🇱🇻 Dons “Hollow” INTERVIEW | Latvia Eurovision 2024 star reacts to winning Supernova

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  • čas přidán 13. 02. 2024
  • We chat with Dons - Latvia's Eurovision 2024 singer - after his win in the Supernova 2024 national final with "Hollow". He talks about the meaning of the song, Eurovision 2024 staging and much more. Will he include Latvian lyrics? What's the meaning of his song? Will he change his staging? Watch to find out...
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    William - / williamleeadams
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Komentáře • 61

  • @dianabalkena1513
    @dianabalkena1513 Před 4 měsíci +32

    I watched Latvian final with my 6 year old daughter and when she listened to Dons performance she got goosebumps and tears in her eyes, not even understanding the words. I wish I would film it as it showed that his voice and emotions could get even through kid's heart who does not have any life experience yet and understanding of anything that the song was about. Fingers crossed this incredible vocal and song is appreciated in Europe and he takes the win back home!

    • @alisite4103
      @alisite4103 Před 4 měsíci +4

      It is normal. My favorite song at age 6 was Madonna-Frozen. 😅 Children feel and understand everything, even if they can't talk about emotions like adults do.

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Před 4 měsíci +3

      What a beautiful story! And a very good sign for Dons

  • @chantalvandenadel-gi9xu
    @chantalvandenadel-gi9xu Před 4 měsíci +52

    From day 1 it was my favorite so I’m so happy that he won. Latvia 🇱🇻 can be finally in the finals after 6 years

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Před 4 měsíci +7

      We need this to happen! 🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻

  • @quintus9931
    @quintus9931 Před 4 měsíci +21

    When he sang the last part of the song in latvian language during Supernova, it felt so intense and emotional. It was like the cherry on the cake. I hope he keeps this version for Eurovision.

  • @TheManInBlueFlames
    @TheManInBlueFlames Před 4 měsíci +39

    He's entrenched in his own thoughts. I think people should think more before they speak like he does.

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Před 4 měsíci +11

      He's so thoughtful, right? It all feels so REAL with him.

  • @aleksanderpagels288
    @aleksanderpagels288 Před 4 měsíci +50

    Probably a stale interview for some but for me he's an incredibly insightful man to listen to, I love the song as well and will vote for him from Denmark!

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Před 4 měsíci +8

      I loved his thoughtfulness too!

  • @louiz54
    @louiz54 Před 4 měsíci +20

    As Filipino fan I love the song lets Latvia get into the FINALS. Dons such a great artist from latvia ❤ support support, Latvia must be proud ❤❤❤

  • @gena4ka
    @gena4ka Před 4 měsíci +36

    Can't wait! LOVE from Latvia! Aiziet Dons!

  • @jennypears3081
    @jennypears3081 Před 4 měsíci +27

    I love tis song. This song seems to be sung about me. And I feel so sad and heavy at heart. So cool it brings me to tears. Favorite song of this year. And the voice is generally something incredible, giving me goosebumps.❤😊

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Před 4 měsíci +2

      What a powerful reaction. It's great when a song touches you this way. ❤

  • @user-tl9uh2ig4j
    @user-tl9uh2ig4j Před 2 měsíci

    The message is beautiful. My favorite this year 🇱🇻 ❤

  • @steadywhispers1466
    @steadywhispers1466 Před 2 měsíci

    Dons! You are incredible ❤️ I’m so excited to vote for you! Your song means so much to me. Sending you happiness

  • @mylesdesigns
    @mylesdesigns Před 4 měsíci +19

    I can listen to him talk all day, he's such a thinker! I'm glad you sat down with him and please do it again before Malmo. I hope his song does well, it's so genuine just like himself

  • @gaborfeltoti5539
    @gaborfeltoti5539 Před 4 měsíci +8

    I’m sooo hyped about this entry and Dons and so invested in his chances!!
    Dons if you see this, I think we really need the characters in the music video, wearing the same clothes. It conveys the message very well and makes it much more than a strong ballad. It gives narrative.

    • @mylesdesigns
      @mylesdesigns Před 4 měsíci

      I agree, it helps with the narrative on stage! Dons has a chess set behind him, so he knows about strategy 👀

  • @andisboss235
    @andisboss235 Před 4 měsíci +18

    one of the best interviews ever. and it can be called a conversation between two close friends. and that is the art of speaking freely. it would be nice to hear your thoughts on this interview in one of the blogs.. ❤

  • @OfficialSpencer
    @OfficialSpencer Před 4 měsíci +11

    Great interview William! 12 POINTS FROM NEW ZEALAND!

