Sweden’s Eurovision 2025 Entry: KAJ’s ”Bara Bada Bastu”
Sweden’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is the Finnish-Swedish comedy trio KAJ with their song ”Bara Bada Bastu” (”Just Sauna”). This upbeat, humorous track celebrates the Nordic sauna culture and is performed in the Vörå dialect of Finland Swedish, marking Sweden’s first Swedish-language entry since 1998. Wikipedia+1Eurovisionworld+1
🎶 About the Song
”Bara Bada Bastu” is a comedic epadunk song that emphasizes relaxation and camaraderie in the sauna. The lyrics, infused with Finnish phrases, invite listeners to embrace the warmth and joy of sauna bathing. The song’s catchy chorus and lively rhythm have resonated with audiences, making it a standout entry this year.Wikipedia
📊 Popularity and Reception
Since its release on February 21, 2025, the song has achieved significant success:
- Topped the Swedish singles chart and reached number one in Finland. Wikipedia
- Broke the record for the most-streamed Swedish-language song in a single day on Spotify, with over 1.39 million streams. Wikipedia
- Maintained the number one spot on Sweden’s singles chart for 11 consecutive weeks, one of the longest runs in history. Reddit
🎤 Eurovision Performance
KAJ’s performance at Melodifestivalen 2025 featured a rustic sauna set, complete with real spruce trees and dancers in flannel shirts, culminating in a lively sauna scene. The act received the highest number of televotes in Melodifestivalen history, securing their spot to represent Sweden in Basel, Switzerland. Wikipedia+1LOS40+1
📸 Visual Highlights
Here are two images from KAJ’s rehearsal for Eurovision 2025:
- KAJ during rehearsal:
- Stage setup featuring the sauna theme:
Note: Images are sourced from Eurovision.tv’s official gallery.
For a visual experience of the song, you can watch the official music video here: