Citi Zēni - Eat Your Salad - LIVE - Latvia 🇱🇻 - First Semi-Final - Eurovision 2022
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- čas přidán 9. 05. 2022
- Citi Zēni performed Eat Your Salad, representing Latvia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy. Find out more: eurovision.tv/participant/cit...
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I can't believe they didn't make it!! That opening line was seriously THE thing I was looking for in the finals😭
Same omg :')
They didnt make it becaous FUCKING RIGGED JUGEDS
me too!!!!!!
The audience did it though
It was rigged fr
I’ve been disappointed at songs not qualifying before, but this just hits on another level. Their song. Their energy. Their presence. It’s all I wanted to see on the finals stage
im gonna listen on repeat and vry
Same here. It hit me in a place I didn't know existed.
I really wanted that first line to be the first line of the Eurovision finals so bad T_T
Terrible news. I loved them.
I’m so sad! We needed their energy for the final.
This is the biggest betrayal in history of Eurovision. From audience screaming 🐱 to not qualifying... can't believe it really happened. They didn't deserve to flop like this. They had everything
they where bad
@@arhitekts7170 they were the best along with Slovenia
0:17
@@arhitekts7170 no they weren't
@@arhitekts7170 green one was shaking like somebody was sticking to his *** 220 V 😂
0:18 will forever remain as one of my favorite eurovision moments
it is crazy to believe that it happened because i am from Latvia - we are so small country but managed to get Europe like us 💜
Audience: 🐱!!!!
I'm almost 100% sure the juries slaughtered this entry in the decision process because of the language.
But damn, they said their goal was to get the most people to shout Pussy in the crowd, and they sure as hell got that done.
Bravo Latvia, you're winners in our hearts.
Yep. They probably got like 15th or something by juries. Robbed.
@@seteliseppo8803 I mean, I'm generally as impartial as I can be (for example I personally find Greece boring, but believe it has a high chance of winning), and I objectively felt Latvia had one of the most charismatic, energetic and positive performances of the night. The absolutely killed it on stage, where some of the qualifiers felt like they weren't particulatly stand-outs.
Clearly there's a heavy preference for slow emotional type songs at Eurovision (case in point the Jury vs Public votes for Keiino in 2019), which is honestly really bogus in my opinion.
@@ernestng6780 Switzerland's also a case in point, legit every other song was better in that semi final
You are correct. They want to keep Eurovision as safe and PG as possible. Citi Zeni is too wild for Eurovision
@@russianbot7853 Switzerland certainly wasn't bad (I mean you have to be good to be at Eurovision at all), but it definitely didn't stand out compared to the others.
I'm glad for Marius, but i did feel Citi Zeni deserved it more than he did performance-wise.
this is unbelievable! how did they not qualify? their song is such a banger.
Don't worry. We usually don't qualify. 4+ years in a row
@@ben-taobeneton3945 its 6 now
Latvia got robbed by an NFT Scam-boy :(
Camera work was a complete disaster. Nonsense order and chaos. The singers were also too nervous, but I would say that this presentation style was to blame.
Maybe it was the runnig order.
I think the fact they made it to 6th place in the Spotify global hits section despite not even qualifying for the finale says everything. I really wanted them to qualify, they would have done great with the public vote
*viral global Hits
we've talked so much about the song- but in terms of performance??? this is definitely one of my favourite performances in a looong time. from the styling to the mannerisms to the choreo to the instruments- they just get it. how this didn't qualify is beyond me, I would have voted for this so hard if my country was allowed
I find it quite disturbing that there is a Split in the right to vote in semifinals. Dont understand it
@@christiankarl3496 I don't either. You can't vote for your own country anyway so what's the point? But I think it's because it would take too long to count the votes if everyone could vote in the semi
No
And the outfits really match the funky tone they bring in
I have a feeling they weren't really allowed to qualify becuase of the audience screaming 🐱, and the uncensored "being green is sexy as f*ck". In the UK commentary, our commentators said "we apologise for the language and if it upset any of our viewers". It's an absolute bop of a song, I was so sad they didn't get through
So unfair! I'm not the biggest fan of them. But they had one of the most fun, entertaining, catchy songs of the contest this year. They really have great energy on the stage and definitely deserved to be in the final.
