Children of the Universe

"Children of the Universe"
Single by Molly
from the album Eurovision Song Contest: Copenhagen 2014
Released15 April 2014 (digital release)
28 April 2014 (physical release)
Recorded2014
GenreIndie pop, alternative rock
Length3:00
LabelEast West Records
Songwriter(s)Molly Smitten-Downes, Anders Hansson
Producer(s)Anders Hansson
Molly singles chronology
"Never Forget You"
(2013)
"Children of the Universe"
(2014)
"Lock Up Your Daughter"
(2014)
Music video
"Children of the Universe" on YouTube
Eurovision Song Contest 2014 entry
Country
Artist(s)
Language
English
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)
  • Molly Smitten-Downes
  • Anders Hansson
Finals performance
Final result
17th
Final points
40
Entry chronology
◄ "Believe in Me" (2013)
"Still in Love with You" (2015) ►
Song presentation
Official performance video
"Children of the Universe" (Final) on YouTube

"Children of the Universe" is a song by British singer Molly Smitten-Downes. It was chosen by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) to represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Denmark. The song was co-written by Smitten-Downes. An indie pop and alternative rock song, it became one of the favourites to win the contest. "Children of the Universe" finished in 17th place with 40 points and gave the UK its best placing since Blue came 11th place in the 2011 Contest. The song reached number twenty three on the UK Singles Chart and charted in Austria, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Sweden, and Switzerland.