This song tells a story of tough times and strength, inspired by a woman named Veronika of Desenice, a tragic figure from Slovenian history wrongly accused of witchcraft and drowned. It shows how women today may face struggles in being true to themselves. The message is simple: "I am, you are Veronika."

Raiven is actually a profesionaly trained opera singer and has sang in many operas so she's going to slay the live vocals

She’s a PROFFESIONAL OPERA singer so live is gonna be perfect!

I hope Slovenia wins this year

Veronika refers to the second wife of a medieval count from modern-day Slovenian city of Celje. She was accused and tried as a witch, proven innocent but subsequently drowned/murdered by her father-in-law, the powerful Count of Celje. This explains the water element in the video. Her point is that we are all Veronikas (= I am, you are Veronika). Greetings from Slovenia.

The song is about a very importan historical figure named Veronika.

The song is about real historical person. Veronika Deseniška (1380 - 1425) was the second wife of Frederick II. of Celje, but since she was a noblewoman of a lower status, Friderik's father, the powerful Count Herman II of Celje, did not approve of their union. When Friderik and Veronika fled to Fridrihštajn castle near Kočevje, where they secretly got married, old Herman sent an army after them with the order to capture them. Friderik managed to save Veronika from the castle, but he was captured by the soldiers and imprisoned in the tower at Celje Castle - this is still called Friderik's Tower. He was imprisoned here for more than four years, Veronica was also captured and imprisoned. Herman accused the unhappy Veronika of being a prostitute who seduced his son. They organized a trial that lasted two days, and although the judges found no guilt, let alone a crime, Herman had her murdered. he basically accused her of witchery and drowned her

She’s a well regarded opera singer and the song is about witches and Slovenian folklore.

This is easily my favorite so far this year!

She’s the best technical singer in the Eurovision this year

i literally love all 4 songs which are confirmed for esc... this is building to become a very strong year for me if this continues

your reaction, Georgina, to this masterpiece was the one I've waited the most

Her vocals in Dora 2024. 10/10

I listened to this song today i.e. 04 May 2024 for the first time and I am ashamed of myself that i didn't pay attention to this epic ENTRY. This one is super DARK & MOODY. It builds up with enormous intensity, i like the flawless vocals of this lady. Bravo! It must land in TOP 10.

Raiven finished the music accadamy and is the professional opera singer and an electronic pop artist. The song idea is based on Veronika Deseniška who married the count of Celje. The father in law, the actual count was not happy she married his son due to her status not beeing good enough, and he accused her to be witch. This was the first recorded witch process in Slovenia in 1400s. The court didn't find her guilty, but in the end she was killed by drowning due the orders of the count. The song doesn't use the Veronika's story directly, just as an idea. The song is about women beeing accused and prosecuted when not conforming.

I like her & song a lot. She is iconic to represent women's ... Like Veronika does.

She has a magical voice

Beautiful voice messmeraising,artistic, beautiful lady ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

My favourite so far it's so intense it's so good

You are the best person for raction music..for me! Greatings from Slovenia. Dare

Probably you've been told but she sang live in the recents Europarties (Spain and London I think) You definitely wanna hear it, she's amazing!

Top 10 this years Raiven is the best❤

This song is superb! In my top 10 for sure.

Love it! And thank you for explaining the concept and fable

Love your channel! ❤

Wiwiblogs says this about 'Veronika': "Ahead of the song reveal, Raiven told Wiwibloggs that her song was inspired by a real-life historical figure named Veronika, who was the first woman in her country accused of being a witch. It is, she says, a statement on how women have been and remain targets of persecution."

The story of the love between Count Friderik II and Veronika of Desenice is one of the greatest love stories in Slovenian history. He was the son of a powerful ruler, while she was a rural noblewoman. Their love was so strong that nothing could stop it. Raiven found inspiration for the track while researching the fates of iconic women and specifically Veronika Deseniška: a mysterious figure in Slovenian history whose ambiguity made Raiven retreat from reality into a calmer, inner world. The song is based on Veronika Deseniška (Veronika of Desenice), the second wife of Frederick the Second, Duke of Celje. Veronika was not of royal descent, and Hermann II, Frederick’s father, did not initially approve of the marriage. He kidnapped his son and accused Veronica of witchcraft, of which she was later acquitted.

