Within minutes there is controversy over this years entry. This revolves around the songs use of sexual content and the use of Facebook a brand name. Onto the latter point the EBU rules state the following: “No commercial messages of any kind shall be allowed. A breach of this rule may result in disqualification”. Now the use of Facebook means that there is a big issue with how the song is looked at. As it only includes Facebook and in the song it talks of all the things you can do on Facebook. San Marino will more than likely be questioned at the Heads of Delegation meeting on Monday and Tuesday. Until then it is just speculation what could happen to the entry.
The sexual lyrics could also be an issue for the song and may not be deemed appropriate for the contest, the EBU rule states “No swearing or other unacceptable language shall be allowed in the lyrics or in the performances of the songs”. It features “so you want to make love with me”, within the first 30 seconds of the song referring to sex with another person. Around 40 seconds the lyrics “Do you want to play cyber sex again” appear in the song once again referring to sex with another person but this time over the internet. The final lyric is an innuendo in the eyes of many, it says “Do you want to come to my house and click me with you mouse” Now this is the biggest issue with the song as it refers to the act of sex. The sexual content may cause San Marino to have to change the lyrics.
The video also features a few clips that may be deemed a little less than suitable including a man kissing a womans nude back, and a baby in a cooking pot surrounded by vegetables being what looks like boiled away.
On the whole this years Sanmarise entry is the most controversial yet, they have broken EBU rules by using a brand name and may have to answer for that. We will keep you informed of any news from the EBU. Listen to the song below “Facebook, uh, oh, oh”:
