Lithuania at Eurovision 2025: Katarsis won “Eurovizija.LT 2025” and will perform “Tavo akys” on the Eurovision 2025 stage. Listen to the song.

“Tavo akys” (translated as: “Your Eyes”) is the song that will be performed by Katarsis representing Lithuania in the first half of the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025 on May 15th in Basel, Switzerland. The song was written solely by the lead vocalist Lukas Radzevičius. This is the songwriter’s first entry in the Eurovision competition. The song is performed in Lithuanian.

The performance on the national selection stage began with blue light and a cloud effect surrounding the lead singer, his vocals chilling as the drum rhythm starts. The rest of the band members accompany him with amazing energy. During the chorus, the stage lighting goes wild, creating a mesmerizing illusion. The graphics on the screen show stones or rocks floating in the air, giving a sense of time standing still. The song deals with emotional pain and the consequences of empty and false words that ignite the flames of mental suffering, describing the internal destruction they cause.

The song uses dramatic metaphors to depict the devastating effects of empty and false words in interpersonal relationships. Imagery is used as a symbol for the emotional and physical destruction caused by aggression and lies in relationships. The description of the collapsing house reflects the ongoing disintegration of mental stability and trust in one another, highlighting the turbulent emotions that accompany the internal battle.

In the second part of the song, the dialogue between the narrator’s “range of vision” and the pain they see in the other’s eyes indicates a dynamic of empathy and deep understanding, but also the inability to alleviate the pain in practice. The song paints a picture of helplessness and coping with the burden of foreign pain. The repetition expresses a willingness to stand by the other in moments of weakness and uncertainty, while maintaining a deep emotional connection even in times of crisis.

The band won the Lithuanian national selection held last night (Saturday) and competed against 12 other contestants, with Katarsis reaching first place in the public vote.

Results of “Eurovizja.LT” Grand Final:

Twelve songs and artists competed tonight in the national selection “Eurovizija.LT” for the ticket to Basel, Switzerland and to represent Lithuania in the upcoming Eurovision. The results were determined by 50% public vote and 50% jury vote, after which the top three songs proceeded to an additional voting round where only the public chose the grand winner.

1. Noy – “Just Take Me On A Date” (15+589=604)
2. Gøya – “After Storm” (77+2389=2466)
3. Liepa – “Ar mylėtum?” (79+6964=7043)
4. Gebrasy – “Whole” (38+659=697)
5. Amoralu – “Freedom” (?+2298)
6. Anyanya – “Running Out of Time” (68+3046=3114)
7. Justė Baradulinaitė – “Tired” (40+915=955)
8. Katarsis – “Tavo akys” 
9. Petunija – “Į saldumą” (69+1807=1876)
10. Sophie Ali – “The Bluest Bell” (68+1726=1794)
11. Lion Ceccah – “Drobė” 
12. Black Biceps – “Visaip man reik” (70+?)

Super Final Results:

1. Katarsis – “Tavo akys” (9374)
2. Lion Ceccah – “Drobė” (3828)
3. Liepa – “Ar mylėtum?” (2198)

Katarsis – Who Are You?

 

The band Katarsis consists of vocalist and guitarist Lukas Radzevičius, guitarist Andrius Gruodis, bassist Emilija Kandratavičiūtė, and drummer Eivin Laukhammer. Katarsis is an alternative and dark post-punk band from Lithuania.

Each song they create tells a separate background story while incorporating a roaring climax and a cathartic sense of relief along with hypnotic melodies. They released their first song in 2020, with their biggest hit “Vasarą galvoj minoras” accumulating over 3.5 million plays released that same year.

Eurovision 2025: This will be Lithuania’s 26th participation in Eurovision. Lithuania joined the contest in 1994 and achieved its best result in Eurovision 2006 when the band “LT United” finished in sixth place with the song “We Are The Winners.”