I.M (song)
"I.M" | |
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Eurovision Song Contest 2022 entry | |
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Artist(s) | |
Language | English |
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Finals performance | |
Semi-final result | 13th |
Semi-final points | 61 |
Entry chronology | |
◄ "Set Me Free" (2021) | |
"Unicorn" (2023) ► |
"I.M" is a song by Israeli singer
Background
"I.M" is inspired by Ben David's childhood and carries a message of having inner strength with the empowering lyrics in the song. As a child Ben David suffered bullying for singing in a high-pitched voice[3] and had a tumultuous relationship with his mother for being gay.[4] His stepfather told him not to tease, not to speak loudly and not to sing as according to his stepfather "that's how girls behave".[5] Eventually Ben David gave his mother an ultimatum, saying that he would not come to any family gatherings if his partner could not come.[6] He began to accept himself afterwards for who he was and forgave those who had bullied him, saying that "Suddenly, I have no revenge. I'm sure those who threw me in the trash do not remember me either. Revenge is not the story. I went through a crazy way, I went through a process with myself.[7]
Eurovision Song Contest
The X Factor Israel
The Israeli entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 was selected through the
Following the audition phase of the competition 33 contestants advanced after receiving a "yes" from at least four of the five judges. During the Judge Houses and Chairs phase each member of the judging panel selected from each of their categories four out of eight/nine contestants that advanced from the audition phase. The sixteen remaining contestants then competed during the live shows which took place over six weeks and resulted in the selection of four finalists following the fifth week. The four finalists were: Eli Huli, Inbal Bibi, Michael Ben David and Sapir Saban.
The final took place on 5 February 2022. The winner was selected in two rounds. In the duel round the four finalists were divided into two duels and each performed a cover song. Two entries progressed forward to the final round while the two others faced each other off in another duel which picked the third participant of the final round. In the final round the three finalists that advanced from the duel round presented their candidate Eurovision entries chosen through the song selection round.[9] The winner was selected by a combination of the votes from a public vote (50%) and two jury groups consisting of The X Factor Israel 2022 judges (25%) and the professional committee (25%).[10]
"I.M" moved on directly to the final, scoring 65 points in second. In the final the song won the contest in a close battle against Eli Huli's "Blinded Dreamers", finishing just one point above it with 214 points.[11]
Eurovision Song Contest 2022
According to Eurovision rules all nations with the exceptions of the host country and the "
Charts
Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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Israel (Media Forest)[14] | 13 |
References
- ^ "Michael Ben-David wins 'The X Factor Israel', will go to Eurovision 🇮🇱". Eurovision.tv. 5 February 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (14 March 2022). "🇮🇱 Israel: Revamped "I.M" Released". Eurovoix. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
- ^ staff, T. O. I. "Michael Ben David to represent Israel at Eurovision 2022". Times of Israel. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ^ ""בגלל הקול שלי התעללו בי בילדות, זרקו אותי לפח, היכו אותי. שנים לא הוצאתי הגה" - וואלה! תרבות". וואלה! (in Hebrew). 2 January 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ^ ""אני לא שופט את אמא שלי על ההומופוביה שלה"". mako (in Hebrew). 13 March 2020. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ^ "Israel: Five Things to Know About Michael Ben David". escYOUnited. 13 February 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ^ ""אני, הילד הדחוי שחטף מכות, הפכתי לנציג ישראל באירוויזיון. קשה להאמין" - וואלה! תרבות". וואלה! (in Hebrew). 6 February 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ^ Boker, Ran (6 April 2021). "Israel's X Factor to pick next Eurovision entry, with help from Simon Cowell". Ynetnews. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ Carter, William (5 February 2022). "The Chosen People's Chosen Person is … Michael Ben David!". ESCUnited. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- ^ "אירוויזיון 2022: גמר אקס פקטור יתקיים ב- 5 בפברואר - אירוויזיון 2022" [Eurovision 2022: The X Factor final will take place on February 5th]. EuroMix (in Hebrew). 20 January 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
- ^ "Eurovision 2022: Israel's Entry Will Be Michael Ben David's 'I.M'". Haaretz. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ^ "Eurovision 2022: Which Semi-Final is your country performing in? 🇮🇹". Eurovision.tv. EBU. 25 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ "Second Semi-Final of Turin 2022". Eurovision.tv. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
- ^ "Media Forest Week 7, 2022". Israeli Airplay Chart. Media Forest. Retrieved 12 February 2021.