This is not a song. It’s a breathtaking experience! Tears in my eyes every time I watch it. Spain you should be proud! 👏

As a Spaniard I feel so moved by your lovely reaction. It's so nice and touching to see that this performance makes you feel like crying without even understanding the lyrics. I am so proud that we are sending the soul of Spain this year to Eurovision.

This performance is hypnoctic

At last Spain is sending a Spanish song. I love it so much, such a voice control, such a staging, I loooove it 10/10

I must say I had the same reaction. Everything about this entry is amazing, the vocal is perfection, the colours, the dance moves, the imagery... it's all absolutely fantastic. My jaw literally dropped when I saw this for the first time. It's stunning. Spain can be so proud of her.

it's so nice seeing non-spaniards liking this song 🥺 I'm so happy it has reached your hearts

Best song selected so far! Easy 10/10!

I'm not even from Spain and I'm rooting that this song sweeps this year's Eurovision! Undeniably masterful in all aspects! PS - your reaction was super endearing

Blanca Paloma's performances are so emotional!! I love her so much!

Your sensibility talks a lot about yourself. Your reaction was the best compliment an artist can receive. ❤

Spain winner alert ESC 2023!!! Pure art!!!🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸

I had same reaction....it was like...I'm crying? Why am I crying? Absolutely moved by the passion, the roots, the vocals, the staging....everything 😍

OBSESSED with this song. Can’t stop listening to it. And can’t stop watching this performance. Watching it live on TV was THE EXPERIENCE. I will never forget it. I can’t wait to see it in eurovision. Spain, you should be PROUD.

Those teardrops in your eyes are "LAGRIMITAS DEL NILO" ( =TEARDROPS FROM THE RIVER NILE). That's in the lyrics of the song

Brutal slaughtering from the televote, Europe wasn't ready at all ! My number 6 when I first heard it live (and the tv wasn't loud enough obviously), but the more I hear it, it has climbed to my number 2 ! What a piece of art this is !

I remember your reaction last year and how much faith you had in Chanel when Spain was not supporting her (actually, she received a lot of hate at that time). Now, I see you appreciate and love spanish music and culture once again, even though EaEa is not easy to understand for non Spanish people. Thank you for your reactions, so much love from Spain 🇪🇸

Esta canción nos produce tristeza y alegría al mismo tiempo, porque en España, el EAEA, se canta a los bebes para hacerr que se duerman. Eso es lo que lo hace tan mágico.

it's ART, very captivating....

I knew it was going to hit you deeply.

This song has the potential to win ESC. Btw, my little son says that you are beautiful, Rachel 🥰

I knew you would love this, Rachel, because you really enjoy good music. I was eagerly waiting for your reaction, love you always!

Wow! A 10/10! That's my first time seeing you give that score. Rachel, thank you so much for this reaction. Blanca is such a gifted singer. I'm very happy that she's representing my country this year. I was sure you would like this song for its uniqueness, but this reaction was priceless. I don't know what the outcome will be, because it's a risky choice, but at least I hope juries can give this the appreciation it deserves. Keep up the good work ❤

I was sure you were going to love it Rachel and I was expecting to your reaction video. This is something so unique like nothing I have heard before! So powerful and emotional, totally captivating from start to finish, it puts you in a state of trance literally. Like a holly psalm deep from the soul of the ancestors. 12 points from Greece!❤

Whenever I can I come to visit this reaction video to get excited again with you 💕🕊️

Yes, I get emotional too but it's a good vibe 🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦😘😘😘😘😘

Yesss I'm glad you liked it!!! Love from Spain!!!

You’re the only reactor in KZfaq that has a valuable input on music. So happy you love this because the other Eurovision people online were so rude and ignorant on this masterpiece.

Every time it moves me. I cry... Spain for the win

Thanks for your beautiful reaction 🫶 Love from Spain.

Es muy bonito ver como alguien de otro país se emociona reaccionando a una canción de otro pais . Thanks. Ole! La Blanca Paloma 🕊️ ❤

Rachel you are such a sweet soul, thank you for appreciating our song and this part of our culture!! truly good performances can move our hearts even if we don't speak the language of the lyrics, that is the magic of music.

It made me cry too, it still makes me cry every time I listen to it mate. You're not alone. Love from Istanbul!

