Albania’s 2025 Eurovision song, “Zjerm,” is taking the world by storm after Shkodra Elektronike won the semi-finals and advanced to the final competition, where they’ll square off against the other 25 finalist countries.
We couldn’t be prouder of Shkodra Elektronike and how beautifully they are representing Albanian culture and values to the world. As Albania’s premier ethnocultural center and entertainment venue educating visitors about our intangible cultural heritage through our evening show, walking tour (where you get to see the xhubleta dresses that inspired Beatriçe Gjergji’s performance outfit) and a valle dance lesson (referenced in the “Zjerm” lyrics), we are excited to explain the “Zjerm” song lyrics to all the Eurovision fans discovering Albanian culture for the first time.
Once you’ve read the “Zjerm” lyrics in English, check out our recent blog post – ‘Albanian Culture on Fire: 4 Traditions in the 2025 Albanian Eurovision Song “Zjerm”’ – to understand the deeper meaning, cultural references and symbolism behind this beautiful and fiery song.
And make sure you get to the bottom of this post, where we’ll share a beautiful surprise with you!
Here are the 2025 Albania Eurovision song lyrics in English.
Zjerm Lyrics Translation
Beatriçe Gjergji
In this minute, in this moment, there’s no paranoia
After the rain, the world looks like a rainbow (Ah!)
On the road, there’s no ambulance, nobody speaks to me arrogantly
Even today, they told us the weather wouldn’t be bad
I still ended up underwater, my mouth never dry (No!)
Imagine a minute without soldiers, without orphans
No bottles in the ocean, the oil canisters smelling like lilac
They’d teach freedom of speech in schools (Hopa!)
Give me a pure heart
In my night, I send you the light
Please, have mercy
Please, have mercy
In my heart, in my heart
This minute shall live on
The good people, the nameless people
They dance valle (Albanian circle dance) in their souls
Shine on, my land
Where I was born – I won’t forget
Shine on, my world
Continue shining, shining, shining, shining
Kolë Laca, Kolë Laca & Beatriçe Gjergji
Fire falls upon our tribal dances
That rumble like an avalanche falling on the mountains
Fire, the nameless people and the pure people
Break the same and fall like seven knives piercing your soul
Fire, here the sea, the sand, and the moon lie asleep
And we don’t see the stars, because our feet trample them as we walk in delirium
Fire, we are hungry for flame and light
And we search for you in this darkness that refuses to shine
Beatriçe Gjergji
Give me a pure heart
In my night, I send you the light
Please, have mercy
Please, have mercy
In my heart, in my heart
This minute shall live on
The good people, the nameless people
They dance valle in their souls
Shine on, my land
Where I was born – I won’t forget
Shine on, my world
Continue shining, shining, shining, shining
Albanian Night’s Collaboration with Shkodra Elektronike
Albanian Night immediately fell in love with Shkodra Elektronike’s representation of our culture to the world, and collaborated with the band on an Instagram reel that has since gone viral! (You can also check out the video on Facebook and TikTok.)
We loved how Shkodra Elektronike’s song put the spotlight on our culture and gave a positive and upbeat message about needing to shine, even in a sometimes dark and difficult world. Check out the video and share it with your friends as we all wish the band success in bringing home the first place prize at Eurovision 2025 – putting Albanian music, heritage and spirit on the global stage.
לקוראי הבלוג שלנו שמגלים ערב אלבני מהאירוויזיון, יצרנו קוד מיוחד שתקף רק השבוע - השתמשו בקוד EUROVISION כדי לקבל 800 לק הנחה על כל האירועים שלכם במופע ערב אלבני או בארוחת ערב ומופע ערב אלבני !
Shndrit, shndrit, shndrit, shndrit!
