San Marino performed second in the second semi-final, held on 16 May 2013, and placed 11th, receiving 47 points and failing to qualify for the grand final.

[8] SMRTV Director Carlo Romeo and San Marino Head of Delegation Alessandro Capicchioni were also in attendance for the event.

[1] Both Monetta and the song were selected to represent San Marino by the broadcaster and a selection committee consisting of Roberto Moretti (artistic director), Roberto Monti (musician) and Massimiliano Messieri (composer, conductor and music director) after receiving proposals from artists, composers, producers and record companies.

In regards to the song, Siegel stated that "Crisalide (Vola)" was written specifically for Monetta unlike her previous entry, and highlights how she had grown over the past year following her first participation.

[13] Artistic director Fabrizio Raggi, committee member Roberto Moretti and the writers of the song, Siegel and Balestri, were featured as guests of the programme along with Capicchioni and Monetta.

[10] To promote the entry, a music video for "Crisalide (Vola)" was filmed at SMRTV's studio and released as part of the song's presentation on 15 March 2013.

[25] Her performance was similar to that of the music video, with her being seen holding a light orb meant to represent a chrysalis which transforms into a butterfly.

[28] The national vote in the second semi-final and the grand final was cast by a jury consisting of Messieri, Fabio Guidi, Viola Conti, Monica Moroni and Boris Casadei.