Thank you, Spain… 👏👏👏👏👏

I'm so glad you love this! Blanca was my Benidorm winner both last year and this year and it's really exciting that we get to see something like this in Eurovision

I found myself overwhelmed with emotion too, when I saw this performance. There is so much power and conviction in her singing, it truly did make me shed tears as well.

Not the first time I see the performance, but I just watched your reaction and gotta love how you said "I don't know why I'm crying" at the same time my eyes got wet too. This performance just doesn't get any less powerful, hope she keeps this staging for Liverpool

Incredible reaction Rachel ...!!! You got my 10/10!!! Much love from Spain 🇪🇸💓

I LOVED LOVED LOVEEED this video!!!!

Same reaction with me. Incredible, unique, hypnotic, artistic. Something new and different for Eurovision. I loved your video.

Many people already said this, but this staging is Eurovision ready too. There is the smallest fear in the back of my head this may share Fulenn's fate of not being... idk, accepted isn't the right word but it's closest to what I'm trying to say. But in comparison to Fulenn, most aspects are better, the vocals, the staging, the melody, so I expect Spain to get another top 5 finish.

You are so sweet ! Thank you for understand our culture and being so special

I was surprise that you put a 10/10. It's an intense performance and her voice control are so impressive and even perfect.

Indeed, EaEa is a lullaby. A lullaby which is song from the bottom of the heart. A pray of a grand mother full of love to the baby. Despite the barrier of the language (the sensitive, magnificent listener here cannot follow Spanish), she is feeling the full message of the singer wishing that God grants her the joy of looking at the kid EVERYday of her life. This is very moving for sensitive souls like that of our beautiful listener reacting to Blanca Paloma's song. The message is further moving by the lirics of this Spanish song (which I strongly recommend to get a good translation from) utilising beautiful "images" like that of the grandma desiring to be burried in the Moon, when she dies, which would allow her to continue seeing the baby, grown as adult, every night, for the rest of her days, even when she would be absent on Earth. Blanca is perfectly transmitting this deep feeling of love in the way she sings and performs. No need to understand Spanish for that. It is moving from the message, in The UK, Spain, Japan or Uganda. This feeling is universally understandable. Bravo Blanca. Bravo to this sensitive, emotional reaction, full of truth.

Your comments really show your musical knowledge (and i am not saying this just because you like our song): flamenco and specially bulerías is a kind of music usually born from improvisation: a group of people just clapping their hands and the singer used to make Up the lyrics while singing.

This is the Winner of Eurovision 2023 for me! 🎤♥️💃🤗 Ireland sends 12 Million point to Blanca Paloma ☘️ I had an emotional reaction the first time i saw this a few months ago too. Pure art right from the heart ❤🎉

Girl, your reaction brought tears to my eyes. So authentic!!

It has an insistent beat and it has an old-fashioned quality to it while at the same time sounds contemporary at the same time. Flamenco feeling to it. I wasn't crazy about last year's Spanish entry; this one I enjoy much much more! I give this an 8.5.

@ThePeaceAround This is a comment I read on another reaction to Palomas'song. It sums it all up pretty well and I´m sure it will help understanding/explaning what you just saw: The song itself (music, singing, clapping) is a bulería, kind of a specific 'subgenere' of flamenco with a modern twist of an electronic beat. The topic and the lyrics come from the POV of a woman singing a lullaby, trying to put her crying baby to sleep ('Eaea' is a cooing sound in Spain) The performance and staging are the ones of a ritual, summoning her ancestors. Specially her late grandma, wich this song is inspired by and dedicated to, because she taught and used to sing flamenco and lullabies to her. The repetitive pattern of the beat, backing vocals and rythmic clapping are intended to be entrancing and hypnotizing for connecting with the energy of the experience. Her hand movements work as a praise and a calling to the above. The red threads are a reference to the fringes of a traditional 'mantón' (shawl) simbolizing protection, motherhood, in fact she said it could be seen sort of womb-shaped. Actually she worked as a costume and stage set designer, as she did here too. The white circle represents the moon, where, as the lyrics say, she wants to be buried in when she dies, so she will be able to watch over her child everynight but one ('newmoon') First she kneels looking up, later she kneels again looking downwards, always with a reaching hand. Then she shoots a flaming arrow and lights it on fire (red pulsing light, heartbeat, blood, death) Finally the priestess gets on the shrine to end the ritual in ecstasy.

