Freedom (Mariam Shengelia song)
| "Freedom" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Mariam Shengelia | |
| Released | 17 March 2025 |
| Length | 2:50 |
| Label | GPB |
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Keti Gabisiani |
| Music video | |
| "Freedom" on YouTube | |
| Eurovision Song Contest 2025 entry | |
| Country | |
| Artist(s) | |
| Languages | Georgian, English |
| Composer(s) | Keti Gabisiani |
| Lyricist(s) | Buka Kartozia |
| Entry chronology | |
| ◄ "Firefighter" (2024) | |
"Freedom" is a song by Georgian singer Mariam Shengelia. It was written by Keti Gabisziani and Buka Kartozia. The song was released on 17 March 2025 and will represent Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.
Background and composition
[edit]"Freedom" was composed by Keti Gabisiani with lyrics by Buka Kartozia.[1][2] The lyrics convey a message of hope and determination, giving faith in the journey ahead. Images of blue and cloudless skies and calm yet stormy seas further deepen the emotional charge. The lyrics emphasize a pure and unwavering love for freedom and homeland, while Shengelia declares that she has no other riches to seek.[3]
Music video and promotion
[edit]The music video of the song was directed by Kakha Bukhrashvili with artistic direction by Shako Popiashvili and Nino Tsulaia, and premiered alongside the entry announcement via the official Eurovision Song Contest's YouTube channel.[1][2]
Eurovision Song Contest 2025
[edit]Internal selection
[edit]On 14 March 2025, GPB announced "Freedom" performed by Mariam Shengelia as the Georgian entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.[4] Shengelia had previously attempted to represent Georgia in 2020, placing sixth in the ninth season of the reality television singing competition and artist selection Georgian Idol.[5] The song was selected from 18 applications received by GPB, with another 20 entries also sent in by foreign composers.[1][2]
At Eurovision
[edit]The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will take place at St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland, and will consist of two semi-finals to be held on the respective dates of 13 and 15 May and the final on 17 May 2025.[6] During the allocation draw held on 28 January 2025, Georgia was drawn to compete in the second semi-final, performing in the second half of the show.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Jiandani, Sanjay (Sergio) (14 March 2025). "Georgia: Mariam Shengalia will fly to Basel with 'Freedom'". ESCToday. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
- ^ a b c "Mariam Shengelia to represent Georgia at Eurovision 2025". 1TV. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
- ^ Mamsikashvili, Rezo (14 March 2025). "Mariam Shengelia will represent Georgia at Eurovision 2025 with "Freedom"". wiwiblogs.com. Wiwiblogs. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
- ^ "Mariam Shengelia will sing 'Freedom' in Basel for Georgia". eurovision.tv. 14 March 2025. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
- ^ Bijuvignesh, Darshan (14 March 2025). "🇬🇪 Georgia: Mariam Shengelia to Eurovision 2025 with "Freedom"". Eurovoix. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
- ^ "Basel will host Eurovision Song Contest 2025". Eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
- ^ "Eurovision 2025: Semi-Final Draw Results". Eurovision.tv (Press release). European Broadcasting Union. 28 January 2025. Retrieved 29 January 2025.