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.
Other Side of Me
Conchita Wurst Lyrics
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Say what I wanna
Be who I want to
Tonight you're gonna see for the first time
See what I have to say
Don't want you to let go of me
But try to see the other side of me
But I still need you here
Tonight you're gonna see like a star I'm shining
I'm right where I belong
But I'm scared to my bones
Don't blame me
Just hold me
Guess you know you have to set me free
I just hope you never leave me
Oh I just wanted you to see
The other side of me
And all the days I tried to stop me from thinking
Keep me from getting closer to knowing
I guess I wasn't all that easy to cope with
Open to talk to
Funny to be around
Don't want you to let go of me
But try to see the other side of me
I'm moving in a different way
But I still need you here
Tonight you're gonna see like a star I'm shining
I'm right where I belong
But I'm scared to my bones
Don't blame me
Just hold me
Guess you know you have to set me free
I just hope you never leave me
Oh I just wanted you to see
The other side of me
The other side of me
I'm gonna show you what I'm made of
You're gonna see where I'm coming from
I'm gonna say what I wanna
Do what I wanna
Be who I wanna be
Tonight you're gonna see like a star I'm shining
I'm right where I belong
But I'm scared to my bones
Don't blame me
Just hold me
Guess you know you have to set me free
I just hope you never leave me
Oh I just wanted you to see
The other side of me
Tonight I'm gonna go where I wanna
Say what I wanna
Be who you wanna
In 'Other Side of Me', Conchita Wurst sings about wanting to be her authentic self and breaking free from societal expectations. The lyrics talk about her desire to express herself without fear and to show people who she really is. She acknowledges that it may be difficult for those around her to accept this change, but she is still the same person on the inside and needs their support. Throughout the song, there is a sense of fear and vulnerability as she opens up about her true identity.
The first verse is empowering as she takes control of her own destiny, declaring that she is going to go where she wants and say what she wants. This is an important message for anyone who feels constrained by society's expectations to conform to a certain way of living. The chorus emphasizes the fear that comes with taking this step and how important it is to have someone there for support.
The second verse discusses the societal pressures that have kept her from being her true self, but also highlights the positive aspects of her personality that make her unique, such as her humor and open-mindedness. It's a reminder that who we truly are cannot be contained by societal pressure, and that we all have something special to offer.
Overall, 'Other Side of Me' is a powerful anthem for self-expression and authenticity, reminding us to be true to ourselves even in the face of fear and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight I'm gonna go where I wanna
Tonight, I will venture to any place of my choosing.
Say what I wanna
I will express myself in the words I desire.
Be who I want to
I shall be whoever I choose to be, without restraint.
Tonight you're gonna see for the first time
You will witness a new facet of my personality today.
See what I have to say
Observe the message I have to convey.
Don't want you to let go of me
Please do not relinquish your hold on me.
But try to see the other side of me
Yet, do try to comprehend an alternative perspective of me.
I'm moving in a different way
However, I'm progressing in an unconventional manner.
But I still need you here
Despite that, I still require your presence here with me.
Tonight you're gonna see like a star I'm shining
This evening, you will perceive me shining like a gleaming celestial body.
I'm right where I belong
I feel as though I am in my rightful place.
But I'm scared to my bones
However, I am experiencing an intense feeling of apprehension.
Don't blame me
Please refrain from censuring me for my actions.
Just hold me
Instead, embrace me tightly.
Guess you know you have to set me free
It seems that you understand that you must permit me unrestraint.
I just hope you never leave me
I solely hope you never abandon me.
Oh I just wanted you to see
I merely wished for you to apprehend.
The other side of me
The obscured portions of my personality.
And all the days I tried to stop me from thinking
All the days I tried to impede myself from thinking critically.
Keep me from getting closer to knowing
Denied me the opportunity to approach comprehension.
I guess I wasn't all that easy to cope with
I speculate that I may have been difficult to handle.
Open to talk to
However, I am always receptive to conversation.
Funny to be around
Typically, I am amusing to be around.
I'm gonna show you what I'm made of
I am going to exemplify my true essence to you.
You're gonna see where I'm coming from
You shall comprehend my reasoning and perspective on matters.
I'm gonna say what I wanna
I shall articulate whatever I please.
Do what I wanna
Additionally, I shall act as I choose to.
