Her style is from 1918-1939 Lithuania (FREE Lithuania before Russian occupation) not Soviet burlesque by ANY means. Please don't even compare her to that horrible time of our history. We would never send something from our free country to represent the worst era of our history.

She described the genre as "Spooky Disco" and she said that she has a different idea for staging in Turin 😉

I'm so glad they chose Monika, such a grower...

Monika mentioned that her performance will be nothing like in the selection. And knowing her - it will be bomb.))

I'm honestly a supporter of this music, even though I rarely listen to it. Monika is charming and her classy, slow jazz entry brings a lot of fresh air to the contest, we haven't seen this music genre making a big fuss in ESC in ages! Plus, it's fully in Lithuanian! It's been more than 20 years!

I love this song! So charismatic, so hypnotic, so chic, so glamorous! Monika is a queen! I'm pretty sure the staging will be stunning at Eurovision. Big support from France 🇫🇷

I think this song has potential in coming on top with juries and also scoring very high with the televote Best entry so far. I think Lithuania will land on top 10 with ease

Sound of beauty ❤

Here's a rough translation for the non-native speakers, It's a shame english doesn't do the song justice: Tuk, tuk-tuk Knocking in the night on my heart Full of longing Accompanied by memories Spirit You, It‘s you, it‘s you Oh long seen face Why are you laughing like a clown At my glittering eyes? Moments are going round in my head Running, running to the place you are A million roses like sentiments Drowning in a sea of clouds The restless sea is raging There are tears in my eyes That‘s it, he will never be back He returned as black foam I remember standing in the middle of Nida‘s dunes And waving to a seagull Far, far away Moments are going round in my head Running, running to the place you are A million roses like sentiments Drowning in a sea of clouds

and thanks for your beautifull comments!!!

this is a solid, coherent and hypnotizing act, it can really attack the top 10 at least (big chances for jury top 5), i also hope it grows performance-wise and as live apparition; plenty of support from Romania! my fav entry selected yet

I loved it so much. Mark my words next year we are going to Lithuania. 12 points from Latvia 🇱🇻♥️🇱🇹

I really see this winning eurovision

She is amazing and unique😍

I really love watching these two best friends doing reactions. Especially the guy in that unique long hair. Funny 😅

This year about music and love!! Italy and Lithuania my favorite 🎵❤️

Lithuania dont you dare revamp this, or change the staging dramatically, or change the dress. This is perfection

Hi, I'm from Lithuania. It was so nice to hear from you such a beautiful words. Thank you very much 🥰

I simply love this song.

Perfection

ORIGINAL GREAT SONG. AND SHE TAKE ALL THE STAGE WITH ELEGANT 😀

obsessed with the performance and love that it's unique

I adore this entry. So unique yet familiar, really hope we see Monika in the grand final

Thanks for such warm reaction!

Love the song! Please be very careful about bringing the word "soviet" into any talks about Lithuania. It's very sensitive topic and might be understood as an insult

I love it and I am a young guy.

Its like French chanson, mixed with soviet era psychedelic with a dash of Gwen Stefani. Im obsessed

Baltic languages are one of the oldest in Europe, so there are similarities with all European and other languages.

She is wonderful and Diva!!! She will be in top 5 for sure!!! Classy and Lithuanian language is beautiful. This is the quality and Jury will love it. Colors brown ,gold are beautiful. Lithuanian language can sound like French:D Very good recommendations William and Deban!!!!

A friend of mine said she reminded him of Caro Emerald, a Dutch retro singer, and I totally get it. She exerts such class 👌

When I first watched this entry wasn't so much into the song itself but she really does draw you in, I think this will perform similarly to Portugal last year as in it will be a shock qualifier.

My winner💖🇱🇹

It's not everbody's cup of tea but I like it . I can imagine twinkies don't care about it but it is different and she pulls your attention. Congrats Monica. Love from Belgium

best phrase-sound of beauty..

I've just done my reaction to Lithuania... I'm glad we share same feeling over it 🥰🤩

For me, lithuanian, it was perfect lithuanian female performance. I don't need nothing else

William and Deban you are awesome!!! Love your videos, kisses and hug from Lithuania!!!:)

Currently, this song is 7th in my top 13 but I could see it climbing up. The song doesn't blow me away but it doesn't have to. The entire vibe is just enchanting and tasteful whilst still feeling sexy. Monika is just an absolute star and she knows how to work the camera and keep you invested on her. The more I listen to this song, the more I love it. ❤️❤️❤️

Yesss I love that you guys can start reacting togetherrrr irl againnnn

I am so glad to see you both reacting to Monika. Thanks for your reaction and advices.

