“Sound of Silence” was written, recorded and performed as Australia’s second ever Eurovision entry. It is described by Australian Eurovision broadcaster, SBS, as a “mid-tempo track [that] has an anthemic feel and a big, catchy chorus.”

Dami Im successfully qualified for the Grand Final and placed second with 511 points— 23 less than the winner, Ukraine’s “1944” by Jamala.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ymFX91HwM0

Dami reflected on the meaning of the song, stating:

There are many ways to interpret the meaning around a song, but one theme that I relate to in Sound of Silence is that of disconnection and being away from the people in my life that I love. We live in a world where it is easy to be connected every minute of the day but along with this connection you can feel alone and isolated.

The track’s writers Anthony Egizii & David Musumeci, also known as DNA Songs, stated:

“Sound Of Silence” is about feelings of nostalgia, distance and missing the one you love. It’s about how chasing your dreams can sweep you up in a wild rollercoaster ride and take you away from those closest to you. It explores the irony in how the ride can lose its lustre if you can’t share it with the person you love the most.

They won the Eurovision Marcel Besançon Composer Award for “the best and most original composition” (as pictured to the right).