As we have come to learn with many Eurovision entries, especially from Ukraine, when this song gets to the stage in May, it won't look or sound anything like this. As it stands, the song and performance is a mess. The rest of the Ukrainian final must have been REALLY bad.
Mariya is a not a bad singer, although her pronunciation needs a little bit of work (but this is compounded by the quick delivery of the lyrics). The self-penned song could also be improved by Mariya getting some help with rewriting the lyrics so they actually make some sense! Also there is too much oh-oh-ing and whoa-whoa-ing which doesn't really help connect you with the track. The introduction is somewhat incongruous with the rest of the song and after a few listens you start to wonder why it is there. However, the start of the chorus, although slightly nonsensical, is memorable and has a feel of the earworm about it. Also has a feel of "Have Some Fun" about it and that did REALLY well didn't it. (no).
The staging is appalling although the colouring and size of the stage have really hindered this and of course will not be such a problem in May. The dancers are too close and there are too many distractions. Her hair looks matted and her dress looks like one Ruslana passed off as being too slutty - even for her. The part when the background turns to cogs and wheels is nice and could be effective in May. She could do with more of a gimmick but that makes me think the Hell Machine could be making a come back!
In parts this is a very typical Ukrainian entry (nice looking girl, awful outfit, mid-song lift into the air) however it sounds more like a mid-placed finalist from Belarus. However, as we know a makeover is much needed and I am sure this entry will sound much more polished, punchy and memorable between now and May - they have a 100% qualification to the final to uphold!
Artist - Mariya Yaremchuk
Song - Tick Tock
Music - Mariya Yaremchuk
Lyrics - Mariya Yaremchuk
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