ESC 2019 Reaction to ALBANIA!

I’m baaack. I can’t believe the Eurovision 2019 Season is here. Enjoy my reaction to the first country of 2019...ALBANIA!

[@kennet7837]

She totally needs to keep that "Cleopatra look" for the Eurovision performance.

[@tiranatirane9497]

I agreeee

[@ledinas5434]

She needs to wear something between traditional Albanian clothing and modern cuz it would suit the song

[@wandavision61]

Ahah :D

[@albinmejzini74]

@@ledinas5434 That's exactly what she did for SF2!

[@ledinas5434]

@@albinmejzini74 yes! Perfect

[@DorothyBanks]

Albania has been the 1st for the last few years

[@euroshqip2209]

time lady rose halliwell not just last few years, its always first. Since 2005 😄 always in December 🤓

[@oliviamacarthur18]

I'm so glad that they're keeping the song in Albanian. It creates so much more of an atmosphere and obviously they saw the success of keeping a song written in Albanian in Albanian from last year rather than translating it to English as they have done in other years. I look forward to seeing their competition because this is an amazing start.

[@JakesFaceReacts]

Absolutely! Please don’t ruin the message of the song by translating it to English for Eurovision.

[@kennet7837]

True, let's not forget Albania's best result so far is with a song in their language ("Suus", 2012).

[@lemonywater2979]

I was scared Albania was going to flop after Eugent, but now I'm relieved!

[@morena411]

an amazing entry from Albania!! the melody is breath takinggg Good luck Albania!! waiting for you all in Israel in May

[@fortlauderdalecity1157]

מוריה סגל thank you Israel, all Albanian people love israel, long live Israel and Albania 🇦🇱🇮🇱🇦🇱🇮🇱🇺🇸

[@mbetulkeles9396]

OMG I like this!! Hope Albania will win. And she is singing in her own language, that's important for me

[@Stroufinazz]

Thx me to but dont she win im the from albania 💓💓🤗

[@AB-zq9us]

Albania always has fantastic songs and good voices.... and she looks like Demi Moore .... I love this woman

[@leok.8235]

Awesome song. Definitely has potential for top 10 in esc!

[@yumeko88]

@@madjack8560 Can't wait to see your butthurt reaction when they'll qualify

[@leo73323]

Your reaction is pretty much on point,I'm one of those fans or maybe just me that I get strange feelings when Albania brings a new entry, I mean it in a good way,like intrigued, thrilled, I don't know Albania is really unique and mysterious, they have a massive history, very ancient country been suffering so much unfairly, there is pain and emotion in this beautiful entry,this is goes in places and crying for like the mother land loves you and welcomes you whenever you miss it is always here for you bcs loves you and you love her back,there are parts that could relate far back with the Albania 's history being occupied and Albanians are very patriotic and would come back and fight and die for their country,Albania mother land is the best thing that Albanians praise a lot and are very very proud,very powerful song,my absolute favourite, good luck Albania, hope Eurovision finally credits Albania for bringing so much uniqueness, love, passion, beauty and so much respect to this Euro stage,thank you Albania for this masterpiece.

[@marku7936]

Jonida song is wow she deserves to win this year's From Belgium i give 12 point.

[@fsene124]

12 points from France too

[@tessa7266]

She singing for people to came back on they land where belong, cuz in other places they are without identity... And the beautiful part it's she will sing in our language.. ALBANIA

[@JilieBoe]

Gosh, that is amazing! Such a strong voice, and I can feel an emotion even though I don't understand words. Greetings from Serbia!

[@user-gb4iy3rw3j]

Woman of classical beauty with a colorful voice!

[@toypakat]

Eurovision 2019 is starting perfect with this entry 😍 Hope it will be in top 10, maybe top 5

[@grazimcnoliz7650]

This song is so underrated. Totally love it. Good luck Albania, Love from Sweden.

[@Kinga1520]

I have goosebumps! Love it ❤

[@simmyminelli8479]

I love this song❤️ Number One! from Italy

[@ROMAN-oh9pq]

simooonaaa tvbbb

[@BeeRodz]

Yay! I need to play catch up with your 2019 songs. Before the revamp, I love everything about it. And damn, that voice!!! After the revamp/music video, it took it up a notch. I can’t wait to see the staging for it. So glad she’s keeping it in Albanian.

