Why Angels Cry
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Why Angels Cry was the Cypriot entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006, performed in English by Annette Artani.
As Cyprus had finished outside the top ten in their previous Contest appearance, the song was performed in the semi-final. Here, it was performed ninth (following Ireland's Brian Kennedy with Every Song Is A Cry For Love and preceding Monaco's Séverine Ferrer with La Coco-Dance). At the close of voting, it had received 57 points, placing 15th in a field of 23 and requiring Cyprus to qualify through the semi-final at their next Contest appearance.
The song is a ballad (somewhat gospel-inspired as performed), with Artani asking why difficulties occur in the world.
Prior to the Contest, opinion was divided on the merits of the song. Many fans argued that it was a low-quality entry, while some (the BBC commentator on the semi-final night, for example) described it as a "simple, heart-felt song". Criticisms were also raised about the line "innocent children die", with many fans contending that a song with such a pessimistic attitude had no place at the Contest. Allegations were also made about Artani's physical appearance being surgically enhanced, with the song being described as "performed by Annette and her breasts"[citation needed].
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