Neuwirth states that she was born in Gmunden, Austria, in 1988.. He also revealed in an interview in 2013 that she was frequently scared of being bullied in school for being different, even to the point that he would 'avoid going to the school's toilets during breaks'. Before taking up a drag persona Neuwirth worked as a shop window decorator, but first appeared in public media in an advertisement in 2006.
In 2007 Neuwirth reached the final of the 2007 Austrian casting show Starmania. In 2011 Neuwirth returned to television in drag as "Conchita Wurst", a persona created in response to the experiences from his earlier life: "This is about an important message, it's call for tolerance for everything that seems different" Neuwirth commented in an interview. As Conchita Wurst, she participated in the ORF production "The Hardest Jobs of Austria", where she worked in a fish factory, and in "Wild Girls", in which a group of candidates had to survive in the deserts of Namibia together with native tribes.
Neuwirth graduated from the Graz School of Fashion in 2011, and has lived in various locations in Vienna.
Music career:
2006–07: Starmania & Jetzt Anders!
In 2006 Neuwirth took part in the third edition of the Austrian show Starmania, finishing in second place (Nadine Beiler placed first). One year later Neuwirth founded the boyband Jetzt Anders! that disbanded the same year.
2011–12: Die große Chance & Eurovision 2012
In 2011 Neuwirth debuted the persona Conchita Wurst, in the ORF's show Die große Chance. She came second in the Austrian preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2012.
2013–14: Eurovision Song Contest 2014
Main article: Austria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014
On 10 September 2013, it was announced that Wurst would represent Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014, to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark, after being selected by the Austrian national broadcaster ORF.
Wurst's selection sparked controversy in Austria. Four days after ORF announced its decision, more than 31,000 people liked an "Anti-Wurst" Facebook page.
In October, the Ministry of Information in Belarus received a petition calling on BTRC, Belarus' state broadcaster, to edit Wurst's performance out of its Eurovision broadcast. The petition claimed that the performance would turn Eurovision "into a hotbed of sodomy". In December, a similar petition surfaced in Russia. In March 2014, Wurst's song was revealed as "Rise Like a Phoenix".
At the second semi-final on 8 May, Wurst qualified for the final on 10 May. At the finals held in Copenhagen on 10 May 2014, she won the competition with 290 points. This was Austria's first Eurovision win since the Eurovision 1966.
Firestorm
Conchita Wurst Lyrics
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It's a chemical
So lead me to the water
Like an animal
But you
You could never hold me
I could never hold you down
My heart is a firestorm
And all that I needed was your flame
And now that you've gone out of the door
Tell me who-ooh-ooh could love you more
My heart is a firestorm
And all that I needed was your flame
And now that you've gone out of the door
Tell me who-ooh-ooh could love you more
Tell me who could love you, who
Who could love you
Who could love you
Tell me who-ooh-ooh could love you more
Love is like a river
Let me drift away
Skin on skin
Don't wake me up again
'Cos you
You could never hold me
I could never hold you down
And I can't get enough
My heart is a firestorm
And all that I needed was your flame
And now that you've gone out of the door
Tell me who-ooh-ooh could love you more
My heart is a firestorm
And all that I needed was your flame
And now that you've gone out of the door
Tell me who-ooh-ooh could love you more
Tell me who could love you, who
Who could love you
Who could love you
Who could love you
My heart is a firestorm (firestorm)
And all that I needed was your flame
And now that you've gone out of the door
Tell me who-ooh-ooh could love you more
Tell me who could love you (who could love you baby)
Who could love you
Who could love you
Tell me who-ooh-ooh could love you more
(Ooh baby)
Tell me who-ooh-ooh could love you more
The song "Firestorm" by Conchita Wurst is a powerful ballad that explores the tumultuous nature of love. The opening lyrics suggest that love is like a potion - a chemical reaction that is out of our control. The singer begs to be led to the water like an animal, consumed by the intense desire that love can create. However, despite the intensity of their feelings, the love between the two individuals is fleeting.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's feelings of loss and desperation. She compares her heart to a firestorm, a powerful and uncontrollable force that requires fuel to continue burning. In this case, the "flame" she needs is the love of the person who has left her. Without it, she is left feeling empty and alone. The repeated refrain of "tell me who-ooh-ooh could love you more" emphasizes the idea that no one else could possibly love this person as deeply as the singer does.