[@pochijr9255]

Unless this is an AMAZING year this'll end in my top 5 Greetings from Spain!! You are my fave country Albania, you always choose good voice over generic song :)

[@raen4357]

Spain is my favourite😁🇦🇱

[@paskualinomarku4664]

Thank you spain I vote for spain

[@thelittletyrant5539]

This is the amazing year🙁

[@MaxxyRainbowESC]

So excited for your reactions for Eurovision 2019!!

[@vibing7299]

MASTERPIECE ❤

[@OshawottLuke]

I SCREAMED. HIIIII. I love Albania, they always send good stuff. Honestly, she could win. Your channel is almost 10 months old, I can't believe it has almost been one year since I started watching you. It'd be such a great winner. Sorry Nicosia, but Tirana 2020. Nicosia 2021. The song's about immigrants, and she said this song if for the Albanians and for everyone who searches for a better life and that it's inspired particularly in the Kosovo war. This is one translation I found: You sing and cry, In hands, tears are gathered You held them, One day you live The next you die How much nostalgy, how little hope Alone, no identity Return to your Land Oh man that held hostage the heart Return to your Land You know there is a heart waiting for you One day you live The next you die How much nostalgy, how little hope Alone, no identity Return to your Land Oh man that held hostage the heart Return to your Land You know there is a heart waiting for you TIRANA 2020.

[@JakesFaceReacts]

Yep. Albania is setting the bar super high. The rest of the countries better step their games up. Thanks for the translation by the way. My interpretation was actually not too far off.

[@JakubHalat]

She coould win, indeed. The thing is, though, we still don't have any other song for the sake of comparison :p

[@netaanetta7240]

#Luke i hope so

[@Greavesy]

That’s it. Stay where you’re born and atop mucking about on silly holidays. Most dopey fools can’t see that. Muh divErSwiTy doesn’t work. It just makes you lose your culture.

[@muddyfeet69]

This is a very strong act to start with in the season 2019 - hope Albania will make a beautiful and mystical staging (then the songs will work and slay).

[@MartovskiZec]

This is first song I heard from eurosong and I already got my favorite. She s amazing beauty i must say. Greetings from Serbia.

[@lukuh]

Typical for Albania. They ALWAYS send huge Quality. The Problem is mostly that they revamp the song into English. Last year it wasn't the case and they got 11th. And this year it seems that they don't gonna revamp it into English which is very good.

[@almatomi3656]

Alles gutt albania ich lieben dich albania

[@donatelamatija3408]

Absolutely STUNNING!!! ♥️

[@tamu7243]

Albania had such a strong NF this year, loved it.

[@eriongega3308]

6:30 you are completly right, with this song she calls the albanians that emigrated to different countries (diaspora) to comeback to their land, and the name of the song Ktheju Tokës means Comeback to Land, I am happy that you and other people understood the meaning wothout knowing anything in words because of language, and this means that language is not needed to understand a song 😍😍😍 thankyou for reacting, im a subscriber and countinue with other stuff of 2019 GoAl🇦🇱🇦🇱

[@AmericanESCFAN]

She’s flawless in any way! I just hope she doesn’t translate it to English

[@JakesFaceReacts]

I agree 1000%. Leave the lyrics in Albanian!

[@taftybufty]

She confirmed the song will be in Albanian so chill out

[@esli1403]

I am from albania and she confirmed to keep the song in albanian and also said she will work so hard for a very great staging

[@lunaireticb4162]

I missed your reactions, Jake! This is PURE ART, your face says everything!!!! 💗 I was speechless too the first time. I hope she wins or end in a good place. She deserves the world!!!!

[@Fymzy]

This song is so captivating D: After 2018 which Albania is my #1 favourite, I am watching you Albania. And this one is very good, the music is so good.

[@antoniocavalli9374]

Bravo ALBANIA the most beautiful language i ever heard in my live wow bravo GREETINGS FROM ITALY ♥️🇦🇱🇮🇹♥️🇦🇱🇮🇹♥️🇦🇱🇮🇹🇦🇱🇮🇹

[@ivan1991112]

The song is meaningful, beautiful... And well, maybe, everyone already knew that Albania is a country of great vocalists :-) It's hard to say what place it would take on ESC, as we need to listen to other contestants, but still this performance is decent.

[@adas9848]

Happy 2019! Nice to start the year with a good song. And yes, they had a live orchestra.

