In the song, Jost says, among other things, that he feels “so tired” of people. “There’s too many triggers. One’s got this and one’s got that,” he raps. We also hear Ghost say: “I’m so high in the air. I’d rather not come down again. The past hurts, but I’ve learned from it. I say that while ignoring the future.” Jost also sang it before the Eurovision Song Contest went wrong, but the lyrics could now also refer to his disqualification.
Jost also sings that the future is “uncertain.” The artist said: “I just want to live my life. Give me some time. I am very lonely and you have to realize that.” Furthermore, the album’s artwork is European in appearance. The famous “Blue Bird” can also be seen there.
Jost was disqualified during the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden, because he made a “threatening gesture” towards a female photographer when she photographed him, when it had been repeatedly agreed that she would not do so. The police are currently investigating the incident with the Swedish Public Prosecution. It is still unclear when the case will be heard, because Joost’s legal team has also requested to hear from witnesses in the Netherlands. It is not known how long this will take.
After the elimination, Joost did not comment much on the situation during the international music competition. However, he made himself clear on stage in the Canadian city of Vancouver:
