Armenia at Eurovision 2025: Parg, won “Depi Evratesil 2025,” and will perform the song “Survivor” on Eurovision 2025 stage, in Basel, Switzerland. Listen to the song.
“Survivor” is the song that will be performed by Parg, who will represent Armenia in the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025, scheduled for May 15th in Basel, Switzerland.
The song was co-written by the singer himself along with Benji Alasu, who participated in writing the winning song of Eurovision 2024, “The Code,” and Thomas G:son, who has penned 14 entries for Eurovision, including the Swedish song that won in 2012 (“Euphoria”) and 2023 (“Tattoo”).
Alongside these songwriters, Alex Wilke, Armen Paul, Eva Voskanian, Joshua Curran and Martin Mooradian also contributed to the writing and production of the song. This marks the first Eurovision attempt for these songwriters, including the singer himself. Benji and Thomas are veteran Eurovision songwriters. The song was produced in collaboration with Israeli producer Yanon Yahel and is performed in English.
Parg took the stage at the “Depi Evratesil 2025” dressed in a striking black outfit with a one-shoulder design and one exposed arm, complemented by dramatic makeup. The singer sang and executed choreography throughout the song. The atmosphere during the performance was highly energetic and unique. The song addresses resilience and the inner strength required to overcome difficulties and rise above them.
The song explores the challenging periods in life when we are required to find our inner strength and face obstacles with courage. The lyrics express determination and dealing with hardships, using metaphors of physical and psychological battle. The character in the song presents an image of someone who has undergone a long journey of struggles, yet maintains a sense of perseverance and optimism. It describes progressing through pain and struggles as a way to achieve mental toughness and as a motivational force driving them forward.
Additionally, the song highlights the principle of never giving up even when all seems lost. It conveys a message of independence and facing difficult circumstances proactively. The song touches the listener’s heart by creating a sense of identity and appreciation for standing up to challenges, providing hope and inspiration to those struggling to find the strength to continue and not succumb.
The singer won the Armenian “Depi Evratesil 2025” contest held this evening (Sunday) and competed against 11 other contestants, with Parg securing the first place in both the public and jury votes.
The Armenian “Depi Evratesil 2025” final was hosted by actress and presenter Ani Khachikyan and Aram Sargsyan, known by his stage name Aram MP3, Armenia’s representative at Eurovision 2014. Among the artists who performed during the intervals were Malena, the winner of the Junior Eurovision 2021, and Brunette, Armenia’s representative at Eurovision 2023.
Parg – Who Are You?
Parg is an Armenian singer known for his dynamic blend of indie pop and alternative along with his raspy voice and poetic lyrics. He first released songs on Spotify in 2020, with his song ‘SNAP’ from 2022 accumulating over 500,000 streams. Parg likes to draw inspiration from personal experiences to help create music about resilience, identity, and love.
Results of the Armenian National Selection – “Depi Evratesil 2025”:
- Parg – “Survivor” – 68 + 62 + 84 = 214
- Simon – “Ay Paparey Bye” – 72 + 76 + 49 = 197
- Athena Manukyan – “DaQueenation” – 62 + 60 + 70 = 192
- Anahit Hakobyan & Gasoiia – “Wild” – 34 + 25 + 56 = 115
- Anahit Adamyan – “Tiny Little Boo” – 29 + 32 + 35 = 96
- Mels Danielyan – “Losing” – 38 + 24 + 28 = 91
- Gevorg Harutyunyan – “Hey Man” – 16 + 20 + 42 = 78
- Flora Bichakhchyan – “Prayer” – 22 + 32 + 21 = 75
- Arsen Grigoryan feat. Kamil – “Will You Marry Me?” – 24 + 10 + 7 = 41
- Milena Mirijanyan – “Romantic Net” – 9 + 19 + 14 = 42
- Altsight – “Dare to Dream” – 12 + 29 + 0 = 41
- Sevagir – “Falling” – 20 + 15 + 0 = 35
Click on the song title to listen!
Lyrics – “Survivor”:
I got my bad shades on
Jet-black am in ma zone
I’m sick of the news
I’m sick of the views
I’m sick of the lies they’ve told
Come on and shine the light
Come on and shine on me
Guess you can see
I don’t believe
Anything they told me
Letting me down
Lifting me up
Keeping me slow
But I can’t stop
It’s tearing me apart
I’m alive
Tryna look up, atop of a rock
Climbing these heights, man
I can’t stop at all
I’m standing tall
I’m a survivor
Stay aliver
Do or die in my prime
I’m a fighter
I’m a survivor
Won’t be tied up
Break from the pain
Take your place, I’ll remind ya
I’m a survivor
Break from the pain
Take your place, I’ll remind ya
Kicking me, breaking me
But I won’t stop
Pushing me, pulling me
I will get up
Hitting me, mocking me
Stabbing me, crushing me
Tearing me, burning me
I’ll never stop
I could have lost my way
I could have made mistakes
I bled a lot, more than you thought
But I didn’t fade away
Say you’ll break me down
And bring me to my knees
You can do it
Can you prove it?
But you ain’t got shit on me
I’m a survivor
Break from the pain
Take your place, I’ll remind ya
I’m a survivor
Stay aliver
Do or die in my prime
I’m a fighter
I’m a survivor
Won’t be tied up
Break from the pain
Take your place, I’ll remind ya
Breathe in breathe out it’s all done
Never forget who you are
Breathe in breathe out it’s all done
Never forget who you are
I’m a survivor
Stay aliver
Do or die in my prime
I’m a fighter
I’m a survivor
Won’t be tied up
Break from the pain
Take your place, I’ll remind ya
I’m a survivor
I’m a survivor
Break from the pain
Take your place
Survivor
Break from the pain
Take your place
Survivor
Break from the pain
Take your place
I’m а ѕurvivor
Eurovision 2025: This will be Armenia’s 16th participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Armenia joined the competition in 2006 and achieved its best result in Eurovision 2008 and Eurovision 2014 by finishing in Fourth place.