My favourite song of all time. So hypnotic and she is like a siren. Especially the song Ofilija she sings on Dora Croatian final. Please rate that. The operatic structure is magnificent

It's wonderful how just a few sung notes inform you "she's got this." Comments below say Raiven's a professional opera singer (and part time silver mermaid) whose face was unsilvered so she didn't die like that Bond girl. This will do well. Best -

Raiven is artistic name of Sara Briski, she is opera singer and Veronika is tragic figure from slovenian history - she was accused and tried as a witch, proven innocent but subsequently drowned/murdered by old Count of Celje. Thank you Georgina, greetings from Slovenia :)

She is actually a famous Slovenian opera singer, mezzosopranist

She is a trained opera singer and electronic song artist

The song is based on slovenian historic figure - Veronika of Desenice. She was the wife of count Frederick II and he accused her of witchcraft which led to her being drowned in 1425.

From what I gathered Veronica was accused for witchcraft by her father-in-law who was a governor or a king (I don't remember), because he didn't like her for his son. Although the court declaired her not guilty the father in law gave an order to drown her in the region's river. Raiven - again what I gathered and remember - is a pop and opera singer and is concedered a visual artist. I realy enjoy your reactions!!! Let the Eurovision fan begin!!!

"don't panic, my chanel is not only Eurovision".... Please, more Eurovision hahaha I am a bit panicking because there is no ... History of Eurovision, or Eurovision time machine hahaha that would be great love! P.S. this song seriously impressed me as well. Can't stop listening since it was announced.

It seemed to be finished too soon. Superb vocals, up ther with France so far. Loved it

the vocals from behind are hers, she is an opera singer

The song was inspired by the story of Veronika Deseniška, Local Slovenian folklore and history. She was of lower birth but married a son of a local count in the 1400s. She was accused of witchcraft by her father-in-law, but later acquitted at trial. She was still murdered by drowning by the old guy though. Bottom line the song is about, the ongoing persecution of women...Im finally happy with our entry this year!

It is about a young girl, named Veronica of Desenice, in SI 🇸🇮: Veronika Deseniška, who in 1422 married Friderik II, Count of Celje, Lord of the Slovenian Land and Prince of the Holy Roman Empire. Frederick's father Herman II was strongly against the marriage. He then accuses her of trying to poison his son. And that she is a witch and is trying to possess him. The court acquitted her. Despite the court's verdict, she was imprisoned in Ojstrica Castle and murdered by drowning in a bathtub, according to Herman II's ruling.😊 big fan, by the way 🍀👋

Zorja - Lik u ogledalu plz reaction.❤

Such a nice reaction. If you want to react to something different in the mean time I hope you can bring Glennis Grace back to live once more!! I noticed that it has been a while and you have not reacted to her most famous song "Afscheid" on "De beste zangers". You can even put subtitles to translate it. Her singing is crazy

she is an opera Singer

This song is about unhappy forbidden love between Count Friderik II. in Celje and Veronica. His father was against this marriage because she was ordinare woman and locked her in a tower in Celje to separate them. They acused her of whichcraft because of her beauty that she bewiched Frederik II and finaly they killed her... the song is about her suffering through that... wery powerfull much feelings. Realy good song. I love it ❤ and I am finaly proud and satisfied that slovenia has such a good song ❤ i guess it should be at top 5❤🎉

Awesome

The song is about Veronika of Desenice. You can find information about her on Wikipedia.

Sporočilo pesmi je močno, ozrite se okrog, kaj se dogaja z ljudmi, kaj nam pripravljajo, ni jih težko najti, samo imenovati jih ne smemo javno. Lp iz Slovenije😊

About song Veronika (to maybe understand this drowning, bodies and all the water more): The story of the love between Count Friderik II and Veronika of Desenice is one of the greatest love stories in Slovenian history. He was the son of a powerful ruler, while she was a rural noblewoman. Their love was so strong that nothing could stop it. Rumour has it that Frederick II of Celje, son of the mighty Count Herman II, had a hand in the death of Elizabeth of Frankopan, his first and legal wife. Contrary to his father’s will he secretly married Veronica of Desenice immediately afterwards. Because of this, his father had him imprisoned in the main tower, where he spent over 4 years and where, according to a legend, he wanted to starve him. Meanwhile, after being acquitted in the first witchcraft process in Slovenia initiated by this sly old Count, Veronica was drowned. Herman II accused unfortunate Veronika of being a witch who had cast a spell on his son and he was 100% sure that's why his son killed his first wife and married Veronika. I'm Slovenian and I'm soooo proud of Raiven (her real name Sara Briški Cirman). She is fenomenal artist, musician, (opera) singer, and excellent harpist. I love her and her capacity of knowledge of music. She is really next level artist. Go RAIVEN 🤍🤍🤍

