Water was the Bulgarian entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 in Helsinki by duo Elitsa Todorova and Stoyan Yankoulov. It was the first of their two appearances in the contest
The song is an up-tempo number with techno influences, as well as a jaw harp and traditional percussion. Todorova sings folk-inspired lyrics dealing with a young girl meeting a young boy riding a horse.
The performance in the semi-final featured the duo wearing what looked like armor, while they were wearing more mainstream clothes in the final. The performances were also notable for the high-energy percussion performances of both musicians.
It qualified from the semifinal in 6th place. In the final, it was performed 21st following Romania and preceding Turkey. At the close of voting, it finished in 5th place with 157 points.
Lyrics[]
More, malka mome, ij...
More, more, pee, ij...
More, Mitra pee na rekata
Mitre le, ij... Mitre le
More, na rekata, do gorata
Mitre le, ij... Mitre le
More, jozdol ide, ludo mlado
Mitre le, ij... Mitre le
More, ludo mlado, konče vodi
Mitre le, ij... Mitre le
More, more, pee
More, more, ij...
Mitre le
Eno ho... ho... ho...
A... a... a...
More, ludo mlado, konče jazdi
Mitre le, ij... Mitre le
More, konče jazdi, moma ljubi
Mitre le, ij... Mitre le
Tara-du-da...
Tara-du-daj du-dara dara-du-da... (Hej...)
Tara-du-daj du-dara dara-du-da...
Tara-du-daj du-dara dara-du-da... (Hej, hej...)
Tara-du-daj du-dara dara-du-da...
Tara-du-daj du-dara dara-du-da... (Hej...)
Tara-du-daj du-dara dara-du-da... (Hej, hej...)
Tara-du-daj du-dara dara-du-da... (Hej...)
Tara-du-daj du-dara dara-du-da...[1]
Lo, a young lass, eeh...
Lo, lo, she sings, eeh...
Lo, Mitra sings by the river
Oh Mitra, eeh.. oh Mitra
Lo, by the river, beyond the forest
Oh Mitra, eeh... oh Mitra
Lo, coming from the village, a reckless lad
Oh Mitra, eeh... oh Mitra
Lo, a reckless lad, leading a pony
Oh Mitra, eeh... oh Mitra
Lo, lo, she sings
Lo, lo, eeh...
Oh Mitra
Eno ho... ho... ho...
Ah... ah... ah...
Lo, a reckless lad, riding his pony
Oh Mitra, eeh... oh Mitra
Lo, riding his pony, loving his lass
Oh Mitra, eeh... oh Mitra
Tara-doo-da dai-doo-dara dara-doo-da, oh Mitra
Tara-doo-dai doo-dara dara-doo-da... (Hey...)
Tara-doo-dai doo-dara dara-doo-da...
Tara-doo-dai doo-dara dara-doo-da... (Hey, hey...)
Tara-doo-dai doo-dara dara-doo-da...
Tara-doo-dai doo-dara dara-doo-da... (Hey...)
Tara-doo-dai doo-dara dara-doo-da... (Hey, hey...)
Tara-doo-dai doo-dara dara-doo-da... (Hey...)
Tara-doo-dai doo-dara dara-doo-da...
References[]
Trivia[]
- The song was originally titled "Voda" but was translated for Eurovision itself.
- This was the first Bulgarian entry to be performed in Bulgarian, after two years of English-language songs.
- This was the only Bulgarian entry to qualify for the Grand Final until 2016.
Videos[]
Video "Water"
Elitsa Todorova & Stoyan Yankulov - Water (Bulgaria) Live 2007 Eurovision Song Contest