Alexandra Mele is a young and talented Italian singer who is making herself known on the international scene. She born in Pietra Ligure on 5 September 2002, this year participates in theEuro Vision Song Contest 2023 as a representative of Norway with his rousing song “Queen of Kings”. Alessandra performs on the prestigious stage of the Liverpool Arena, one year after the exciting performance of Subwoolfer in Turin.
The career of Alessandra Mele
Alessandra's journey, from Liguria atEurovision, is a fascinating and unique story.
At just twenty years old, the Italian-Norwegian singer has already made a name for herself in music thanks to her first single, "Queen of Kings". The official video of the song captures the imagination thanks to a futuristic and suggestive setting, which recalls the famous television series "Game of Thrones".
The early days of Alessandra's career and musical training
Alessandra's career began in 2022, when she successfully participated in the seventh edition of The Voice Norway. Later, she enrolled in the prestigious Lillehammer Institute, a renowned music school that favors a hands-on approach to teaching. Alessandra's deep bond with Norway is the result of her love for her mother's land, while her father comes from the city of Albenga, located in the province of Savona.
The way to Eurovision through the Melodi Grand Prix
In January 2023, Alessandra won a place among the 21 participants in the Eurovision Song Contest, the Norwegian music festival which serves as a pre-selection for Eurovision. It was during this event that the young artist presented for the first time her unpublished dance-pop "Queen of Kings", which contains an introduction in Italian. Her performance was met with enthusiasm, allowing her to be cast as Norway's representative at Eurovision 2023.
“Queen of Kings”, the song that will lead to Eurovision
The track “Queen of Kings” quickly climbed the Norwegian charts, reaching number one and getting the platinum disc certification by IFPI Norge with over 60.000 copies sold in the country. Recently, one was also released Italian version of the passage, faithfully translated from the original English.
The meaning of “Queen of Kings”
In an interview released to the Eurovision Fun website, Alessandra explained that "Queen of Kings" is a song that intends celebrate the power of women and, at the same time, the power that each person possesses. The song underlines the importance of feeling at ease with yourself, valuing everyone's authenticity and uniqueness.
The singer further revealed that her personal experiences like bisexual woman influenced the creation of the song. Although little is known about the private life of Alessandra Watle Mele, beyond her origins and her declared sexual orientation, it is clear that the "queen of kings" is an artist with a powerful voice and a meaningful message to share with the world.
Queen of Kings text
She, queen of the kings
Runnin' so fast, beatin' the wind
Nothin' in this world can stop the spread of her wings
She, queen of the kings
Broken her cage, threw out the keys
She will be the warrior of North and Southern seasGot raven hair, it's dark as night
Icy eyes, outta sight, outta sight
Her heart, in spite, is warm and bright
Her smile wakes the northern lightsLookin' out, she calls
Lai da da da da
Who will conquer all?His name is
She, queen of the kings
Runnin' so fast, beatin' the wind
Nothin' in this world can stop the spread of her wings – hey
Shе, queen of the kings
Broken her cage, threw out the keys
She will be the warrior of North and Southern seasA firestone, forged in flames
Wildest card, run the game, run the game
Can't say the same in this world of change
Don't fear the pain; just break the chainLookin' out, she calls
Lai-da-dai-da
Who will conquer all?His name is
She, queen of the kings
Runnin' so fast, beatin' the wind – hey
Nothin' in this world can stop the spread of her wings
She, queen of the kings
Broken her cage, threw out the keys – hey
She will be the warrior of North and Southern seasLai, la li la
Rai, rai, rai, rai
Lai la la li lai, lai ri ra
Lai la li la, la la la la
la la la la
Ha ha ha ha!His name is
She, queen of the kings
Runnin' so fast, beatin' the wind – hey
Nothin' in this world can stop the spread of her wings
She, queen of the kings
Broken her cage, threw out the keys – hey
She will be the warrior of North and Southern seas – ha
Eurovision 2023 and the future of Alessandra Mele
With her talent, her grit and her captivating song, Alessandra Mele is ready to conquer the hearts of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 audience. In a music scene full of international artists and competing songs, the Italian singer proudly represents Norway, ready to make its mark and continue to shine in the world of music.