Spain is easily my number one this year (ok we've only had 15 songs), but it won't leave my top 3 that is for sure. A very moving performance of a song that does not follow the traditional patterns. This is what we need at Eurovision, ethnic sounds and rhythms performed to perfection - 10/10

This is an absolute masterpiece and my winner so far.

Indeed there are no words. Voice, complex melody yet understandable, right pitch, super backing vocals, great staging, wow moments... She checks and outperforms every box.

It's a flamenco lullaby , that's why it hits directly to your soul

Being educated or having culture is not a matter of academic titles, nor of acquired knowledge, but of attitude, sensitivity and open-mindedness, as you have shown in this reaction. They may not appreciate it on the televote, but this is pure poetry by Machado, and the staging, like a play by Lorca (Spain's most universal poet).

What I always enjoy watching very much is your reaction to the song 🥰 always unique and endearing. Yeah to the hormones making you cry is so, they are welcome

Recuerden que este año 2023 por primera vez el resto del mundo podrán votar en Eurovisión vía online esperamos esos votos de nuestros hermanos latinos España 12 puntos ❤️

Deseando estaba que reaccionarias❤️❤️❤️❤️ gracias por esta reacción y ver cómo te emocionaba a sido lo más 💃💃🕊️🇪🇦 gracias,

Thank you very much for this emotional reaction 🥺💕 Some represent a musical style and a staging never seen before at ESC and backed by the popular folklore of a country, Spain is the only country in the world that could represent an electronic flamenco show at ESC. Spanish flamenco intangible cultural heritage of humanity UNESCO. Others represent generic songs with no sentiment or culture behind it. That is the big difference. Where some listen and see art, others only hear noises✌🏼🕊️💕

We are so proud of Blanca!. He sang a flamenco lullaby and her powerful voice and expressions can transmit everything. Vamos con todas!!

What. An. Entry. As I mentioned in your reaction to Benidorm Fest, this is such a brilliantly-written song, without a doubt Spain's best in recent years from a purely musical point of view. As you rightly say, the electronics blend perfectly with the traditional flamenco sound as well, and it's not something you hear often in Eurovision. The performance is also something else, felt like a modern art installation. ¡Mucha suerte España!

This coming from you it's so cool and as a Spanish person, makes me feel so proud of our culture and our artists. Thank you ❤️🌹💃

I thoroughly enjoyed your reaction, thank you. Your musical expertise, specialist lexicon and pleasant diction really make all the difference, offering viewers like us some really valuable insight. I also adore this song, voice and performance. I hope it will strike a chord with audiences and won't be written off as "too high brow" at Eurovision. I'm praying it gets a good spot in the running order. Around position 18 or so.

It's a song I didn't think I'd like as much as I do. It really should be up there in the results in May - not many will have as good a voice as Blanca. Plus, it's totally different from 'Slo Mo'. I liked that song but am pleased we are now getting a different side to Spain.

This is so so so incredible. It’s transcendent. So beautiful and so arresting. I had no choice in my reaction, I just sat there with my mouth open. Captivating is an understatement. Loooove your opinions + so appreciate your deep understanding of music and how much that enhances the quality of your videos and really adds weight to your thoughts + analysis of a song, as a musician myself it’s just always interesting to hear.

Spain 🇪🇦 2024

Thank you very much for your genuine reaction. I was looking forward to watch it. I almost cried with you. I' m very proud of Blanca Paloma. I saw your video talking about all you have been through and I sincerely hope that this Eurovision season is being of great help to you. You have a very beautiful light

Eaea ❤️ from Spain...thanks ❤️

Lovely reaction. You said all the words I feel too: compelling and stunning!

This was my exact reaction. I have been listening to this everyday since it came out and the more I hear it I cry harder. It is so moving. You must listen to the studio version that was recently released - The aesthetics and vocals was was just out of this world. Knowing that she can sing this live I am excited to see this at the final ❤️

I felt the same as you when I first saw the live performance. I hope that feeling comes across to people in May (which I'm sure it will!)

I totally am with you!!!!

