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| Single by Alessandra | ||||
| from the EP Best Year of My Life | ||||
| Language | English | |||
| Released | 9 January 2023 | |||
| Length | 2:40 | |||
| Label | Starlab Music | |||
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| "Queen of Kings" on YouTube | ||||
| Eurovision Song Contest 2023 entry | ||||
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| Language | English | |||
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| Semi-final result | 6th | |||
| Semi-final points | 102 | |||
| Final result | 5th | |||
| Final points | 268 | |||
| Entry chronology | ||||
| ◄ "Give That Wolf a Banana" (2022) | ||||
| "Ulveham" (2024) ► | ||||
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| "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.