Review: Belgium’s “Eurosong 2025”

Belgium will select its Eurovision 2025 entry via “Eueosong 2025″.
The final will be held on Saturday, February 1st 2025.
The results will be based on the jury and a public vote.

In this article, I will review the 8 competing songs in the national selection.
The songs will be covered in alphabetical order (of the artists):

#1. Grace – “Pull Up”

• It’s an ethnic-dance-pop song.
• The song opens with whispers and a fragmented beat. The first verse begins with an alarm noise. The melody is based on a bass beat. She sings it in a mid-tone of voice. Later on, we hear a flute-based cyclic loop. The first pre-chorus is more soul-rooted, with warm vocals and backing vocals. It is less rhythmic and feels like a build-up for the next part. The chorus is more upbeat; the lyrics are quite repetitive – “now watch me pull up.” The melody is mainly based on the flute playing. Grace utilized this part for some dance moves. Towards, she sings it with a higher note.
• The second verse feels more sassy. It is faster, and features pre-recorded exhales. This part is more poppy. Part of the lyrics are performed in an African language. The second pre-chorus relies on soulful singing, keyboard playing and a moderated beat. The second chorus brings back the flute playing; this time she sings in with higher notes. The bridge relies on backing vocals and a dance break. It is followed by fading echo vocals and an additional chorus with more powerful singing. The last part is quite uplifting.
• Overall, it is a commercial pop with ethnic-Tribal elements and soul influences. It’s catchy, but it doesn’t elevate. No offense, but it is a bit of cheap pop

#2. Jelle van Dael – “Monster”

• It is an alt-dark mid-temp pop song.
• The song opens with piano playing. Jeele starts singing in a fragile, high tone of voice. The first verse captivated the listener. The first chorus relies on piano and orchestral elements. It states with a long note and powerful singing. Its second half introduces us to a more upbeat direction as the electronic tempo is built.
• The second verse starts with a united and “high-fashioned” beat. The rate is higher, and she sings it with a lower tone of voice. This time, it is followed by an intensive drum beat. Thereafter, she sings a longer and higher note, which takes us to the second chorus. The second is based on a richer production. The BPM is high, and this chorus is longer. Towards the end. We get a more mysterious beat. The bridge comes after, it starts with humming and also falsetto singing. It creates a moment, when bass and synth break the raw production and take it to the last electronic chapter.
• I fell in love with the song from the first listen. The vocals (and even the lighting) create a dramatic story, which somehow demonstrates a moment of birth. This is a song that we can’t let go in the national final.

#3. Leez – “Perfectly Imperfect”

• It is a mid-tempo pop song.
• The song starts with the sound of a ticking clock and keyboards playing. Leez sings effortlessly with a stable, low tone of voice while we hear backing vocals in the background. This part develops safely and confidently. The pre-chorus is based on drums playing, and the tension is built. The first chorus starts with strong and pushing vocals. Sometimes, she isn’t in the right tone. The notes are longer. It proceeds with the same drum beats. The first chorus is finalized by backing singing.
• The second verse is based on acoustic guitar and drum playing. Leez goes back to the safer and more simple style of singing. This verse and pre-chorus is served with more backing singing.
• The second chorus is more or less similar to the first one but also relies on bass playing.
• The bridge is probably the strongest part of the song; it is based on piano and orchestral elements. It is slower and less stressful. Towards the end, we get a kind of modulation, which surprisingly sounds better than the choruses. It is based on guitars and drums.
• Overall, it wasn’t a bad effort. But as a person who loves powerful singing, it was too much for me. I think that a revamp with a more reasonable tone would have been better.

#4. Le Manou – “Fille à papa“

• It is a “Bubble-Gum” pop-house song, with wide elements of the 19900 music.
• The intro starts as a short version of the chorus. Le Manou opens the son with a theatrical (and a bit childish) voice. The melody is based on keyboard and violin playing. The first verse takes us to another place; it is more uplifting and based on synth riffs, electronic keyboards, and a crispy, sweet production. She sings this part effortlessly. The main element is a continuous house beat. The first pre-chorus is based on monotonous keyboard-playing. Her singing is accompanied by backing singers. The first chorus comes after, it is quite repetitive (“Pa Pa Pa”) and catchy. This is the more catchy part of the song. which completed the verses in a well-planned way. The synth beats are emerging as the main element.
• The second verse starts with a phone dialing sound; it is more dynamic. The lyrics go into a more satiric and entertaining direction. It continues with keyboards and drums. The second pre-chorus builds to the second chorus. The second chorus features bolder house beats, as well as more backing vocals.
• The bridge starts with keyboards and piano playing. The beat gradually builds again. In the last chorus, she sings more freely and with higher notes (some of them come from per-recorded backing vocals).
• Overall, it is a very catchy song, mainly due to its repetitive lyrics. We can’t say it is a sophisticated song. It is more cheeky, simple, and contagious. In some parts, it sounds more “Junior Eurovision” friendly.