Definitely butchered by the juries, I'm sure of that... 🥲🥲🥲
@@pikosapikos13 no butcheries in this comment section please ✅🥗 ❌🍖
did you vote for them?
i wanted to vote for them but UK wasnt allowed to vote
@@jessen5333 same
can't believe they didn't qualify, their energy is off the charts, the song is funny and so catchy, THIS is 100% eurovision material
i know right
I'd be glad to see them qualify, however there were better songs which deserved qualifying more
The only entry which I think is worse than Latvian is Switzerland
Meanwhile Moldova passed... which is basically this songs little brother wannabe, but they can’t sing at all.
just a heads up yall, i'm not trying to start any kind of debate here, so please keep your comments about other contestants respectful! just wanted to express my support for the salad song
Performance was disaster comparing to Supernova finals. Why did they change the stage is beyound me.
Honestly Norway also did look worse and moves where not so smooth. Something to do with camera work or audio delay.
Two years later i still can’t accept the fact that these legends didn’t make the final.
This makes me proud to be Latvian. And I'm Polish.
mood
No chyba ty
this is the most clapped song that Latvia ever sang in Eurovision, love injection was the beat 1. Disappointed to be a Latvian in 2022
As a latvian, this makes me proud, and incredibly disappointed it didn't qualify
same
Can’t believe they didn’t qualify. Best song of the night.
IKR
very colorful, fun performance as well. They talk about eating salads and vegetables for crying out loud
I love them, unfortunately i couldn't vote from Cyprus :/
@@basicelement same from Israel. Sucks
And best performance of the night. I think they knew they wouldn't qualify. BUT still... The pest performance of the night
This is so unfair. They didn’t make the cut for the final.
This will always be the best one in my heart ❤️ .
Love from Sweden 🇸🇪
Ingen bryr sig, dålig låt, dålig text, hemskt budskap
@@PundarenSebbe6969 what's wrong with being green?
@@PundarenSebbe6969 Nog vad du tycker, och det respekterar jag. Men jag gillade den här låten.
its very fair that they didnt make it to the final
@@jasondeblou6226 I respect you for being able to speak out about what you think.
They really did them dirty. The song has a message, their vocals are on point, it’s catchy and their energy is unmatched. What else is there???
The word pussy, apparently 🙄 robbed! Go Latvia I'm so proud to be Latvian heritage! Woop woop!
It's also hilarious, meme potential
They weren't ready for this guy stealing all their 😼
Interaction at camera Everything is Great I can't see anything negative at their Performance
trash hiphop verse
It is unbeliable seeing plenty of "melancolic/sad/slow songs" on the final while Latvia did not even qualify. I am sorry guys... You are sooooo cool my Favourites! Amazing performance and energy!!!!
THIS. I really don't understand why basically EVERY sad song passed the final. Like- c'mon don't you wanna have some fun people??
Bad camera work
Well, Moldova, Norway and Ukraine passed to the final with funny (happy) songs. I was shocked that the best song in competition, Austria, didn't pass.
@@JMiguelmartins Ukrainian song wasn't really that energetic if i may so lmao
Actually Ukrainian song was kinda sad when you put it in the contex
Latvia was robbed... How come a song that has a good message, is very catchy, fun and makes people smile doesn't make it to the final???
I think the running order did hurt them , maybe they would have qualified if they would have been in the second half of the show. +I think the jury did not give them (enough) points
Juries :(
They probably weren't qulified because literally the starting of their song is:
INSTEAD OF MEAT I EAT VEGGIES AND PUSSY
I LIKE THEM BOTH FRESH LIKE THEM BOTH JUICY
xD
@@sulomau It is musical-art not nutrition competition.
@@natashakuzmanoska9656 so what? a song contains a message people can relate to
Latvia was so much stronger live than in studio. There was a BOOST of energy that was so obvious here. Like... everything went amazing, if you ask me. Real good job from them, even if qualification didn't reach them... they must be very proud of their amazing energy. Good luck to Latvia next year. :)
I totally agree, I honestly prefer this live version to the studio recording
I like the studio version but this version is the one I always go back to. The energy is immaculate, their performance is incredible. And the audience screaming pussy just adds something to it. Iconic.
