Stronger Every Minute was the Cypriot entry at the 2004 Contest in Istanbul, Turkey performed by Lisa Andreas. The ballad was the second entry from Cyprus to be entered into a semi-final, as Mono Yia Mas was entered into the 1996 pre-qualifying round.
The song is about the singer's intense love for her partner growing "stronger every minute", and she wants her partner to stay with her for all her life.
In the semi-final it was performed 14th, following newcomers Albania and preceding FYR Macedonia. It placed 5th in the semi-final, allowing the song to qualify for the final where it was performed 21st on the night, following the United Kingdom, and preceding hosts Turkey. After the close of voting, it rounded off the top five, finishing 5th with 170 points.
Lyrics[]
No matter where I am
I'm always thinking of you
It may be hard, but I need you to understand
That I don't often say what I feel
But now this is straight from my heart
My love grows stronger every minute
And it won't ever die
I want you to stay with me
Not just this day, but for all my life
Now, when I look into your eyes
I can tell there's something wrong
You're holding back the tears
Couldn't bare to lose you now
So I will make my feelings clear
My love grows stronger every minute
And it won't ever die
You must believe I'll always be there
For you, all my life
Oh... please stay
Mmm...
My love grows stronger every minute
And it won't ever die
I want you to stay with me
Not just this day, but for all my life
Oh... please stay[1]
References[]
Videos[]
Lisa Andreas - Stronger Every Minute (Cyprus - Official Video - Eurovision Song Contest 2004)
Lisa Andreas - Stronger Every Minute (Cyprus) 2004 Eurovision Song Contest