NAPA, the band representing Portugal at Eurovision 2025, has invited people to participate in the official music video for their entry, “Deslocado.”
“Deslocado” (translated as: “Displaced”) is the song that will be performed by NAPA band, representing Portugal as song number 13 at Eurovision 2025’s first semi-fina on May 13 in Basel, Switzerland. The song does not yet have an official music video, and in a social media post, the band called on people to take part and explained how to do so.
The song expresses the deep feelings of a person who feels out of place in their current environment, longing intensely for their true home—the island of Madeira, Portugal. It also conveys the singer’s powerful connection to their homeland, where they find peace and tranquility, describing open spaces and a place from which they draw strength. Every word in the song is filled with the pain of leaving home and the hope of returning, making its message especially moving and heartfelt. Therefore, the band is seeking videos from people who have been displaced from their homes around the world.
The band explained:
“We’re recording a music video that pays homage to every person who has ever found themselves missing the place they feel is home. A homage that can only be truly complete if it reflects your stories. We’re looking for candid videos from displaced people around the world, showing the place where they live now.”
Videos can be filmed vertically or horizontally and should be up to one minute long. To participate in the Portuguese Eurovision music video for “Deslocado,” contributors are invited to send their videos to [email protected].
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“Deslocado” (translated as: “Displaced”) is the song that will be performed by NAPA band, representing Portugal as song number 13 at Eurovision 2025’s first semi-fina on May 13 in Basel, Switzerland. The song was written by the band members. This is the first song by the creators at Eurovision. The song is performed in Portuguese.
The song 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.
Currently, Portugal is ranked 32nd in the betting odds for Eurovision 2025.
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.
Eurovision 2025: This will be Portugal’s 56th participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Portugal joined the competition in 1964 and achieved its best result in Eurovision 2017 when singer Salvador Sobral won first place with the song “Amar pelos dois.”
