After some deliberate thought (and some amount of scouring through my Eurovision CDs and DVDs), I have finally landed on "Butterflies" performed by 3+2 from Belarus in Eurovision 2010 for my Guilty Pleasure submission this month.
What makes it a “guilty pleasure” for me is that I absolutely adore its unapologetic earnestness and dreamy simplicity. The melody is a sweet, almost childlike composition, delivered with such heartfelt sincerity by the group that it's almost impossible not to be charmed. The lyrics, about embracing change and spreading your wings (which literally happens on stage), resonate with a universal message of hope.
The cherry on top that pushes it to top "guilty pleasure" status for me is how they delivered “Butterflies” with iconic and wonderfully literal staging in Oslo. The moment when the female performers’ sparkly outfits transform instantly, revealing magnificent, glowing butterfly wings, is a visual metamorphosis that's both brilliantly imaginative and, oh-so-delightfully camp. It's the kind of Eurovision moment that might raise an eyebrow, but secretly, you're utterly enchanted. (I recall upon first seeing the wings pop out, I literally laughed out loud). But this blend of genuine emotion and fantastical Broadwayesque theatricality makes "Butterflies" an enduring, heartwarming, and utterly lovable “guilty pleasure” for me.