Out On My Own

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Out On My Own
Eurovision Song Contest 2001 entry
Country Netherlands
Artist(s) Michelle Courtens
As Michelle
Language English
Composer(s) André Remkes & Dirk-Jan Vermeij
Lyricist(s) André Remkes
Place 18th
Points 16
Lyrics from Diggiloo Thrush

Out On My Own was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2001, performed in English by Michelle.

The song is a dramatic ballad, with Michelle describing her sense of freedom at being "out on my own" and able to take control of her own life.

The song was performed first on the night (preceding Iceland's Two Tricky with Angel). At the close of voting, it had received 16 points, placing 18th in a field of 23.

Due to the poor finish, the Netherlands was ineligible to enter the 2002 Contest, but was re-admitted the following year. Thus, the song was succeeded as Dutch representative at the 2003 Contest by Esther Hart with One More Night.