The second verse continues the theme of love as a river, something that can carry us away and leave us feeling lost. The physical connection between the two individuals is intense, but ultimately unsustainable. The chorus repeats once more, driving home the pain and desperation of the singer's heart.
Overall, "Firestorm" is a powerful exploration of the highs and lows of love. It acknowledges the intense feelings that love can create, but also the pain and loss that often come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is like a potion
Love is a powerful force that can intoxicate and alter a person's emotional state.
It's a chemical
Love is a complex chemical reaction in the brain.
So lead me to the water
Bring me to the source of love, where I can drown in its depths.
Like an animal
Like an instinctual creature driven by its desires and needs.
But you
Referring to a specific person.
You could never hold me
The person was incapable of containing or controlling the singer's love and passion.
I could never hold you down
The singer was unable to restrict or limit the person's freedom in love.
And I can't get enough
The singer's desire for love is insatiable, and they always want more.
My heart is a firestorm
The singer's heart is filled with intense, passionate fire.
And all that I needed was your flame
The person's love and passion were the perfect complement to the singer's own, filling them with warmth and energy.
And now that you've gone out of the door
The person has left the singer's life, either literally or figuratively.
Tell me who-ooh-ooh could love you more
The singer questions who could possibly love the person more than they did.
Tell me who could love you, who
The singer is desperate to know who could match their love for the person.
Love is like a river
Love is fluid and always moving, changing and evolving.
Let me drift away
The singer wants to let go and be carried away by the current of love.
Skin on skin
Physical intimacy and closeness.
Don't wake me up again
The singer wants to remain in a state of blissful love, without any interruption or disturbance.
Who could love you
A repeated question, emphasizing the singer's obsession with the person's love.
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aleena Gibson, Joacim Persson, Sebastian Arman
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Firestorm
Conchita Wurst

Love is like a potion
It's a chemical
So lead me to the water
Like an animal
But you
You could never hold me
I could never hold you down
And I can't get enough
My heart is a firestorm
And all that I needed was your flame
And now that you've gone out of the door
Tell me who-ooh-ooh could love you more
My heart is a firestorm
And all that I needed was your flame
And now that you've gone out of the door
Tell me who-ooh-ooh could love you more
Tell me who could love you, who
Who could love you
Who could love you
Tell me who-ooh-ooh could love you more
Love is like a river
Let me drift away
Skin on skin
Don't wake me up again
‘Cos you
You could never hold me
I could never hold you down
And I can't get enough
My heart is a firestorm
And all that I needed was your flame
And now that you've gone out of the door
Tell me who-ooh-ooh could love you more
My heart is a firestorm
And all that I needed was your flame
And now that you've gone out of the door
Tell me who-ooh-ooh could love you more
Tell me who could love you, who
Who could love you
Who could love you
Who could love you
My heart is a firestorm (firestorm)
And all that I needed was your flame
And now that you've gone out of the door
Tell me who-ooh-ooh could love you more
Tell me who could love you (who could love you baby)
Who could love you
Who could love you
Tell me who-ooh-ooh could love you more
(Ooh baby)
Tell me who-ooh-ooh could love you more
@Savage.Hayes72
Firestorm sounded amazing and upbeat. It's got a party vibe, also. Keep doing what you're doing Conchita !! ✨
@Alex4u
It needs to be released officially in Europe, Australia and maybe US clubs.
@josemariogarciagordillo6443
Conchita, eres una cantante extraordinaria. Saludos desde México
@biggestartistevercorley7672
Love this song. Go Conchita!
@elketeichmannblume9357
I just love the rhythm!! Thank you Conchita! ❤️You're so beautiful!
@eurovisiondiary.5945
I REALLY LOVE THIS SONG. AMAZING. For me, the best song of the Album. Love from Spain.
@damiensvensson3131
Great voice and wonderful lyrics!
@hasancanbilmez8834
What a voice ..
@costarea
I'd love to hear an instrumental version. Great song! All the best from Poland :)
@preetygurl2828
This needs to be a single with an off the hook music video! 😍😍