Aden Golan at the final of "The Next Eurovision Star" in Keshet 12, performs a cover version of the song "I don't want to miss a thing" by Aerosmith, February 6, 2024/ Keshet 12
The song and the storm: The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is considering disqualifying the song chosen to represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden, performed by Aden Golan, "October Rain", on the grounds that the song contains political lyrics.
"Israel Hayom" published this morning (Thursday) the lyrics of the song that is causing a stir and it is alleged that his lyrics violate the competition regulations.
The last three lines of the song, which is mainly performed in English, are in Hebrew and describe the situation of the citizens of Israel in recent months: "We will not leave air to breathe, there is no place, I am gone day by day."
And these are the words of part of the song: "Evening, everything is black and white. Who was the fool who told you that boys don't cry. Hours upon hours and flowers, life is not a game for cowards. Meanwhile, time passes, every day I go crazy trying to hold on. Never, I'm still October of rain".
The final line of the song refers to the murdered: "They are all good children, one by one."
In Israel, as of this time, there is no intention to replace the song or change its lyrics.
From here it was reported in response: "The Israel Broadcasting Corporation is in dialogue with the EBU regarding the song that will represent Israel at Eurovision."
Eden Golan/screenshot, Keshet 12
The Minister of Culture and Sports Miki Zohar responded last night: "The intention of the European Broadcasting Union to disqualify the Israeli song for the Eurovision is scandalous. Israel's song that will be performed by Eden Golan is a moving song that expresses the feelings of the people and the country these days, and is not political. We all hope that the Eurovision will remain A musical and cultural event and not a political arena - where the participating countries can bring their uniqueness and nationalism to the stage through music. I call on the European Broadcasting Union to continue to act professionally and neutrally, and not let politics influence art."
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