The Code (Nemo song)

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"The Code"
The cover artwork for "The Code". The cover features Nemo in a pink and blue dress. Behind Nemo is a drawing of an imperfect circle.
Single by Nemo
Released29 February 2024 (2024-02-29)
Length3:00
LabelBetter Now
Songwriter(s)
  • Benjamin Alasu
  • Lasse Midtsian Nymann
  • Linda Dale
  • Nemo Mettler
Producer(s)
  • Lasse Midtsian Nymann
  • Benjamin Alasu
  • Tom Oehler
  • Wojciech Kostrzewa
  • Pele Loriano
  • Nemo Mettler
  • Nikodem Milewski
Nemo singles chronology
"Falling Again"
(2024) 		"The Code"
(2024)
Music video
"The Code" on YouTube
Eurovision Song Contest 2024 entry
Country
Artist(s)
Language
English
Entry chronology
◄ "Watergun" (2023)

"The Code" is a song by Swiss singer Nemo, released on 29 February 2024 by Better Now Records. Described by Nemo as a song that details their experience coming to terms with their non-binary identity, it was written by Nemo and three other songwriters. It is set to represent Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.

Background and composition[edit]

"The Code" was written by Benjamin Alasu, Lasse Midtsian Nymann, Linda Dale, and Nemo Mettler.[1] In press statements, Mettler stated that the song details their realization of their non-binary identity, stating that realizing they are non-binary has given them "freedom" and that by entering the Eurovision Song Contest, they can "stand up for the entire LGBTQIA+ community".[2] According to Mettler, when accepting that they didn't "feel like a man or a woman... I had to break a few codes".[3]

Initial rumours of Mettler being picked to represent Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 were reported on 25 February 2024 when Swiss news outlet Blick put out reports that they had been selected.[4][5] Three days later, the song title was rumoured to be titled "The Code".[6] On 29 February, they were officially announced to be Switzerland's representative for the contest.[7]

Music video and promotion[edit]

Along with the song's release, an accompanying music video was released on the same day.[8] To further promote the song, Mettler confirmed their intent to participate in various Eurovision pre-parties throughout April 2024, including Pre-Party ES 2024,[9] Eurovision in Concert 2024,[10] and the Nordic Eurovision Party 2024.[11] They also performed it during other occasions before the contest, including on Swiss television show MusicStar – Die Revival-Show on 31 March[12] and a performance at the Embassy of Sweden in Bern to honor ABBA's 50th anniversary of winning the Eurovision Song Contest 1974.[13]

Critical reception[edit]

In the months heading into the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, "The Code" was considered one of the favourites to win the contest based on betting odds. Hours after the song was released, it was placed 10th on the first set of betting odds that were released after "The Code" came out.[14] By 10 March, it increased to fourth place, threatening Italy's Angelina Mango for third.[15] In the beginning of April, directly after Mettler's performance of the song in Pre-Party ES 2024, they increased to first, becoming the favourite to win the contest with 7-to-2 odds.[16] Before rehearsals, "The Code" also had a 93% chance of qualifying from the second semi-final.[17] In response to becoming the favourite, Mettler stated to Aussievision that he wasn't "focus[ed] too much on them".[18]

In a Wiwibloggs review containing several reviews from several critics, the song was rated 8.83 out of 10 points,[19] winning the site's annual ranking for that year.[20]

Eurovision Song Contest[edit]

Internal selection[edit]

Switzerland's broadcaster for the Eurovision Song Contest, the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR), announced their intent to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 on 7 July 2023,[21] utilizing an internal selection to select their representative and song.[22] Submissions for the Swiss bid occurred in two rounds: an initial jury round which was used to shortlist five candidates for another jury round.[23][24] On 29 February, Nemo was officially announced to have won the rights to represent Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.[7]

At Eurovision[edit]

The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will take place at the Malmö Arena in Malmö, Sweden, and consist of two semi-finals held on the respective dates of 7 and 9 May and the final on 11 May 2024. During the allocation draw on 30 January 2024, Switzerland was drawn to compete in the second semi-final, performing in the first half of the show.[25]

They were later drawn to perform fourth in the semi-final, after Greece's Marina Satti and before Czechia's Aiko.[26] For its Eurovision performance, Swedish choreographer Fredrik Benke Rydman was placed in charge of the performance's staging.[27]

Charts[edit]

Chart performance for "The Code"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[28] 22

Release history[edit]

