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.
Heroes
Conchita Wurst Lyrics
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A lion with a crown of dust and gold
Someone shot you down and your blood went cold
Baby can you wake up, baby can you wake up, again
So don't let go
We can be so beautiful
Listening to the sound
So let the walls come down
And the colours light up the sky
We could be heroes
We could be heroes, tonight
And when the hearts break loose and
Our love is like a battle cry
We could be heroes
We could be heroes, tonight
I feel it like a surge running through my veins
Just kiss me and revive this love again
We could be dancing in the eye of a hurricane
They can never break us, they can never break us no more
So don't let go
We can be so beautiful
Listening to the sound
Of silence
So let the walls come down
And the colours light up the sky
We could be heroes
We could be heroes, tonight
And when the hearts break loose and
Our love is like a battle cry
We could be heroes
We could be heroes, tonight
You and I
Love is like a battle cry
And we'll shine till our colours light up the sky
And we'll dance to the sound of our battle cry
We could be heroes
We could be heroes
We could be heroes
Tonight, you and I
The song "Heroes" by Conchita Wurst talks about a dream she had where she was a queen wearing a crimson robe and a lion with a crown of dust and gold. She wakes up to find that the person she loves has been shot and begs them to wake up again. The lyrics go on to encourage the listener not to let go of their love as they can be so beautiful together even when surrounded by the sound of silence. The chorus of the song is about letting the walls come down and the colors light up the sky as they can be heroes, especially at times when their love is like a battle cry. The song ends with the declaration that they will be heroes, shining till their colors light up the sky, and they will dance to the sound of their battle cry.
The song "Heroes" by Conchita Wurst was the Austrian entry for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2015, which was held in Vienna. During the event, Conchita Wurst performed the song as part of her closing act. The song was composed and written by Conchita Wurst herself, with the help of a team of songwriters. "Heroes" is not just a song but an amalgamation of thoughts and experiences of the artist. It is a tribute to love, strength, and rebirth.
Line by Line Meaning
I dreamt I was a queen in a crimson robe
I had a dream where I was a powerful and regal figure.
A lion with a crown of dust and gold
In my dream, I saw myself as a strong and majestic lion wearing a crown made of dust and gold.
Someone shot you down and your blood went cold
In my dream, someone hurt you badly and it made you feel very vulnerable and scared.
Baby can you wake up, baby can you wake up, again
I wish I could make you feel better and bring you back to life, like waking up from a nightmare.
So don't let go
Hold on tight to our love and don't let it slip away.
We can be so beautiful
Together, we have the potential to create something incredibly beautiful and meaningful.
Listening to the sound
By being attentive to each other's needs and desires, we can achieve great things.
Of silence
Sometimes, the most important things are left unsaid and can be found in moments of peaceful silence.
So let the walls come down
We need to let go of any barriers between us and be completely open and vulnerable with each other.
And the colours light up the sky
By coming together and embracing our differences, we can create something bright and beautiful that everyone can see.
We could be heroes
Together, we have the power to do something great and inspire others.
And when the hearts break loose and
Even when things get tough and painful, we can still find strength in our love for each other.
Our love is like a battle cry
Our love is so powerful and strong that it feels like a battle cry, urging us to fight for what we believe in.
We could be heroes, tonight
Tonight, we have the opportunity to do something great and become the heroes of our own story.
I feel it like a surge running through my veins
I can feel the intensity and power of our love coursing through me, like an electric current.
Just kiss me and revive this love again
A simple gesture like a kiss has the power to reignite our love and passion for each other.
We could be dancing in the eye of a hurricane
Even in the midst of chaos and turmoil, we can find joy and happiness in our love for each other.
They can never break us, they can never break us no more
No matter what obstacles or challenges we face, we will always be strong enough to overcome them together.
Love is like a battle cry
Our love is so strong and powerful, it feels like a rallying cry that motivates us to keep fighting for what we believe in.
And we'll shine till our colours light up the sky
Together, we have the ability to create something so bright and beautiful that it will light up the entire world.
And we'll dance to the sound of our battle cry
Even in the midst of adversity, we can find joy in fighting for what we believe in and in our love for each other.
We could be heroes
Together, we have the potential to do something great and make a real difference in the world.
We could be heroes
We have the power to inspire others and become the heroes of our own story.
We could be heroes
Together, we can achieve greatness and make a lasting impact on the world.
Tonight, you and I
Right now, in this moment, we have the opportunity to do something amazing together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andreas Kleerup, David Bronner, Joacim Persson, Sebastian Arman, Tom Neuwirth
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Lyrics HEROES 🙌 (Conchita Wurst)
I dreamt, I was a queen in a crimson robe
A lion with a crown of dust and gold
Someone shot you dawn and your blood went cold
Baby can you wake up, baby can you wake up again
So don't let go
We can be so beautiful
Listening to the sound of silence
So let the walls come down
And the colours light up the sky
We could be heroes
We could be heroes, tonight
And when the hearts break loose and
Our love is like a battle cry
We could be heroes
We could be heroes, tonight
I feel it like a surge running through my veins
Just kiss me and revive this love again
We could be dancing in the eye of a hurricane
They can never break us, they can never break us no more
So don't let go
We can be so beautiful
Listening to the sound of silence
So let the walls come down
And the colours light up the sky
We could be heroes
We could be heoes, tonight
And when the hearts break loose and
Our love is like a battle cry
We could be heroes
We could be heroes, tonight
You and I
Love is like a battle cry
And we'll shine till the colours light up the sky
And we'll dance to the sound of our battle cry
We could be heroes
We could be heroes
We could be heroes
Tonight, you and I
Luis Antonio P. D.
This is in my opinion one of the most powerful songs i've ever heard
Gwendoline
o` really, Rose Mc Gowan made a movie, german title: Schwestern des Bösen. *
Elisabetta Carrubba
You have heard very few songs, evidently.
Jeffrey
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i agree
If you ignore me Don't bother talking to me
^ Jesus Christ didn't need to explain it like that
Rodolpho de Oliveira
6 anos depois essa música continua linda. Que trabalho fabuloso da Conchita, um videoclipe cheio de referências e uma mensagem tocante. ❤️
Ellahmae Tupas
I love you 🧡🧡❤️❤️
VESSLEY
Why is she so underrated?
This song is so beautiful and it has such a strong message. It deserves like 20 million views already.
Notty
@A1RabidFox Oh wow thank you! I didn't know that. I thought that he was trans or something when he was in esc in the old days but after researching i thought she was just an "art figure" of him. but If that is true i really wanna be his friend now :D. Sadly he stopped with it, i really loved the music. i can just hope we can continue to have "her" and whatever he is doing now in our hearts. i am like literally crying all the time hearing the songs it was part of my childhood and i appreciate what he made for us... Please have a wonderful day <3
Chriro0
@A1RabidFox its about me using them wrong, eh. Forget it, lets just enjoy the music lol