Georgia at Eurovision 2025: Mariam Shengelia will perform the song “Freedom” on Eurovision 2025 stage. Listen to the song.

“Freedom” is the title of the song that will be performed by Mariam Shengelia, who will represent Georgia in the second half of the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025, which will take place on May 17th in Basel, Switzerland. The song was composed by Keti Gabisiani and written by Buka Kartozia. This is the first song of the creators in the Eurovision competition. The song is performed in both Georgian and English. After the song was released, Georgia is currently ranked 17th in the betting odds tables.

The singer and song were selected by an internal committee of the Georgian television network and have now been revealed on the official Eurovision YouTube channel. Georgia is the second-to-last country to reveal its song and representative for Eurovision, maintaining a low profile and significant ambiguity, which led fans to fear that Georgia might not participate in Eurovision 2025. The track conveys a powerful message of liberty, homeland, and optimism.

It begins with the word “freedom” in Georgian, with the lyrics vividly describing nature and self-identity. Mariam sings of the fragrance of grass, the morning dew in the sky, and the yearning for freedom, drawing a heartfelt bond between her country and the soul of the people. The song radiates deep affection for Georgia, portraying it as the sole homeland held within the heart, much like the sun’s warmth that shines upon both the mountains and seas. As the song unfolds, it expresses hope and resolve, following the path ahead with trust. The imagery of a clear, blue sky and a sea that is both calm and stormy strengthens the emotional resonance of the track. The lyrics highlight an unwavering, pure love for both freedom and country, with Mariam proclaiming that she desires no other riches.

The Georgian silence regarding Eurovision 2025 did not go unnoticed by the Eurovision fan community. On forums and social media, fans expressed frustration and impatience due to Georgia’s absence from the Eurovision conversation. Many users noted that they had almost forgotten that Georgia even planned to participate in the competition this year, as they had heard nothing about it. However, it is worth mentioning that in recent years, Georgia has always been one of the last countries to reveal its Eurovision representatives, so this is not an unusual occurrence.

Mariam Shengelia – Who are you?

Mariam Shengelia is a talented Georgian singer who has captured the hearts of many with her powerful voice and stage presence. She first gained national recognition in 2018 as a semi-finalist on X-Factor Georgia, showcasing her incredible vocal abilities and captivating audiences across the nation.

In 2019, Mariam continued her journey to stardom by finishing sixth in Georgian Idol, a highly competitive contest that aimed to select Georgia’s representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2020. Although the Eurovision event was ultimately cancelled, Mariam’s performance left a lasting impression, earning her a place among the top talents in Georgia.

Mariam’s talents were once again put to the test in 2021 when she reached the semi-finals of The Voice of Georgia, another prominent music competition that highlighted her versatility as an artist. Not only does she excel in music, but Mariam also demonstrated her wide-ranging skills by becoming a finalist on Dancing With The Stars Georgia in 2024, proving her ability to shine both on stage and in the spotlight.

Beyond her flourishing entertainment career, Mariam is dedicated to her studies in Political Science at Tbilisi State University, reflecting her desire to make a broader impact in her community. She is also a passionate Young European Ambassador, actively promoting cross-cultural understanding and collaboration, further emphasizing her dedication to both her artistic and intellectual growth.

“Freedom” – Lyrics

(მზე, ცა)

Თავისუფლება

(ანი და ბანი, განი და დონი
Ქრებიან წლები, გადიან დრონი
Ენი და ვინი, ზენი და თანი
Არასდროს დავთმოთ ეს ცა და მთანი)

Როგორც ბალახის სურნელი
Ცის ნამი, წყარო ანკარა
Თავისუფლების წყურვილი
Სამშობლომ გულით ატარა

Და როგორც მკერდში ეს გული
Თავისუფლება ჩემშია
Და როგორც ჩვენი სიცოცხლე
Სამშობლო ერთადერთია

Ეს მზე ათბობს და ანათებს გზებს
Სამშობლოს მთებსა და ზღვებს
Იმედით გავყვებით გზებს
Და, ლურჯი და უღრუბლო ცა
Მშვიდი და მღელვარე ზღვა
Არ მინდა სიმდიდრე სხვა

Freedom is a heaven’s gift we share
Freedom is a human wealth to care
Freedom is a mountain spring for share, people
Let it be here and there everywhere

I’m living my life with my smile
Kindness resists of my style
Freedom that makes life so mild
My home, my sweet apparel a song
Meadows and mountains to roam
This iѕ my wealth аnd my throne

Ზეცა, თავისუფლება, ანი და ბანი

Eurovision 2025: This will be Georgia’s 17th participation in Eurovision. Georgia joined the competition in 2007 and achieved its best result in Eurovision 2010 and Eurovision 2011 after finishing ninth twice.