Diljá burst onto the Icelandic music scene at the beginning of 2023 with her 'Söngvakeppnin' (Iceland’s national final) entry 'Power'.
Being a new name on a big stage can sometimes be challenging but that didn’t phase this young and powerful singer-songwriter, as Diljá quickly became a fan favourite with her message of self-improvement and taking back her own power resonating strongly with the Icelandic people.
The song was written and produced by a big name in Icelandic pop, Pálmi Ragnar Ásgeirsson, who was also behind María Ólafs’ Eurovision 2015 entry Unbroken.
Off-stage, Diljá is a physiotherapy student and a committed CrossFit athlete. A self-proclaimed ‘Eurovision nerd’, it’s always been Diljá’s dream to represent her nation at the Contest.
Lyrics to Power
I'm ready to let you go
Won't hold you back no more
Go on spread your wings and fly away
Been carrying you way to long
Like an obsession
I thought you were a living part of me
But I got my power in my hand
You hold no power over me
I’ll take my flowers while I can
So let the love shower over me
You hold no p-p-p-power over me
I'm not doing this dance again
So goodbye old friend
Tired of finding meaning in the dark
I'm releasing all of you
In gratitude
Replacing you with light that fills my heart
But I got my power in my hand
You hold no power over me
I’ll take my flowers while I can
So let the love shower over me
You hold no p-p-p-power over me
I’ll take my flowers while I can
So let the love shower over me
You hold no p-p-p-power over me