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Lucie Jones

Lucie Jones will perform her emotive song Never Give Up On You for the United Kingdom at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest.

Lucie Jones is a singer and actress from South Wales and has a wealth of stage experience, beginning with The X Factor in 2009 where she was a finalist. From there she embarked on a highly successful musical theatre career. Lucie's credits include playing Cosette in Les Miserables, Kelly in The Prodigals, Meatloaf in the We Will Rock You World Arena Tour, Victoria in American Psycho The Musical and Molly Jensen in Ghost, The Musical.

Lucie won the DIMF Best Actress in a Musical Award for her performance as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde the Musical. She is currently playing Maureen Johnson in the 20th anniversary tour of RENT! The Musical. An avid sports fan, Lucie has sung the Welsh national anthem at sporting events in The Millennium Stadium and Twickenham Stadium and God Save the Queen at Wembley Stadium. Lucie is excited and honoured to be representing the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv.

Things you should know about Lucie

What are the most interesting aspects about your entry?

This is the 60th entry for the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest and was co-written by Emmelie de Forest, a former Eurovision winner! I am a huge fan of Emmelie. It's an honour to be singing her song. Nobody knows my personal meaning of the song...the story I am singing the song about. I like that everyone has their own interpretation! We flew to Copenhagen to record the original version of the song. It was an amazing trip working with some really amazing people. We recorded at a studio visited by some of my favourite artists!

What are the most impressive facts about you?

I am an award winning actress who has loved working in theatre for the last 7 years. I've toured the world with some huge shows including Les Miserables, Ghost The Musical, Legally Blonde and playing arenas around Europe with the world famous Queen musical We Will Rock You. I appeared in the Doctor Who spin-off series, Sarah Jane Adventures in 2010. It was an amazing experience and very fun to star alongside the wonderful Elisabeth Sladen. I can play the Harry Potter theme tune on the flute AND the piano. I'm a huge fan...

Do you have a (lucky) routine before going on-stage?

I have certain songs that I love to listen to, to get me in the mood for being on stage! I carry a few specific photos with me that I look at before I sing to remind me why I do what I do. Also I HAVE to brush my teeth. Twice!

Why is the Eurovision Song Contest important to you?

Growing up I was part of a very diverse community. We were drama kids and skater boys, science nerds and music geeks! We all had very different hobbies and backgrounds and I love that we taught each other to respect and understand this difference. Eurovision champions this school of thought and this year in particular is celebrating diversity. There is nothing else like Eurovision in the world! A music competition that brings together people from all over the world is an incredible thing and to be part of such a wonderful event will be a true highlight of not just my career but my life.

About the song writers & composers

Emmelie de Forest is a 23 year old Danish/Swedish singer/songwriter. She was winner of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2013 with the multi-platinum Only Teardrops which went to Number one in 15 countries and top 5 in 17 others. Emmelie is signed to Universal Denmark and has released a number of successful records since then and is currently working on a new album in London.

Daniel Salcedo is a hiphop/R&B writer/producer, based in Copenhagen. He is equally happy whether he is mixing records, writing songs or breaking new ground with his production skills. He has recently returned from a successful writing trip to LA.

Lawrie Martin is a Scottish songwriter and vocalist. He has recently had songs recorded by Zak Abel, Anne Marie, Kygo and Rita Ora for their upcoming projects.

Music video

Lyrics of Never Give Up On You

Tell me your secrets
I’ll keep ‘em safe
No sign of weakness, it’s a sign of a faith

We’ll stand tall
So you don’t fall

You're not defeated
You're in repair
Don’t have to call me I’ll always be there

We’ll stand tall
So you don’t fall

If you could see how far you’ve walked
You would see that all’s not lost

I will never give up on you
I don’t care what I've got to lose
Just give me your hand and hold on
Together we’ll dance through this storm

I will never give up on you
You’re the one that I’m running to
Just give me your hand and hold on
Together we’ll dance through this storm

Under the surface
I see you glow
I’m right beside you
You’re never alone

Don’t let go
When you’re so close

If you could see how far you’ve walked
You would see that all’s not lost

I will never give up on you
I don’t care what I've got to lose
Just give me your hand and hold on
Together we’ll dance through this storm

I will never give up on you
You’re the one that I’m running to
Just give me your hand and hold on
Together we’re dancing through

This madness
We’re running through
There’s magic
It’s inside of you
It’s madness
It’s madness

Now you can see how far you’ve walked
The mountains climbed, the oceans crossed

I don’t care what I've got to lose
Just give me your hand and hold on
Together we’ll dance through this storm

I will never give up on you
You’re the one that I’m running to
So give me your hand and hold on
Together we’ll dance through this storm
Dis-moi tes secrets
Je les garderai pour moi
Pas un signe de faiblesse, c’est un signe de confiance
Nous serons forts
Pour que tu ne tombes pas

Tu n’es pas vaincu
Tu récupères
Pas besoin de m’appeler, je serai toujours là
Nous serons forts
Pour que tu ne tombes pas
Si tu voyais le chemin que nous avons parcouru
Tu verrais que tout n’est pas perdu

Je ne t’abandonnerai jamais
Ce que j’ai à perdre m’importe peu
Donne-moi ta main et tiens-la bien
Ensemble, nous traverserons cette tempête en dansant

Je ne t’abandonnerai jamais
Tu es celui vers qui je cours
Donne-moi ta main et tiens-la bien
Ensemble, nous traverserons cette tempête en dansant

Sous la surface
Je te vois rayonner
Je suis tout près de toi
Tu n’es jamais seul
Ne renonce pas
Quand tu es si proche
Si tu voyais le chemin que nous avons parcouru
Tu verrais que tout n’est pas perdu

Je ne t’abandonnerai jamais
Ce que j’ai à perdre m’importe peu
Donne-moi ta main et tiens-la bien
Ensemble, nous traverserons cette tempête en dansant

Je ne t’abandonnerai jamais
Tu es celui vers qui je cours
Donne-moi ta main et tiens-la bien
Ensemble, nous traverserons cette tempête en dansant

Cette folie
Que nous connaissons
Cette la magie
C’est dans toi
C’est de la folie
C’est de la folie

Maintenant, tu peux voir le chemin que nous avons parcouru
Les monts que nous avons gravis, les océans traversés

Ce que j’ai à perdre m’importe peu
Donne-moi ta main et tiens-la bien
Ensemble, nous traverserons cette tempête en dansant

Je ne t’abandonnerai jamais
Tu es celui vers qui je cours
Donne-moi ta main et tiens-la bien
Ensemble, nous traverserons cette tempête en dansant