Clearly a lot of people misunderstand the difference between joke entries and the power of intelligent political satire.

So, as a Mexican I liked this at first, but reading the comments and learning more about Let 3's history and message, I am now even more invested. I want to check more of their previous work

Moustache doesn't have any link with dictator (we know who), Let 3 are on Croatian scene for over 30 years now and mosutaches are their signature mark from the start

This song is genius, with a powerful message. Well done, a big greeting from Montenegro......BRAVO HRVATSKA

Trolling dictators has never been so cool and relevant🔥 12 points from Ukraine🇺🇦💙

This is why I love Eurovision, I wouldn't have known songs and artists like this anywhere else, and thank you Croatia for sending this amazing piece of art. I hope they qualify cuz I really want to see them in the final!

The political entry I didn't want, but actually, I am glad. Lowkey a banger, and let people know Europe isn't as peaceful as we'd like. Sad but true.

Tractor is a reference to Lukashenko's birthday present to Putin. In the song Putin is described as a "vile little psychopath", the vocalist represents Stalin, and the guy with rockets has NINLE on his forhead (wordplay:Nin-Le=Lenin). Mama ŠČ is a metaphor for Mother Russia, and crocodile is a drug popular in Russia that makes people act like zombies.

This is odd, scary and uncomfortable. Like the war! This is excellent antiwar song. Congratulations 🇭🇷

NJINLE = LENJIN There's a KZfaq comment that explaines well the meaning of this song: "As a Croat who understands lyrics, I would also like to provide an additional interpretation of the first two verses. So the first verse goes "Mama kupila traktora", and it actually doesn't literally decode to Lukashenko buying a tractor to Putin, but to Russia "buying"/bribing Belarus and establishing control over Belarus. That's because "kupila" translates to "she bought". Also, беларус (=Belarus) is the best selling model of tractor in Belarus, and this makes the parody more more apparent. This interpretation is important for understanding the second verse "Armageddon nona", which is harder to understand. "Nona" in Croatian means grandmother. So if "mama" = Russia, then "nona" = "Soviet Union". This makes more sense if you consider that Russia "bought" Belarus, and has now transformed itself into new Soviet Union who wants to be an empire (armageddon nona). Finally the nonsensical spelling of alphabet letters in the middle of the song actually represents unification of (Soviet) states into new Soviet Union, which is now represented with a new symbol "ŠČ". Also "ŠČ" is parody of letter "Z" which you can now see on Russian tanks deployed in Ukraine. Despite being punk rockers, Let 3 are known in Croatia and ex-Yugoslav states for their unique punk rock style and deep symbolism. Their main member Mrle also writes texts for theatre plays, which is also worth pointing out. So the whole performance must be taken into account while interpreting it, because this isn't a song you can listen to on radio, but a mini opera that makes a parody of horrors of totalitarianism" Krokodilski psihopat - crocodile is a very widespread drug in Russia which turns people into zombies. The message is that we're on your side and against all wars

This song is a part of their war opera. It's not written for ESC, they went to Dora for fun, didn't think it would win, I don't even care about the finals, I'm just happy Europe will get a chance to meet them. Try to be open-minded while doing interviews and talking to them. You will probably not get one decent answer from them, they are extremely weird, that's why we love them ❤️ It's going to be ŠČectacular!

LET 3 is like this for 30 years now. That is why we love it! They are audio/visual spectacle.. check out their opus, you'll get it

I am from Serbia and I looove Let 3 songs. Everyone who knows them here on Balkan they know this is them!!! Let 3! Their style. You can like it or you do not like it. I am glad Croatia choose them.

The guy with the Rockets has NJINLE. Reading from L through to N, it spells LENJIN, which is Lenin in Croatian. This song is not just about Putin ot Lenin but also about the bullshit in the world and the politicl shite around Eurovision. Lines where he says, "Mama bought me a tractor" Mama: Mother Russia and Tractor is in reference to putin receiving a tractor for his 70th birthday from Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko. It's totally satire. It will qualify, won't win, BUT will be such a good show.

The message is general, against all dictators, before and after. Putin is one of them (a little crocodile psychopath), but knowing LET 3, the message is on several levels, and those who are anarchists are against any form of government and often make fun of politicians in a Monty Payton style. . By the way, this song is part of their war opera and is not intended for Eurovision, but for a performance.

This is wonderful it's clearly novelty it reminds me of monty python and bohemian rhapsody it's brilliant just hope it doesn't get banned go Croatia 12 points from uk for guts

Fun fact: They appeared in Severina's music video for the song "Moja Štikla" (🇭🇷2006)

William, great to hear your comments about ageism & body shaming. It should not be tolerated. I hope you feel better soon, Cinan.

