Who is Azerbaijan’s Eurovision Song Contest 2017 entry? - VIDEO

  17 March 2017    Read: 3056
Who is Azerbaijan’s Eurovision Song Contest 2017 entry? - VIDEO
DIHAJ has been chosen to represent Azerbaijan at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
But what is her background, how was she chosen and what is DiHaj singing?

Who is DiHaj?

Diana Hajiyeva, better known by her stage name: DiHaj is an Azeri producer, musician and a singer-song writer.

She was born and raised in Azerbaijan and graduated from the Baku Music Academy with a Bachelor’s Degree in Choral Conducting.

She began producing experimental music while attending The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in London.

Soon after graduating she launched DiHaj, a live trio, comprised of two other musicians: Ali on drums and Anar on electric guitar, with Diana on lead vocals.

How was DiHaj chosen to represent Azerbaijan?

On December 5, 2016 it was announced that Diana Hajiyeva had been internally selected to take part in the competition representing Azerbaijan.


The talented singer will perform the song Skeletons

What song is DiHaj performing and who wrote it?

DiHaj will be performing the song Skeletons in the Eurovision Song Contest.

The track was written by song writers Isa Melikov and Sandra Bjurman who also composed the country’s 2011 winning song Running Scared.

What are the odds on Azerbaijan winning?

Sunbets’ Eurovision odds currently list Azerbaijan winning at 33/1.


Azerbaijan's Eurovision Song Contest entry DiHaj performs Skeletons

What are the lyrics to Skeletons?

Standing in a mirror lane wondering what, to do
Another day and gravity’s got, got another hold of me
I never dreamed that this could be happening, not to me
But if he came falling down falling so hard, I started believing

Now I’m into daydreams, amazed by thorn jeans
Deep into high extremes
When I’m with him it’s fantasy, we’re just like alchemy
Oh I feel ready

Have my skeletons
[I can only trick you once, bad boy]
Have my lungs, my millions
[Talk is cheap don’t speak in tongues, bad boy]
Drum drum drum, bring out the guns
[Drum drum drum, bring out the guns, bad boy]
I’m so so cursed
[Fuss and fight won’t get you tons]
Bad boy

The world is spinning faster by the minute and I’m longing to be saved
This bitter sweet sensation got a, got another hold of me

Now I’m stuck in daydreams, surrounded by thorn jeans
Deep into high extremes
When we hook up it’s fantasy, we’re just like alchemy
I’ve never been so ready

Have my skeletons
[I can only trick you once, bad boy]
Have my lungs, my millions
[Talk is cheap don’t speak in tongues, bad boy]
Drum drum drum, bring out the guns
[Drum drum drum, bring out the guns, bad boy]
I’m so so cursed
[Fuss and fight won’t get you tons]
Bad boy

[I can only trick you once, bad boy]
I can only trick you once
[Talk is cheap don’t speak in tongues, bad boy]
[Talk is cheap don’t speak in tongues, bad boy]
Talk is cheap don’t speak in tongues
Drum drum drum, bring out the guns
[Drum drum drum, bring out the guns, bad boy]
Bad boy
Fuss and fight won’t get you tons, bad boy
[Fuss and fight won’t get you tons]

Have my skeletons
[I can only trick you once, bad boy]
Have my lungs, my millions
[Talk is cheap don’t speak in tongues, bad boy]
Have my skeletons
[Drum drum drum, bring out the guns, bad boy]
I’m so so cursed
[Fuss and fight won’t get you tons]
Have my skeletons


Talented singer DiHaj will represent Azerbaijan in this year's Eurovision

How many times has Azerbaijan won the Eurovision Song Contest?

Azerbaijan first entered the contest in 2008 and have competed nine times in total.

In 2011 they came first with the song Running Scared performed by Ell and Nikki.

Between 2009 and 2013 they were consistently in the top five but since 2014 when they came in 22nd - their worst ever performance - they have struggled to regain their strong position.

When and where is the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 final?

The Eurovision final is due to take place on Saturday May 13, with semi-finals held on May 11 and 13.

The event will be broadcast live from the International Exhibition Centre in the country’s capital Kiev.

The reigning champion Jamala will be in attendance on the night to hand over the honour to this year’s winner performers.


/The Sun/

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