Start a Fire was the Azerbaijani entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhagen, performed by Dilara Kazimova. The onstage performance also featured a trapeze artist.
It successfully qualified from the first semifinal in 9th place. In the final, it was performed 3rd following Belarus and preceding Iceland. At the close of voting, it placed 22nd with 33 points, breaking their top ten streak and making it their worst result in a grand final.
Lyrics[]
Someone's selling garden roses down the square
People gathering by to breathe the morning air
But no one sees the bitter cold and shivering empty hands
A school girl running by and trying to beat the bell
People dropping, tossing coins in wishing wells
But no one cares for dreams that don't fit into our world
Maybe nightfall darkens skies
And maybe teardrops stain our eyes
But may the slightest light start a fire
A soldier in the hands of a forgotten mess
Digging out the burning bullets in his chest
So eager, bold and noble - printing footsteps on this earth
Maybe nightfall darkens skies
Maybe teardrops stain our eyes
But may the slightest light start a fire
Start a fire
But may the slightest light start a fire
Videos[]
Dilara Kazimova - Start A Fire
Dilara Kazimova - Start A Fire (Azerbaijan) LIVE Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Grand Final