​Not a winner but so deserving to perform on the finals. So fitting to a great ESC Final!

Love this! So classy and elegant. Pure quality singing with the mysterious 1950s spirit haunting 21st century woman at night vibe. A little bit more changes in staging and adding a climax would really help to elevate this. But as the singer said: everything will be changed, she pulled this off alone without a team!

I love this❤ I feel like sitting in a brown bar in a Soviet style hotel in Vilnius in the 70's and she's performing on a small stage. It's so classic!

Omg I’m so glad you’re reacting again together :D

i'm litterally crying bc i'm from Lithuania and Monica is sooo fricking amazinggg lover her!!

Love it! I do not think the act needs any revamping at all: the music is hypnotizing and not flat at all, just extremely classy. Kudos for singing in Lithuanian!

Like retro 70s/80s disco, so Raffaella Carrá. I really love this entry!!

Really glad to see you two sharing the same room again when reacting. It’s been too long

Love this, honestly think she could finish in the top 10 if the quality of songs we are getting stay the same as now.

North Macedonia grew on me and this is too massively. I can see this climbing my ranking...and 100% in Lithuanian so it's a yes from me.

You guys put my thoughts to words exactly :)

Vintage, you almost feel sentimental lol They need to go FULL jazz for the staging. I can see this working, but it's difficult. If they nail the staging to be perfectly jazzy it can work, for sure.

everything youve said in this reaction video was so lovely, i had a joy seeing you watching her performance!! you two are lovely

It's a future in the past experience!! As if it's from a parallel universe!

I'm way more into the performance then I am into the song itself. May grow on me.

Sentiments Knock knock knock At night is knocking at my heart Full of longing Accompanied by memories A ghost You, it's you, it's you A face seen long ago Why are you laughing like a clown At my shining eyes? Moments are spinning in a circle in my head, they're running where you are A million roses like sentiments are drowning in the sea of clouds Ah... Restless sea is rustling I have tears in my eyes That's it - he's never gonna come back He arrived as a black foam* I remember how I'm standing in the middle of dunes of Nida and waiving to a seagull so far, far away... Moments are spinning in a circle in my head they're running where you are A million roses like sentiments are drowning in the sea of clouds Moments are spinning in a circle in my head they're running where you are A million roses like sentiments are drowning in the sea of clouds

Honestly disagree with you guys somewhat in that I don't think this needs a climax at all! I think the split-screen segments serve as mini 'peaks' and I could definitely see one of those being used in the recap as it's so enchanting. I agree that there is a bit of a lull in the 2nd verse, but this is overall a really solid entry from Lithuania that shot straight to my top 3. It could even work with having a glass shattering effect similar to the end of Lena's performance in 2011 where all the versions of her dancing on the LED shatter so it's just her left - maybe that could give this more of a climax without sacrificing the nature of how the song progresses!

I feel strong Kylie Minogue "Chocolate" vibes :)

god i hope she wins

Finally Deban and William in one room again. So nice

I absolutely love the fact that the two really big splashes were made by this Lithuanian language number, and... I'm Not Your Mother TAlk about a contrast!!

If Dita and Mireille Matthieu had a baby

One of my favourites. It sounds and looks classy and original. It saddens me that this will probably not score as a good than an empty sugar pop bubble like (just an example) Spain. Top 3 for me.

The best song. Somthing different 🇱🇹💕💕

I love this. ❤️

Omg! I missed seeing both of you in the same room!!!

Thank you very much

Con la puesta en escena correcta, puede incluso estar entre los primeros 5. La puesta en escena tendrá la palabra

So glad to see you one next to the other again, let's hope normality will stay this time unless for a little more ;) A question for you: are you considering to react to the Romania's finalists of Selectia Nationala this year or you are waiting to react directly to the winner of SN? Thank you!

