Róa
Updated: 12/11/2025, 6:20:13 PM Wikipedia source
"Róa" (stylised as "RÓA"; pronounced [ˈrouːa]; transl. "Row") is a song by Icelandic electronic music duo Væb. The song was released on 17 January 2025 through Alda Music and was written by Gunnar Björn Gunnarsson, Hálfdán Helgi Matthíasson, Ingi Þór Garðarsson, and Matthías Davíð Matthíasson. It represented Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, where it placed 25th in the grand final with 33 points. The song describes the story of frogs climbing a mountain, with an encouraging message to persist through hard times. Both the song and its Eurovision performance received mixed reception from international and Eurovision-related media outlets. The song's high-energy musical composition was both praised and criticised in various reviews; additionally, some from international media found the lyrics to lack meaningful depth. "Róa" enjoyed commercial success in its native Iceland, peaking at number one. The song additionally peaked within the top ten in Sweden.
Infobox
Released
17 January 2025
Genre
Electrofolk
Length
2:42
Label
Alda
Composers
Gunnar Björn GunnarssonHálfdán Helgi MatthíassonIngi Þór GarðarssonMatthías Davíð Matthíasson
Lyricists
Hálfdán Helgi MatthíassonIngi Þór GarðarssonMatthías Davíð Matthíasson
Producers
Matthías Davíð Matthíasson Ingi Bauer
Country
Iceland
Artist
Væb
Language
Icelandic
Semi-final result
6th
Semi-final points
97
Final result
25th
Final points
33
Tables
Chart performance for "Róa" · Charts
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
Chart (2025)
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
Peakposition
40
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)
Chart (2025)
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)
Peakposition
21
Greece International (IFPI)
Greece International (IFPI)
Chart (2025)
Greece International (IFPI)
Peakposition
76
Iceland (Tónlistinn)
Iceland (Tónlistinn)
Chart (2025)
Iceland (Tónlistinn)
Peakposition
1
Lithuania (AGATA)
Lithuania (AGATA)
Chart (2025)
Lithuania (AGATA)
Peakposition
28
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
Chart (2025)
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
Peakposition
57
Norway (VG-lista)
Norway (VG-lista)
Chart (2025)
Norway (VG-lista)
Peakposition
50
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)
Chart (2025)
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)
Peakposition
9
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)
Chart (2025)
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)
Peakposition
12
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)
Chart (2025)
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)
Peakposition
32
UK Singles Sales (OCC)
UK Singles Sales (OCC)
Chart (2025)
UK Singles Sales (OCC)
Peakposition
33
| Chart (2025) | Peakposition |
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) | 40 |
| Finland (Suomen virallinen lista) | 21 |
| Greece International (IFPI) | 76 |
| Iceland (Tónlistinn) | 1 |
| Lithuania (AGATA) | 28 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 57 |
| Norway (VG-lista) | 50 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) | 9 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) | 12 |
| UK Singles Downloads (OCC) | 32 |
| UK Singles Sales (OCC) | 33 |
Release history and formats for "RÓA" · Release history
Various
Various
Region
Various
Date
17 January 2025
Format(s)
Digital downloadstreaming
Version
Original
Label
Alda
4 July 2025
4 July 2025
Region
4 July 2025
Date
Axmo [de] remix
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Version | Label | Ref. |
| Various | 17 January 2025 | Digital downloadstreaming | Original | Alda | |
| 4 July 2025 | Axmo [de] remix |
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- "Opps i did it again sagði skáldið. Það er satt. Við erum að keppa í söngvakeppninni 2025 með lagið RÓA sem var samið með the goat @ingibauer Mix og master @starrionthebeat Albúm cover - @addinabblakusk Erum að missa okkur, þetta verður geeeeðveikt, vona að þið njótið. Xoxo"https://www.instagram.com/p/DE8HFGPgMp5/
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