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| released = 10 December 2024 |
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| English_title = Fire |
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| artist = Shkodra Elektronike |
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| composer = Beatriçe Gjergji |
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'''{{lang|aln|Zjerm|i=no}}''' ({{IPA|aln|zjeɾm}}; {{Translation|Fire}}) is a song performed by the ] duo ]. It was written by Beatriçe Gjergji and Lekë Gjeloshi, with production handled by Kolë Laca. The song will {{esccnty|Albania|y=2025|t=represent Albania}} in the ]. |
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"'''{{lang|aln|Zjerm|i=no}}'''" ({{IPA|aln|zjeɾm}}; {{Translation|Fire}}) is a song performed by the ] duo ]. It was written by Beatriçe Gjergji and Lekë Gjeloshi, with production handled by Kolë Laca. The song will {{esccnty|Albania|y=2025|t=represent Albania}} in the ]. |
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==Background and composition== |
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Zjerm was written by Beatriçe Gjergji and Lekë Gjeloshi, composed by Beatriçe Gjergji and arranged by Kolë Laca.<ref name=Eurovoix:1>{{Cite web |last=Farren |first=Neil |date=30 September 2024 |title=Albania: Eurovision 2025 Participation Confirmed |url=https://eurovoix.com/2024/09/30/albania-eurovision-2025-participation-confirmed/ |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=Eurovoix}}</ref> Gjergji described the song as a "personal work with lyrics exploring human compassion", also calling it "an Albanian song with a modern touch".<ref>{{Cite AV media |date=2024-11-15 |title=Festivali i Këngës në RTSH ndez motorët, grupi “Shkodra Elektronike”: “Është një himn, lirikë mbi…” |trans-title=Festivali i Këngës at RTSH fires up the engine, the group "Shkodra Elektronike": "It's an anthem, lyrics about..." |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7jz9ql11KQ |publisher=] |type=Video |via=] |access-date=2024-12-23 |language=sq}}</ref> |
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"Zjerm" was written by Beatriçe Gjergji and Lekë Gjeloshi, composed by Beatriçe Gjergji and arranged by Kolë Laca.<ref name=Eurovoix:1>{{Cite web |last=Farren |first=Neil |date=30 September 2024 |title=Albania: Eurovision 2025 Participation Confirmed |url=https://eurovoix.com/2024/09/30/albania-eurovision-2025-participation-confirmed/ |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=Eurovoix}}</ref> Gjergji described the song as a "personal work with lyrics exploring human compassion", also calling it "an Albanian song with a modern touch".<ref>{{Cite AV media |date=2024-11-15 |title=Festivali i Këngës në RTSH ndez motorët, grupi “Shkodra Elektronike”: “Është një himn, lirikë mbi…” |trans-title=Festivali i Këngës at RTSH fires up the engine, the group "Shkodra Elektronike": "It's an anthem, lyrics about..." |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7jz9ql11KQ |publisher=] |type=Video |via=] |access-date=2024-12-23 |language=sq}}</ref> |
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The central motif of the song is Fire, {{lang|sq|]}}, symbolizing power, purification, and renewal. It is described as falling on ], as a link between tradition and change.<ref>{{cite web|website=Euromix|author=Ilay Gaist|title=Albania: Shkodra Elektronike to Perform “Zjerm” in Full Albanian Language at Eurovision!|url=https://en.euromix.co.il/2024/12/24/albania-shkodra-elektronike-to-perform-zjerm-in-full-albanian-language-at-eurovision/|access-date=9 January 2025}}.</ref> |
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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. |
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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. |
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"Zjerm" was written by Beatriçe Gjergji and Lekë Gjeloshi, composed by Beatriçe Gjergji and arranged by Kolë Laca. Gjergji described the song as a "personal work with lyrics exploring human compassion", also calling it "an Albanian song with a modern touch".
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.
"Zjerm" was officially announced to compete in Festivali i Këngës 63 on 7 October 2024. 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.