The song itself is based on Veronik the first women in Slovenian history accused of witchcraft and even tho she was acquitted by the court she ended up being murdered by drowning by Hermann II (that´s why theres underwater clips)

I think the different color of her body is maybe mermaid type Because Veronica drowned in water

Raiven actually studied opera so that’s why her falsetto is so goof

This song is about a famous slovenian tale, where a woman "Veronika of Desenice", was wrongly put up for witch trials due to the love that she had with the King's son. They thought 'Veronika' was a witch, because a 'beggar' would never attract a member of royalty. She was wrongfully trialled, and although it was proven that she was NOT a witch, she still was ordered to be killed (drowned) by the King.

Hi, story of Veronika in English. With reading and understanding this you will have the full meaning of Raiven's song: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veronika_of_Desenice

The song is about Veronika of Desenice. Her father in law drowned her because his son married her without his blessing and he accused her of witchcraft. she was found innocent but her father in law drowned her anyway

It's about women still being falsely accused and judged if they dare to be different. The back story is about historical figure being accused of witch craft.

The song is about the 'first witch in Slovenia' and it's sung from the perspective of Veronika after her death, it's supossed to show the message of how women in this day and age are still struggling with being accused and such

Veronika was the first woman accused of witchcraft in Slovenia, she was killed by drowning despite being acquitted in court. The song is about persecution of women, historically and today, inspired by a real historical figure.

To my knowledge the song is called “Veronica” after Veronika of Desenice, the first woman to be tried for Witchcraft in Slovenia. In the lyrics there is a repeating part that translated to English is “I am, You are, Veronika” so it’s kinda a witchy feminist song

This is cool. Finally a female artist that does something a bit different and has some quality content, plus in its original tongue. Well done.

Translation of the lyrics: I hid in the river and went into the silent night. With loud steps, silent calls for help. Now that I'm just water in the waves, I'm looking for peace. I drown in myself, surrender to the light. Chorus: Find me, hurt me, defend me (when you chase me, when you leave me) Pick me up, let me down, love me. (Who's chasing you so you're not afraid?) Who are you afraid of hiding your desires? You look into my eyes, the image of you glows in them. I'm a mirror without edges, only a reflection of your fears! Chorus: Find me, hurt me, defend me (when you chase me, when you leave me) Pick me up, let me down, love me. (Who's chasing you so you're not afraid?) I am, you are VERONIKA! Only she knows your truth. I am, you are VERONIKA! Only she knows your truth. I am, you are VERONIKA! Only she knows your truth

I think this will sound good live when Raiven can really show off her vocal capabilities but I agree with others that it lacks a memorable melody. If it does qualify for the final then I can see it coming top ten in the jury vote.

The inspiration for this song was Veronika Deseniška, the first woman accused of witchcraft in Slovenia during the 15th century. But 'Veronika' is not just a song, it's a narrative that transports us back in time, revealing the untold stories of the past. Raiven's performance is a tribute to those who faced injustices and a reflection on how far we've come.

Τhe song is called Veronika and its about the first woman who was accused for witchcraft in Slovenia

Jaz sem. Ti si. Veronika.

❤️🇸🇮❤️🇸🇮🥳🥳🥳🥳 Raiven Queen Slovenia 🇸🇮🏆🏆🏆

It is supposed to be a real historical person. Veronika Deseniška (1380 - 1425) was the second wife of Frederick II. of Celje, but since she was a noblewoman of a lower status, Friderik's father, the powerful Count Herman II of Celje, did not approve of their union. When Friderik and Veronika fled to Fridrihštajn castle near Kočevje, where they secretly got married, old Herman sent an army after them with the order to capture them. Friderik managed to save Veronika from the castle, but he was captured by the soldiers and imprisoned in the tower at Celje Castle - this is still called Friderik's Tower. He was imprisoned here for more than four years, Veronica was also captured and imprisoned. Herman accused the unhappy Veronika of being a prostitute who seduced his son. They organized a trial that lasted two days, and although the judges found no guilt, let alone a crime, Herman had her murdered. he basically accused her of witchery and drowned her.

the song is inspired by Veronika Deseniška, first Slovenian woman who was accused of witchcraft. She was excused but killed (drowned) anyway. Raiven is pointing out that women are still misinterpreted and punished for wrong things today, not totally equal...

