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VIDEO · CONTEST PERFORMANCE
NetherlandsNetherlands/2001/GRAND FINAL

Out On My Own

Michelle

18thFINAL RESULT
16TOTAL POINTS
—FAN SCORE / 12
LANGUAGEenglish
RUNNING ORDER1
SONGWRITERSAndré Remkes Dirk-Jan Vermeij
TEMPO / KEY120 BPM · A major
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LYRICS & TRANSLATION

Closing the door, leaving behind all that has been
No turn around, life begins out on my own
Follow the sun from day to day, free as a bird
Now is the time to spread my wings out on my own
Come to the conclusion I am in control
Take it with my body and my soul
I can fly over mountains, over seas
I never felt so free in the choices of my life
I can fly over mountains, over seas
I never felt so free in the choices of my life
Closing the door, leaving behind all that has been
Now is the time to spread my wings out on my own
Come to the conclusion I am in control
Take it with my body and my soul
I can fly over mountains, over seas
I never felt so free in the choices of my life
I can fly over mountains, over seаs
I never felt so free in the choices of my life
Free in the choices of my life
Free in the choiceѕ of my life

FAN SCORE

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—/12

Vocals7.8
Staging6.6
Catchiness7.2
Energy8.2

🏆 Contest Performance

GRAND FINAL 18th Place 16 Points Running order 1
SEMI-FINAL N/A (Direct Finalist)
final18th16 pts

Who Voted for This Song

Grand final points received from every voting country · jury and televote side by side

0SETS OF 12 POINTS
4 / 23COUNTRIES GAVE POINTS
0 / 0TELEVOTE / JURY POINTS
PortugalPortugal
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IsraelIsrael
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SloveniaSlovenia
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RussiaRussia
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SCALE12 pointstelevote 6–10jury 6–10no points
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♚ Credits & Delegation

ARTIST Michelle Out On My Own
Past participations
BACKING SINGERS Janneke Spruijt No past participations found
BACKING SINGERS Martine Wolkers No past participations found
COMPOSER André Remkes No past participations found
COMPOSER Dirk-Jan Vermeij No past participations found
SPOKESPERSON Marlayne
Past participations
COMMENTATORS Willem van Beusekom
Past participations
ARTIST PEOPLE Michelle Courtens No past participations found
LYRICIST André Remkes No past participations found

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Artist Info

Michelle

Michelle is a German singer who represented Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 2001 with the song "Wer Liebe lebt." Performing in German, she achieved a strong result, finishing in 8th place with 66 points. In the same year, Michelle also represented the Netherlands with the English-language song "Out On My Own," finishing 18th with 16 points. Her dual participation in Eurovision 2001 highlights her versatility and international appeal.