  • @blackloxrandom199
    @blackloxrandom199 Před 4 měsíci +7

    As a latvian i'm looking forward to the new staging, and how he will convey the song into it

  • @rickyroccoash
    @rickyroccoash Před 4 měsíci +20

    Love the Latvian version also. Maybe have both languages on the ESC version on stage

    • @DeathLV123
      @DeathLV123 Před 4 měsíci +1

      At the very end of Supernova show as winner's performance he does sing the song in English with the last chorus in Latvian (as mentioned around 14:00)

  • @nevermore6004
    @nevermore6004 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Wow ❤ such great song, Paldies, braliukas! 🇱🇻❤🇱🇹

  • @diana000LT
    @diana000LT Před 4 měsíci +21

    🇱🇻❤🇱🇹

  • @kristapspuisans1600
    @kristapspuisans1600 Před 4 měsíci +10

    Mentally strong song

  • @SimonaZav
    @SimonaZav Před 4 měsíci +6

    Every year I look up this CZcams channel. Best reviews, best interviews, and over all amazing content. ❤

  • @Michael24815
    @Michael24815 Před 3 měsíci +1

    He is such a real and down earth person😍

  • @GospodinNelson
    @GospodinNelson Před 4 měsíci +6

    Eurovision winner ❤

  • @uldisdjubins9066
    @uldisdjubins9066 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Lets goooooo LATVIA, love this song.

  • @cynthiabein6525
    @cynthiabein6525 Před 4 měsíci +40

    Riga 2025

  • @worldsasuri9430
    @worldsasuri9430 Před 4 měsíci +2

    So wholesome!❤

  • @the_Tigro
    @the_Tigro Před 4 měsíci +1

    Love from Latvia 🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻

  • @mylesdesigns
    @mylesdesigns Před 4 měsíci +7

    I like how he kinda avoided answering the question about adding in the Latvian verse to Hollow. Other questions he answered with a yes or no, but here he just said one is English and one is Latvian. I think if many of the other songs in the SF are in their native languages, his intuition and instincts will guide him when it's time to read the room. Keeping his cards close to his chest on that question, as they say in poker 👀

    • @DeathLV123
      @DeathLV123 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Should be noted at the end of Supernova he does sing a version of the song in English with just the last chorus in Latvian (as mentioned around 14:00)

  • @zandavilande1587
    @zandavilande1587 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Thank you so much❤

  • @ivetamedunova9649
    @ivetamedunova9649 Před 4 měsíci +2

    ❤❤❤Love from London

  • @comi2570
    @comi2570 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I love this kind of songs, like Andrea from North Macedonia and Circles

  • @ilgakudle5559
    @ilgakudle5559 Před 4 měsíci +2

    ❤🇱🇻🎤

  • @zilzilite158
    @zilzilite158 Před 4 měsíci +2

    ❤❤❤🇱🇻

  • @HereWithTeti
    @HereWithTeti Před 4 měsíci +4

    Wishing Dons best luck, we are waiting for a verse in Latvian or smth🙃😉

    • @DeathLV123
      @DeathLV123 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Watch the ending of Supernova finals, he actually does sing the last chorus in Latvian (at the very end of show) (as mentioned around 14:00)

    • @greygust3936
      @greygust3936 Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@DeathLV123 have they posted it because I can't find it

    • @DeathLV123
      @DeathLV123 Před 4 měsíci

      Not sure why my original reply was deleted, but yes, in replay lsm they have. Not on their youtube though@@greygust3936

    • @HereWithTeti
      @HereWithTeti Před 4 měsíci

      @@greygust3936 search for Supernova 2024, the entire show. He sings at the very end as a winner already, but actually it is not an entire chorus in Latvian as I thought, just a couple of lines.

    • @HereWithTeti
      @HereWithTeti Před 4 měsíci

      @@DeathLV123 found it. But maybe for Eurovision he will singer bigger chunk of songs in Latvian, cuz that was only last couple of lines :)

  • @escmadeira
    @escmadeira Před 4 měsíci +1

    👽💪

  • @KRXsS1995
    @KRXsS1995 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Precise translation for the last line from Latvian 🇱🇻:
    1. Es sagrauts, bet dzīvs
    2. Varbūt šķiet, ka es te nespēkā sūdzos
    3. Neko vairāk, tikai laiku es lūdzos, lūdzos...
    1. I'm broken, but alive
    2. Maybe it seems that I am complaining in my weakness here
    3. Nothing more, just for (more) time I pray, I pray...

  • @UtamagUta
    @UtamagUta Před 3 měsíci +1

    This is one year where neighbor voting can't be blamed, braliukas

  • @maxgain4611
    @maxgain4611 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Cat song from Latvia was the best, Dons song is depressing and boring

    • @bumblebee-dd2je
      @bumblebee-dd2je Před 4 měsíci +6

      Where you one of those cake to bake supporters?

    • @maxgain4611
      @maxgain4611 Před 4 měsíci

      nothing in common with cake to bake @@bumblebee-dd2je

  • @icesam931
    @icesam931 Před 4 měsíci +24

    Riga 2025

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Před 4 měsíci +1

      🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻 We love to hear it.