Who is Azerbaijan’s Eurovision Song Contest 2017 entry? Dihaj set to perform Skeletons in the final
AZERBAIJAN has chosen Dihaj to represent them at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest - and now the group has made the final.
Dihaj was one of 10 finalists confirmed on Tuesday night but what’s the group's background, how were they selected and what are they singing?
Who is Dihaj?
Diana Hajiyeva, the lead singer in Dihaj, is an Azeri producer, musician and a singer-songwriter.
She was born and raised in Azerbaijan and graduated from the Baku Music Academy with a Bachelor's Degree in Choral Conducting.
She began producing experimental music while attending The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in London.
Soon after graduating she launched Dihaj, a live trio comprised of two other musicians: Ali on drums, Anar on electric guitar, and Diana on lead vocals.
How was Dihaj chosen to represent Azerbaijan?
On December 5, 2016 it was announced that Diana had been internally selected to take part in the competition representing Azerbaijan.
What song is Dihaj performing and who wrote it?
Dihaj are performing the song Skeletons in the Eurovision final.
The track was written by song writers Isa Melikov and Sandra Bjurman.
Sandra also composed the country's 2011 winning song Running Scared.
What are the odds on Azerbaijan winning?
The bookies aren’t that hopeful about Azerbaijan in Eurovision 2017.
At the time of writing, SunBets gives odds of 200/1 for Azerbaijan to win – putting the around the top third of the 26 finalists.
For the latest odds, check out the
How did Dihaj make the final?
Dihaj competed in the semi final on Tuesday night, and was one of 10 qualifiers chosen from 18 entries.
The UK’s singer, former X Factor contestant Lucie Jones, automatically earned a place in the final.
The acts were announced in no particular order – with Moldova, Azerbaijan, Greece, Sweden, Portugal, Poland, Armenia, Australia, Cyprus and Belgium all nabbing spots in the final.
This means that Georgia, Albania, Montenegro, Finland, Iceland, Czech Republic, Slovenia and Latvia all crashed out of the competition.
What are the lyrics to Skeletons?
Standing in a mirror lane wondering what, to do
Another day and gravity’s got, got another hold of me
I never dreamed that this could be happening, not to me
But if he came falling down falling so hard, I started believing
Now I’m into daydreams, amazed by thorn jeans
Deep into high extremes
When I’m with him it’s fantasy, we’re just like alchemy
Oh I feel ready
Have my skeletons
[I can only trick you once, bad boy]
Have my lungs, my millions
[Talk is cheap don’t speak in tongues, bad boy]
Drum drum drum, bring out the guns
[Drum drum drum, bring out the guns, bad boy]
I’m so so cursed
[Fuss and fight won’t get you tons]
Bad boy
The world is spinning faster by the minute and I’m longing to be saved
This bitter sweet sensation got a, got another hold of me
Now I’m stuck in daydreams, surrounded by thorn jeans
Deep into high extremes
When we hook up it’s fantasy, we’re just like alchemy
I’ve never been so ready
Have my skeletons
[I can only trick you once, bad boy]
Have my lungs, my millions
[Talk is cheap don’t speak in tongues, bad boy]
Drum drum drum, bring out the guns
[Drum drum drum, bring out the guns, bad boy]
I’m so so cursed
[Fuss and fight won’t get you tons]
Bad boy
[I can only trick you once, bad boy]
I can only trick you once
[Talk is cheap don’t speak in tongues, bad boy]
[Talk is cheap don’t speak in tongues, bad boy]
Talk is cheap don’t speak in tongues
Drum drum drum, bring out the guns
[Drum drum drum, bring out the guns, bad boy]
Bad boy
Fuss and fight won’t get you tons, bad boy
[Fuss and fight won’t get you tons]
Have my skeletons x3
How many times has Azerbaijan won the Eurovision Song Contest?
Azerbaijan first entered the contest in 2008 and have competed nine times in total.
In 2011, they took home the trophy with the song Running Scared - performed by Ell and Nikki.
Between 2009 and 2013, they were consistently in the top five.
However, since 2014 when they came in 22nd - their worst ever performance - they have struggled to regain their strong position.
When and where is the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 final?
The final of Eurovision 2017 is taking place tonight (May 13). It will be broadcast on BBC One at 8pm.
The event will be broadcast live from the International Exhibition Centre in Ukraine’s capital of Kiev.
The reigning champion Jamala will be in attendance on the night, to hand over the iconic glass microphone trophy to this year’s winner.