#5. Lenn – “Air Balloon”

• It is a singer-songwriter song.
• The song opens with guitar playing. The first verse is based on keyboard playing. Lenn opens the song with some vocal decorations, he sings in a low tone of voice. The melody is quite basic, and a percussion beat is built towards the end. This beat continues to the chorus, which is composed of two parts with a quite similar structure. Towards the end of the second chorus, we hear guitar riffs. The second verse is quite simple, but this time the string elements play a major role. Vocal-wise, it doesn’t develop and stays more or less in the same area. It feels like Lenn has a very limited vocal range. The last chorus is performed in a bit different approach.
• Overall, it is quite a weak and forgettable song. It feels like a feeler in the line-up.

#6. Mentissa – “Désolée“

• It is a disco-pop song in the French language.
• The song opens directly by singing. Mentissa sings in a mid-low tone of voice. The melody is based on a mid-tempo cyclic beat and bass playing. The first pre-chorus is faster. She sings it at a slightly faster rate. This part features guitar and bass playing. The chorus is more rhythmic and repetitive. The melody is mainly based on “la pa pa pa,” which makes it look lazy and catchy at the same time. The chorus melody is based on a bass guitar loop.
• The second verse is based on a 1980s synth-based beat. Sometimes, it feels like her singing doesn’t blend well enough with the melody. The second pre-chorus is based on bass and synth. The second chorus continues the same but with a greater presence of drums. The last part features more electronic elements. She reaches a vocal peak and then transits to another chorus, this time not that accurate vocally.
• I think it is the typical case where a revamp can make a miracle. The production doesn’t go “brave” enough. and stays quite linear.

#7. Red Sebastian – “Strobe Lights“

• It is a trans-dance club song.
• The intro is based on a cut beat, composed of electronic fading elements. Sebastian sings this part in a low and calm tone of voice. Thereafter, we get a trans-dense beat. The production is intense and demanding, but he still sings similarly. The first pre-chorus is faster, the beat slaps more. However, the chorus goes in a less predictable direction, it is less upbeat. The emphasis is more on Sebastian’s vocals (and high long notes). It sounds too shouty or even screaming. A techno beat follows.
• The second verse is quite short and doesn’t continue a lot. The second pre-chorus is bolder and more mysterious. The second chorus continues in the same line. Towards the end, we get a long instrumental part based on the electro-dance drop. This beat continues to the end.
• I might be going against the popular opinion, but I don’t find this song attractive. The arrangement is messy, and he pushes too hard vocally. The electro-trance beats captivate some people, but it isn’t enough for me. The first chorus let me down. I still wonder why some people see this as a potential Eurovision winner.

#8. Stefanie Callebaut – “Gloria”

• It is a rock-gospel song.
• The first verse starts with a rich melody, composed of bowed string elements. Stefanie opens the song with a bold velvet voice. The production supports the classic vibe. The emphasis is on her voice. The pre-chorus goes into a softer direction, where the piano is the main element and she sings in a higher tone of voice. Towards the end, she sings more powerfully. The first chorus is a bit melodramatic, it opens with a raspy voice singing. The melody is based on keyboard playing and I would even say soft Disney elements. The second verse is more like a blues piece with guitar playing.
• The second part of the song features choir backing vocals, which adds a gospel style to the song. The second pre-chorus brings the strings and keyboards to the front. The chorus is once again powerful. At a certain point, it becomes a vocal show-off. The bridge is based on simple keyboard playing and emotional singing. The last chorus reminds me of the intro, as it is based on bowed string elements.
• Overall, the live performance was an emotional one. I feel like something is not “cooked” about the song. It seems like the song transforms into too many genres. This is a case where the singer deserved a better song.

Prediction

The Belgian selection has never been an expected one. Especially when it comes to a jury panel composed of national and international members. However, it looks like one of the following 2 will win:

• Red Sebastian – “Strobe Lights“
• Mentissa – “Désolée“

My Personal Ranking

1. Jelle van Dael – “Monster”
2. Le Manou – “Fille à papa“
3. Mentissa – “Désolée“
4. Leez – “Perfectly Imperfect”
5. Grace – “Pull Up”
6. Red Sebastian – “Strobe Lights“
7. Stefanie Callebaut – “Gloria”
8. Lenn – “Air Balloon”

Who is your winner of Belgium’s “Eurosong 2025”?
Who will win the selection?

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