Red Sebastian won over the Belgian public last February with his song “Strobe Lights”, securing victory at Eurosong 2025, Belgium’s national selection show. With this win, he earned the ticket to represent Belgium at Eurovision 2025 this May in Basel, Switzerland.
His entry, “Strobe Lights”, is a unique blend of electronic pop and vibrant rave-inspired beats. Red Sebastian will perform it live on May 13th in the first semi-final, hoping to qualify for the Grand Final — something his predecessor, Mustii, was unable to achieve last year.
Get to Know Red Sebastian
Red Sebastian, the stage name of Seppe Guido Yvonne Herreman, is a Belgian singer and songwriter born on May 13, 1999, in Ostend. From an early age, he showed a deep passion for music and is now a familiar face in Belgium thanks to his participation in various talent shows.
At just nine years old, he began learning piano, and by twelve, he started vocal lessons at a local music school. His talent quickly became evident, leading him to compete in Belgium’s Got Talent in 2013, where, at only 14 years old, he wowed audiences and judges alike with his rendition of “Ain’t No Other Man” by Christina Aguilera, reaching the show’s grand final.
After finishing secondary school in 2017, Seppe continued his musical education at the Royal Conservatory of Ghent. There, he had the chance to study under notable artists, including Gustaph (Belgium’s Eurovision 2023 representative) and Ibernice MacBean from Sergio & the Ladies. It was during this time that he crafted his artistic alter ego: Red Sebastian.
In 2019, under his new stage name, Red Sebastian officially launched his music career, characterized by a fusion of electronic pop and soul influences. His debut single, “Embrace Me”, received positive acclaim and was followed by his debut album, You, in 2021. His powerful vocals and bold stage presence, often highlighted by extravagant, red-themed outfits, quickly became his signature.
In 2024, Red Sebastian participated in the talent show Sing Again, where his wide vocal range and distinctive style took him to the final. While he didn’t win, the experience further solidified his reputation in the Belgian music scene.
Inside “Strobe Lights”: Belgium’s Eurovision 2025 Entry
“Strobe Lights”, Belgium’s entry for Eurovision 2025, was co-written by Seppe Herreman (Red Sebastian) alongside Billie Bentein, Ameerah A. Roelants, and Willem Vanderstichele. The track delivers an ethereal soundscape paired with lyrics designed to transport the listener into an immersive sonic journey.
The song’s lyrics evoke a vivid, sensory experience, with the narrator getting lost in a lover’s gaze, wrapped in a “cotton candy haze” and floating through space. References to “Alice” and “Wonderland” hint at a surreal voyage into the unknown, where emotional connections transcend words and time seems to stand still.
The music video for “Strobe Lights” maintains the striking red visuals introduced during Eurosong 2025, staying true to Red Sebastian’s artistic identity. The production remains faithful to its original version, amplifying the singer’s unique Eurovision vision.
Read the Lyrics of “Strobe Lights” – Belgium’s Eurovision 2025 Song
Whether you’re discovering Red Sebastian for the first time or singing along at home, here’s your chance to explore the lyrics of “Strobe Lights”, Belgium’s mesmerizing entry at Eurovision 2025.
Strobe lights
Gettin’ lost in your eyes
Cotton candy haze
We’re floating up in space
Fallin’ where up is down
Screamin’, but won’t make a sound
Alice, show me your hand
Take it to Wonderland
Step into the mirror to bright new dimensions
Where no words are needed to feel the connection
Where clocks never tick and where love is the ending
Come down through the looking glass
Strobe lights
Gettin’ lost in your eyes
Cotton candy haze
We’re floating round in space
Skin tight
Never felt so alive
Caught up in this maze
It’s where I wanna stay
Flyin’ deep underground
Silence never felt so loud
Step into the mirror to bright new dimensions
Where no words are needed to feel the connection
Where clocks never tick and where love is the ending
Come down through the looking glass
Strobe lights
Gettin’ lost in your eyes
Cotton candy haze
We’re floating round in space
Skin tight
Ooh I feel so alive
Caught up in this maze
It’s where I wanna stay
That’s where I wanna stay
That’s where I wanna stay
Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest: A Look Back
Belgium was one of the founding countries of the Eurovision Song Contest in 1956. Since then, it has participated 63 times, missing only the 1994, 1997, and 2001 editions. Due to its bilingual nature, Belgium alternates its Eurovision representative selection between its two main broadcasters: RTBF (French-speaking) and VRT (Dutch-speaking).
Belgium’s sole Eurovision victory came in 1986, when Sandra Kim won in Bergen with “J’aime La Vie”. Beyond this triumph, Belgium has secured two second places, four fourth places, two fifth places, and a total of 14 Top 10 finishesin the contest.
In Eurovision 2024, Mustii represented Belgium with “Before The Party’s Over” in Malmö, Sweden. Despite high pre-contest expectations, he failed to qualify for the final, placing 13th in the second semi-final with 18 points.