Nina competed in the first season of Croatian version of The Voice - Najljepši glas Hrvatske. After a successful audition and knock-out round she went on to win the first season of the contest by receiving roughly 1 million votes in the final round. She later released her debut single "Zaljuljali smo svijet" in June 2015.
On 24 February 2016 it was announced by HRT that Kraljić would represent Croatia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden. On 9 March 2016, Nina released her 2016 contest song "Lighthouse".
Lighthouse
Nina Kraljić Lyrics
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Breaking waves around me
Stormy tides and I feel
My ship capsizing
Out of sight, saving shore
Ever gone, evermore
Ropes untied, rain that pours
The waters rising
In devastating times
I keep this hope of mine
Even in the darkest night
'Cause there is a light
Guiding my way
Keeping me safe when oceans rage
There in the sky
Hiding away
Never to die and fade
I know that I'll find your
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Harbours near
No more fear
Wall of clouds disappears
So I steer to the pier
In tears, arriving
No devastating times
I kept this hope of mine
Even in the darkest night
'Cause there is a light
Guiding my way
Keeping me safe when oceans rage
There in the sky
Hiding away
Never to die and fade
I know that I'll find your
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
'Cause there is a light
Guiding my way
Keeping me safe when oceans rage
There in the sky
Hiding away
Never to die and fade
I know that I'll find your
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
I know that I'll find your
Nina Kraljic's song "Lighthouse" tells the story of a struggle through rough waters and the hope and perseverance that keep the singer going. The song uses strong imagery to convey the singer's situation, as they are faced with lightning strikes and stormy tides. In the midst of this turmoil, they remember the guiding light of someone special who provides support and safety in times of need. The lighthouse serves as a metaphor for this person, constantly shining and guiding the way to safety even in the darkest of nights.
Line by Line Meaning
Lightning strikes on the sea
The sea is experiencing a thunderstorm with lightning striking the water
Breaking waves around me
The waves are violently crashing around the singer
Stormy tides and I feel
The tides are rough, making the singer feel unsettled
My ship capsizing
The singer's ship is in danger of sinking
Out of sight, saving shore
The safety of the shore is just out of the singer's reach
Ever gone, evermore
The safety of the shore seems forever out of reach
Ropes untied, rain that pours
The ropes holding the ship are coming undone and there is heavy rain
The waters rising
The water is getting higher, increasing the danger
In devastating times
During hard times filled with destruction
I keep this hope of mine
The singer holds onto their hope and faith during hard times
Even in the darkest night
The singer has hope even in the darkest moments
'Cause there is a light
The hope comes from a sense of guidance and a light at the end of the tunnel
Guiding my way
The light is showing the singer the way to safety
Keeping me safe when oceans rage
The light keeps the singer safe during the turbulent ocean waves
There in the sky
The light is visible in the sky
Hiding away
The light is not always visible, but it is still there
Never to die and fade
The light will always be there, even when it seems hidden or distant
Harbours near
The singer is getting closer to a safe harbor
No more fear
The singer no longer feels scared or uncertain
Wall of clouds disappears
The storm clouds begin to clear, allowing for better visibility
So I steer to the pier
The singer navigates towards the pier for safety
In tears, arriving
The singer feels emotional upon arriving safely to the pier
I know that I'll find your
The singer has faith that they will find something important
Your lighthouse
The 'something important' is the lighthouse, which symbolizes safety and guidance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREAS GRASS, NIKOLA PARYLA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lightning strikes on the sea
Breaking waves around me
Stormy tides and I feel
My ship capsizing
Out of sight, saving shore
Ever gone, evermore
Ropes untied, rain that pours
The waters rising
In devastating times
I keep this hope of mine
Even in the darkest night
'Cause there is a light
Guiding my way
Keeping me safe when oceans rage
There in the sky
Hiding away
Never to die and fade
I know that I'll find your
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Harbours near
No more fear
Wall of clouds disappears
So I steer to the pier
In tears, arriving
No devastating times
I kept this hope of mine
Even in the darkest night
'Cause there is a light
Guiding my way
Keeping me safe when oceans rage
There in the sky
Hiding away
Never to die and fade
I know that I'll find your
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
'Cause there is a light
Guiding my way
Keeping me safe when oceans rage
There in the sky
Hiding away
Never to die and fade
I know that I'll find your
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
I know that I'll find your
@eurovisionbasque5414
For me, it's the WINNER of Eurovision 2016, plenty of luck from Spain with love Croatia. Greetings from Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain
@lakesite161
Best songs in ESC history, just because you want to listen it years after again and again...touching song.
@flaviusmarian6024
Lake site i m alive **
@user-ul5hv9mb1p
So true
@lakesite161
@@user-ul5hv9mb1p...there is hope even in the darkest times!
@oanaalexia
I come back to this quite often.
@hennyballector8690
Thats statement is a stretch
@elenakanturska6912
Прекрасно изпълнение! This song is in my top 3!
@user-qm8vg4qe6w
+Elena Kanturska И на мен много ми харесва,но не става дори за топ 5 според мен.
@elenakanturska6912
+Радослав Николов Всеки има право на мнение.