Queen of Kings (song)

"Queen of Kings"
The cover artwork for "Queen of Kings". The artwork features Alessandra in torn fishnet stockings, a black shirt, and a scarf sitting on a throne amongst a blue and purple background.
Single by Alessandra
from the EP Best Year of My Life
LanguageEnglish
Released9 January 2023
Length2:40
LabelStarlab Music
Songwriter(s)
  • Henning Olerud
  • Stanley Ferdinandez
  • Alessandra Mele
  • Linda Dale
Alessandra singles chronology
"Queen of Kings"
(2023)
"Pretty Devil"
(2023)
Music video
"Queen of Kings" on YouTube
Eurovision Song Contest 2023 entry
Country
Artist(s)
Language
English
Composer(s)
  • Henning Olerud
  • Stanley Ferdinandez
  • Alessandra Mele
  • Linda Dale
Lyricist(s)
  • Henning Olerud
  • Stanley Ferdinandez
  • Alessandra Mele
  • Linda Dale
Finals performance
Semi-final result
6th
Semi-final points
102
Final result
5th
Final points
268
Entry chronology
◄ "Give That Wolf a Banana" (2022)
"Ulveham" (2024) ►
Official performance video
"Queen of Kings" (First Semi-Final) on YouTube
"Queen of Kings" (Grand Final) on YouTube

"Queen of Kings" is the debut single by Norwegian-Italian singer Alessandra Mele. It was written by Mele alongside three other songwriters, and was released on 9 January 2023 through Starlab Music. The song represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, where it finished in fifth at the final with 268 points.

The song has been described as a song advocating for female empowerment and perseverance according to Alessandra, and is inspired by Norwegian culture, Alessandra's Italian heritage, and her experiences being bisexual. "Queen of Kings" was well received by critics, drawing consistent praise for its musical composition and Alessandra's vocal abilities. The song drew commercial success, peaking at number one in its native country of Norway, within the top five in four European countries, and within the top ten in a further seven countries.