[@kenanstrujic6162]

I like the albanian song this year. She has a good voice and song is really nice =) I wish them place in final

[@prowelsh56]

I agree with you TOTALLY A STUNNING PRODUCTION AND SINGER...WOW. HOPE THIS WINS AND I CANNOT UNDERSTAND A WORD WHICH MAKES EUROVISION ALL THE MORE SPECIAL....XXXXX LOVE TO ALL.

[@ESC_jackqulen]

Welcome back, Jake! I'm glad I'm listening to this the first time with you. I totally agree with you. Her voice is stunning and I'm loving the ethnic vibe in this. I'm surprised my friends all hated the song and found it boring. ok maybe not the most amazing song but this may end up in my top 15 this year wow.

[@MsCocoteo]

Welcome back Sir! Glad to have you again this year. Lots of love!

[@JakesFaceReacts]

Thank you! 💚✌️

[@Lunnerousse7]

So many emotions in this song..i love it

[@SimonSarka1]

Albania’s always so great - Lindita’s World still suddenly appear in my head

[@lemonywater2979]

Jake, you're back!! I'm so glad!!

[@kennet7837]

Albania is in it to win it! I still prefer "Mall" from last year as it's more my style of music, but Jonida's song easily stands out from the rest of the pack. I already predict qualification for Albania as long as they don't mess up the staging.

[@lemonywater2979]

I totally agree. I'm too much of a fan of Eugent.

[@lindakristinekjlibraten757]

I agree. Mall was my winner last year before they had to cut it, but still I prefer Eugent's song to this one. Not my cup of tea.

[@srdjangavrilovic3232]

Hey Jake how are you,i hope you had great holidays and i hope in 2019 you will have better luck with keeping your videos alive on the channel. And about Albania...wow what a strong start.we need that ethnic influence....and that voice wow

[@swanskogjsson151]

Nice to have you back, Jake! Great reaction to a great song! Will it be Tirana 2020? Maybee...

[@emiima9790]

I am from Albania and the title of the song is "return to your land" .It refers to all Albanians abroad or everyone who for different reasons left their country, it kinda says to not forget your roots, your language , your origin, culture etc....Its an awesome song with a very deep meaning :)

[@shefreku4564]

DON'T FORGET YOUR ROOTS - That's exactly what this song is about . Love from ALBANIA !

[@nikostouboulidis5393]

Just stunning!

[@donnath8888]

STUNNING !!!! 🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱

[@susannaviles]

Hello from Australia! Not entirely sure how I stumbled across this channel last night, but it gives me such joy so I don't even care. I think I've binge watched about 4 or 5 hours of content. I love Eurovision, so I just keep clicking on the next video. If you haven't already, I definitely recommend checking out Iceland 1997 and the interval act from 1994.

[@mf145]

Wow bellissima

[@kathrynmcintosh2726]

Welcome back 😀

[@RubyChiang]

Welcome back Jake!

[@eustaquiofeixobeitialarran1003]

You’re alive!!!

[@johnp.7252]

My favorite! Amazing melody, voice and instrumental! For 2nd place Italy and Belgium! Cheers Jake :-)

[@johnmoynahan874]

Hi Jake, good to have you back Albania never disappoints vocally.....i get Jamala vibes from this performance.......Jonida is epic..... However, I'm feeling that we have seen it before....echoes of Albania 2017 anybody? This is excellent without a doubt, but Eugent raised the bar SO high last year.......I have a sneaky feeling that this may remain in the semi-final....would be a pity though

[@toallin5146]

Glad to have you back Jake!

[@JakesFaceReacts]

Thank you. You’re awesome.✌️

[@lindakristinekjlibraten757]

Long time no see, Jake! Welcome back to us! Nice to see you back. The Albanian song reminds me a bit about Estonia 2009 in the beginning. Unfortunately it's not my cup of tea this year, but, good luck, Albania!

[@raulvalerosabariego301]

I like it as well, and I'm hoping that the usual revamp that Albania does on their songs will keep what makes this song so interesting. I also hope they'll keep it in Albanian, too. And without being Albanian, I believe that the theme of the song talked about the massive exile that Albanians suffered during a civil war I believe. Btw this is the first comment in this channel, and I guess I have to congratulate you for the work you've done so far Jake😊😊

[@JakesFaceReacts]

Thanks so much.

[@sonatavezeviciute5454]

Her voice is really strong, I wonder what happens out there. 😅 One of my favourites, 3d place. 🤗 xxx

[@thenerdywonder]

I seriously get Albania 2017 vibes with her. That voice is unforgettable in the best way possible. I think she will do well, if they keep it in the albanian language.