Okay, I know this song is basically "I'm vegan and can still get ladies, so sue me," but the thank yous at 2:42 are honestly so bittersweet. This has to be Latvia's best, most ambitious Eurovision entry EVER, and they still NQed, for the fifth year in a row at that! CiZe, I'm sure you've made Latvia very proud.
" This has to be Latvia's best, most ambitious Eurovision entry EVER" best? are you high?
By
@@Methamphetamineist it's the funniest, catchiest song this year imo
Its more about saving earth, if u'd listen to the lyrics, its about using reusable bags, etc.
@@Methamphetamineist This song kinda energetic since most times Latvian songs are melodramatic.
The UK wasn't allowed to vote in this semi-final, but they did a vote on BBC and Latvia was 1st. How did this song not qualify?
Wait what? Thats probably why they got a low score on televotes... Do you mind giving me the source?
@@tueur3369 It was on the live broadcast. Don't think it's available outside the UK. Latvia was 1st, Ukraine 2nd, Moldova 3rd, Norway 4th, Bulgaria 5th, Albania 6th, Austria 7th, Croatia 8th, Armenia 9th, Greece 10th. 5 of those were eliminated.
@@tdyerwestfield That would be an amazing group of qualifiers, I would've like that 10x more than what we got
It's heartbreaking to see them not qualify, won't be surprised if the jury has something to do with this. Greetings from Lithuania, hope you brothers come back stronger than ever next year.
They didn't like the 🐱 word
I on the other hand won't be surprised if we scored more points from jury than televote... I also won't be surprised if we finished last... it's just how it is if you're from Latvia...
So now we are hoping for you to win! Brothers do it for us!🇱🇻 ❤️ 🇱🇹
@@hudasavage even if we win or not, Monika made us proud of her. But fingers crossed, let's hope she wins it. After all, we are the only Baltic country that haven't won yet.
Tbh it has a better song than Lithuania
So sad Latvia didn't qualify. You gave us so much positive energy and very catchy song. Why, Europe?
I can't get enough of this performance! Still sad that they didn't made it through. THIS was the performance of the night and the most memorable one in my book.
Quite sure they took no points from jury.
Sad 😔
Simply: the Latvian song was so bad. Most of their entries have been quite awful really.
Not sure how it didn’t especially over the most boring af songs like Switzerland and Iceland
Juries.
The way they thanked Europe, Italy and Latvia was like they knew they'd already done their last performance. Not sure how the weightings are done between jury and public in the semis but definitely think juries had it out for them because of the lyrics.
Can't believe this didn't qualify!
They have releases voting breakdowns, and this song actually scored better with juries than public. I was shocked.
@@SapphicSon yeah, saw this too after my comment. Shocked it did so poorly. The song was a bit of a meme but the actual performance was a breath of fresh air in a year of ballads
It’s a crime they didn’t qualify. Really?? They did amazing, and the hype and energy was everything I could ask for the finals this year… And of course the EPIC starting line!
So sad for them not qualifying, one of my favourites from this year and voted for them. Much love from Italy 💚
Had to be on jury vote alone, no way televote forgot this one
Mwah
I PRETEND A RECOUNT! You guys DESERVED to be in the final!!
COMEOOOAANNNNN
It isn't in final😭
0:15 This moment will stay be a one of the unforgettable moments in eurovision forever. 🇱🇻❤
Maybe they didn't get into the finals but they did get a spot into most iconic eurovision moments
So disappointed and shocked Latvia didn’t go through😭 Wish I could have voted from the UK. We’ll always remember you!
I’m from the uk and I’d have voted enough times to personally send this through if I could, I think it’s a joke we couldn’t vote
@@zdskillz849 If Germany and the UK would have been allowed to vote on the song it would have smashed the other songs :(
@Mikachu Yeah it’s such a shame :( Norway and Latvia were the highlights of the night for me, EBU is probably being stingy not allowing Latvia in the final for obvious reasons💀
Me too, I'm from Spain
@@annelliot1396 they purposely killed them by putting them to perform second I know they did
They didn't win Eurovision, but they won our hearts. That's what matters. ❤
And our p... other body parts :D :D!