I need Deban more

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I'm Lithuanian. This verry classy song. You have to interpret the lyrics to understand the song. Knock knock knock - she can't sleep, thinking about him. Her heart rate is crazy. She sees a loved one in horror sleep. He is like a clown laughing at her crying yes. Moments are spinning in her head, She remebers a gift of million roses - everything vanishes in a sea of clouds. He drowned. The only thing that remains of him is BLACK FOAM from the COLD sea and MEMORIES standing in the middle of dunes of Nida and waiving to a seagull so far, far away...

Great reaction, but don't describe Lithuania as "soviet" it's could be taken like very disrespectful by some people

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If Barbara Pravi managed to achieve a good result, Monika can as well, I think the two songs have something in common

Monika with Miles James from UK wrote a song. Also Monika learned singing at Barcley, United States of America :) It's very jazzy!

I love how Deban promotes Pinterest this much Anyways, very good reaction and I really hope to see Monika in the final!!!

Deban was finally let out from the basement he was filming from earlier! 😅

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Monika Liu - Sentimentai (lyrics english language) Knock knock knock At night is knocking at my heart Full of longing Accompanied by memories A ghost You, it’s you, it’s you A face seen long ago Why are you laughing like a clown At my shining eyes? Moments are spinning in a circle in my head, they’re running where you are A million roses like sentiments are drowning in the sea of clouds Ah… Restless sea is rustling I have tears in my eyes That’s it - he’s never gonna come back He arrived as a black foam* I remember how I’m standing in the middle of dunes of Nida and waiving to a seagull so far, far away… Moments are spinning in a circle in my head they’re running where you are A million roses like sentiments are drowning in the sea of clouds Moments are spinning in a circle in my head they’re running where you are A million roses like sentiments are drowning in the sea of clouds

I feel a little disappointed that you found time to react so many songs from a Latvian final, which you seamed be bored of, but skipped a Lithuanian one with only 8 finalists. Don't say they all were better, but at least 1 could have made you have fun. I mean Lolita Zero with 'I'm not Your Mother' :p

William you must to dig deeper get translation and get to know more about what Monika Liu singing, lithuanian ethnic fairy tale "Egle the Queen of Grass-snakes", an insanely beautiful fairytale, no one writes such fairy tales these days.

Here's a rough translation by Justinas Jonelis for the non-native speakers, It's a shame english doesn't do the song justice: Tuk, tuk-tuk Knocking in the night on my heart Full of longing Accompanied by memories Spirit You, It‘s you, it‘s you Oh long seen face Why are you laughing like a clown At my glittering eyes? Moments are going round in my head Running, running to the place you are A million roses like sentiments Drowning in a sea of clouds The restless sea is raging There are tears in my eyes That‘s it, he will never be back He returned as black foam I remember standing in the middle of Nida‘s dunes And waving to a seagull Far, far away Moments are going round in my head Running, running to the place you are A million roses like sentiments Drowning in a sea of clouds

EMA 2022 reaction?

I say this with all respect. She feels like someone's kooky, darling Auntie who dances around the kitchen. Something about her is corny, but that face endears you. The problem with the performance is-just like the song itself- is that it's the same in the beginning, the middle, and the end. I'm not 100% convinced it will make the finals.

"What language is she singing ?" 😆😅😆

Good song. But Deban liking this and not Brividi 😓

just in case you want to see lyrics:

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there s no 80ies vibe.... its a 40 ies vibe.... its nice ... but thats all just nice...

I would have chosen Gebrasy or Ruta Loop but it’s a respectable choice. They’ll certainly enhance the performance on the Eurovision stage.

I'm so perplexed by the Western nostalgia for the soviet era. This is nothing we aspire to in Lithuania. You know, we were a free country before the rashists ;)

Mireille Mathieu wants her look back.

I see no one talking in the comment section about Alla Pugachëva and Lili Ivanova - trust me, this entry is a lot more Soviet/Warsaw Pact than it is French! It’s a very powerful piece. She truly simulates the Soviet 70s and blends it with 90s sophistication. I love it - everything about this song and performance screams contemporary retro.

I don't think this will make it to the final. But this is elegant. Reminds me a bit of a French cafe act.

Song is good and fantastic news lithuanian language return in ESC . My opiniom this song vibe soviet and similar song Ally Pugachova.

😐😐😐😐

Yugoslavia 1992 want it's song and dress back

I love that the song is in Lithuanian, but I don’t like it. It’s not my taste.

nope! not my cup of tea! will stay in semi-finals!