Czech Republic
| Fact title | Fact data |
|---|---|
| Artist | Gabriela Gunčíková |
| Song | I Stand |
| Performs in | First Semi-Final |
Gabriela Gunčíková (Czech Republic): 'I Stand'
Written by: C.Schneider, S.Biglert, A.O'Connor
Gabriela Gunčíková was selected internally by a jury of experts to represent the Czech Republic in the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest out of 40 other entries.
Eurovision is an amazing opportunity to represent my country and also introduce myself and my vision to the audience and entertain themGabriela Gunčíková
Born in 1993 in Kroměříž, Gabriela was a finalist in the second season of Czech TV singing show, SuperStar. Later she went on to make two albums and play over a hundred concerts in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
After spending time recording in California she is back to represent her home country with a song written by an international team: Christian Schneider, Aidan O'Connor, and Sara Biglert.
Lyrics - 'I Stand'
I've worn the path
I've hit the wall
I'm the one who rose and fall
I've played my heart
When I played the part
But it got me through the rain
I have felt the strain
I've made mistakes
With the monsters in my head
But in the end
You're standing there
You're the one who always cares
Cause I stand
I stand
I am standing here
Just because of you
Every part of me is a part of you
I stand
I'm standing tall
I can hold it all
Now I see where I belong
The choice I made
Helped me understand
Now this life is mine to play
I am thanking you, you made me
You are my air
I'll always care!
I stand...
You never lose hold of me
You always trust and you see
I stand
I stand.
