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.
Unbreakable
Conchita Wurst Lyrics
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He walked away with no goodbye.
He was your everything
That's what you thought
Till he tore your heart out and ripped it up
Bitter memories without a cure
How did you pull yourself off from the floor?
Look at you now!
Look at you
From the pieces of your shattered world
You made a grit into a pearl
Now you shine, you're beautiful
You're unbreakable.
And nobody can hurt you now
No, nobody can bring you down
'Cause you're strong, you're beautiful,
You're unbreakable.
Now in the mirror who do you see?
You're not the one you used to be, so naive
The story's over there once upon
You turn the page now you're moving on
Bitter memories they have no end
When you decided not to look back
You lost the battle but that was then,
So look at you now!
Look at you
From the pieces of your shattered world
You made a grit into a pearl
Now you shine, you're beautiful
You're unbreakable.
And nobody can hurt you now
No, nobody can bring you down
'Cause you're strong, you're beautiful,
You're unbreakable.
That's what you are
Invincible, inside your heart
You lost the battle, but healed the scars
Now you're unbreakable
From the pieces of your shattered world
You made a grit into a pearl
Now you shine, you're beautiful
You're unbreakable.
And nobody can hurt you now
No, nobody can bring you down
'Cause you're strong, you're beautiful,
You're unbreakable.
In Conchita Wurst's song "Unbreakable," the lyrics speak to the experience of heartbreak and moving on. The first verse describes the sudden nature of a breakup, leaving one feeling empty and shattered. The singer questions how they were able to pick themselves up from the devastation, but acknowledges their victory in continuing to fight and move forward.
The chorus emphasizes the strength and beauty that comes from overcoming such a painful experience. The repetition of "You're unbreakable" sends a powerful message of resilience and empowerment. The second verse reflects on the journey of personal growth and transformation that happens after a heartbreak. The singer looks at themselves in the mirror and sees a new person, one who has gained strength and wisdom from their struggles.
Overall, "Unbreakable" is a powerful anthem of overcoming heartbreak and finding inner strength. It speaks to the universal experience of pain and resilience, offering a message of hope and courage.
Line by Line Meaning
Without a warning or reason why
He left without explanation
He walked away with no goodbye.
He left without saying farewell
He was your everything
He was your whole world
That's what you thought
That's what you believed
Till he tore your heart out and ripped it up
Until he broke your heart completely
Bitter memories without a cure
Painful memories that won't fade away
How did you pull yourself off from the floor?
How did you manage to recover?
You lost the battle but not the war
You suffered defeat but not complete failure
Look at you now!
Look how far you have come!
From the pieces of your shattered world
From the remains of your broken life
You made a grit into a pearl
You transformed your struggles into strength
Now you shine, you're beautiful
You radiate confidence and beauty
You're unbreakable.
You're resilient and cannot be defeated
And nobody can hurt you now
No one can bring you down anymore
No, nobody can bring you down
You are impervious to negativity
'Cause you're strong, you're beautiful,
You possess strength and beauty
Now in the mirror who do you see?
Who do you see when you look at yourself?
You're not the one you used to be, so naive
You have grown and become wiser
The story's over there once upon
The past is behind you
You turn the page now you're moving on
You're ready for a new chapter in your life
Bitter memories they have no end
Painful memories linger on
When you decided not to look back
When you found the strength to move forward
That was then, so look at you now!
You overcame your past and are doing great!
That's what you are
You embody these qualities
Invincible, inside your heart
You are indestructible emotionally
You lost the battle, but healed the scars
You may have lost the fight, but you recovered
Now you're unbreakable
You're unstoppable and nothing can bring you down
And nobody can hurt you now
No one can break you anymore
No, nobody can bring you down
You're above negativity and criticism
'Cause you're strong, you're beautiful,
You possess the strength and beauty within you
You're unbreakable.
You're unbeatable and unbeholden to anyone
Contributed by Vivian B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-qr4cq8cz5g
Томас, Вы в своих образах , уникальный, очень многогранный алмаз, браво, люблю ваше творчество, в то время, когда Вы были в таком возрасте! Терпения Вам и здоровья.....
@user-gh5me7vw3d
Мне кажется,что он нормальный мужчина,а образ женщины придает ему индивидуальность ,шарм и неповторимость .. голос шикарный
@user-nr6xq1sq3i
Очень мне нравится, очень хорошо поет необычный певец, классный, дай бог всего прекрасного
@maxcoyotegoloborod3484
что бы не говорили.. а голос ... это божественно
@sergeysmirnov249
Ох, уж этот божественный тембр 👍👍👍👍Он такой один.
@user-xv6no6rh2k
Необыкновенно эмоциональное и проникновенное выступление!!! Браво Кончита! Ты прекрасна! Я восхищаюсь тобой! Если бы я находилась в зале, я бы тоже аплодировала стоя!!!!!!!!!!!
@dzintraklucuka1589
O4
@nizamovanoila1138
Очень красивая песня особенно 🎶🎵музыка, манера исполнение.. Очень 👍👍 красивая
Кончита Вурст 💋🌷💋🌷💋🌷💋🌷💋
@mariaelisadeoliveiragatomi7284
Eu não sei quantas vezes eu assisto esse vídeo por dia. Sempre amo amo amo
@clmusic47
I love this song. Conchita sings it so beautifully! She IS so beautiful!