"Tavolina e mërzisë" (Albanian pronunciation: [tavɔlina ɛ məɾzisə]; transl. Table of sadness) is a song recorded by Albanian singer and songwriter Elvana Gjata. The pop ballad was written and produced by Albanian duo Aida Baraku and Armend Rexhepagiqi, with the arrangement process handled by Macedonian producer Darko Dimitrov. The official music video was uploaded onto YouTube on 26 February 2019 and has accumulated more than 15 million views since its publication. Its lyrical content discuss the way that love can turn abruptly into grief and pain. Critics noted the lyrical theme to be a response to a personal case between Elvana and her former boyfriend.[citation needed]
| "Tavolina e mërzisë" | ||||
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 The official cover art for "Tavolina e mërzisë" | ||||
| Single by Elvana Gjata | ||||
| Released | 26 February 2019 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 2:44 | |||
| Label | East Music Matters | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Aida Baraku | |||
| Producer(s) | Armend Rexhepagiqi | |||
| Elvana Gjata singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Tavolina e mërzisë" on YouTube | ||||
Background and composition
edit"Tavolina e mërzisë" performed by Elvana Gjata was written by Kosovo-Albanian musician Aida Baraku and produced by Albanian musician Armend Rexhepagiqi.[1] Macedonian producer Darko Dimitrov was additionally hired for the song's arrangement process.[1] The ballad is performed in the key of D♭ minor in common time with a tempo of 124 beats per minute.[2] Elvana expressed her gratitude through a post on Instagram for working with Aida Baraku and Armend Rexhepagiqi also describing them as the "Legends of Kosovo".[3][4] Lyrically, the song addresses the end of a toxic relationship between Elvana and her former boyfriend. At the beginning of the song, Elvana sings, "I am there/ Where I fell down/ Where you hit me in the lowest point of the world [...] I am with the pieces of love — In the table of sadness".
Music video
editThe accompanying music video for the song was premiered onto the YouTube channel of Elvana Gjata on the 26 February 2019, where it has since amassed a total of 15 million views.[5][6][7] It was directed by Besian Durmishi, who previously directed her music video for "Mike", while Boubkar Benzabat acted as the director of photography.[1] Adea Kelmendi, Agnesa Kelmendi and Karen Gkiounasian were additionally helmed for the visual production.[1] A remixed version by Kosovo-Albanian producer Cricket was officially released on 28 March 2019.[8][9]
Track listing
edit- Digital download[10]
- "Tavolina e mërzisë" – 2:45
- Digital download (Alternative versions)[11]
- "Tavolina e mërzisë" (Cricket Remix) – 3:40
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Albania (The Top List)[12] | 1 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 27 February 2019 | East Music Matters |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Elvana Gjata - Tavolina e merzise | Official Music Video". YouTube. 26 February 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020. Note: Open description for credits.
- ^ "Tavolina e mërzisë BPM Key Elvana Gjata on Tunebat.com". tunebat.com. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ "Elvana e lumtur pafund për "Tavolina e Mërzisë"". klankosova.tv (in Albanian). Klan Kosova. 27 February 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ "Elvana rikthehet në klasifikimin edhe pse ulur në "Tavolinen e mërzisë"". topawards.top-channel.tv (in Albanian). Top Music Awards Albania. 8 March 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ "Në "Tavolinën e Mërzisë", Elvana i këndon dashurisë". botasot.info (in Albanian). Bota Sot. 26 February 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ "Elvana publikon projektin "Tavolina e mërzisë"". prive.al (in Albanian). Privé. 26 February 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ "Elvana publikon baladën "Tavolina e mërzisë"". koha.net (in Albanian). Koha. 26 February 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ "Elvana Gjata sjell remix-in e këngës "Tavolina e Mërzisë"". botasot.info (in Albanian). Bota Sot. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ ""Tavolina e mërzisë" vjen në versionin remix". rtv21.tv (in Albanian). Radiotelevizioni 21. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ a b Citations regarding the digital release of "Tavolina e mërzisë" by Elvana Gjata in various selected countries:
- "Tavolina e mërzisë by Elvana Gjata on Apple Music Germany". music.apple.com. Apple Music. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- "Tavolina e mërzisë by Elvana Gjata on Apple Music United States". music.apple.com. Apple Music. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ Citations regarding the digital release of "Tavolina e mërzisë (Cricket Remix)" in various selected countries:
- "Tavolina e mërzisë (Cricket Remix) by Elvana Gjata on Apple Music Germany". music.apple.com. Apple Music. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- "Tavolina e mërzisë (Cricket Remix) by Elvana Gjata on Apple Music United States". music.apple.com. Apple Music. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ "The Top List–24/03/2019" (in Albanian). Top Channel. 24 March 2019. Archived from the original on 1 February 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2020.