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Kraj mene
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| "Kraj mene" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Lavina | |
| Language | Serbian |
| English title | Next to Me |
| Released | 2 February 2026 |
| Label | PGP-RTS |
| Composer | Lavina |
| Lyricists | Lavina, Ivan Jegdić |
“Kraj mene” (Serbian Cyrillic: Крај мене; transl. Next to Me) is a song by Serbian progressive metal band Lavina. It was released on 2 February 2026 through PGP-RTS. The song was written and composed collectively by the band members.[1]
Background and composition
[edit]Musically, “Kraj mene” blends progressive metal instrumentation with melodic and atmospheric elements. “Kraj mene”, according to band members, is a natural continuation of their artistic direction, originally written in English but adapted into Serbian to better express its emotion.[2] In the lead-up to Eurovision, the band said they chose to focus on staying true to themselves, expressing their metal roots and emotions rather than crafting something artificially “competition-friendly.”[3]
The lyrics deal with themes of emotional struggle, unrequited love, and inner conflict. The narrator is invested deeply in someone who might not feel the same way, who has feelings of holding onto hope even as it hurts, as the song says “This one-sided love is killing me”, and the emotional weight of wanting someone close (“next to me”) while feeling rejected or distant.[4]
Critical reception
[edit]Many Serbian entertainment outlets highlighted that “Kraj mene” marked a rare metal-leaning choice for Eurovision. Reports describe the performance as emotive and energetic, and they stress how both the jury and the audience gave high marks.[5][6]
EurovisionWorld, one of the most widely used databases for Eurovision songs and national selections, made an analysis of the song. They note that the song’s melancholic tone and rock instrumentation set it apart from others. The site also highlighted the strong public and jury support that led to the victory.[7]
Eurovision Song Contest
[edit]The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is scheduled to take place in Vienna, Austria, in May 2026. Serbia is set to compete in the first semi-final.[1][8]
Pesma za Evroviziju '26
[edit]Serbia’s national broadcaster Radio Television of Serbia (RTS) organised Pesma za Evroviziju '26 to select its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The competition consisted of two semi-finals held on 24 and 26 February 2026 and a final on 28 February. Lavina qualified from the semi-final and advanced to the grand final, where they won after receiving the highest combined score from the jury and public televote. Their victory secured Serbia’s participation at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna.[8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "LAVINA will represent Serbia in May". Eurovision Song Contest. 1 March 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ "„Lavina" ide u Beč na Evroviziju: Profesor gitare iz Bujanovca i bend koji želi da približi metal svetu - Scena - Dnevni list Danas" (in Serbian). 1 March 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ "DRAGO NAM JE ŠTO ĆEMO PROMENITI NASTUP (VIDEO, FOTO) Članovi benda „Lavina" nakon pobede na „Pesmi za Evroviziju" OTKRILI KAKO ĆE IZGLEDATI NJIHOV „METAL SPEKTAKL" U BEČU: „Pustili smo mašti na volju" - Dnevnik". www.dnevnik.rs (in Serbian (Latin script)). 1 March 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ "Eurovision 2026 Serbia: Lavina - "Kraj mene"". Eurovisionworld. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ Štulović, Milica (1 March 2026). "Srbija skočila na kladionicama za Evroviziju 2026: Nakon pobede grupe "Lavina", pozitivno iznenađenje". Blic.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ Jovanović, Lazar Kovačević. "Srpski metal zvuk na evrovizijskoj sceni". Politika Online. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ "Serbia: Lavina wins Pesma za Evroviziju 26 with "Kraj mene"". Eurovisionworld. 28 February 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ a b Ljuština, Stevan (28 February 2026). "Srbija 2026 | „Lavina" je predstavnik Srbije". ESC Serbia | Evrovizija.rs. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ "Grupa „Lavina" posle pobede na PZE: I dalje nismo svesni šta se događa, pripreme za Beč – već od sutra". РТС (in Serbian). Retrieved 2 March 2026.