Espresso Macchiato (song)

"Espresso Macchiato"
Single by Tommy Cash
Language
Released6 December 2024
GenreDance-pop
Length2:53
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)
  • Tomas Tammemets
  • Johannes Naukkarinen
Producer(s)
  • Johannes Naukkarinen
Tommy Cash singles chronology
"Untz Untz"
(2024)
"Espresso Macchiato"
(2024)
Official music video
"Espresso Macchiato" on YouTube
Alternate / Eurovision music video
"Espresso Macchiato" on YouTube
Eurovision Song Contest 2025 entry
Country
Finals performance
Semi-final result
5th
Semi-final points
113
Final result
3rd
Final points
356
Entry chronology
◄ "(Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi" (2024)
Official performance video
"Espresso Macchiato" (First Semi-Final) on YouTube
"Espresso Macchiato" (Grand Final) on YouTube

"Espresso Macchiato" is a song by Estonian rapper and singer Tomas Tammemets, known by his stage name, Tommy Cash. The song was written by Tammemets and Johannes Naukkarinen. The song was self-released on 6 December 2024. Self-described as a song that details the story of an Italian man that features numerous references to symbols and stereotypes of Italian culture, "Espresso Macchiato" represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, where it placed third with 356 points.

The song received heavily divisive reception. It was well-received by some critics for its uniqueness and its high energy musical composition. However, the song was heavily criticised by others for its lyrics, with some finding the Macaronic lyrics and their content to be meaningless or offensive towards Italians and their culture. The latter complaints led to unsuccessful calls from some Italian government officials and organisations for the song's exclusion from the contest. "Espresso Macchiato" enjoyed widespread commercial success in Europe, peaking at number one in its native Estonia. The song additionally peaked at number two in five countries, within the top five in six additional countries, and within the top ten in four more countries.