The lyrics reflect nostalgia and a son's realization of a mother’s hardships. Phrases like "I'll always find my way home, even if all roads are destroyed" took on a literal, poignant meaning after the war began.
Directed by Max Ksjonda, the official video was filmed in April 2022 in the war-torn suburbs of Kyiv, including Bucha, Irpin, Borodianka, and Hostomel . kalush_orchestra_stefania_official_video_eurovi...
It blends modern hip-hop with traditional Ukrainian folk, featuring iconic woodwind instruments like the sopilka and telenka . The lyrics reflect nostalgia and a son's realization
"Stefania," performed by Kalush Orchestra , stands as a landmark moment in Eurovision history. While it was originally written as a personal tribute to frontman Oleh Psiuk’s mother, the official music video , released on just after their victory—transformed the track into a haunting anthem of resistance and resilience for Ukraine. It blends modern hip-hop with traditional Ukrainian folk,
By showing band members performing amidst shelled buildings, the video serves as a documentary-style message of what Ukraine looked like at that moment in history.