Out On My Own was the Dutch entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 2001 in Copenhagen performed by Michelle.
The song is a dramatic ballad, with Michelle describing her sense of freedom at being "out on my own" and able to take control of her own life. Michelle performed the song barefoot.
The song was performed first on the night preceding Iceland. At the close of voting, it finished in 18th place with 16 points. Due to the poor finish, the country was relegated from the 2002 contest.
Lyrics[]
Closing the door, leaving behind all that has been
No turn around, life begins out on my own
Follow the sun from day to day, free as a bird
Now is the time to spread my wings out on my own
Come to the conclusion I am in control
Take it with my body and my soul
I can fly over mountains, over seas
I never felt so free in the choices of my life
I can fly over mountains, over seas
I never felt so free in the choices of my life
Closing the door, leaving behind all that has been
Now is the time to spread my wings out on my own
Come to the conclusion I am in control
Take it with my body and my soul
I can fly over mountains, over seas
I never felt so free in the choices of my life
I can fly over mountains, over seas
I never felt so free in the choices of my life
Free in the choices of my life
Free in the choices of my life
Videos[]
| Eurovision Song Contest 2001 | |||
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| Participants | |||
 Michelle Courtens •  Two Tricky •  Nino Pršeš •  Haldor Lægreid •  Tal Sondak •  Mumiy Troll •  Friends •  SKAMP •  Arnis Mednis •  Vanna •  MTM •  Gary O'Shaughnessy •  David Civera •  Natasha St-Pier •  Sedat Yüce •  Lindsay Dracass •  Nuša Derenda •  Piasek •  Michelle •  Tanel Padar & Dave Benton w/ 2XL •  Fabrizio Faniello •  Antique •  Rollo & King
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| Songs | |||
| Out On My Own • Angel • Hano • On My Own • En Davar • Lady Alpine Blue • Listen To Your Heartbeat • You Got Style • Too Much • Strings of My Heart • Só sei ser feliz assim • Without Your Love • Dile que la quiero • Je n'ai que mon âme • Sevgiliye Son • No Dream Impossible • Energy • 2 Long • Wer Liebe lebt • Everybody • Another Summer Night • Die for You • Never Ever Let You Go
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