Bird of Pray

"Bird of Pray"
Single by Ziferblat
from the album Of Us
Language
  • Ukrainian
  • English
Released24 January 2025
Length
  • 2:59 (original version)
  • 3:00 (ESC version)
LabelGeisha Ninja Samurai
Songwriters
  • Valentyn Leshchynskyi
  • Daniel Leshchynskyi
  • Fedir Khodakov
ProducerZiferblat
Ziferblat singles chronology
"Doteper i nazavzhdy"
(2024)
"Bird of Pray"
(2025)
Music video
"Bird of Pray" on YouTube
Eurovision Song Contest 2025 entry
Country
Artist
Languages
Ukrainian, English
Composers
  • Valentyn Leshchynskyi
  • Daniel Leshchynskyi
  • Fedir Khodakov
Lyricist
  • Valentyn Leshchynskyi
Finals performance
Semi-final result
1st
Semi-final points
137
Final result
9th
Final points
218
Entry chronology
◄ "Teresa & Maria" (2024)
"Ridnym" (2026) ►

"Bird of Pray" is a song by Ukrainian alternative rock band Ziferblat. It was written by band members Valentyn Leshchynskyi, Daniel Leshchynskyi and Fedir Khodakov, with production credited to Ziferblat. The song was released on 24 January 2025 and represented Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Written by the entire band, it details the separation between Ukrainian citizens divided in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The song gained ninth place in the song contest with 218 points. The song gained mixed reviews. Some praised its tone, retro style, and multiple elements while others criticized the "mismatch" between the numerous verses and its poor chance to connect emotionally.