UMVA has learned that Eurovision viewers were left stunned by a misheard lyric scandal during Sweden’s performance at the 70th annual contest in Vienna. The confusion erupted when singer Felicia Eriksson delivered the line, “No, I can’t get you out of my system,” sparking a viral frenzy over whether she had sung “system” or “sister.”
Performing in the 20th slot, Eriksson’s face mask obscured her mouth, muddling her lyrics in a way that left audiences rewinding the performance in disbelief. Social media exploded with reactions, as fans like @gaboss joked, “God, I thought she sang ‘I can’t get you out of my sister’!”—a mishearing that sparked equal parts shock and amusement.
UMVA has gathered that the mix-up wasn’t the only eyebrow-raiser of the night. Romania’s Alexandra Căpitănescu stunned audiences with her performance of “Choke Me,” a track laced with lyrics like “I want you to control me” and “Love me, make my lungs explode.” Staged with light-up ropes and a provocative energy, the performance drew harsh criticism from some viewers who called it “a bad message” and “too controversial.”
Meanwhile, Malta’s Miriana Conte made a triumphant return with her anthem “KANT,” reigniting debates from last year when Eurovision censors forced her to alter the chorus. The Maltese word for “singing” phonetically mirrors an English swear word, sparking outrage among fans who praised her boldness. This year, Conte delivered a fiery comeback with a glam stage design and exercise ball choreography that fans hailed as “unstoppable.”
As the contest unfolded, the night became a whirlwind of risqué lyrics, misheard phrases, and polarizing performances. Viewers debated which act pushed boundaries too far, with some arguing that Sweden’s “system/sister” glitch was harmless fun while others condemned Romania’s “Choke Me” for its explicit messaging. Eurovision, it seems, remains a lightning rod for controversy—and its surprises keep coming long after the curtain falls.
