Israel: Dana International - Diva
Eurovision Song Contest · Eurovision Song Contest 1998 [1998]
Yesh khushim she-yesh rak la
Yesh ksamim ve-yesh yamim kashim
U-vama she-hi kula shela
La-mal'akhim Diva hi 'imperiya
'Al ha-bama Diva hi histeriya
Hi kula shir 'ahava
Viva nari'a, viva Victoria, Afrodita
Viva la-Diva, viva Victoria, Cleopatra
Yesh nashim - dma'ot shel ha-khayim
Hen yis'u tfila belo milim
La-mal'akhim Diva hi 'imperiya
'Al ha-bama Diva hi histeriya
Hi kula shir 'ahava
Viva nari'a, viva Victoria, Afrodita
Viva la-Diva, viva Victoria, Cleopatra
Viva nari'a, viva Victoria, Afrodita
Viva la-Diva, viva Victoria, Cleopatra
Diva, Diva, Diva, Diva
Viva nari'a, viva Victoria, Afrodita
Viva la-Diva, viva Victoria, Cleopatra
Viva nari'a, viva Victoria, Afrodita
Viva la-Diva, viva Victoria, Diva
Israel: Dana International - Diva
Dana International's "Diva" stands as a defining moment in Eurovision history, marking the artist's breakthrough as a prominent figure in Israeli pop music. Released in 1998, the track blends electronic dance rhythms with emotive vocal delivery, establishing a sound that would become central to her subsequent discography. The song's success propelled International to international fame and paved the way for her historic victory at the Eurovision Song Contest the following year. As a key recording from the late 90s, it exemplifies the genre's evolution during that era, characterized by its fusion of mainstream pop with electronic production. Beyond its competitive achievements, the song remains a significant cultural touchstone, celebrated for its powerful performance and enduring appeal within the artist's body of work.