Slovenia at ESC 2025: Klemen Explores Vulnerability with 'How Much Time Do We Have Left'

After two years of internal selections, Slovenia revived its traditional national final, *Evrovizijska Melodija* (EMA), for 2025. Held on February 1st, the show saw twelve acts compete, with Klemen ultimately triumphing. The voting involved a jury round selecting the top two (Klemen with 51 points, July Jones with 50) followed by a public televote superfinal, where Klemen secured over 66% of the votes.

Klemen Slakonja, born 1985, is a household name in Slovenia, famed for his comedic talent showcased on TV shows like *Hri-bar* and through viral YouTube parodies, including some targeting past ESC acts. His entry, 'How Much Time Do We Have Left,' penned solely by him, starkly contrasts his public image. Inspired by his wife's health diagnosis, the English-language ballad delves into themes of mortality and appreciating the present moment.

The EMA performance began simply, with Klemen against an LED starry background, but incorporated a stunt where he was lifted and rotated to sing upside down. This blend of deep emotion and showmanship has drawn mixed reactions.

Bloggers and critics, like those at ESC Kompakt, are divided. While some appreciate the raw emotion and Klemen's sincere delivery (garnering scores from 1 to 7 out of 10/12), others find the lyrics too direct or simplistic ('like a school essay'), the melody unmemorable, or the upside-down stunt unfitting and confusing. The song ranked 33rd in the ESC Kompakt blogger index, reflecting this mixed reception. Overall predictions suggest qualification for the final might be challenging.

Who is representing Slovenia at Eurovision 2025?

Klemen Slakonja, a Slovenian actor, comedian, singer, and TV host, is representing Slovenia.

What is the Slovenian song called?

The song is titled 'How Much Time Do We Have Left'.

What is the song about?

It's an emotional ballad written by Klemen about dealing with his wife's diagnosis of an incurable illness, focusing on the value of time together.

How was the song chosen?

It won the Slovenian national final, EMA 2025, through a combination of jury votes and a public televote superfinal.

What do you think of Klemen's shift from comedy to this emotional ballad? Does the staging element enhance or detract from the song's message? Let us know your thoughts!

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