Unicorn (song)

"Unicorn"
The official cover for "Unicorn". The cover features Noa Kirel amongst a pink background. Kirel's shadow behind her displays a silhouette of a unicorn.
Single by Noa Kirel
Language
Released8 March 2023
GenrePop
Length2:51
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Yinon Yahel
Noa Kirel singles chronology
"Gone"
(2023) 		"Unicorn"
(2023) 		"Provocative"
(2023)
Alternative cover
The "Unicorn (Hope Version)" cover artwork. The artwork features a unicorn adorned with the Israeli flag amongst a black background.
Hope version cover
Music video
"Unicorn" on YouTube
"Unicorn" (Hope Version) on YouTube
Eurovision Song Contest 2023 entry
Country
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)
  • Doron Medalie
  • May Sfadia
  • Yinon Yahel
  • Noa Kirel
Finals performance
Semi-final result
3rd
Semi-final points
127
Final result
3rd
Final points
362
Entry chronology
◄ "I.M" (2022)
"Hurricane" (2024) ►
Official performance video
"Unicorn" (First Semi-Final) on YouTube
"Unicorn" (Grand Final) on YouTube

"Unicorn" is a song by Israeli singer-songwriter Noa Kirel. It was written by Kirel, Doron Medalie, May Sfadia [he], and Yinon Yahel, and was released on 8 March 2023 through the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC/Kan). The song represented Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, where it finished in third at the final with 362 points.

The song addresses antisemitism, xenophobia, and feminism, advocating for diversity, empowerment, Judaism, and the country of Israel. "Unicorn" was met with mixed reception by both Israeli and international critics. While praise was given towards Kirel's vocals, its complex musical composition, and message, criticism was levied by some Israeli critics for sounding too familiar to other songs and its perceived generic nature. "Unicorn" enjoyed commercial success, peaking at number one in its native country of Israel and within the top ten of a further three countries.