š²š¹ Malta Eurovision 2026: Aidan – “Bella“
Artist:Ā Aidan
Song: “Bella”
Songwriters: Aidan,Ā Joep Van Den Boom, Sarah Bonnici
Language: English, Maltese, Italian
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Aidan:
Aidan, 27, is considered one of the dominant forces in Maltaās music charts, with an impressive record of 15 singles reaching number one. Known for his energetic and engaging live performances, he has performed on Maltaās biggest stages ā including the countryās official New Yearās Eve celebrations, in front of more than 50,000 people.
In both 2024 and 2025,Ā AidanĀ achieved major milestones in his career, headlining his own solo show at the MFCC Conference Centre ā Maltaās largest indoor venue. His production,Ā āAIDAN THE SHOWā,Ā became a soldāout sensation, moving over 10,000 enthusiastic fans and cementing his status as one of the pillars of Maltese music.
He previously competed in the Maltese national selection in 2018 with the song āDai Lagaā, placing fourth, tried again in 2022 with the song āRitmuā,Ā finishing second, and returned in 2023 ā but was disqualified after the quarterāfinal stage due to a rules violation.
“Bella”:
The performance opened in complete darkness, as a single spotlight illuminated Aidanās silhouette at the center of the stage. With the first sound, the lights burst into vivid hues of red and gold, revealing Aidan dressed in a black leather suit decorated across the chest. Bursting with stage charisma, Aidan maintained intense eye contact with the camera and remained centered throughout the performance. The climax arrived when a whirlwind of roses swirled around him, ending as he raised his fist with excitement and concluded the performance by pronouncing the songās title āĀ āBellaā.
āBellaā is a sensual and captivating Latināpop ballad about love and longing for someone from the past. It features three languages, adding to its Mediterranean feel. A particularly striking line in the bridge isĀ āInt Jean laāÆValetteā (in English: āYou are JeanāÆdeāÆlaāÆValetteā).Ā JeanāÆParisotāÆdeāÆValetteĀ was the GrandāÆMaster of the Order of the Knights ofāÆMalta ā the national hero who led Maltaās defense during theĀ GreatāÆSiege ofāÆ1565 against the OttomanāÆEmpire. Maltaās capital city, Valletta, is named in his honor.
Lyrics of āBellaā:
Hello, my friend
Is it the end?
I donāt recall the time you said goodbye
Hello, my friend
Iām feeling blue
I gave it all, you took me by surprise
What if our worlds align again?
Right by the summer sky my friend
I hope you know itās fun to love again
And if youāre feeling cold tonight
Iāll meet you here, now donāt be shy
Che bella
Jien hawn għadni nistenna
Iāll keep holding onto you
After all of this time, itās you and only you
Bella
Forsi taħseb ftit fija
All the nights that you danced with me
By the sea, theyāre calling me
Che bella
Bella, bella, bellaā¦
After all this time, it is you
Ma che bella, bella, bellaā¦
What if our worlds align again?
Right by the summer sky my friend
I hope you know itās fun to love again
And if youāre feeling cold tonight
Iāll meet you here, now donāt be shy
Che bella
Jien hawn għadni nistenna
Iāll keep holding onto you
After all of this time, itās you and only you
Miskin min hu bħali
Miskin min hu hekk
Irbaħtli l-battalja
IntĀ Jean la Valette
U tliftli kull sens
Qed inħoss id-dinja ddur bija
Che bella
U ħallejtni nistenna
Iāll keep holding onto you
After all of this time, itāŃ you and only
Che bellŠ°
