Ramonda (song)

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"Ramonda"
The cover artwork for "Ramonda". It features Teya Dora amongst a pink and dark blue background.
Single by Teya Dora
LanguageSerbian
English titleRamonda
Released22 January 2024
GenreBallad
Length2:54
LabelPGP-RTS
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)
  • Teodora Pavlovska
  • Andrijano Kadović
Producer(s)
  • Luka Jovanović
  • Teya Dora
Teya Dora singles chronology
"ATaMala"
(2023) 		"Ramonda"
(2024)
Music video
"Ramonda" on
YouTube
Eurovision Song Contest 2024 entry
Country
Entry chronology
◄ "Samo mi se spava" (2023)

"Ramonda" (Serbian Cyrillic: Рамонда) is a song by Serbian singer-songwriter Teodora Pavlovska, known by her stage name, Teya Dora. The song was released on 22 January 2024 by PGP-RTS and was written by Pavlovska, Luka Jovanović, and Andrijano Kadović. It is set to represent Serbia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.

Background and composition

"Ramonda" was written by Teodora Pavlovska, Luka Jovanović, and Andrijano Kadović.[1] The song references the Natalie's ramonda flower, which is seen within Serbian society as a symbol for the Serbian people's struggle against the Central Powers in World War I during the Serbian campaign.[2] Remarked as a symbol of hope for the flower's ability to revive itself in the case of it completely drying out, Pavlovska compared the ramonda and its symbolism for the country's rebound after the campaign.[3][4] As a result, the song has been described as a "patriotic ballad".[5]

Pavlovska confirmed her intents to participate in Pesma za Evroviziju '24 on 16 December 2023 on the Radio Television of Serbia show Jedan dobar dan. She had previously taken part in Pesma za Evroviziju as a songwriter, having written Filarri's entry for the 2023 edition.[6] Within the month, she was confirmed as one of the PZE '24 participants.[7] On 25 January 2024, "Ramonda" was announced as Pavlovska's song for the competition.[8]

A badge combining the Natalie's ramonda and the green and black Commemorative Medal of the Great Serbian Retreat ribbon is worn in Serbia on the Armistice Day.

Music video and promotion

The music video for "Ramonda" was released on 1 March, a day before the PZE '24 final. The video opens with the quote "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it" in English,[2] a paraphrase of John 1:5.[9] It features Pavlovska lying on a rock, and following a light that's leading her to a mountain. It concludes with a scene of the flower resurrecting.[10]

To further promote the song, Pavlovska announced her intents to perform it at various Eurovision pre-parties, including Pre-Party ES 2024,[11] the Barcelona Eurovision Party 2024,[12] and Eurovision in Concert 2024.[13]

Critical reception

In a Wiwibloggs review containing several reviews from several critics, the song was rated 6.57 out of 10 points,[14] earning 18th on the site's annual ranking.[15]

Eurovision Song Contest

Main article: Serbia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Pesma za Evroviziju '24

Main article: Pesma za Evroviziju '24

Serbia's broadcaster for the Eurovision Song Contest, Radio Television of Serbia (RTS), organized a 28-entry competition, Pesma za Evroviziju '24, to select its entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. The contest was split into two 14-song semi-finals, with eight songs from each semi-final qualifying into a 16-song grand final. In the final, the victor was selected via a 50/50 system of juries and televoting.[16][17]

The song was officially announced as an entrant in the contest on 21 December 2023.[7] It was drawn to compete 11th in the second semi-final on 29 February 2024,[18] qualifying in first.[19] The performance featured Pavlovska lying on a rock similar to the one shown in the music video.[10] "Ramonda" was later drawn to perform fourth in the grand final.[20] At the end of the contest, the song was announced to have won the competition, earning first with the juries and second in the televoting, gaining 12 and 10 points, respectively for a total of 22 points. As a result of winning the competition, the song won rights to represent Serbia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.[21]

At Eurovision

The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will take place at the Malmö Arena in Malmö, Sweden, and consist of two semi-finals held on the respective dates of 7 and 9 May and the final on 11 May 2024. During the allocation draw on 30 January 2024, Serbia was drawn to compete in the first semi-final, performing in the first half of the show.[22]

Pavlovska was later drawn to perform second in the semi-final, ahead of Cyprus' Silia Kapsis and behind Lithuania's Silvester Belt.[23]

Charts

Chart performance for "Ramonda"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Croatia (Billboard)[24] 19

Release history

Release history and formats for "Ramonda"
Country Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various 22 January 2024
PGP-RTS [25]

