The Croatian alternative rock band won the national final Dora 2023 with their song " Mama ŠČ! ", securing their place to represent Croatia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool. Their performance was a landslide victory, receiving 279 points —the highest score of the competition. Performance Analysis & Symbols
The stage show was noted for its eccentric and highly symbolic visuals:
The meaning of the Croatian song (yes, it's very political) : r/eurovision
: The term "NjinLe" written on a performer's forehead is slang for "Lenjin" (Lenin), while "Mama" is interpreted by many as a reference to "Mother Russia".
: One performer appeared as a figure resembling Vladimir Lenin, holding two large rockets.