When I'm Gone (Maria Sur song)

"When I'm Gone" is a song performed by Ukrainian singer Maria Sur. It represented Poland in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022, held in Yerevan, Armenia. The song is a pop ballad with themes of resilience, hope, and remembering loved ones, particularly in the context of displacement and conflict. Lyrically, the song speaks to the idea of carrying on and remaining strong even when facing adversity or separation. Maria Sur co-wrote the song, which explores themes relevant to her own experiences as a refugee from Ukraine. At the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022, "When I'm Gone" finished in a top-10 placement. The song garnered attention for its emotional delivery and connection to contemporary geopolitical events.