As an expert in Lithuanian folklore :D, I would like to add on to this :): "Many people are struggling translating words ČIŪTO TŪTO. Yeah, because it's impossible :D. Don't worry, we, as Lithuanians, don't know the true meaning. BUT not understanding smth with your mind doesn't mean you can't feel it with your heart and intuition :). What we know for sure is that these words are definitely not without a substance. The exact opposite - it is believed that these words (called refrains) have very deep meanings, but we no longer understand them because they are incredibly ancient, older than our modern language. Lithuanian folk songs and multipart songs have hundreds of different refrains, like: čiūto, tūto, čiūtyta, oi lylia lylia, liūlio, laduto, ralio, tatato, ratuto, dūno, dobilio, tram tralia, etc. It's possible that some of them are linked with pagan gods, rituals and have magical meanings. Other are like onomatopoeias - imitating nature or instrument sounds. Different refrains are found in different types of songs like war songs, lullabies, wedding songs, advent songs etc., they evoke certain feelings fitting the occasion but their true meaning is still a mystery :)"

Adding an example : ukposts.info/have/v-deo/j5Kqomxogp2S0nU.html In the video above is a traditional Lithuanian polyphonic song and it also has an element of "čiūto". Monika Linkytė is also referring to our folkclore with her modern style amber earrings. My interpretation is that she Linkytė refers to this vibe of Lithuanian folk songs (including polyphonic sutartinės) with the last a cappella bit :)

It's chooto- o tooto all Lithuanian comenting forgetting "o" in a middle of two words

Thank you for this comment. Knowing that adds even more depth and beauty to this song ❤

"chootoh tootoh" gets in my nerves, it sounds repetitive, for me it destroys a good song. I can not listen this beautiful song until the end only because of this chant. I do not like it!

It’s not quite The Roop but she’s got a belting voice!

I definitely agree!

I’m so proud of her for doing well!

Thank you I m Lithuanian so happy 😊

❤

She wasn't alone though 😏

I loved that song and performance - was so charming

Ruta 👌👌

White saviour complex much

Aww thanks from Lithuania

it my natural colour

Oh yes I would love to hear Georgina's opinion on gladiator😍

Monika has a fantastic voice.

This is great 🇱🇹😎

Cheap silly empty song with no musical ar artistic value...

Her voice is poor? Paulina got an amazing vocals but it doesn't make Monika's vocals less amazing.

strongly disagree

лучше поздно, чем никогда :)

ruzzki mir?

Exactly. I wouldn't be so sure about the final either