Featured image: LELEK / official music video screenshot
Even days after the European music competition ended, Croatia’s Eurovision song “Andromeda” by LELEK continues to attract attention online.
This year’s Eurovision was won by Bulgaria, while Croatia finished in 15th place with “Andromeda”, a performance that nevertheless left a strong impression on many viewers around the world.
Shortly after the final, the members of LELEK reacted to the result on social media, saying they were proud of both the performance and the message they brought to the Eurovision stage.
In an emotional post shared with followers, the group wrote:
“How do we even find words for all the love you gave us on this crazy journey…
We proudly told all of Europe a story about courage, struggle, identity and the importance of women in society. On stage, we offered you our hearts and thank you for accepting them so warmly.
You gave importance to our work, our dreams and everything LELEK represents. We hope this performance and its message remain a part of you, just as your support will forever remain engraved in the spirit of Andromeda”, the Croatian Eurovision representatives wrote on social media.
“Andromeda” song meaning captured attention around the world
While many Eurovision entries disappear from public conversation just days after the final, “Andromeda” has quietly built a lasting audience beyond Croatia. People continue searching for the meaning behind the lyrics, the symbolism of the song and the group itself.
Part of the reason is that “Andromeda” never felt like a typical Eurovision entry.
Instead of relying only on spectacle, LELEK combined traditional Balkan and Croatian ethno influences with darker atmospheric production and symbolic storytelling that immediately stood out among this year’s Eurovision entries.
Many viewers who first discovered “Andromeda” during Eurovision later began searching for the meaning behind the lyrics after realising the song carried a much deeper and more painful theme than they initially expected.
Once international audiences learned that the song touches on the suffering, pain and emotional burden carried by generations of Croatian women, many said the performance left an even stronger impression on them.
Across Reddit, YouTube, TikTok and Eurovision fan pages, viewers described the song as “haunting”, “one of the most emotionally powerful entries this year” and “a song that stays in your head long after the performance ends”.
Some Eurovision fans also praised the group for bringing a darker and more traditional Balkan atmosphere to the competition instead of following current mainstream pop trends.
One comment repeatedly shared online described “Andromeda” as “the kind of Eurovision song you understand more deeply the more you learn about it.”
The performance gradually developed a loyal international following online, especially among Eurovision fans interested in songs with stronger cultural identity and symbolism.
If you missed the story behind the song itself, you can also read our full breakdown of what LELEK’s “Andromeda” actually means.
Serbia’s zero jury points disappointed Croatian viewers
The discussion around Croatia’s performance also continued in the region after the contest ended, particularly after Serbia gave no jury points to Croatia, despite the Croatian jury awarding the Serbian band Lavina the maximum 12 points.
The situation sparked strong reactions on Croatian social media, with many viewers expressing disappointment over the final voting results.
Following the reactions, Serbian singer Jelena Tomašević, who was part of the Serbian jury, publicly addressed LELEK and revealed that she personally gave Croatia a high number of points.
“Dear Zorja and dear girls from LELEK, congratulations on a fantastic performance. I gave you a high number of points last night. I’m sorry that this was not visible in the final jury results.
Don’t let the points become your main memory of this competition. In 2005, my song ‘Jutro’ received zero points from the jury. I know how you feel. Sending you a big hug.”
After further reactions online, Serbian singer and composer Aleksandra Kovač, who chaired Serbia’s professional Eurovision jury this year, also commented on the controversy.
In a statement shared on Instagram, she said the jury voted purely based on musical criteria and not politics, adding that each juror voted independently according to their own professional opinion.
Croatia has had several Eurovision entries in recent years that continued attracting attention long after the contest itself ended, including Baby Lasagna’s “Rim Tim Tagi Dim”.
LELEK’s “Andromeda” now appears to be joining that group as well.
