There’s a subtlety and simplicity to the song that transforms itself into beauty and soulfulness thanks to Monika’s voice combined with her gospel backing singers. You may think it didn’t make much impact on you after the first listen, but a few spins later and you’re chanting “Čiūto Tūto” around the house. If there’s any justice at Eurovision, this entry should comfortably advance to the upper tier of the grand final. When she belts out “Just Stay”, it echoes renewed hope deep within. You’ll notice her growth on stage as she unpacks her progressive ballad too. When Monika sings, she tugs on a heartfelt connection that urges you to tune into her message. And those said talents don’t elevate the song enough to make it sound like something more than it is, a middle-of-the-road tune that struggles to excite beyond “nice”, and just fades into the background.ĭeban: The refrain here is “Čiūto Tūto” - casting a spell of power, longing and self-affirmation. Monika is a consummate performer with great live abilities, but I’m not moved by this song. “Stay” is perfectly serviceable but has no, forgive the redundancy, staying power. Pablo: I’ve heard this song several times in a row, but I can’t remember how it goes after it ends, nor does it stir any desire to replay. You can feel the hope and the right emotions just by listening to it or watching Monika perform live. This is the kind of song that sits perfectly just as it is, without adding something extra or taking away something that is already part of it. In its initial version it proved to be a strong ballad, but it has transformed into a playful earworm that can both show off Monika’s vocals as well as make an audience sing along.ĭiego: Lithuania has given us quality entries year after year for the past five editions of the contest, and this year is not an exception with Monika Linkytė. Perhaps, at times, it comes across as a standard song contest entry, but it is something extra compared to many other songs from recent years. Monika Linkytė is bringing her “Stay” with love and confidence. Renske: Want a powerful pagan mantra with an addictive chorus? Lithuania serves you all of that this year at Eurovision.
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