Benny Cristo says
“omaga”. However, the Czech Republic’s Eurovision entry is much more than a mere expression of surprise, excitement or disbelief. Read on to discover the meaning behind the text.
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Czech Republic in Eurovision 2021: Benny Cristo “omaga”
Just like many of his Eurovision 2021 contemporaries, Benny Cristo was originally due to sing at Eurovision 2020. But he never got the chance to perform as the contest was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Luckily for Benny, he got a second chance when Czech TV decided to keep him on for Eurovision 2021.
While completely different, “omaga” is heavily influenced by Benny’s planned entry for 2020 “Kemama”. He explains that “the main message is me being honest about trying to have fun in these times and not overcomplicating things and overthinking things like I did with “Kemama”. With “Kemema” there were a lot of hidden messages and things I wanted to reveal a
Czech pop idol finalist Benny Cristo is representing the Czech Republic at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest with a playful new song about love in the age of Covid-19.
Benny Cristo, it’s that he keeps things relaxed and makes music on
his terms. So it’s more than fitting that the name of his Eurovision 2021 song is
“omaga” a fun take on the universal expression
Oh my god.
A radio-ready dance number, the song is bouncy and sunny much like the singer himself. And surely much of its polish comes down to the talent of noted producer Filip Vlček, who collaborated with Benny on the track.
Lyrically, Benny confesses that he’s done “a lot of big
shhh” slang for some proper
shite but not deliberately. “You say you’re still too mad about things that I did, but I don’t know what I did, bay-baaayy,” he sings. We’re particularly fond of this rhyme: “There ain’t no Apocalypse as long as you’re here on my lips.” In the build-up to the chorus Benny suggests he’s ready to reunite emotionally and physically: “Why don’t you come over and have it, why don’t you let me have it?”
Benny Cristo will represent the Czech Republic at the Eurovision Song Contest in Amsterdam in May, performing his song “Omaga”. The music video for the song features a compilation of iconic scenes from popular films, recreated with Cristo in the starring role. To qualify for the final on May 22nd, Cristo must progress through the second semi-final held two days earlier. Photo credit: Freepik / Illustrative Photo.
Czech Rep., Feb 17 (BD) – This May, Czech singer Benny Cristo will represent the Czech Republic at the Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam, performing the song “Omaga”, a collaboration with producer Filip Vlček. Cristo must first compete in the second semi-final on May 20th to qualify for the final on Saturday, May 22nd. It remains uncertain whether the final will be held with a live audience.
Overnight Czech representative Benny Cristo released his Eurovision 2021 song Omaga . The song was produced by Filip Viček, who will also join Benny on stage at Eurovision in Rotterdam. The music video is directed by Jan Strach, who is a Czech director who focuses mainly on advertising clips, campaigns and music video