Rise Like a Phoenix
Conchita Wurst
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Waking in the rubble Walking over glass Neighbors say we're trouble Well that time has passed Peering from the mirror No, that isn't me Stranger getting nearer Who can this person be You wouldn't know me at all today from the fading light I fly Rise like a phoenix Out of the ashes seeking rather than vengeance Retribution you were warned Once I'm transformed Once I'm reborn You know I will rise like a phoenix But you're my flame Go about your business Act as if you're free No one could have witnessed What you did to me 'Cause you wouldn't know me today And you have got to see To believe From the fading light I fly Rise like a phoenix Out of the ashes seeking rather than vengeance Retributionyou were warned Once I'm transformed Once I'm reborn I rise up to the sky You threw me down but I'm gonna fly And rise like a phoenix Out of the ashes seeking rather than vengeance Retribution you were warned Once I'm transformed Once I'm reborn You know I will rise like a phoenix But you're my flame
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Written by: ALEXANDER ZUCKOWSKI, CHARLIE MASON, JOEY PATULKA, JULIAN MAAS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Eurovision Victory"Rise Like a Phoenix" by Conchita Wurst was the winning song in the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest, earning Austria its second victory in the contest. This win came a whopping 48 years after their first Eurovision victory.
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Unique WinnerThe artist performing the song, Conchita Wurst, is a drag persona portrayed by the Austrian singer Thomas Neuwirth. This makes Conchita the first drag artist to win Eurovision.
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Symbolic ThemeThe song's lyrics echo themes of resilience and rebirth, which have been interpreted as a metaphor for the LGBTQ+ fight for acceptance and recognition. It has since become an anthem for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Number One HitAfter the Eurovision win, "Rise Like a Phoenix" topped the charts in numerous countries including Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands and features heavily on Conchita's debut album.
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Musical Style and InfluenceThe song is noted for its orchestral pop style reminiscent of older James Bond theme songs, particularly those sung by Shirley Bassey. Being performed by a drag artist, however, makes the song more groundbreaking and modern.
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Cultural ImpactFollowing her Eurovision success, Conchita Wurst became an icon of the LGBTQ+ community and has used her platform to promote tolerance and acceptance.
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Award Winner"Rise Like A Phoenix" also earned Conchita Wurst the Amadeus Austrian Music Award for Song of the Year and Singer of the Year in 2015.
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Styling and PerformanceConchita's performance was iconic, and her flamboyant dress and beard contrast highlight the duality and fluidity of gender, further symbolizing a powerful message for sexual and gender diversity.
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Grand Final PerformanceIn the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2014, Conchita's song reached a score of 290, winning the contest with an impressive margin.
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Media RecognitionThe song continues to be recognized as a landmark moment in Eurovision history, with BBC nominating it as one of the top 5 Eurovision performances ever.
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