Hard Rock Hallelujah

I'm one of those people who watch the Eurovision Song Contest every year. I have done that since 1990. And the contest is taking place in Athens, Greece, this weekend.

Here's more about the competition: http://www.eurovision.tv/english/index.htm#

Just a while ago was the semifinal in which 23 songs sang for the place in Saturday's final. And this year Finland made it! That's right, Finland's entry for 2006, Lordi and their song Hard Rock Hallelujah sang their way into the final! Go Finland!!!

I try to predict the winner each year. It's always difficult... I've been right only twice about the winner. I have quessed correctly the top 5 for five times and that ain't bad. I have said for several years now that Finland does not stand a chance in ESC if we send a ballad there. When we have a catchy tune with pyrotechnics and good show, we have a chance. This year Lordi did that and they are in the final.

I won't even try to quess here and now who will win on Saturday. When I've heard all 24 songs, I'll make my predictions. Let's just see how I'll do this year. I'm patriotic woman, so I wish that Finland will do well. Lordi actually has a chance, so I hope for the best.

Lordi has a website as well: http://www.lordi.org/

I must admit that although Lordi's music is not quite my cup of tea, I do like their ESC song. Here are the lyrics:

Hard Rock Hallelujah

Hard Rock Hallelujah!
Hard Rock Hallelujah!

The saints are crippled
On this sinners’ night
Lost are the lambs with no guiding light

The walls come down like thunder
The rocks about to roll
It’s the Arockalypse
Now bare your soul

All we need is lightning
With power and might
Striking down the prophets of false
As the moon is rising
Give us the sign
Now let us rise up in awe

Rock ’n roll angels bring thyn hard rock hallelujah
Demons and angels all in one have arrived
Rock ’n roll angels bring thyn hard rock hallelujah
In God’s creation supernatural high

The true believers
Thou shall be saved
Brothers and sisters keep strong in the faith
On the day of Rockoning
It’s who dares, wins
You will see the jokers soon’ll be the new kings

All we need is lightning
With power and might
Striking down the prophets of false
As the moon is rising
Give us the sign
Now let us rise up in awe

Rock ’n roll angels bring thyn hard rock hallelujah
Demons and angels all in one have arrived
Rock ’n roll angels bring thyn hard rock hallelujah
In God’s creation supernatural high

Wings on my back
I got horns on my head
My fangs are sharp
And my eyes are red
Not quite an angel
Or the one that fell
Now choose to join us or go straight to Hell

Hard Rock Hallelujah!
Hard Rock Hallelujah!
Hard Rock Hallelujah!
Hard Rock Hallelujah!

Rock ’n roll angels bring thyn hard rock hallelujah
Demons and angels all in one have arrived
Rock ’n roll angels bring thyn hard rock hallelujah
In God’s creation supernatural high
Hard Rock Hallelujah!