Beautiful, this will connect to anyone with an open heart x

I was waiting for this reaction. I caught the end of Norway's Melodi Grand Prix the other night, and I saw the winning song. It was my favourite 2023 song for about a day, and then THIS dropped. I just hope the European public don't find this too challenging to listen to or like. Hopefully she can pull a Konstrakta and surprise everyone with another piece of art. It feels to me as if Spain are entering a new Eurovision era, where they're coming to win. Would you agree? I mean, it seems forever since "Do It For Your Lover" ... 🙂 Someone's going to have to come up with something good tonight (Super Saturday, 11th of February) to beat this in my mind.

Thank you for your genuine and honest reaction! So different to other “voice coach” on yt.

Hi Rachel, once more great reaction and review. There are just 8 songs out and it will be very hard for any of the remaining 29 to overcome this from my #1...beijinhos from Portugal

Muchas gracias 💝💖

It's a masterpiece. Absolutely otherworldly. Touches the heart and the soul. I really love it :)

Ha sido una reacción emocional, preciosa... ❤️

OMG es espectacular, incleibre vocal, interpretación y arte Dios love 😍 Spain 🇪🇸

Rhythmically the most complicated song that was ever performed on a Eurovision stage. I´m musician and am lost most of the time. 6/4 in the chorus... but the rest? I´m lost. but I like it! not fallen in love, but that could happen until may!

Es increíble como sin entender un idioma (deduzco) la música puede llegar a emocionar así. Eso es música, es emoción es lo que se trasmite al cantar con corazón también. Un saludo y gracias por tu reacción, ha sido emocionante. Tienes nueva subscriptora. Saludos 🙂

This is a MASTERPIECE!!!!!

A masterpiece ❤️‍🔥

amo tu reacción!!! love you can appreciate it even if you dont understand the lyrics. You are amazing, greetings from madriiiiid

love your sensibility, and your reaction

en España estamos enamorados de Blanca Paloma

I heard one of the composers said there will be a revamp to make it more likable for a wider audience with no loss of authenticity. I guess it will be for the grand final like last year and I think it's a strategy in the Spanish delegation in order to surprise in the final like Chanel did magically

I exactly felt like you when I Listen to this song when being performed. The fusion between flamenco and electronic music, the strength of Blanca Paloma and all women that are all around her is stunning. And the voice… what can I tell, OMG!! 10/10 Thanks a lot for your sincere reaction! 😍

Gracias from Spain ❤

As far as song-wise, I could level Eaea next to Bandido, my all-time favorite Spanish entry. No prayer could be more chanting and fiery. She could move a mountain with her energy. Spain, you are my winner this year. This song reveals the Spanish very soul down to its bones. I am blown away, too. 12 points!

I was waiting for your reaction for days! 🤭 Glad you liked it so much. Greetings from Spain.

Recordar se puede votar este año desde cualquier país del mundo 🌎

Que bonito que te produzca esos sentimientos! 🥰

Your reaction says it all, the performance and song are a moving combo whether you speak the language or not, the song is a lullaby, like she's a loving mother but also a warrior, like her motherly love is what gives her strength and that's something every good mother can relate to, it's universal like the emotion she puts in it and that you connected to, i hope this is received by everyone out there the same way.

I 100% live for your reactions every year for all these songs. :) I love the enthusiasm and artistic passion you have for this competition. My friend group looks at me like I am crazy for loving this as much as I do, but seeing reactors like you or Maxxy Rainbow or the guys at ESC United - you all make it worthwhile. :)

I love your reactions because they are very qualified (a lot of musical knowledge behind) and very emotional but in a very honest way.

Thank you for being so sensitive and moving. Blanca Paloma moved us and you moved me as well, it’s such a beautiful reaction 🫶

Floored, not flawed :) Laying on the floor Listening to the flawless vocal

La mejor actuación que he escuchado de Eurovisión -- Canadá.

Wow wow wowwwww 👏👏👏👏👏👏🇮🇹

Thank you for your sweet reaction 🥺❤️ I like how even though you probably don't understand what she says and what it is about, you still feel it 🥰 In case you want to know more about this, the song is lullaby with beautiful lyrics. The main part is when she seems to be singing to the moon while she says 'my dear child, when I die, may they bury me at the moon, so I can watch over you every night, except one (because of new moon) Also the staging was designed by her (she is a professional in that too) and it's in honour of her grandmother, so the red strings represent a traditional spanish cloth that her grandmother used to wear and it also represents a hug and support to her while she sings