Just like Verka. Gone but never forgotten. 🥰
but the sadest part is that they didnt even made it to the final!
Latvia,Austria, and Albania this year:
a year later and i'm still mad!!! they deserved better
Eternal winners in my heart. This is the only Eurovision song of the last five years that I've remembered.
The crowd understood the assignment
i will never forget this entry, this should have qualified.
I’m mad this didn’t qualify. Because, look at their energy! And the beginning is what I live for.
Best stage presence and charisma in this year's contest. So sad they didn't qualify!
Can't believe they didn't qualify. The best and cachiest song of them all! Wish Latvia all the best in the future :)
Thanks goodness they didn’t get through. The song is one of the most irritating songs I’ve ever heard in my whole life
@@cultfiction3865 We've found the meat eater and who uses the car to go to work 😈
@@BioTheHuman lmao beyt comment existing
I hope they will qualify next year
As a Swiss person I’d gladly trade our spot in final with this performance, Citi Zēni delivered a flawless performance with the most amazing energy and the fact that they didn’t qualify for the final is such an injustice😫
same as a Greek, god our song is so uninteresting and we made it over latvia wtf
Same as a Dutchman. This song is so good!
you are good person!!
come on! both the Latvian and Swiss song was wonderful, I am always delighted with your songs, i adore switzerland, your song is too underrated! both songs are wonderful
Both Greece and Switzerland had good songs though ( even though the Greek song had fairly unsettling lyrics)
The opening is still iconic
it's been 3 days and i'm still not over Citi Zeni not qualifying. Their song and energy are just on another level man. And that the NFT guy did qualify makes it hurt even more
it's fine, whoever wins is not important, this performance will be remembered ! besides everyone knew that ukraine would win
Who’s the NFT
@@eurovision1fan switzerland/marius bear
2:32 you can say whatever you want about this song, but that moment was awesome
what a very fun, vibrant, also energetic performance. hope we will have them in the final, they're too good to miss out. also, at 2:00 we witness a new Epic Sax Guy.
Someone should also make this into a meme lol
@@MGVK2277 yes, they should. that guy also deserves the recognition.
Riga, Latvia as hosts for Eurovision 2023.
@@dougxvale haha we don’t have the budget unfortunately, but it would be great if we at least get to the final
I'm so sorry.. Loved Latvia's performance. Hope you will get revenge for this someday. Greetings from Lithuania 🇱🇹 ❤️ 🇱🇻
We demand a reassumption of voting! The performance was so great and fun, the song is catchy and the band's energy blows into space. The sax solo was the best moment in this semi-final. Eat Your Salad in my heart and playlist 💕 Forever!
I dont know, the whole audience yelling pussy is also very iconic for eurovision
the jury gave them more points than the public
the fact they didn’t qualify is the biggest robbery of the 21st century. the song, perfect. their stage presence, amazing. i literally listen to this song on repeat, im swedish and it makes me proud to be latvian😭
For those disappointed in European televoters after Latvia didn't qualify: Please remember that they most likely got in the top 10 with the televote. It's very likely that the jury tanked them. We will know that by saturday/sunday at least
Edit: Lol I was completely wrong! Latvia got more jury points than televotes - sheesh.
This is what I am thinking - has to be the juries. HAS TO. This was so fun!
Where is it possible to find out on saturday the exact results? Will they be posted on eurovision website?
@@loonalightart same question
@@loonalightart i dont know where, but it will be posted after the final
@@loonalightart it's usually on their website right after grand final
Please vote for Latvia! They haven't been in the final in 6 years and need your votes more than countries like Norway and Moldova, which are sure to qualify.
Only if you eat your salad
i really hope you will pass, the vibe of this song is amazing and so are the singers in the band!!
It didn't go through. I'm crying 😕
They suck. Im latvian
@@xdaniechannel ITS OKAY WE GOT NORWAY
I am not Latvian but they made ME PROUD OKAY!?
To be honest one of the best entries this year. Can’t understand why they’re not in the finals. I’m watching this since Tuesday!!! Thank you for this masterpiece. I always look forward to the saxophone solo.
