Only Love Survives

"Only Love Survives"
Single by Ryan Dolan
Released	8 February 2013
Length	3:00
Songwriter(s)	Wez Devine Ryan Dolan
Ryan Dolan singles chronology
"Only Love Survives" (2013) "Start Again" (2014)
Ryan Dolan presenting the song. "Only Love Survives" Eurovision Song Contest 2013 entry Country Ireland Artist(s) Ryan Dolan Language English Composer(s) Wez Devine and Ryan Dolan Lyricist(s) Wez Devine and Ryan Dolan Finals performance Semi-final result 8th Semi-final points 54 Final result 26th Final points 5 Entry chronology ◄ "Waterline" (2012) "Heartbeat" (2014) ► Preview warning: Page using Template:Infobox song contest entry with unknown parameter "genre"

"Only Love Survives" is a song recorded by Irish singer-songwriter Ryan Dolan and was selected to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö, Sweden.^[1] The song was performed at the first semi final and successfully advanced to the final. Dolan performed the song on 18 May 2013 at the final with 25 other countries. The song finished in 26th place with 5 points.

"Only Love Survives" features wild drum sounds against a dance beat, with high range vocals and lyrics about love and empowerment. It was well received by music critics who appreciated its new sound and energetic nature.