I CAN'T GO ON

ROBIN BENGTSSON

SECHUK JURY

Rating

 235.5/320 (74.5%)

INTERNATIONAL JURY

SWEDEN

INT

JURY TOTAL

108

Amar

One of the best live performances we've seen so far! The song is insanely catchy and radio-friendly and with Robin being a charismatic performer, I can see this going over very well with audiences. Sweden simply never fails! 

9

Benedek

Now this country is bringing always good quality. This song is well presented and it is good enough to have a chance to the top 10 again. Good singer good stage image. Like it.

7

Christos

Hey hey…this is what I call professionalism with a touch of perfection. Even though it reminds me Justin Timberland songs..It remains the best stage performed song this year. Sweden you deserve the title of “Eurovision mermaid” we all love you in a magical way … He is handsome and he got a perfect song …so he deserves a top 3 place…Has the time come for the 7th Grand Prix?…I don’t wanna even think about it…Congrats in all the ways

10

Daria

This song is super perfect for a fashion show, isn’t it? It’s stylish, modern, bitchy and the singer is very self confident! I think it’s one of the best packages this year, Sweden nailed it once again!

9

Douwe

'I Can't Go On' was the clear favourite of the international juries but only placed 3rd with the Swedish voters. It is a decent if fairly mainstream pop song and it makes you move but at the same time is rather plastic and disposable and there is not a lot of charisma on display. Slick production and a slick performance but perhaps a bit too slick ? A sure qualifier but not a strong contender. This could sneak into the top 10 in Kyiv but I can't see it going much higher as it is nothing particularly outstanding and the whole sound needs to have a thicker and more vibrant quality. Echoes of Justin Timberlake.

7

Elena

Sweden has been constantly delivering high quality ESC for a very long time, but something apparently happened this year. The singer isn't great and the song is quite "blah".  It's not bad, but I think many are with me when I say that I expected more from Sweden .

4

Frederico

Another formulaic entry from Sweden . Repetitive and relying on production rather than on song quality. We all know it is going to do very well. But it really does not deserve it. Yawn.

3.5

José

A heavy weight contender to win again Eurovision. Yes, a complete concept on stage. Yes, its perhaps the most appealing show, of all that will be in Kiev.Synchrony of dancers, the flashlights, all the mood is perfect, and oh well if Sweden is again the best, we shall return to Sweden next year. I confess myself victim of mimic, but this makes the song shine a lot.

9

Mark L

Love this song and the staging is superb, will be top 5 for sure, not convinced it can win though

8.5

Melissa

So the song is okay with lyrics that, to be honest, make me cringe, however the way this was staged in Melodifestivalen really made it stand out. If they can replicate this in Kiev (especially with the backstage intro camera shot) this will make it to Top 5 easily.

8

Octavio

One of the best performances I have ever seen: Classy & Gentleman style. This sounds so Justin Timberlake's song, so American. I like it and he's hot. A modern, super catchy pop song with a talented singer this really cool stage performance.

10

Paul C

Meh ! That sounds so cheap. Didn't like the staging, this does not deserve a place in the final.

3

Pia

Despite of mass protest from the Swedish people ( about the voting ) This was the best song. Typical Swedish ESC pop and I simply like it !

9

Roberto

Predictable and tasteless. I only see a Justin Timberlake look-alike, a cold and soul-less acting that reminds some videos from American band OK-GO. Repetitive and boring. 

3

Roy

I think this is an improvement on 2016 because it is well staged and the singer is very attractive but did they vote for looks instead of a solid song? I do miss good lyrics here but then I guess these days solid lyrics are not high on the priority when it comes to a catchy song. This will do well, there is no doubt about that.

7

Samantha

Nice beat, but I often find myself so repulsed by Bengtsson's smarminess that I just can't get into this. 

4

UNITED KINGDOM JURY

SWEDEN

UK

JURY TOTAL

126.5

Andrew G

very good, should do well, it will stick out a one that will be remembered, i like it

10

Danny

A decent, solid song with a slick performance, the only slightly downside is that I feel Robin’s stage presence is lacking somewhat, but I think that it’s the kind of song that appeals to both televoters and juries and therefore is going to do well, but it’s missing that extra spark to go all the way. A solid top tenner, possibly slightly higher, but not a winner, which my bank balance is happy about.

7

David B

A decent, well-performed entry from Sweden . The running machine gimmick is fun and the song is one of the more memorable ones in ESC 2017. Finalist? Yes. Top ten? Definitely! Winner? I'm guessing not.

7

David E

The slickest performance of the season and the fact that this has Timberlake written all over it must put Sweden within touching distance of win number 7!  Everything that you would want in a massive international hit.  Game On!!! 

10

Dean

Another strong entry from Sweden . I was totally expecting Nano to romp to victory, but I like Robin’s song and performance a lot. Of the uptempo songs it is one of the most instant, and the stage act is very memorable.  Top 5 beckons….again!

9

Eddie

Slick performance for a great pop song. He has a good voice and I like the production of the song.  I can see this being Top 5 for sure. Three years in a row that Sweden use a bit extra staging / kit – I’d like to see them enter something simple next year!

9

Edward

Good song and great staging!  There is no other entry like this and it grabs attention.  I am glad that the profane lyrics have gone.  The song is still contemporary and catchy, and within the Eurovision tradition.  Bengtsson can sing and dance and will deliver a strong result for Sweden .

9

Gary

Back to a dreadfully formulaic Swedish entry this year, perhaps with a little added Timberlake (albeit a smug version). I hope he keeps his mouth in check though as (even implied) swearing has no place in Eurovision – immature and crass. Anyway, the song is slick and well polished as you would expect and we are assured of a good show in Kyiv. This is basically not different enough for me though.  No 7th win…. Please…!

3

Joe  

I could imagine Justin Timberlake recording this and having a worldwide smash hit. It's not my favourite but I can see it doing very well.

8.5

Kevin

At last, an entry with energy, magnetism and dare I say slightly cheesy! This reworded song from Robin Bengtsson, who is no novice to Melodifest stage; Robin and his dancers come full force with a memorable stage performance complete with a little voguing…  

9

Lloyd

Robin has got the whole package, good looks, catchy song, charisma and a polished performance. My personal favourite from Melo this year, and believe will be top 5 at ESC this year.

9

Mark M

Another brilliant entry from Sweden which will see them challenge for their 7th win.  Will be interesting to see how they work completely live vocals with the treadmills.

9.5

Martin

Robin been watching OK Go videos?  There's not much lyrically going on here but the infectious musical hook, his chiseled looks and stage charisma, together with what might be THE best choreographed entry in Kyiv, could give Sweden a sniff of that seventh win that Christer Björkman so obviously craves.  A definite dark horse entry...

8.5

Matt

I actually quite like the musical element of this song but not the song itself.  It certainly feels like an 80s/90s throwback but still not a 'wow that's outstanding' song.  But it's Sweden so I'm sure will do well.

4

Nico

Hi, I'm Sweden , I love me, who do you love? As a song I quite like this, but the presentation of this seems a rather lacking in the fun and more, well like a bunch of really nice guys are trying far harder than they need to veers into the territory of lecherous. Good song, but overly slick, not in a good way, brrrrr.

6

Sally-Ann

SO much is expected from the Swedes that they are bound to disappoint now and then.  This wasn't a classic MF final but the best song won, a slice of Timberlake-style pop/funk that adds vibrancy despite some real tuning problems from Robin.  

6