In corpore sano
"In corpore sano" (Ecclesiastical Latin: [iŋ ˈkorpore ˈsano], Classical Latin: [ɪŋ ˈkɔrpɔrɛ ˈsaːnoː]) is a song by Serbian singer-songwriter Konstrakta. The title translates to "in a healthy body". It was released on 11 February 2022.[1] The song was written by her and Milovan Bošković. It represented Serbia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.[2] In the final, it placed fifth. The song set Serbia's new points record.
Background
[change | change source]Konstrakta wanted to participate in the national Serbian contest to promote her three new songs. "In corpore sano" was one of them. She decided to perform that song because it fulfilled all the rules.[3] She did not apply for the competition herself.[4]
Live performances
[change | change source]Pesma za Evroviziju '22 (national contest)
[change | change source]"In corpore sano" qualified for the national final. Only nine out of 17 songs qualified.[5]
In the final, juries and the Serbian public voted for the songs. "In corpore sano" won both the jury and the public televote. It won the final with a maximum 24 points.[6]
At Eurovision
[change | change source]In the first semi-final, Konstrakta qualified for the grand final. She became the first singer to sing in Latin at the Eurovision Song Contest.[7][8][9] In the final, the song placed fifth. It received 87 jury points and 225 televoting points.[10] These 312 points became Serbia's new points record.
Critical reception
[change | change source]Awards
[change | change source]In 2022, the song was awarded two Eurovision awards. One for the best lyrics and one for the most innovative staging.[11]
Charts
[change | change source]The song peaked in Serbia and Croatia. It also reached the charts in a few other countries.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Kalaba, Ana (6 March 2022). "Pesma o zdravlju je samo deo Konstraktinog Triptiha - pogledajte ceo video". Nova.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ↑ "Serbia: Konstrakta will take 'In Corpore Sano' to Italy 🇷🇸". Eurovision.tv. 2022-03-05. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
- ↑ Čolić, Nina (7 March 2022). "Konstrakta o pesmi "In Corpore Sano": I sa knjižicom moramo dosta novca da dajemo na preglede - Scena - Dnevni list Danas". Danas (in Serbian). Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ↑ Milovanović, Uroš (18 February 2022). "INTERVJU Konstrakta: Tema moje pesme za Beoviziju nije uobičajena". Nova.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ↑ Lahav, Doron (2022-03-03). "Serbia: "Pesma za Evroviziju '22" Semi-Final 1 Results". ESCBEAT. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
- ↑ "Serbia: Konstrakta to Eurovision 2022 with "In Corpore Sano"". Eurovisionworld. 2022-03-06. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
- ↑ M. S. (12 May 2022). "Povijesni nastup za Srbiju na Eurosongu: Konstrakta oprala ruke na pozornici u Torinu i izazvala ovacije publike!". Dnevnik.hr (in Croatian). Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ↑ M. R. (13 May 2022). "S Konstraktom je pljeskala i pjevala čitava dvorana, a društvene mreže pune su komentara na njen nastup!". Dnevnik.hr (in Croatian). Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ↑ McGarry, Andrew (13 May 2022). "Who are the top 10 chances for this year's Eurovision". ABC. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
- ↑ Cobb, Ryan (14 May 2022). "REVEALED: The Eurovision 2022 semi-final and final jury/televote split voting results". ESCXtra. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- ↑ "Eurovision Awards 2022: The Winners!". Eurovision.tv. EBU. 2022-12-30. Retrieved 2022-12-31.