Who is Netherlands’s Eurovision Song Contest 2017 entry? O’G3NE to perform Lights and Shadows in the FINAL
THE NETHERLANDS has chosen O’G3NE to represent them at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
The sister act will compete in the final tonight (May 13) – but what is their background, how were they chosen and what is O’G3NE singing?
Who is O’G3NE?
O’G3NE started out in 2007 and were originally known as Lisa, Amy & Shelley.
The three piece girl group is made up of sisters Lisa, Amy and Shelley Vol. Amy and Shelley are identical twins.
They previously competed in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2007 with the song Adem in, Adem Uit or Breathe in, Breathe Out in English.
They also won series five of The Voice of Holland earning themselves a record deal with EMI.
How was O’G3NE chosen to represent the Netherlands?
O’G3NE was selected using an internal process to represent the Netherlands in this year’s Eurovision.
They were announced as the Dutch contestant on October 29, 2016 by broadcaster AVROTROS.
What song is O’G3NE performing?
O’G3NE are singing the song Lights and Shadows, which was written by Rory de Kievit and Rick Vol.
What are the odds on the Netherlands winning?
At the time of writing, SunBets list the odds of The Netherlands winning at 150/1.
But it’s still all to play for and anyone could win on the night.
For the latest odds, check out the .
What are the lyrics to Lights and Shadows?
Cry no more, cry no more
Though the hallway catches light
It won’t reach the corner where you strongly fight
Here in the shadow
At this place they know the game
Outside the world will turn and feel the same
There in the sunlight
But you are so much more to me
Than the one who carries all the burden
I can only hope once you fly you’ll be free
You should never
Cry no more, feeling all alone and insecure
You have been going through these stages
Now it’s time to turn the pages
We’re gonna stand in line
And not give up, but walk that road
That everybody goes
Through lights and shadows
Every time the candle glows
It lightens up the space but no one knows
Will there be a dark side?
Every battle’s victory
Is a double feeling when you cannot be
Here in the spotlight
‘Cause you are so much more to me
Than the one who lifts us on your shoulders
I can only hope once you fly you’ll be free
You should never
Cry no more, feeling all alone and insecure
You have been going through these stages
Now it’s time to turn the pages
We’re gonna stand in line
And not give up, but walk that road
That everybody goes
Through lights and shadows
On a scale of one to ten
You got the biggest score, you’re heaven sent
No one will doubt that you’re an angel
So what went wrong this time?
Hurt nobody, did no crime
What’s with the universe?
Why you?
Cry no more, feeling all alone and insecure
You have been going through these stages
Now it’s time to turn the pages
We’re gonna stand in line
And not give up, but walk that road
That everybody goes
Through lights and shadows
How many times has the Netherlands won the Eurovision Song Contest?
The Netherlands started competing in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1957 and have featured 49 times since.
With four victories, the Netherlands ranks in the top 10 for the most successful Eurovision countries.
The first two wins came in the 1950s, with Corry Brokken in 1957 and Terry Scholten in 1959.
In 1969, Lenny Kuhr won a third title with De Troubadour – but the Dutch have not triumphed since 1975, when Teach-In won with Ding-A-Dong.
Since the introduction of the semi-finals the Netherlands has only managed to qualify on five occasions. They also received the dreaded “nul points” in 2015.
When and where is the Eurovision Song Contest 2017?
The final of Eurovision 2017 is taking place tonight (May 13).
It will be shown on BBC One at 8pm, and will be broadcast live from the International Exhibition Centre in Ukraine’s capital Kiev.
The reigning champion Jamala will be in attendance on the night to hand over the honour to this year’s winner performers.