Moustaches are Let 3’s trademark for over 30 years. Legendary rock band with amazing live performances for decades

That's Jovanka Broz Titutka in the background, Croatian drag artist 😄

Let 3 are rock legends in Croatia and they went to Dora (eurosong qualification contest) as a joke and part of the performance and their bigger project, but they didn't think they would win.

It is difficult for Western Europe to understand this song. But it is great with fantastic irony about Russia, Putin, Lukashenko and today's war in Ukraine. We know that Croatia belonged to the former socialist bloc country Yugoslavia and they know what is the authoritarian regime. I vote for this song.

Why can't people understand that war is not politics? It's about humanity, not about political views. Not making a stand in a war is not apolitical, it's immoral.

Anti war song. Not only supporting Ukrainian people, but also support ordinary Russian people who are dying over 100 years for political interests of Kremlin. 🙏 That's why they use caricatures of Lenin and Stalin in the song. All of them are actually the same thing.

Mama ŠČ = Mother Russia Mama kupila traktora ( Mother bought the tractor) is a reference to Lukashenko gifting Putin a tractor for his 70th birthday.

Did you know that first torpedo ever was made in city of Rijeka from wich is Let3?!

No1 ❤️🇭🇷❤️

it is an anti-war opera, it was not written for Eurovision. It is the work of music experts who criticize the state of the world through their songs. they write songs for musicals and movies. it has a deep message. the grotesque scenography imitates propaganda and the costume design imitates dictatorial homophobia. Mama šč refers to Mother Russia. The rest is pretty clear. chaos in music, because war is chaos. ШЧ

Guys last year didnt mention Croatia once. This year you will.

The song and performance are ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Momci, Srbija vas voli, idemo u finale! 🇷🇸❤️🇭🇷

This is what Europe need go Croatia. ŠČ!

With a time...become better and beter. Right words; best ore worst But for sure....unique🙂👍🍀👋

I absolutely LOVE this song (performance?). Instead of sending an ordinary nothing-new-meaninfless song, Croatia is sending a song that is modern art. It has already started so many good dictations in the internet. Can we ignore the topics of politics and war when there is war in Europe? Is Eurovision a feast of modernity and personality or is it a conservative repetition of well trained singers who lack individuality and point of view? Is there a place for real queer art at Eurovision?

I am from russia, i loved this entry songvise and like performance and massage

I like the Musical! Its good! And...a Anti-War Song and this is a Statement! And not political

Šč all the way Let3! Legends of provocative rock! This is a great song! After decades of not watching ESC, I will definitely vote for Croatia!

Absolutely ŠĆ!

It is about the current political situation in Europe. It is about Putin (SC is from Russian). That is how I understand it. They are anti war.

And here is "Easter egg" of titles on these two rockets. One is relatively easy - njinle is a play of letters and if you switch "njin le" we got lenjin. On the other rocket is written PAJČU. First the same play of letters "PAJ ČU" --> ČUPAJ. This is written in Croatian and the meaning is "pull out" ... so the opposite of pull out is "put in" ---> Putin 🙃

Brilliant concept, brilliant theatrical performance! Šč!

Croatia is finally sending something crazy and truly Croatian! The studio track isn't bad at all, it's actually very listenable song. And it's anti-war too, but the reason why many Croats like it is not even message, but craziness and fun. Tractor being mentioned here is iconic for many reasons. 🤣🤣

The bald dude's forehead says "NJINLE" which is jumbled "LENJIN" (LENIN)

Actually, I'm glad they don't pretend that there's no war raging at the EU door step.

They went to Dora as a joke and won lol

This is wonderful!

This is a masterpiece! Welcome to the final ! 🙌🏼👌🏼šč

Who says that Croatia is too conservative?🤣

I think this will have a similar impact as Moldova last year but it's definitely not my favourite musically. However, I'm really glad they're sending something out of the ordinary and with an important message - it's best to take risks at Eurovision whether it flops or doesn't! I'd much rather watch this than loads of boring ballads.

As a Croat who understands lyrics, I would also like to provide an additional interpretation of the first two verses. So the first verse goes "Mama kupila traktora", and it actually doesn't literally decode to Lukashenko buying a tractor to Putin, but to Russia "buying"/bribing Belarus and establishing control over Belarus. That's because "kupila" translates to "she bought". Also, беларус (=Belarus) is the best selling model of tractor in Belarus, and this makes the parody more apparent. This interpretation is important for understanding the second verse "Armageddon nona", which is harder to understand. "Nona" in Croatian means grandmother. So if "mama" = Russia, then "nona" = "Soviet Union". This makes more sense if you consider that Russia "bought" Belarus, and has now transformed itself into new Soviet Union who wants to be an empire (armageddon nona). Finally the nonsensical spelling of alphabet letters in the middle of the song actually represents unification of (Soviet) states into new Soviet Union, which is now represented with a new symbol "ŠČ". Also "ŠČ" is parody of letter "Z" which you can now see on Russian tanks deployed in Ukraine. Despite being punk rockers, Let 3 are known in Croatia and ex-Yugoslav states for their unique punk rock style and deep symbolism. Their main member Mrle also writes texts for theatre plays, which is also worth pointing out. So the whole performance must be taken into account while interpreting it, because this isn't a song you can listen to on radio, but a mini opera that makes a parody of horrors of totalitarianism.

