The Balkan Girls was the Romanian entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow performed by Elena Gheorghe.
It qualified from the first semifinal in 9th place. In the final, it was performed 22nd following Ukraine and preceding the United Kingdom. At the close of voting, it finished in 19th place with 40 points.
In the live performances, dancers portrayed as creatures from Romanian folklore, such as the Iele.
Lyrics[]
The Balkan girls, they like to party
Like nobody, like nobody
It's time for me to unwind
I'm gonna start my weekend with gin, tonic and lime
My girls take me for a ride
Ready to party and looking so fine
I wonder if beyond this
There could be something better
'Cause I feel so good tonight
Don't wanna end this night
The Balkan girls, they like to party
Like nobody, like nobody
(For crowd delight, we'll shine all night)
The Balkan girls, they like to party
Like nobody, like nobody
(For crowd delight, we'll shine all night)
My hips are ready to glow
This record is so hot and I have so much to show
I'll find a boy for a kiss
Who knows, maybe he'll be my prince
I wonder if beyond this
There could be something better
'Cause I feel so good tonight
Don't wanna end this night
The Balkan girls, they like to party
Like nobody, like nobody
(For crowd delight, we'll shine all night)
The Balkan girls, they like to party
Like nobody, like nobody
(For crowd delight, we'll shine all night)
(You've gotta live your life...)
If you didn't find out
What love is about
And if you're lonely, baby
Just open your mind, you're one of a kind
You've got to live your life...
The Balkan girls, they like to party
Like nobody, like nobody
(For crowd delight, we'll shine all night)
The Balkan girls, they like to party
Like nobody, like nobody
(For crowd delight, we'll shine all night)
The Balkan girls, they like to party
Like nobody, like nobody
(For crowd delight, we'll shine all night)
The Balkan girls, they like to party
Like nobody, like nobody
(For crowd delight, we'll shine all night)[1]
References[]
Trivia[]
- This song was the first Eurovision song to peak at #1 in the Romanian Top 100, where it stayed for two weeks.
Videos[]
Elena - The Balkan Girls
Elena - The Balkan Girls (Live)