The Code (Nemo song)
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| Single by Nemo | ||||
| Released | 29 February 2024 | |||
| Length | 3:00 | |||
| Label | Better Now | |||
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| "The Code" on YouTube | ||||
| Eurovision Song Contest 2024 entry | ||||
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| Language | English | |||
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| ◄ "Watergun" (2023) | ||||
"The Code" is a song by Swiss singer Nemo, released on 29 February 2024 by Better Now Records. Described by Nemo as a song that details their experience coming to terms with their non-binary identity, it was written by Nemo and three other songwriters. It is set to represent Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, and became a fan favourite to win the contest.[1][2]
Background and composition[edit]
"The Code" was written by Benjamin Alasu, Lasse Midtsian Nymann, Linda Dale, and Nemo Mettler.[3] In press statements, Nemo stated that the song details their realization of their non-binary identity, stating that realizing they are non-binary has given them "freedom" and that by entering the Eurovision Song Contest, they can "stand up for the entire LGBTQIA+ community".[4] According to Nemo, when accepting that they didn't "feel like a man or a woman... I had to break a few codes".[5]
Initial rumours of Nemo being picked to represent Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 were reported on 25 February 2024 when Swiss news outlet Blick put out reports that they had been selected.[6][7] Three days later, the song title was rumoured to be titled "The Code".[8] On 29 February, Nemo was officially announced to be Switzerland's representative for the contest.[9]
Eurovision Song Contest[edit]
Internal selection[edit]
Switzerland's broadcaster for the Eurovision Song Contest, the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR), announced their intent to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 on 7 July 2023,[10] utilizing an internal selection to select their representative and song.[11] Submissions for the Swiss bid occurred in two rounds: an initial jury round which was used to shortlist five candidates for another jury round.[12][13] On 29 February, Nemo was officially announced to have won the rights to represent Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.[9]
At Eurovision[edit]
The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will take place at the Malmö Arena in Malmö, Sweden, and consist of two semi-finals held on the respective dates of 7 and 9 May and the final on 11 May 2024. During the allocation draw on 30 January 2024, Switzerland was drawn to compete in the second semi-final, performing in the first half of the show.[14]
They were later drawn to perform fourth in the semi-final, after Greece's Marina Satti and before Czechia's Aiko.[15]
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[16] | 22 |
Release history[edit]
| Country | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | 29 February 2024 | Better Now |
References[edit]
- ^ Granger, Anthony (2 March 2024). "Betting Odds: Croatia New Favourite to Win Eurovision 2024 & Switzerland Climbs". Eurovoix. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ Adams, William Lee (1 April 2024). "Eurovision 2024 odds: Switzerland's Nemo the favourite to win following Madrid performance". wiwibloggs. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ a b Stojanović, Nikola (29 February 2024). "Listen to Nemo with 'The Code' – the Swiss entry for Eurovision 2024". ESCBubble. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "SWITZERLAND: NEMO has "The Code" to win Eurovision 2024!". OGAE Greece. 29 February 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ Dell'Anna, Fabio (29 February 2024). "Nemo à l'Eurovision: «Je veux montrer que la Suisse est diversifiée»" [Nemo at Eurovision: “I want to show that Switzerland is diverse”]. Le Matin (in French). ISSN 1018-3736. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ Imhof, Michel (26 February 2024). "Nemo fährt für die Schweiz zum ESC" [Nemo is going to the ESC for Switzerland]. Blick. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ Waarden, Franciska van (26 February 2024). "🇨🇭 Switzerland: Nemo to Eurovision 2024?". Eurovoix. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ Argyropoulos, Dimitris (28 February 2024). "Switzerland: Is "The Code" the title of Nemo's entry for Eurovision 2024?". Eurovision News | Music | Fun. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ a b Adams, William Lee (29 February 2024). "Nemo will sing "The Code" for Switzerland at Eurovision 2024". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ Gannon, Rory (7 July 2023). "Switzerland confirms Eurovision 2024 participation". That Eurovision Site. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Wir suchen den Schweizer ESC-Song 2024" [We are looking for the Swiss ESC 2024 entry]. SRG SSR (in Swiss High German). 28 July 2023. Archived from the original on 2 August 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ Kofkelis, Antonios (9 December 2023). "Switzerland: Five Artists To Represent the Country!". Eurovisionfun. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (9 December 2023). "Switzerland: Five Artists in Contention for Eurovision 2024". Eurovoix. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Eurovision 2024: Semi-Final Draw results". Eurovision Song Contest. European Broadcasting Union. 30 January 2024. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ Adams, William Lee (26 March 2024). "Eurovision 2024 Semi-Final Running Order Revealed". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ "Nemo – The Code". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 11 March 2024.