Top 10 material. Europe will take some time to understand.

I like it!! Bravo Croatia

I understand for younger generations it's not so easy to see the reference, but older people will understand...Basically, in few words, it's how Punk looks in 2023...it has all the core value of Punk, it's provocative, anti establishment, anti authoritarian, shocking, with one difference, aggression and rage being replaced with mockery and trolling...

You can put a lot in perspective, anything you can see have a meaning. 1. Tractor is birthday present for Putin from Lukashenko 2. Mama means Mother Russia 3. Song is on first childlish because all world is childlish in 21st century 4. All of them are dressed like former dictators, so they mock them all 5. Šč is a letter in Russian language which you can interpretate in many ways 6. Njinle on forehead of one holding a rockets means wordpuzzle Lenjin or Lenin, also he is dressed as Rasputin 7. Roses in their butt can be inerpretated like protests against unnecessary abortion 8. Getting naked means they want to make a reminder of the phrase "The emperor is naked" from the folktale "The emperors new clothes", which can be assumed as shame on todays political situation in the world 9. "Mom, im going to play" means that world is just a playground for the todays rulers, so they ask their moms to go to play 10. Crocodile is a drug in Russia which makes people acting like zombies 11. Music is incomprehensible because most of the new popular music today is incomprehensible, they dont have a meaning that is good for people 12. Make up on a man who wears military uniform means that todays transgenders are interfering on stuff thats not for that type of people 13. Crazy spot and crazy colors means the world is a crazy place And for the and they will go in Eurovision from Croatia to England on electric tractor, so thats also message for global warming👌👌👌

12 points from Ukraine. I will vote for them

My TOP-5 🚜👌🏻

Absolute Masterpiece

This is the best video comment on this song, and the explanations are on point, good job!

Memorable, simplistic lyrics with cleverly chosen metaphores and allusions addressed against all totalitarian regimes and aggressors, past and present, all in a delicious form of postmodern, theatrical, punk rock opera-performance, with aesthetic reminiscent of Laibach and Rammstein. Dynamical and chaotic staging is brimming with elements of socialist realism visual art style and army props, to emphasise even more the subversive message of the song. Clearly an anti-war, political satire filled with astute dark humor and a touch of deliberate obscenity (Let3's 'trademark'). Bold, ballsy, witty, captivating and extremely refreshing! Respect and admiration! Thank you for this artistic masterpiece of 21st century! 12 POINTS, of course!!! 🤘🏻❤🌋

Šč!!! 🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷❤️🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷

I actually like it! This is creative and I do dig the message!

Cinan "yeah, get that tractor girl, okay" 🤩🤣

i was watching dora - and this was by far, outstanding refreshing good😍... it won the Jury as well the Televoting... I only complain that its bit short with 2:34, if they d give the song a revamp , or some stronger beats from minute 2:00 - this can become a definite qualifier - cause - this staging & song... represents that whats goin on now in Europe... thank you Croatia for choosing this masterpiece ❤🧡💛💚

Ajmoooo Croatia winn the eurovision vrime je 🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷💪💪💪💪

This song has already won the competition for me. Sending them my 12 points 🫡

This is pure art! 🚜✨🚀

It’s definitely different. Hated it when first heard it. But it’s growing on me. It’s original

yes it's wack, yes it's crazy, but from the styling to the stanging, to the instrumental, there are actually really really clever things in this and i'm happy croatia chose to go for this !

It's an anti war song. Mother is mother Russia, tractor is the Belarus gift to Putin. Armageddon nona is armageddon grandma. Šč is their letter from alphabet.

Croatia 🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍💪

People want a commercial song with shallow lyrics and easily digestible music for wide audiences. This is not that kind of thing. This is not what people want to hear but what people need to hear. This is an artistic masterpiece. This is an opera (think Bohemian Rhapsody melos). It doesn't try to appeal to the to masses, it is painting you a picture, it is conveying a message. It talks about a war, that's why it's messy but beautifully orchestrated. Its almost permanent crescendo, the camera work and lighting conveys the chaos of war and what the insanity and reality of war is while its lyrics speak about the absurdity of it. The absurdity and irony is also apparent in the costumes and choreography which immediately tells you that we've already been trough this. The world already knows this, but we're still going or are in another one as if we haven't learnt anything from the history. Also the costume he wears is supposed to show you the real face of the person capable of starting a war. It is showing how that psychopath looks if we could see his psyche and his mind like we can see his nice Italian suit when we look at him. It's an eyeopening song that is just point out the obvious. And they are not in it to win, I personally think they just want to prove the absurdity of todays humanity because if they loose which they said they will it means people can't see the obvious even when you point it out clearly, and it shows why we are at the place we are today and even today we can't understand the obvious so we can expect the same tragic things in the future. A nicely groomed psychopath commanding everyone to go to war and the people (the audience) not understanding what he is and blindly following.

