: The track relies heavily on the contrasting yet complementary tones of the two leads. Ruslanas provides a smooth, emotive foundation, while Vilija—known for her powerful stage presence and 2014 Eurovision entry "Attention" —adds a layer of technical precision and grit.

: The lyrics center on themes of steadfastness and companionship ("always near"). The delivery is dramatic and "heart-on-your-sleeve," typical of Lithuanian pop ballads of this era. Critical Take

Review: Lithuania- Vilija Mataciunaite ‘Attention’ - Eurovision NI

"Visada šalia" (Always Near) is a sentimental Lithuanian pop ballad that brings together two of the country's most recognizable vocalists: and Vilija Matačiūnaitė . Originally released as part of the album Nebepaleisk under the label Muzikinė Partija , the track is a cover of the Italian classic "Sempre sempre" (originally by Al Bano and Romina Power), with music composed by Giancarlo Bigazzi. The Performance & Sound