Zorra (Nebulossa song)
"Zorra" (pronounced [ˈθora]; Spanish for 'Vixen')[2] is a song by husband and wife Spanish synth-pop duo Nebulossa. The song won Benidorm Fest 2024 and represented Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, where it finished in 22nd place with 30 points at the grand final. It peaked at number five in Spain and been certified gold. It is expected to be included on the duo's upcoming EP, Virturrosismo (2024).[3][4]
| "Zorra" | |
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| Single by Nebulossa | |
| from the EP Virturrosismo | |
| Language | Spanish |
| English title | "Vixen" |
| Released | 15 December 2023 |
| Genre | Pop[1] |
| Length | 3:13 |
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| Producer(s) | Mark Dasousa |
| Music video | |
| "Zorra" on YouTube | |
| Eurovision Song Contest 2024 entry | |
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| Languages | Spanish |
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| Finals performance | |
| Final result | 22nd |
| Final points | 30 |
| Entry chronology | |
| ◄ "Eaea" (2023) | |
| Official performance video | |
| "Zorra" (Second Semi-Final) on YouTube "Zorra" (Grand Final) on YouTube | |
Eurovision Song Contest edit
Benidorm Fest 2024 edit
"Zorra" competed in Benidorm Fest 2024, a song festival organised by RTVE to select Spain's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest since 2022. It took place at the Palau Municipal d'Esports l'Illa de Benidorm in Benidorm, Valencian Community.[5] Sixteen artists and songs competed over three shows: two semi-finals on 30 January and 1 February and the final on 3 February 2024. Each semi-final featured eight songs and four qualified for the final. The results of each show were determined through a combination of public voting, a demoscopic jury and an expert jury.
"Zorra" won the first semi-final with 149 points, and subsequently won the final with 156 points. In the semi-final, "Zorra" received the most points from the expert jury, while in the final, "Zorra" received the most points from the demoscopic jury and televote, and tied on point with "Dos extraños (Cuarteto de cuerda)" by St. Pedro in the expert jury.[6]
Lyrical content edit
The title of the song, repeated multiple times in the lyrics, literally means "vixen" (i.e. a female fox) but is also connected to vulgar connotations, as it is more often used to mean "bitch" or "slut" in Spanish slang.[7] It was therefore brought into question as potential infringement of Eurovision regulations. However, the European Broadcasting Union, in charge of organising and supervising the contest, explained in a public statement to El País that the use of the word does not constitute a breach of the rules.[8]
The word zorra was explained by Wiwibloggs as "one of the most blatant cases of built-in sexism within the Spanish language"; the euphemistic meaning of the male equivalent zorro has positive connotations, while zorra is most often used as a misogynistic insult.[9] The song – with its theme of women's empowerment – uses this and attempts to reappropriate the insult; the lyrics criticise a society that views women negatively for everything, and embrace the attributes of female independence that may be called zorra.[9] The last line of the first verse is "Cambiar por ti me da pereza", i.e. "Can't be bothered changing for you".[9][2]
On 7 February 2024, RTVE announced that the official English title of the song would be "Vixen", and Nebulossa released a music video of the song with official English lyrics, in which zorra is translated as "vixen" throughout.[2] Official translations of the song have also been released in French, German, Italian and Swedish.[10]
Music video edit
A music video for the song features references to transgender singer and politician Manuela Trasobares, who has been tagged with the negative stereotypes of a zorra, and the recreation of an iconic moment from the 1990s of Trasobares throwing a glass on the floor during a talk show while calling for women's liberation.[9][2] Nebulossa had also referenced this moment after their performance in the final of Benidorm Fest.[2]
Charts edit
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Greece International (IFPI)[11] | 26 |
| Lithuania (AGATA)[12] | 17 |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[13] | 5 |
| Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[14] | 13 |
| UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[15] | 47 |
| UK Singles Sales (OCC)[16] | 47 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[17] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history edit
| Country | Date | Format(s) | Version | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | 15 December 2023 | Single |
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| 5 April 2024 | Remix |
References edit
- ^ Baker, Emily (10 May 2024). "Eurovision 2024 guide: The mad, the bad and the boring". i. from the original on 11 May 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Vayá, Elian (7 February 2024). "De 'Zorra' a 'Vixen': así ha traducido Nebulossa la canción al inglés para presentarla a Eurovisión 2024" [From 'Zorra' to 'Vixen': Nebulossa has translated the song to English to present it at Eurovision 2024]. Cadena SER. from the original on 7 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ Segovia, Marina (4 February 2024). "Nebulossa, todo lo que no sabes de ellos: el matrimonio real y cómo ella fue su niñera" (in Spanish). RTVE. from the original on 4 February 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ Guim, Franchesca (3 April 2024). "The Unlikely Rise of Nebulossa: From Running a Beauty Clinic to Representing Spain at Eurovision". Billboard. from the original on 11 May 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ "Finalizado el escenario del Benidorm Fest, así se ha transformado el Palau d'Esports l'Illa". from the original on 4 February 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ Canto, Jesús (3 February 2024). "Nebulossa con «Zorra» gana el Benidorm Fest 2024 y representará a España en el Festival de Eurovisión" [Nebulossa with "Zorra" wins Benidorm Fest 2024 and will represent Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest]. ESCplus España (in European Spanish). from the original on 3 February 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ Savage, Mark (7 February 2024). "Spain's prime minister defends Eurovision entry". BBC News. Archived from the original on 21 May 2024. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Farren, Neil (5 February 2024). "Spain: EBU Greenlights 'Zorra' Lyrics". Eurovoix. from the original on 5 February 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ a b c d Fuster, Luis (27 December 2023). ""Zorra!" Nebulossa reappropriates an insult for her empowering Benidorm Fest anthem". wiwibloggs. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ King, Dave (7 February 2024). "ZORRA getting translated and defended by Spain's Prime Minister". ESCBubble. from the original on 29 April 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "Official IFPI Charts − Digital Singles Chart (International) − Εβδομάδα: 20/2024" (in Greek). IFPI Greece. from the original on 22 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ "2024 20-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. 17 May 2024. from the original on 17 May 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ^ "Weekly charts - Charts - Promusicae - Productores de Música de España". www.promusicae.es. from the original on 12 February 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 20". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Spanish single certifications – Nebulossa – Zorra". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "ZORRA - Single by Nebulossa". Spotify. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ "ZORRA (Remix) - Single by Nebulossa, Gloria Trevi". Spotify. Retrieved 19 May 2024.