References

  1. ^ Helgeson, Justina (3 March 2024). "Serbia: Teya Dora to Eurovision 2024 with "Ramonda"". Eurovision World. Archived from the original on 27 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b M. K. (1 March 2024). "Teya Dora izbacila spot za "Ramondu": Svi pričaju o snažnoj poruci sa početka videa". Telegraf.rs (in Serbian (Latin script)). Archived from the original on 2 March 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  3. ^ Tudor, Ruxandra (22 March 2024). ""The world is on fire, every flower too": Teya Dora seeks hope amid the struggle in the "Ramonda" lyrics". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 26 April 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ Jovović, Pero (31 January 2024). "Teya Dora veliki favorit na nacionalnom izboru za Pesmu Evrovizije: Ramonda kao simbol borbe i istrajnosti". Nova.rs (in Serbian (Latin script)). Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  5. ^ Zajović, Milena (5 March 2024). "Zejna mi je bila najbolja, ali ni Prvi svjetski rat nije imao šanse protiv Kosova". Večernji list (in Croatian). Archived from the original on 8 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  6. ^ Jovanović, Viktorija (16 December 2023). "Teya Dora na Pesmi za Evroviziju: Pevačica potvrdila učešće na takmičenju". Nova.rs (in Serbian (Latin script)). Archived from the original on 3 March 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  7. ^ a b Vesković, Đorđe (21 December 2023). "PzE24 | U trci do Malmea 28 učesnika". ESC Serbia | Evrovizija.rs. Archived from the original on 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Pesma za Evroviziju 2024: Objavljene sve takmičarske kompozicije i raspored po polufinalima". Radio Television of Serbia (in Serbian (Latin script)). 25 January 2024. Archived from the original on 3 March 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  9. ^ Denda, Nina (3 March 2024). "KORISTILA SNAŽAN CITAT IZ JEVANĐELJA! Da li znate šta znače MOĆNE reči koje se nalaze u spotu Teja Dore?". Blic (in Serbian (Latin script)). Archived from the original on 3 March 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  10. ^ a b B. P. M. (1 March 2024). "OŽIVELA TEYA DORINA RAMONDA! Pevačica konačno izbacila SPOT: Svetlo sija u tami i ona ne može nikad da ga ugasi! (VIDEO)". Republika.rs (in Serbian (Latin script)). Archived from the original on 3 March 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  11. ^ Garnett, Georgia (19 March 2024). "🇷🇸 Teya Dora to perform at Pre-Party ES 2024". That Eurovision Site. Archived from the original on 23 March 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  12. ^ Garnett, Georgia (17 March 2024). "🇷🇸 Teya Dora to perform at Barcelona Eurovision Party 2024". That Eurovision Site. Archived from the original on 23 March 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  13. ^ Gannon, Rory (28 March 2024). "🇷🇸 Teya Dora to perform at Eurovision in Concert 2024". That Eurovision Site. Archived from the original on 29 March 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  14. ^ "Wiwi Jury: Serbia's Teya Dora with "Ramonda"". Wiwibloggs. 10 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. ^ Vautrey, Jonathan (7 April 2024). "Eurovision 2024: Reviews and rankings by the Wiwi Jury". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  16. ^ Granger, Anthony (15 January 2024). "🇷🇸 Serbia: Pesma za Evroviziju 2024 Songs to be Released on January 25". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 15 January 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  17. ^ Vesković, Đorđe (26 January 2024). "PzE24 | Glasanje ipak po starom. Finalno veče na Jutjub kanalu Pesme Evrovizije" [PzE24 | The voting still the old way. The final night on the Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel]. ESC Serbia (in Serbian (Latin script)). Archived from the original on 27 January 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  18. ^ Prišć, Jasmin (29 February 2024). "🇷🇸 Serbia: Pesma Za Evroviziju 24 Semi-Final 2 Overview". ESCUnited. Archived from the original on 26 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  19. ^ "Детаљни гласови публике и жирија на фестивалу 'Песма за Евровизију 2024'" [Detailed audience and jury votes at the "Pesma za Evroviziju 2024" festival]. Pesma za Evroviziju. RTS. 3 March 2024. Archived from the original on 3 March 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  20. ^ Bogiannos, Apostolos (1 March 2024). "Serbia: The running order of Pesma za Evroviziju 2024!". Eurovision Fun. Archived from the original on 26 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  21. ^ Vautrey, Jonathan (2 March 2024). "Teya Dora wins Serbia's Pesma za Evroviziju 24 with "Ramonda"". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 26 April 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  22. ^ "Eurovision 2024: Semi-Final Draw results". Eurovision Song Contest. European Broadcasting Union. 30 January 2024. Archived from the original on 30 January 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  23. ^ Adams, William Lee (26 March 2024). "Eurovision 2024 Semi-Final Running Order Revealed". Wiwibloggs. Archived from the original on 27 April 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  24. ^ "Croatia Songs (Week of March 16, 2024)". Billboard. 12 March 2024. Archived from the original on 12 March 2024. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  25. ^ "Ramonda - Single by Teya Dora". Apple Music (US). 22 January 2024. Archived from the original on 26 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
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