[@cinooster5473]

I love the albania entree. beautiful voice and strong message!

[@-orion-6359]

I wasn't expecting you to comeback! I'm really glad to be proven wrong!

[@JakesFaceReacts]

Thank you for being patient.✌️

[@evelyn-om5xk]

I have whatched this reaction over and over 😂👊❤️

[@Eurovisionary33]

Albania always sends something that couldn't be from anywhere else, and this is no exception! It's growing on me already, but I don't think it has instant mass appeal - we shall see. PS - Please PLEASE react to Hungary's A Dal for this year. It's an amazing lineup.

[@uneti463]

Jasmin B I like that this song will be unlike any other this year, and thats true about Albanian entries, but there were a couple of better songs like Nene by Mirud, and Leyla. thx for support!

[@Liiiiiooon]

Welcome back maate ❤

[@malvinapergega4054]

Amazing! the winner 👌

[@djmscott1977]

Oh welcome back Jake. I missed you dude

[@JakesFaceReacts]

Thanks, man.✌️💚

[@pandorka1]

Amazing i love it she has great voice!

[@anisa.0895]

She was so amazing !!!

[@loverking6920]

We miss you so bad Jake

[@RobertHeslop]

Literally everytime I listen to this song in my room, I literally randomly go " ktheju tokës tendeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee hmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmm le peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeng" ... I feel sorry for my neighbours :'D

[@le_Gay]

Yes I missed your videos

[@AartemUA]

Jake is back, yeaaaaah. Happy 2019, and please react to Kazka - Plakala Ukrainian super song🇺🇦😮

[@user-jn4mg1bp2l]

It's a pity that the song was released last year.

[@bledarlala4726]

Bro..it's a stealed song...from.an albanian singer listen to "Ylli Limani" with a videoclip of cartoons...he realesed the song 1.5 month earlier...

[@misticgirl269]

First time hearing this song and it definitely hit home. I do not know the story behind the song but if this wasn't written for the many Albanians that have had to leave their country, I would be surprised. Albanian text and English translation next to it. Title: Ktheju tokes (Return to your land/motherland) Ti kendon edhe qan (You sing and cry) Në duar lotët mbledh (You gather your tears in your hand) I mban... (You hold them) Një ditë jeton (One day you live) Në tjetrën vdes (The next you die) Sa mall, pak shpresë (So much longing, so little hope) I vetëm, pa identitet (Alone with no identity) Ktheju tokës tende (Return to your motherland) O njeri që zemrën lë peng (Oh you person that left your heart hostage) Ktheju tokës tende (Return to your motherland) Ti e di një zemër të pret (You know a heart waits for you) Një ditë jeton (One day you live) Në tjetrën vdes (The next you die) Sa mall, pak shpresë (So much longing, so little hope) I vetëm, pa identitet (Alone with no identity) Ktheju tokës tende (Return to your motherland) O njeri që zemrën lë peng (Oh you person that left your heart hostage) Ktheju tokës tende (Return to your motherland) Ti e di një zemër të pret (You know a heart waits for you)

[@mariedbk]

finally back !

[@eliasilonen867]

This is the orchestral version...

[@pochijr9255]

Live studio version is quite similar which is impressive

[@euroshqip2209]

Jesus Garcia its not 100% orchestra , only the playable instruments 🎻 🥁 in the beginning you can clearly head the backing track for 30 seconds

[@Ursalux]

You should react to the Destination Eurovision 2019 songs or the Eesti Laul 2019 songs.

[@JakesFaceReacts]

Good news. I just taped my reactions to all of the Destination France performers. It will air this weekend.

[@catrionacolville2192]

@@JakesFaceReacts I hope you can do Estonia. They have the full songs and there are a few very good ones there.

[@Nilaalb100]

Top Ten Jonida. Ti e meriton!

[@Muroviola.]

This is the orchestral version, you should listen to the studio version, it's even better 💕

[@escLIVEmusic1]

ESC Nils Quite the opposite. The orchestral version is much more powerful.

[@piktasvaikasvid]

color me intrigued! i hope she does well. i hope they manage to do staging best for her voice and the song.

