Switzerland are hoping to achieve a Eurovision rarity and win the event two years in a row
Singing for Switzerland in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is pop star Zoë Më.
This year’s competition is being held in Switzerland after Nemo was crowned the annual event’s winner in Italy last year with their song The Code. 26 countries will be gathered in Basel’s St. Jakobshalle on Saturday night (May 17) fighting to win the glass microphone trophy.
As the host country, Switzerland were handed a bye to the final, along with the ‘big five’ of the UKSpain, France, Italy and Germany.
Tasked with winning Switzerland the competition for the second year in a row, a feat only accomplished by four counties, is Zoë Më, whose real name is Zoë Anina Kressler.
The 29-year-old describes herself as a ‘little fairy’ who has a deep connection to two cultures, both of which are represented in her music.
Singing in both German and French, Zoë was born In Basel, but lived in Germany before moving with her family to Fribourg in 2009. Writing her own songs since she was 10-years-old, Zoë’s music is inspired by her time in school, friendships and personal passions.
Quickly gaining widespread recognition, Zoë was awarded both the SRF 3 Best Talent and RTS Artiste Radar in 2024. The singer’s bilingual EP Dorienne Gris led to her performing at a number of prestigious festivals, including the Montreux Jazz Festival and Luzern Live.
Chosen by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation to represent her country after an internal selection process, Zoë said she ‘doesn’t feel any pressure’ about taking to the stage.
Sadly, Zoe has slim chances to win, with her odds of winning 33/1 ahead of the show, according to bookies Ladbrokes.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 final takes place on Saturday, May 17. It will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer with Graham Norton hosting and commentating for UK viewers.
On BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, Scott Mills and Rylan will be leading the commentary. Coverage across the BBC will start at 8pm.
The lyrics in full for Voyage
My candid eyes discover the world My candid eyes discover the world
In a naive way to confuse In a naive way that confounds
The demons of the night. The demons of the night.
Hmmm, hmm. Hmmm, hmm.
You throw words at me that suffocate me You throw words at me that choke me.
Whatever happens I go to bed No matter what, I’ll lie down
Near you this evening. Next to you tonight.
Hmmm, hmm. Hmmm, hmm.
You will understand one day One day you’ll understand
That the flowers are more beautiful That flowers are more beautiful
When you water them When you water them
You cut me off so much… You’ve cut me so many…
…Times …Times
If you want I’ll leave If you want I’ll go
With you to take a journey With you on a journey
Take a trip, travel Go on a journey, journey
Take a trip with you Go on a journey with you
Let me love you even if you don’t love me Let me love you even if you don’t
I will drown in your tears I’ll drown in your tears
I will share your soul wave I’ll share your melancholy
You devour me with your gaze You eat me up with your gaze
Whatever happens I will never stop No matter what I’ll never stop
To sing for you Singing to you
You will understand one day You’ll understand one day
That the flowers are more beautiful That flowers are more beautiful
When you water them When you water them
You cut me off so much… You’ve cut me so many…
…Times …Times
If you want I’ll leave If you want I’ll go
With you to take a journey With you on a journey
Take a trip, travel Go on a journey, journey
Take a trip with you Go on a journey with you
Take a, take a trip Go on, go on a journey
Take a, take a trip Go on, go on a journey
Take a, take a trip Go on, go on a journey
With me With me
Take a, take a trip Go on, go on a journey
Take a, take a trip Go on, go on a journey
Take a, take a trip Go on, go on a journey
With me, with… With me, with…
…Moi …Me
If you want I’ll leave If you want I’ll go
With you to take a journey With you on a journey
Take a trip, travel Go on a journey, journey
Take a trip with you Go on a journey with you
