Chris Doran's 'If the world stops turning' served as Ireland's song for the Eurovision Song Contest 2004. The track was performed by Doran, who represented the country in the final competition held in Istanbul. As part of the official Eurovision 2004 recording, the song reflects the genre and style typical of the contest during that era. It was one of several songs from that year, including notable performances by artists such as Marie Myriam, Remedios Amaya, and Alexander Rybak. The recording stands as a documented contribution to the Eurovision catalogue from 2004.