Denmark’s Eurovision 2026: Søren Torpegaard Lund will perform “Før vi går hjem” on the Eurovision 2026 stage. Listen to the song.

“Før vi går hjem” is the name of the song that will be performed by Søren Torpegaard Lund, who will represent Denmark at Eurovision 2026 to be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. The song was written by Søren Torpegaard Lund alongside Clara Sofie Fabricius, Thomas Meilstrup, and Valdemar Littauer Bendixen, marking Soren’s debut in the eurovision, where he secured victory by winning both the jury and the public vote.

Soren begins his performance with a close-up on his face, featuring wet-look hair and heavy black eye makeup. He wears a white shirt over a mesh top paired with black leather trousers. As he turns around, dancers are revealed behind him inside a glass box, and he climbs onto the box to sing from above. While he performs for the camera from the top of the structure, hands can be seen reaching up toward him from below, and he eventually enters the box from the top. The dancers welcome him and he performs with them inside the glass as bright lights flash in the background. Later, they exit the box, and Soren removes his white shirt to reveal only the mesh top underneath. The stage lighting flashes in red as he and the dancers perform a synchronized routine, and the song ends in a powerful standing pose with everyone positioned close to the box.

The song describes a total and dangerous surrender to a destructive relationship, one that unfolds within the fog and euphoria of nightlife. The narrator depicts an internal struggle between the logic that tells him to walk away and the body that craves touch, using imagery of fire and consumption, such as letting the night stand in flames or holding each other until they burn to death. The sense of losing control is heightened by descriptions of sharp and sweet flavors melting on the tongue, turning the attraction into an uncontrollable physical instinct. Much like the cycle of immediate gratification, the narrator is aware that the morning will bring regret, yet he consciously chooses to sink into the neon lights and smoke, pleading for the night to never end, even at the cost of having his heart crushed once again.

Søren Torpegaard Lund – Who are you?

Søren Torpegaard Lund is a Danish singer, songwriter, and stage actor who rose to public prominence through his leading roles in successful musicals and for hosting the Danish version of the musical reality show in which he participated. Throughout his career, Søren has stood out for his exceptional vocal abilities and his talent for delivering lyrics in an emotional and theatrical manner, making him one of the most respected artists in Denmark.

 After years of conquering Denmark’s largest stages in various roles, he decided that this year he was ready to step into the spotlight as a solo artist with a song in his mother tongue, expressing his depth and sincerity as an artist. This year, he secured a major victory with the song “Før vi går hjem,” in a powerful evening where he managed to touch the hearts of both the judges and the public alike. With this win, Søren closed an emotional personal circle and secured his place as Denmark’s representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, held in Vienna.

“Dansk Melodi Grand Prix” Results:

Three songs qualified to the superfinal after a round of 100% televote. The three songs are:

Artist	Song	Jury	Public	Total	Running
Søren Torpegaard Lund	Før vi går hjem	19	20	39	1
Ericka Jane	Death Of Me	14	17	31	2
Sissal	Infinity	17	13	30	3

These are the remaining songs which didn’t qualify to the superfinal and thus finished in 4th-8th place:

• Sander Sanchez – “Two Spirits“
• Late Runner – “Can U Feel It?“
• Søren Torpegaard Lund – “Før vi går hjem“
• Sissal – “Infinity“
• Emil Otto – “Copenhagen Noir“
• Myrkur – “Touch My Love And Die“
• Lasse Skriver – “Roaring Heart“
• Ericka Jane – “Death Of Me“

Lyrics – “Før vi går hjem”

Eurovision 2026: This will be Denmark’s 54th participation in Eurovision. Denmark joined the competition in 1957 and has won it three times over the years. Denmark’s last victory was in Eurovision 2013 with the song “Only Teardrops” performed by singer Emmelie de Forest.