Walking Out (song)

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"Walking Out"
Walking Out (song).jpg
Single by Srbuk
Released10 March 2019
Recorded2019
Length2:56
Label Effective
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Lost Capital
  • George Brainshaker
Srbuk singles chronology
"Half a Goddess"
(2018)
"Walking Out"
(2019)
"Na Na Na"
(2019)
Eurovision Song Contest 2019 entry
Country
Artist(s)
Language
English
Composer(s)
Lost Capital, tokionine
Lyricist(s)
Garik Papoyan
Finals performance
Semi-final result
16th
Semi-final points
49
Final result
Did not qualify
Entry chronology
◄ "Qami" (2018)
"Chains on You" (2020) ►

"Walking Out" is a 2019 song by Armenian singer Srbuk. It represented Armenia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel after being internally selected by the Public Television Company of Armenia (AMPTV), Armenia's broadcaster for the Eurovision Song Contest. [1] Composed by Lost Capital and tokionine, the lyrics of the song were written by Garik Papoyan, who had previously co-written Armenia's 2014 entry for Aram Mp3. It did not advance to the final. [2]

Contents

Background

According to Srbuk, the song is about a woman walking away from a toxic relationship. [3] In the music video that was released, men are shown disrespecting a woman. She is then able to push back, with her new-found strength to walk out of the relationship. [4]

Music video

The music video for "Walking Out", directed by Arthur Manukyan, was teased on 8 March 2019. It was released on Eurovision's official YouTube channel on March 10. [5] While talking about the music video, Srbuk said:

We wanted to visually portray the emotions within a loving but betrayed heart. When you think you will be filled with joy, but instead there is not enough air to breathe. When you want to share your happiness, but instead you start losing yourself: your hands are tied, your emotions are overwhelming, you keep pretending just to keep your love alive. But what are you waiting for? How long can you play by these rules? These are the questions and emotions visualized in the music video.

Eurovision Song Contest

The song was performed on 16 May 2019 in the second semi-final of Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv, Israel, but did not gain enough points to advance to the final. [2] It was later revealed to have received 49 Points placing 16th becoming the worst result for Armenia at Eurovision.

Track listings

Digital download [6]
No.TitleLength
1."Walking Out"2:56
Digital download [7]
No.TitleLength
1."Walking Out" (Piano Cover)4:09
Digital download [8]
No.TitleLength
1."Walking Out" (Going Deeper Remix)3:08

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References

  1. Granger, Anthony (8 March 2019). "Armenia: 'Walking Out' To Be Revealed On Sunday Evening". Eurovoix.
  2. 1 2 "Second Semi-Final: Last 10 acts qualify for Eurovision 2019 Grand Final". Eurovision.tv. 16 May 2019. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
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