Lyric, speeches and gestures of a "political or similar nature" are banned from Eurovision entries, which is why Georgia's disco-funk entry, We Don't Wanna Put In by 3G – thought to refer to the Russian prime minister – has been rejected. (The contest is being held in Moscow this year.)
The lyrics praise European unity ("I like all Europe countries and I love Europa / Say – give me sexy ah") and add "We don't wanna put in the negative move / It's killing the groove." Last year the Russian entry won the title, in large part due to the support of eastern European voters. Given the intensely political nature of Eurovision voting – which contributed to Terry Wogan's decision to step down as British host – is it time to abandon the rule? Or should Eurovision lyrics be a politics-free zone?