Loveeee this song ♥️♥️♥️ Amazing energy 💯 Amazing anti-war message ☮️ ........ Dusooo...zlatooo... 😂😂 You are so sweet.... ♥️

The best song in a while from my Croatia. 💪 Song criticizes Russian regime.. ŠČ is Russian letter so MAMA ŠČ means: Mother Russia who loved fool (putin)..NJINLE on fore head is Lenin. Mustache on singer represent Stalin. Mama (Mother) is probably Lukashenko because they sing: Mama kupila traktora (Mama bought a tractor)..because Lukashenko bought Putin tractor for 70th birthday. 😂

It's awesome. 12 pts from SERBIA.

All of us, Dora, the Eurovision...we're all just pawns in their newest artistic concept. We'll see at the end what their project really was. 🤣 Can't wait.

This reaction is so ŠČ

I am so glad this is in the competition, the entrants were all pretty dull up until hearing this, it will be fun on the night, and hopefully will qualify.

The background of the song is essentially about peace and love😍PEASE and LOVE😘

This is art for sure

I love it when the nukes came🤯

💗 ŠČ

Let 3 croatian legends. ŠČ!

ŠČ for the WIN

So Croatia is definitely the winner of big saturday 2023. 🥳

Croatians of youtube seem to be very happy with the choice, as are my friends as am I. Love it. Love them. And an edit regarding their looks, I have always found them to be quite handsome and very masculine, even when in drag like costumes.

This is a gag act done right. And i never thought i would say that . I was highly intrigued. This clearly has a political streak. But the thing is. This is either a flop, or a major hit at the semi.

I enjoy the song and message. The part it’s can be confuse for the rest of Europe is the performance. I believe Let 3 need to drag the performance more. If they can elaborate more the costume and performance is can be a surprise this year. By the way,the choreography is addictive.

Panslavic nations are kinda pissed off with some of their fellows, I don't know, It's kinda my hint after watching this and the Czech one. lol This is so chaotic and I'm kinda loving it! It's so wrong that it's so right!

The way they can get away with it and make it NOT so political as to stop the EBU from disqualifying them, is to simply make the focus on the past, on the history of Russia with Stalin and not Putin but still have the metaphorical stuff in there so that the original meaning is still somewhat there. I think they should try to up the images of Russia in the Soviet era in the 1900s. There's a LOT of history in this song and in the music video with the infamous 'traktor' referencing the Kulaks, the agricultural workers and farmers oppressed by Stalin! I think this part of history that obviously intercepts with Croatia and the Eastern Bloc. The nuclear warheads can also reference the threat of nuclear war a few years later. I think if images of the 1900s Russia and the East are shown on the screens behind them during Eurovision, the West WILL get this!

Advice to Cinan... Every 8 houers...take a Let 3.....and you will become realy good, in a 2/3 deys....okey, oposite can hapened too🫣 For sure...👍🙂🍀👋 Ofcourse...take care. All the best from Cr🌞atia. Guys, you did realy good rewiev of Let 3. From more angels..kinde of honest....and left all opened.👍🙂

I like it tho they need polishing of the vocals. That wasnt good, It will be a televotemagnet if they get it right. All the best and Merci Croatia for sending something different. Well Done

from @FidelisRaven Tractor is a reference to Lukashenko's birthday present to Putin. In the song Putin is described as a "vile little psychopath", the vocalist represents Stalin, and the guy with rockets has NINLE on his forhead (wordplay:Nin-Le=Lenin). Mama ŠČ is a metaphor for Mother Russia, and crocodile is a drug popular in Russia that makes people act like zombies.

songs this year are starting to give a late 2000s/early 2010s esc and i’m loving it

Thank God William get the point of the song!👏🏼👏🏼

Your faces, my dear boys! 🤣🤣🤣 You know? I like this performance! It is sooooo crazy.

My 2nd favorite after Norway ❤

Well at least you tried to research and understand the band before doing the review, it would be even better if you tried to find a translation of the text.

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the problem is that because of the start of the performance which looks messy and not well practiced, including the vocals being unexpected and it makes people think its a joke entry, so for them to think otherwise they have to get to the after half of the song which is musically much better

Another fun Fakt. Boris Johnson called Putin a crocodile 😂😂😂 now I know they singing about crocodile

I have nowhere seen as many very good opinions of people for this song. Looks like that so far this song will get the most Tele-Votes