Release history and formats for "The Code"
Country Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various 29 February 2024
Better Now [29]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Stojanović, Nikola (29 February 2024). "Listen to Nemo with 'The Code' – the Swiss entry for Eurovision 2024". ESCBubble. Archived from the original on 1 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  2. ^ "SWITZERLAND: NEMO has "The Code" to win Eurovision 2024!". OGAE Greece. 29 February 2024. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  3. ^ Dell'Anna, Fabio (29 February 2024). "Nemo à l'Eurovision: «Je veux montrer que la Suisse est diversifiée»" [Nemo at Eurovision: “I want to show that Switzerland is diverse”]. Le Matin (in French). ISSN 1018-3736. Archived from the original on 1 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  4. ^ Imhof, Michel (26 February 2024). "Nemo fährt für die Schweiz zum ESC" [Nemo is going to the ESC for Switzerland]. Blick. Archived from the original on 1 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  5. ^ Waarden, Franciska van (26 February 2024). "🇨🇭 Switzerland: Nemo to Eurovision 2024?". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 29 February 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  6. ^ Argyropoulos, Dimitris (28 February 2024). "Switzerland: Is "The Code" the title of Nemo's entry for Eurovision 2024?". Eurovision News | Music | Fun. Archived from the original on 1 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  7. ^ a b Adams, William Lee (29 February 2024). "Nemo will sing "The Code" for Switzerland at Eurovision 2024". Wiwibloggs. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  8. ^ Helgeson, Justina (29 February 2024). "Switzerland: Nemo to Eurovision 2024 – Listen to "The Code"". Eurovision World. Archived from the original on 10 March 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  9. ^ Garnett, Georgia (7 March 2024). "🇨🇭Nemo to perform at Pre-Party ES 2024". That Eurovision Site. Archived from the original on 8 March 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  10. ^ Postma, Angus (8 March 2024). "🇨🇭Nemo to perform at Eurovision in Concert 2024". That Eurovision Site. Archived from the original on 1 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  11. ^ Garnett, Georgia (11 March 2024). "🇨🇭Nemo to perform at Nordic Eurovision Party 2024". That Eurovision Site. Archived from the original on 26 March 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  12. ^ Granger, Anthony (31 March 2024). "🇨🇭 Switzerland: Nemo Performs "The Code" Live For the First Time". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 2 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  13. ^ Andersson, Rafaell (21 April 2024). "Eurovision 2024: Nemo, Dons and Nebulossa Performs at Swedish Embassies". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 21 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  14. ^ Ampatzidis, Ioannis (29 February 2024). "Betting Odds: Croatia Takes the Lead surpassing Ukraine!". Eurovision Fun. Archived from the original on 10 March 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  15. ^ Ampatzidis, Ioannis (10 March 2024). "Bets: The odds after the completion of the national finals!". Eurovision Fun. Archived from the original on 10 March 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  16. ^ Adams, William Lee (1 April 2024). "Eurovision 2024 odds: Switzerland's Nemo the favourite to win following Madrid performance". Wiwibloggs. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  17. ^ Grace, Emily (26 April 2024). "Betting Odds: Final Look Before Rehearsals Commence for Eurovision 2024". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 26 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  18. ^ Roberts, Dale (27 April 2024). "Nemo on the pressure of being Eurovision 2024 favourite". Aussievision. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  19. ^ "Wiwi Jury: Switzerland's Nemo with "The Code"". Wiwibloggs. 25 April 2024. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  20. ^ Vautrey, Jonathan (26 April 2024). "Wiwi Jury 2024: Switzerland's Nemo tops our Eurovision ranking with "The Code"". Wiwibloggs. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  21. ^ Gannon, Rory (7 July 2023). "Switzerland confirms Eurovision 2024 participation". That Eurovision Site. Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  22. ^ "Wir suchen den Schweizer ESC-Song 2024" [We are looking for the Swiss ESC 2024 entry]. SRG SSR (in Swiss High German). 28 July 2023. Archived from the original on 2 August 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  23. ^ Kofkelis, Antonios (9 December 2023). "Switzerland: Five Artists To Represent the Country!". Eurovisionfun. Archived from the original on 9 December 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  24. ^ Granger, Anthony (9 December 2023). "Switzerland: Five Artists in Contention for Eurovision 2024". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 13 December 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  25. ^ "Eurovision 2024: Semi-Final Draw results". Eurovision Song Contest. European Broadcasting Union. 30 January 2024. Archived from the original on 30 January 2024. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  26. ^ Adams, William Lee (26 March 2024). "Eurovision 2024 Semi-Final Running Order Revealed". Wiwibloggs. Archived from the original on 27 April 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
  27. ^ Adams, William Lee (2 April 2024). "Nemo: Switzerland's Eurovision 2024 singer is "so happy" with Benke Rydman's stage plans". Wiwibloggs. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  28. ^ "Nemo – The Code". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  29. ^ "The Code - Single by Nemo". Apple Music (US). 29 February 2024. Archived from the original on 3 March 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
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