Veronica in this song is referring to the first women in Slovenian history to be put down for a witch trial. Her story goes as follows. Prince is having marriage issues and then falls in love with Veronika. King not very happy so arrests them both. She is pit on a witch trial because according to the King "she manipulated his son into loving her". But the difference in her story is that she survives. She doesn't get killed like many other women to come. She had a good Lawyer who got the judges to judge her not guilty. She lived happily ever after. But sadly she was kidnapped and drowned. This song describes her story but is trying to apply to 21st century women. Hope this gives context to what the Song is about.

It’s about a witch Veronika in Slovenian history

Based on true events: Veronika was the second wife of Friderik II. of Celje, first woman in Slovenia accused of witchcraft by her father-in-law. Friderik went into hiding with Veronika, while his father searched for them. Friderik was lured into a trap by his brother-in-law Sigismund, King of Hungary, Holy Roman Emperor. He was taken to his father while the search for Veronika continued. She hid in the wilderness for some time in great distress and misery. After she was caught, she was put on trial and with some help of a good advocate, acquitted. Still she was then imprisoned by her father-in-law and later murdered, drowned in a bath tub in the castle that was her prison.

Veronika of Desenice died 17 October 1425)[1] was the second wife of Frederick II, Count of Celje. Veronika was of lesser status,[1] and Frederick's father Hermann II was greatly opposed to the marriage. The chronicles of the Counts of Celje suggest he had his son arrested and, while holding him prisoner, initiated a trial against Veronika accusing her of witchcraft. She was acquitted by the court. Despite the court's ruling, she was incarcerated in Ojstrica Castle near Tabor and murdered (supposedly on the orders of Hermann II) by drowning in 1425.

Id be stunned if that intro wasnt at least inspired by The Cranberries song "Zombie". Its a well known pattern.

Cristiana Răduta - Amor , 20 years ago 😂😂😂

I am worrying i thought this was an only eurovision channel 😔

Veronika vas the 1st person to be killed in Slovenian wicth trials. It also has a hint of woman empowerment

The song is about the Slovenian monster/historical figure Veronika.

It is supposed to be a real historical person, Veronika Deseniška (1380 - 1425), the first woman on Slovenian grounds accused of witchcraft. was the second wife of Frederick II. of Celje, but since she was a noblewoman of a lower status, Friderik's father, the powerful Count Herman II of Celje, did not approve of their union. When Friderik and Veronika fled to Fridrihštajn castle near Kočevje, where they secretly got married, old Herman sent an army after them with the order to capture them. Friderik managed to save Veronika from the castle, but he was captured by the soldiers and imprisoned in the tower at Celje Castle - this is still called Friderik's Tower. He was imprisoned here for more than four years; Veronica was also captured and imprisoned. Herman accused the unhappy Veronika of being a prostitute who seduced his son. They organized a trial that lasted two days, and although the judges found no guilt, let alone a crime, Herman had her murdered. he basically accused her of witchery and drowned her

You sure did get a lot of answers on your " Being lost on what the song is about" coment.😂

It’s about Witchcraft

The song is clearly about my ex wife . Her name was Veronica

Like the song but not sure if it is a winner. Good to see you looking well ❤❤❤

I cannot wait to see the reaction vid to Irelands song… 😂

Georgina, I think it's high time you learnt one of the Slavic languages. That way you'll understand the lyrics and enjoy them more! ☺☺The good thing is is that all of those languages are pretty similar. So, if you learn Serbian, let's say, you'll understand Croatian, Slovenian, Macedonian, Montenegrin, Bosnian, etc. Most of these are political languages anyway. 😅

The song despite a very high level production and a very aesthetic clip does not have a melody that we remember. I do not see a winner or even a place in the top ten.🐸

My ranking: 1. France🇫🇷 2. Slovenia🇸🇮 2. Czechia🇨🇿 3. Albania🇦🇱

I like it, but I think it sounds like Heaven is Here by Florence and the Machine. I’m from Slovenia so I’ll still be cheering her on

In the future, before U post anything, just do your homework about the details of the song/entry/video, you're commenting on, without commenting of what you don't know, (about 10 times). Just shows your ignorance, (so typical of Brexiters) 😂

for my opition 1-albania 2-france 3-slovenia 4-cezhia

Don't put this face on the internet and expect people not to respond....maybe people don't subscribe because your opinions....and lack of quality.

You are so funny😂