, just show what you’re made of
Sing it out: every song is a cry for love
Every day is a brand new start
Every night you could fall apart
Anytime you doubt the truth that’s in your heart
Sing it out: every song is a cry for love
Being strong, being tough
Never tender, always rough
It was never enough for me
In the dead of the night
Only love can hold you tight
Sing it out: every song is a cry for love
Every kiss is a call for hope
Every touch means you’re not alone
You don’t always have to make it on your own
Sing it out: every song is a cry for love
Being strong, being tough
Never tender, always rough
It was never enough for me
In the dead of the night
Only love can hold you tight
Sing it out: every song is a cry for love
Sing it out: every song is a cry for love
Sing it out: every song is a cry for love
Every song is a cry for love
