 Mangan had also, during the preview shows leading up to the Contest, referred to Jónsi in a broad Australian accent as "Jonesy" (he claimed during commentary that he had told the singer that this would be his name if he were Australian).Thus, after the performance was finished, Mangan continued this reference with the line "Jonesy you "legend"".As Iceland had finished the 2003 Contest in the top ten, the song was pre-qualified for the final.