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Single by Ryan Dolan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Released | 8 February 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Length | 3:00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ryan Dolan presenting the song.
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"Only Love Survives" is a song recorded by Irish singer-songwriter Ryan Dolan and was selected to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö, Sweden.[1] The song was performed at the first semi final and successfully advanced to the final. Dolan performed the song on 18 May 2013 at the final with 25 other countries. The song finished in 26th place with 5 points.
"Only Love Survives" features wild drum sounds against a dance beat, with high range vocals and lyrics about love and empowerment. It was well received by music critics who appreciated its new sound and energetic nature.