HOW DID THEY NOT QUALIFY? IT’S THE BEST SONG OF THIS WHOLE YEAR! ISTG WHAT’S WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE?
Well you see most of the people dont have a taste of 8 year old child for music
Bro above me needs to chill, that song is fire and noone can tell me otherwise
Some people don't like fun apparently
It may have been the professional juries who did not like this masterpiece?? :( We will find out after the final when they will publish the breakdown of the votes.
They were really funny and great. I wish Latvia qualifies after a long time...
😪😪
You made Latvia proud 🥺
Žēl, ka netiekat finālā. Balsoja par tevi. Ar mīlestību no Ukrainas! 🇺🇦❤🇱🇻
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It is a pity that you are not in the final. Voted for you. With love from Ukraine! 🇺🇦❤🇱🇻
This HAD to qualify. We need this banger from Latvia at the grand finals!! 😭
☹
I'm really disappointed and upset about the fact that they didn't qualify. They deserved it more than other countries that are in the final and I'm not going to name. Guys, you slayed tonight. I loved your performance!! LOVE from a Spanish girl ❤️
I agree
2:46 “and latvia, i hope we made you proud”
teared me up and i’m not even from latvia!! despite the nq, i hope they made latvia proud!! my fave boys!!!
Guys that hurt. Your performance was amazing! You deserved so much more
Latvia I wanted you to the Final. You were so much fun🤘🏻🇬🇷
Man I'm not even Latvian but that "I hope we made you proud." makes me emotional ngl
This song should have been the winner!! It's an absolute shame they didn't make it!! The song is super catchy and their energy on stage makes you cheers up and wanna dance
The best performance of this semifinal! The guys just rocked the stage!!! Greetings from Belarus.
I am so sad they did not pass the votes! I absolutely loved it 😭
They were so energic and contagious, the whole stage was full with lights and colors!
Such a shame really. Love from Italy 🇮🇹
Latvia
14th in SF1
Jury: 39 points (11th)
Televote: 16 points (15th)
What is this betrayal televote I expected top 5 from you
Support to our Latvinian 🇱🇻 brothers from Ukraine 🇺🇦
Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
Slava Ukraine 🇱🇻🇺🇦❤
🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸
@Orash Tagjoev Heroyam Slava 🇺🇦🇱🇻
@@speedthisup2 Heroyam Slava 🇺🇦🇱🇻
Norway's nonsense went to the final and this song didn't? Outrageous. Love from Lithuania!
Latvia and Citi Zeni were ROBBED. The whole song and performance were incredible in every way. It was iconic, spectacular, both good and fun as well, your entry was amazing. It should've easily been in top 3, or at least top 10.
HOW did it not qualify??? Why didn't it get many televotes??? And the juries too, only Portugal had sense and gave 12, plus a few others gave a 1-4 points too.
I am still gutted, but congratulations on this fantastic entry. Love from Romania
I bet a lot of people vote for their own country and latvia has a very small population, also the lyrics may have been a bit too much for the people who take everything seriously. It doesn't matter who wins though, it was an awesome performance and a fun and happy song, latvia can be proud !
@@p.ccarbec6261 Population of Latvia doesn't really matter, as they cannot vote for Latvia. Only those residing outside of the country can vote
@@Vekkuli001 Ah good point ! I didn't know that thanks
@@p.ccarbec6261 you can‘t vote for your own country
I come back here and cry because for the first time in a while i was proud of our entry and it didnt bloody qualify
They deserved better, we love you Citi Zēni!
I can understand why Albania didn't qualify for the final but this masterpiece...
That line "when you eat your veggies, baby think of me" melts me everytime!
Was super disappointed they didn't passed.
Seriously binge listening this song for 4 days!
Hugs from Portugal 🇵🇹
Unbelievable that is was the televoting that let this down, not the jury
YOU SHOULDVE QUALIFIED THIS WAS SO FUN FFS
I voted for you🥺🇺🇦 wish you all the best! And thank you very much❤️
best eurovision song :D loves from 🇹🇷
One of the most beautiful moments of this Eurovision edition: the Citi Zēni saying that when they listened to the group of MARO and Saudade saudade in the next room at the hotel, everyone was silent. Until they couldn't resist and made a *beautiful cover of the most magical song in many years!* 🤍💕🤍
I just love how they are having the time of their lives and enjoying every single second of it!
