Portugal at Eurovision 2025: Napa band won “Festival da Canção 2025” and will perform “Deslocado” on the Eurovision 2025 stage. Listen to the song.

“Deslocado” (translated as: “Displaced”) is the song that will be performed by Napa band, representing Portugal at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. The band will perform their song for the first time in the first half of the first semi-final on May 13. The song was written by the band members. This is the first song by the creators at eurovision. The song is performed in Portuguese.

Listen to Portugal’s Entry for Eurovision 2025:

The band stands on the stage of “Festival da Canção 2025,” dressed in light colors, accompanied by relatively weak blue lighting. The performance begins and continues in a calm and pleasant manner, evoking a magical feeling reminiscent of Salvador Sobral, though not to the same level. The lead singer performs the song vocally well while holding a guitar, with the other band members positioned elsewhere on stage with their instruments, without any special movement. The song is about nostalgia and longing of a person who is searching for his place in the world, feeling disconnected from the big city and drawn to his true home, the island of Madeira.

The song “Deslocado” (translated as: “Displaced”) expresses the deep feelings of someone who doesn’t feel they belong in their current environment and expresses their intense longing for their true home, the island of Madeira in Portugal. The narrator in the song describes their journey, as they shift in their thoughts between the big city and the longing for home, with images of concrete and lack of authenticity compared to the tranquility and peace of the island. The song also conveys the narrator’s strong connection to their homeland, where they find calm and serenity, with descriptions of open spaces and a place that gives them strength. Every word in the song is filled with the pain of leaving home and the anticipation of returning, making the song’s message both emotional and touching.

The band won “Festival da Canção 2025” held tonight (Saturday), competing against 11 other contenders. Napa came in fourth place in the jury vote and second place in the public vote at home.

During the evening, Portugal’s representative for Eurovision 2024, ioanda, performed a reworked version of the song “Grito.” Watch the performance:

NAPA – Who are they?

The band NAPA, formerly known as Men On The Couch, hails from the island of Madeira in Portugal. Diogo Góis, Francisco Sousa, João Guilherme Gomes, João Lourenço Gomes, and João Rodrigues make up the group. In the early stages of their career, the band performed in English, but since changing their name, they began writing and releasing music in Portuguese, which has influenced their unique sound. Their music blends diverse influences, such as Arctic Monkeys, Caetano Veloso, and The Beatles, although their musical style leans more towards romantic pop.

The band released their debut album in 2019, followed by their second album in 2023. Shortly after the release of the song “Deslocado,” it went viral on TikTok, with its message resonating widely with many who relate to the lyrics. With diverse influences and a personal sound, NAPA continues to carve out a significant place in contemporary Portuguese music and has gained considerable influence in international digital spaces.

“Festival da Canção 2025” Final results:

1. 1. NAPA – “Deslocado” (7 + 10 = 17)
   2. Diana Vilarinho – “Cotovia” (12 + 5 = 17)
   3. Fernando Daniel – “Medo” (8 + 8 = 16)
   4. HENKA – “I Wanna Destroy U” (0 + 12 = 12)
   5. Josh – “Tristeza” (5 + 7 = 12)
   6. Jéssica Pina – “Calafrio” (10 + 2 = 12)
   7. Bomazine – “Apago Tudo” (2 + 6 = 8)
   8. Marco Rodrigues – “A Minha Casa” (3 + 4 = 7)
   9. Margarida Campelo – “Eu Sei Que O Amor” (6 + 0 = 6)
   10. Peculiar – “Adamastor” (1 + 3 = 4)
   11. Emmy Curl – “Rapsódia da Paz” (4 + 0 = 4)
   12. Bluay – “Ninguém” (0 + 1 = 1)