Alenka Godec: The biggest strongman is just a small weakling to me

Slovenian singer Alenka Godec is preparing to release her third album in the "So najlepše pesmi že napisane" (Have the Most Beautiful Songs Already Been Written) series, which features cover versions of popular songs. Among the tracks is "Brez besed" (Without Words), originally performed by Berta Ambrož, the first Slovenian to represent Yugoslavia at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1966.

Godec shared her thoughts on daily routines, noting her preference for a relaxed morning with a slightly cooled coffee, a habit indulged by her husband. She also mentioned her dogs and a local cafe that welcomes her and her pets. Conversely, an "unoptimal" morning for her involves waking up too early and rushing without time for that essential first coffee.

Reflecting on societal changes, Godec finds it difficult to accept the growing selfishness and diminishing empathy and humanity she observes. While she can adapt to changes in the music industry, the erosion of human connection troubles her more deeply. She recalls a time when these qualities seemed more prevalent.

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Can be the biggest strongman, but in that moment he is just a small weakling to me.

When discussing courage, Godec admits she is not inherently brave, particularly when facing heights. However, she finds courage when standing up for the weak, whether human or animal. In such moments, she asserts, even the most powerful opponent appears insignificant to her.

Godec also touched upon her personal preferences, expressing a fondness for meadow flowers, though she enjoys them from a distance due to hay fever. She appreciates receiving flowers as gifts. She also recounted a humorous anecdote about forgetting her heels for a performance, forcing her to wear cowboy boots, which were only partially concealed by stage monitors.

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It's harder for me to come to terms with the fact that people are becoming more and more selfish, empathy and humanity are being lost.