As Eurovision 2025 draws near, all eyes are on Switzerland — this year’s host country following their victory in Malmö. Representing the home nation in the Grand Final will be Zoë Më with her emotional and poetic entry, “Voyage”.
Whether you’re starting your Eurovision research early or find yourself wondering “Who’s Switzerland’s singer this year?”we’ve got you covered. Here’s everything you need to know about Zoë Më, the rising Swiss star who will perform directly in the Grand Final of Eurovision 2025 on Saturday, May 17, live from Basel.
After winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with Nemo and the song “The Code”, Switzerland is not only hosting the event in Basel, but is also automatically qualified for the Grand Final.
Who Is Zoë Më? The Artist Behind “Voyage”
Zoë Alina Kressler, known artistically as Zoë Më, was born on October 6 in Basel, Switzerland. She grew up surrounded by different cultures and languages — a unique upbringing that strongly influences her music today. After spending part of her early childhood in Germany, Zoë returned to Switzerland to live in the bilingual city of Fribourg, where French and German coexist. This cultural blend is a defining feature of her artistry.
Zoë Më has been immersed in music from a young age. By the age of 10, she was already writing her own songs, composing on the piano, and developing a personal songwriting style. At just 12, she wrote her first complete song in German. Her professional debut came in 2018 with the poetic single “Bärenbrüder”. The track gained national attention and was even named “Titre de la semaine” by RTS1, putting Zoë on the radar as one of Switzerland’s most promising new voices.
From “Momoko” to “Dorienne Gris”: Building a Unique Sound
In 2020, Zoë released her debut studio album “Momoko”, which included standout tracks like “Normal” and “Aimée”. Her music often blends cinematic pop with chanson influences, switching effortlessly between languages and emotional textures.
In 2023, she released the single “Ok”, followed by the EP “Dorienne Gris”, which solidified her place in the Swiss music scene. Her evocative lyrics, atmospheric sound, and multilingual approach make her one of the most original acts on the Swiss radar.
Zoë Më has performed at major events like the Montreux Jazz Festival and Luzern Live, and has supported artists such as Eurovision 2023’s Remo Forrer and Joya Marleen. In July 2024, she was named SRF 3 Best Talent, an award recognizing Switzerland’s most exciting emerging artists.
“Voyage”: Zoë Më’s Song for Eurovision 2025
Written and performed entirely in French, “Voyage” is a minimalist, emotional ballad that explores the fragility and intensity of love. Through the metaphor of a journey, Zoë Më sings about emotional dependency, longing, and vulnerability.
The song was internally selected by Swiss broadcaster SRG SSR, continuing their recent trend of carefully curated entries.
Eurovision 2025 Switzerland Lyrics – English Translation of “Voyage”
Mes yeux candides découvrent le monde
D’une façon naïve à faire confondre
Les démons de la nuit.
Mmh, mmh.
Tu me balances des mots qui m’étouffent
Quoi qu’il advienne je me couche
Près de toi ce soir.
Mmh, mmh.
Tu comprendras un jour
Que les fleurs sont plus belles
Quand tu les arroses
Tu m’as coupé tellement de…
…Fois
Si tu veux je pars
Avec toi pour faire un voyage
Faire un voyage, voyage
Faire un voyage avec toi
Laisse-moi t’aimer même si tu m’aimes pas
Je vais me noyer dans tes larmes
Je vais partager ton vague à l’âme
Tu me bouffes avec ton regard
Quoi qu’il advienne je ne cesserai jamais
De chanter pour toi
Tu comprendras un jour
Que les fleurs sont plus belles
Quand tu les arroses
Tu m’as coupé tellement de…
…Fois
Si tu veux je pars
Avec toi pour faire un voyage
Faire un voyage, voyage
Faire un voyage avec toi
Faire un, faire un voyage
Faire un, faire un voyage
Faire un, faire un voyage
Avec moi
Faire un, faire un voyage
Faire un, faire un voyage
Faire un, faire un voyage
Avec moi, avec…
…Moi
Si tu veux je pars
Avec toi pour faire un voyage
Faire un voyage, voyage
Faire un voyage avec toi
My candid eyes discover the world in a naive way
That confounds the demons of the night.
You throw words at me that choke me.
No matter what, I’ll lie next to you tonight.
One day you’ll understand that flowers are more beautiful when you water them
You’ve cut me so many times.
If you want I’ll go with you on a journey.
Go on a journey, journey.
Go on a journey with you.
Let me love you even if you don’t.
I’ll drown in your tears.
I’ll share your melancholy.
You eat me up with your gaze.
No matter what I’ll never stop singing to you.
You’ll understand one day that flowers are more beautiful when you water them.
You’ve cut me so many times.
If you want I’ll go with you on a journey.
Go on a journey, journey. Go on a journey with you.
Go on, go on a journey.
Go on, go on a journey.
Go on, go on a journey.
With me.
Go on, go on a journey.
Go on, go on a journey.
Go on, go on a journey.
With me. With me.
If you want I’ll go with you on a journey.
Go on a journey, journey.
Go on a journey with you.
Switzerland at Eurovision: A Look Back
Switzerland is one of the founding countries of Eurovision and the first ever winner, with Lys Assia’s “Refrain” in 1956. They claimed their second victory in 1988 thanks to Céline Dion, representing the country with “Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi”.
After years of mixed results, Switzerland bounced back in recent editions, reaching the Top 4 with Luca Hänni (2019)and Gjon’s Tears (2021).
In 2022, Marius Bear qualified for the final with “Boys Do Cry”, finishing 17th. Remo Forrer followed in 2023 with “Watergun”, a powerful anti-war ballad that finished 20th. Switzerland’s third Eurovision victory came in 2024, with Nemo’s “The Code”, a genre-defying anthem that scored 591 points and widespread acclaim.
Will Zoë Më Bring Switzerland Back-to-Back Wins?
As Switzerland steps into the spotlight as host country, Zoë Më’s haunting and elegant “Voyage” could be one of the most captivating performances of the night.