I'm SSSSOOOO angry they didn't got to finale - they would surely won this year. They song and performance was best in 2022 Eurovision!
One of the best songs of eurovision 2022
Omg this Is better than 2021. I love this song
I'm SO mad. So many countries passed that had worse songs than yours. I was rooting for you from the start!!! People have no taste :(
agree, i'm mad at europe
@@JudithS8931 I'm so mad too!!!
I have a feeling it was the juries who did not vote for this... we will see the breakdown after the final, I would not be surprised if this got televotes but not jury votes!
@@FrostAndTheForest well, the opposite happened. Which is quite a plot twist
they proved me so wrong. amazing performance maybe one of my favorites tonight
the way they did not even qualify is still beyond me
true omg
This makes me proud to be a Latvian vegan, and I am neither Latvian nor vegan.
My only wish was to see them in the grand final. I'm soooo mad they didn't qualify. Latvia literally said slay this year. Love you boys, you won my heart!!! ♥️♥️
I'm so disappointed they didn't qualify
Очень жаль, что Латвия не прошла в финал. Это был один из самых запоминающихся, ярких, энергичных, веселых номеров. Парни такие живые, обаятельные, артистичные. Песенка такая свежая, светлая. А солист в зелёном костюме невероятно подвижный, красивый, элегантный. Это - сама молодость и таких артистов надо поддерживать, пока они не обросли жирком и "заслугами". Но европейский зритель почему выбрал в финал несколько совершенно бесцветных, нудных песенок и не пропустил латвийский номер. Жаль. Не понимаю я этих вкусов публики.
Полностью согласна !! До сих пор в шоке, что Словения и Латвия не прошли. Обе были очень классными, запоминающимися. Каким боком прошла Исландия и Португалия, но не они😟
А по-моему эта песня ужасна .Пусть простят меня латвийцы,люблю Латвию и да,парни молодцы,но песня реально ужас ..
@@user-ux3tr8yd8d Песни "реально ужас" - это то, что изображают твои русские звездуны и звездухи типа газманова, киркорова и им подобных. А здесь веселая развлекательная песенка без понтов и претензий на гениальность
@@user-ux3tr8yd8d Что значит простят!? Ваше мнение ничтожно мало
@@exoticukraine..5457 Точнее и не скажешь 👍
This performance is just perfect: lights, camera shots, choreography, vocals. The stage look stunning it's a pity they didn't qualify...
Absolutely gutted Latvia didn't get through, AMAZING energy, AMAZING message. If Ireland was allowed to vote today they would have got through no doubt.
Criminally underrated, they deserved to be in the final
As half Latvian it kills me every year to not see them in finals FUKCING HELL
Last year was a damn good performance but this even tops like DAMN
let's get them to 1 million views!
my heart is broken, citi zeni we will not forget you 💕
The best highlight of the contest
2:47 Guys…. i’m turkish and when i watch this video i will always proud of you….
Latvia and Albania not qualifying was the worst decision in last years of Eurovision. That’s so sad, the contest is going nowhere
How did Iceland and Lituania even qualify
Albania was kinda expected after that chaotic performance, but this... Such a shame
Eurovision is a joke…how Iceland made it in over this blows my mind
@@datboi5325 yes! The national final performance was much better for Albania, unfortunately :( but still the song is very good
@@tijnverhoeven6811 yes! The Roop last year was 100000 times better (IMO ofc). But as usual, everything depends on the jury
Man I was so excited for Latvia to qualify, they did so well! Such an fun and unique song, we will never forget you! 🇱🇻❤️
its febuary 2023 and i am still mad this was not in the final!
1 year later and im still mad they didnt make it to the final, such a betrayal!
How did this not qualify?!?
Because it says Pu🐱sy and the people in charge were afraid. Such a shame because it has fantastic energy!
Energy from green one is absolute gold, keep it up boyzz!
Here for my daily listen to this song 🎵