Zjerm (Gheg Albanian pronunciation: [zjeɾm]; transl. Fire) is a song performed by the Albanian duo Shkodra Elektronike. It was written by Beatriçe Gjergji and Lekë Gjeloshi, with production handled by Kolë Laca. The song will represent Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.
| "Zjerm" | ||||
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| Single by Shkodra Elektronike | ||||
| Language | Gheg Albanian | |||
| English title | Fire | |||
| Released | 10 December 2024 | |||
| Genre | Folktronica | |||
| Length | 3:04 | |||
| Label | Independent | |||
| Composer(s) | Beatriçe Gjergji | |||
| Producer(s) | Kolë Laca | |||
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| "National Final Performance" on YouTube | ||||
| Eurovision Song Contest 2025 entry | ||||
| Country | ||||
| Artist(s) | Shkodra Elektronike | |||
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| Composer(s) | Beatriçe Gjergji | |||
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| Entry chronology | ||||
| ◄ "Titan" (2024) | ||||
Background and composition
editZjerm was written by Beatriçe Gjergji and Lekë Gjeloshi, composed by Beatriçe Gjergji and arranged by Kolë Laca.[1] Gjergji described the song as a "personal work with lyrics exploring human compassion", also calling it "an Albanian song with a modern touch".[2]
The song evokes a mixture of pain, resilience, and hope, with imagery that emphasizes the importance of inner peace and a longing for a world that is free from violence, suffering, and environmental harm. It calls for spiritual and social healing, and a recognition of the dignity of all people, even those who may be forgotten or marginalized.
Eurovision Song Contest
editFestivali i Këngës 63
editAlbania's broadcaster Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) officially announced their participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 on 30 September 2024, using its longtime method for choosing the participant, Festivali i Këngës.[1] The edition was the 63rd iteration of the national final. The 30-entry competition was organized into two semi-finals that culminated into one grand final.[3] The jury selected 15 finalists, with the final result determined by a combination of votes from a professional jury, votes from abroad cast through an online platform (entitled the "diaspora's votes") and SMS voting in Albania and Kosovo.[4]
"Zjerm" was officially announced to compete in Festivali i Këngës 63 on 7 October 2024.[5] The song competed in the first semi-final on 19 December, qualifying for the final, winning both the jury and televote on the final held on 22 December 2024, and gaining the right to represent Albania at Eurovision.[6]
At Eurovision
editTrack listing
editDigital download/streaming[7]
- "Zjerm" – 3:04
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 10 December 2024 | Self-released |
References
edit- ^ a b Farren, Neil (30 September 2024). "Albania: Eurovision 2025 Participation Confirmed". Eurovoix. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ Festivali i Këngës në RTSH ndez motorët, grupi “Shkodra Elektronike”: “Është një himn, lirikë mbi…” [Festivali i Këngës at RTSH fires up the engine, the group "Shkodra Elektronike": "It's an anthem, lyrics about..."] (Video) (in Albanian). Radio Televizioni Shqiptar. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 23 December 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (10 December 2024). "Albania: Festivali i Këngës 63 Winner to Eurovision & Diaspora Vote Introduced". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 15 December 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ "Fest 63–Emrat e jurisë profesionale që do të përzgjedhin finalistët" (in Albanian). Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH). 19 December 2024. Archived from the original on 19 December 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
- ^ Conte, Davide (7 October 2024). "🇦🇱 Albania: Festivali i Këngës 63 Artists Revealed". Eurovoix. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ Ljuština, Stevan (23 December 2024). "Evrovizija 2025 | Shkodra Elektronike putuje u Bazel" [Eurovision 2025 | Shkodra Electronics to travel to Basel]. Evrovizija.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Zjerm - Single - Album by Shkodra Elektronike". Apple Music. Retrieved 26 December 2024.