[@tiranatirane9497]

Go Jonida...Go ALBANIA❤

[@theflorizefi]

Hi everyone. So im albanian and she has an amazing voice and face. You are right . She is yelling to people to come back to albania. Ktheju tokes-means come back to your place (ktheju-come back and toke-earth) because of problems we are facing ,lots of people are leaving for a better life. And thats painful.

[@tyronesomuah6077]

oke i have to say this song has been growing on me for the past days, i really like it now , even that Mirud should have won . but i cant still see this qualifying for the final but if its in the i predict top 15 but this song is very emotional and good and really catchy as well its now my 20/42 good luck Albania .

[@monjinsopemintaekook7555]

Hi i am from Albania,i am so happyyy you liked it .Thank youuuu😍

[@jonathsnparrish4040]

Love it. Please keep it in Albanian

[@BloodpactORG]

LOVE IT! Have some issues with the instrumentalization choices (chorus needs more BASSSSSS - I don't mean go full dubstep, but that bass is just too weedy - and some of the electronic percussive sounds are very dated) BUT damn me if this isn't Albania's best song ever!

[@gulnarav98]

I love the cleopatra look! Btw could you react to Armenia 2008 please?

[@Jakumata]

This is a great start to the Eurovision season. Holy shit it so good. Another thing: Your 2017 seires got blocked in EU servers mostly because of copyright claims and stuff =/ I think its not just me.

[@norman2963]

This voice and this look deserve to be in top 5. But every year eurosomg is blind for albania voice. Albania is the best contry and has the best artist...

[@tripleberry2614]

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[@jingchai5522]

Yes!!!this great Chinese singer. His name is Hua Chenyu.He is a very talented singer, very unique.He has many styles to discover.Watching his performance is never boring.I can't find the perfect word to describe him. He is so perfect.Looking forward to your reaction video.It will definitely surprise you.😊

[@HHH-cn6rj]

Hua Chenyu really amazing in Singer 2018!He has person characteristics,he can perform song's soul then he thinking more about the song.Please check out these performance,very awesome!

[@yptham9584]

Hua Chenyu is a awesome and amazing artist. He is creative so his song is always unique. His work is full of surprises.

[@jennywong5286]

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[@suchinong3642]

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[@messmeg7582]

She is amazing, the song is great but dancer shoud go out. She should be alone or with drumers! I love the Cleopatra look.

[@reiden97]

she just confirmed that , there will be no dancers on the eurovision stage . They are keeping the focus on her .

[@HUMANASHTRAYBOY]

I very love this song and your face by looking at it

[@eilat64]

lol jakes miss you good to see you here again

[@roy.moreno]

Hyped! I already know the song by heart and I'm listening to it so many times! So amazing! And that's with the bad audio quality of RTSH

[@iride4425]

Actually FiK has great audio at the congress palace where is done, it's Rtsh the public broadcaster that has horrible audio.

[@roy.moreno]

@@iride4425 Woops, I always get confused xD Thanks :3

[@iride4425]

@@roy.moreno Yep people mix them always lol I didn't see it live this year, but I saw Eugene the previous year and the audio of the live orchestra was pretty amazing! Such a pity RTSH doesn't improve the transmission quality and doesn't upload HD videos.

[@andreas4388]

This song reminds me of Amina performing "Le dernier qui a parlé" ("The last one who spoke"), the French entry at the 1991 Eurovision Song Contest that came 1st, dont exactly know why? The intro with the drum reminds me a lot of Soha - "Mil Pasos" as well, but nothing can reach the emotional depth of that song!

[@dani-pe2yy]

hey Jake! i really missed you and when I saw that video i was extremely happy❤️❤️❤️ i want to tell you that if you want to react to Albanian national selection (which was very strong this year and lots of amazing songs took part) I can make a recap of the best perfomances. albanian music is so unique and beautiful! enjoyed your reaction so much, I wish you all the best 💚💚 sorry for mistakes, I have been learning english since I was like 8 but seems like I still can barely write anything..

[@JakesFaceReacts]

I would love that.💚✌️

[@dani-pe2yy]

@@JakesFaceReacts kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6nIn6VulJWZobs this is my top 20 of Albanian national final, so you can have a look when you will have a free time. i know you listened to songs from French final, so I think you can compare them with albanian ones

[@rudiru2092]

Beautiful song. Hope this song will make it to the top 5 in finals...then it wins or not is not very important but the performance is.

[@musicloverguy5417]

U are an amazing guy 😀😀

[@nanooklily5834]

Love it

[@antigonathaqi-selimi4125]

Go Albania❤