MÉLOVIN is hoping to once again take to the stage at the Eurovision Song Contest. His song Dreamer will be in the Vidbir 2024 national selection in Ukraine.

MÉLOVIN shares the unique story of Dreamer and his hopes for a return to the main Eurovision scene. The artist admitted to whom he dedicated the song and noted why he should represent Ukraine in Sweden.

 The popular Ukrainian artist needs no introduction to Eurovision fans. He represented his country at the 2018 ESC in Portugal. He has a dedicated and big following. 

Dreamer is a track about self-determination and self-love. MÉLOVIN asks listeners to not stop dreaming, even in difficult situations — which is a current topic in Ukraine. The track was written six months ago, and although MÉLOVIN wrote it himself, the artist says that people gave this song to him. 

Dreamer is completely different from MÉLOVIN’s previous work. From the very first seconds, the track fascinates with its sound and immerses us in the magical world of a dreamer who is not afraid to make the wildest wishes. The song has an interesting rhythm and beautiful vocals that give the song a large-scale sound. 

The haunting melody has become one of the favorites in this year’s edition. MÉLOVIN has explained that it’s a universal story of daring to dream inspired by Ukrainian composer Volodymyr Ivasyuk — who gave his life for Ukrainian music during the Soviet occupation.

MÉLOVIN revealed that the lyrics were inspired by a person — Ukrainian musician Volodymyr Ivasyuk. He became one of the founding fathers of modern Ukrainian pop music under Soviet occupation. In 1970, when Ivasyuk was just twenty-one years old, one of his songs – Chervona ruta became a massive hit among Ukrainians.

But the Soviet authorities wouldn’t allow it. Ivasyuk was killed under suspicious circumstances at the age of 30. Until 1991, Ivasyuk was denied a grave by local communist authorities.

So, the song is an anthem against oppression and the legendary musician became the inspiration for the song.

That is why the artist wants to tell the story of this talented person to the whole of Europe. Because this is a story about the musical DNA of the nation, the DNA of culture. 

MÉLOVIN encourages everyone not to forget about their inner dreamer, to remember who we wanted to be in our childhood, to fulfill our dreams.

“The song was created in the month of July. I wrote it in Lviv. The day before, I heard a lot of explosions. I went to the cemetery to Volodymyr Ivasyuk, the one who wrote “Chervona ruta’. A legendary person. A person who was put down by the Soviets. I went to his grave. He has a very beautiful monument at the Lychakiv Cemetery. He stands next to a grand piano. I took the hand of the statue, and I said: Maestro, give me inspiration for a song. I returned to the hotel, to the balcony and inside my head, music started playing… I recorded the song on my voice recorder”. MÉLOVIN says. 

MÉLOVIN has made a promise: “Volodymyr, if I manage to go to Eurovision in Malmö, I promise that your story through music and your name will be heard in the whole of Europe” 

MÉLOVIN also has previous experience at Eurovision. He took into account all the moments of the past and now knows exactly what he needs to do to represent Ukraine on the world stage with dignity.

You can hear Dreamer below. The final of Vidbir 2024 is on 3 February. The track is available to stream or buy from all digital platforms.

Source: ESC Covers – MÉLOVIN PRESS RELEASE