Be who I wanna be
Most importantly, I shall be whoever I aspire to be.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Erik Anjou
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gitkoar9016
Esta noche voy a ir donde quiero
Digo lo que quiero
Ser quien quiero
Esta noche vas a ver por primera vez
Ver lo que tengo que decir
No quiero que me soltara
Pero tratar de ver el otro lado de mí
Estoy en movimiento de una manera diferente
Pero aún te necesito aquí
Esta noche vas a ver como una estrella que estoy brillando
Estoy justo donde pertenezco
Pero tengo miedo de mis huesos
No es mi culpa
Sólo abrázame
Supongo que sabes que tienes que me puso en libertad
Yo sólo espero que nunca me deje
Oh, yo sólo quería que le permite ver
El otro lado de mí
Y todos los días me trató de detenerme de pensamiento
Guárdame de acercarse a conocer
Supongo que no era tan fácil de hacer frente a
Abierto a hablar con
Divertido estar alrededor
No quiero que me soltara
Pero tratar de ver el otro lado de mí
Estoy en movimiento de una manera diferente
Pero aún te necesito aquí
Esta noche vas a ver como una estrella que estoy brillando
Estoy justo donde pertenezco
Pero tengo miedo de mis huesos
No es mi culpa
Sólo abrázame
Supongo que sabes que tienes que me puso en libertad
Yo sólo espero que nunca me deje
Oh, yo sólo quería que le permite ver
El otro lado de mí
El otro lado de mí
Yo voy a mostrar lo que estoy hecho de
Vas a ver dónde estoy procedentes de
Voy a decir lo que quiero
Haz lo que yo quiero
Ser quien quiero ser
Esta noche vas a ver como una estrella que estoy brillando
Estoy justo donde pertenezco
Pero tengo miedo de mis huesos
No es mi culpa
Sólo abrázame
Supongo que sabes que tienes que me puso en libertad
Yo sólo espero que nunca me deje
Oh, yo sólo quería que le permite ver
El otro lado de mí
Esta noche voy a ir donde quiero
Digo lo que quiero
Sé quien quieres
@syrineb947
Tonight I'm gonna go where I wanna
Say what I wanna
Be who I want to
Tonight you're gonna see for the first time
See what I have to say
Don't want you to let go of me
But try to see the other side of me
I'm moving in a different way
But I still need you here
Tonight you're gonna see like a star I'm shining
I'm right where I belong
But I'm scared to my bones
Don't blame me
Just hold me
Guess you know you have to set me free
I just hope you never leave me
Oh I just wanted you to see
The other side of me
And all the days I tried to stop me from thinking
Keep me from getting closer to knowing
I guess I wasn't all that easy to cope with
Open to talk to
Funny to be around
Don't want you to let go of me
But try to see the other side of me
I'm moving in a different way
But I still need you here
Tonight you're gonna see like a star I'm shining
I'm right where I belong
But I'm scared to my bones
Don't blame me
Just hold me
Guess you know you have to set me free
I just hope you never leave me
Oh I just wanted you to see
The other side of me
The other side of me
I'm gonna show you what I'm made of
You're gonna see where I'm coming from
I'm gonna say what I wanna
Do what I wanna
Be who I wanna be
Tonight you're gonna see like a star I'm shining
I'm right where I belong
But I'm scared to my bones
Don't blame me
Just hold me
Guess you know you have to set me free
I just hope you never leave me
Oh I just wanted you to see
The other side of me
Tonight I'm gonna go where I wanna
Say what I wanna
Be who you wanna
@user-mi7tr8vs3i
Услышишь раз как поет Кончита, незабудешь, потрясающий голос, а как держится на сцене ? Можно позавидовать, не просто поет , а живет этой песней браво !!!!
@user-pj8dd6ks6u
Клясна!!!! Мурррмнямка и умничка!!!! Удачи и здоровья, чтоб нас всех радовать еще многие лета!!!!!!
@Cupcake-bn9rm
Dieser Song bringt mich jedes einzelne Mal zum weinen... danke, Conchita, dass es so wundervolle Menschen wie dich gibt! ❤
@Maleus666
The first time I heard Rise Like a Phoenix, I was in depression and suffering for a brokem heart, without hope or self love. But after watching the clip the song brought me back my faith.
Your work is more than simple music, like a few singers in the world, you know how to touch the other's souls. Thank you so much to do what you do. ♥
@mariaelisadeoliveiragatomi7284
Esta e uma das minhas preferidas! Ouço vários vezes seguidas!❤❤❤❤
@user-shoma
Круто ❤️
@anetahasnik1935
This song is so beautiful, I was crying, when I heart it first time 😭.
@janyalllen7063
УМНИЧКА!!
@annabakejeva6585
Угу
@Eleuzeria111
Beautiful song _
You're absolutely fantastic Conchita!