"Rise Like a Phoenix" was the Austrian entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhagen, performed by Conchita Wurst.
After topping the vote in the second semi-final, it won the Contest with 290 points, giving the country its second victory, its first since 1966, thus setting a new record for the longest span between wins.
Lyrics[]
Waking in the rubble, walking over glass
Neighbours say we’re trouble, well that time has passed
Peering from the mirror, no that isn’t me
Stranger getting nearer, who can this person be?
You wouldn’t know me at all today
From the fading light I fly
Rise like a phoenix
Out of the ashes seeking rather than vengeance
Retribution, you were warned
Once I’m transformed, once I’m reborn
You know I will rise like a phoenix
But you’re my flame
Go about your business, act as if you’re free
No one could have witnessed what you did to me
‘Cause you wouldn’t know me today
And you have got to see to believe
From the fading light I fly
Rise like a phoenix
Out of the ashes seeking rather than vengeance
Retribution, you were warned
Once I’m transformed, once I’m reborn
I rise up to the sky
You threw me down but I’m gonna fly
And rise like a phoenix
Out of the ashes seeking rather than vengeance
Retribution, you were warned
Once I’m transformed, once I’m reborn
You know I will rise like a phoenix
But you’re my flame
Videos[]
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