Gjon's Tears says "Tout l'univers" was written in English | Switzerland Eurovision 2021 INTERVIEW

Switzerland's Eurovision 2021 singer Gjon's Tears tells us about his song "Tout l'univers". The song, now a favourite to win Eurovision in the betting odds, was originally written in English and called "Ground Zero". Gjon plays us a snippet of the original version and reveals that the jury preferred the recorded version in English, but preferred the live version in French. The song is about "construction and destruction" - and how we are stuck in this cycle of life. It's important that we love ourselves to get through challenges as we are the person who we can most control. Gjon also explains the meaning behind the music video and how it was inspired by a real-life incident he had in a burning car.
2:33 Discussing the cancellation of Eurovision 2020
8:17 The songwriting process for the song - starting with the English version
11:10 Gjon plays the first version of Ground Zero that they recorded
13:00 Which version did the jury in the Swiss selection prefer?
14:40 What's the meaning of the song?
18:00 Gjon explains the music video, which represents a cycle - it starts where it ends
22:45 Gjon says he was not satisfied with the live-on-tape performance and hopes to get to perform in live in Rotterdam with full effects and staging.
26:25 What was it like delivering your first live performance on Spanish broadcaster Telecino?
28:10 Gjon does not like to eat the day of a performance
31:56 Gjon sings his favourite Eurovision song - France's 1969 winner "Un jour, un enfant"
Interviewer:
William: / williamleeadams
Video Editor:
Cinan - / cinansdl
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[@junoandzeus]

Gjon’s voice and the French language - a marriage made in heaven.

[@vanillaGirl1981]

Imagine loosing 70% of the footages and still have the most gorgeous video, one of the best in the whole competition!

[@Wiwibloggs]

He did an amazing job! You are 100% right.

[@vanillaGirl1981]

@@Wiwibloggs Do you know who else is doing a great job? You guys at wiwibloggs! 🙂 Thanks William for such a nice interview! Made me smile all the time.

[@kareneggenschwiler5075]

Yes, that must have been so tough to lose your work and then have to change it...but it all turned out well in the end :)

[@temolegashvili7535]

Okay, we all acknowledge that we are officially in love with Gjon's sincerity, Art and personality. BUT can we just pause for a moment and send some love and affection to William for his polished professionalism? Jesus, such a great interview.

[@Wiwibloggs]

Thank you so much Temo!! It was a pleasure speaking to him!!

[@markdowd1]

this guy is so modest and sincere!

[@Wiwibloggs]

Totally agree Mark. A pleasure to speak with him.

[@lindawee-henz9541]

Gjon is not only a really nice guy, he is very talented and - disciplined. A great formula for success!

[@oliwiaformusic9028]

How can you not fell in love with his voice? He is gorgeous!❤️🇨🇭

[@emeegeeehen]

He is so nice. I hope he is staying well and healthy, and not being too hard on himself with his ‘perfectionist’ tendencies, as he mentioned. The Eurovision community can be harsh and critiquing everything, and every performance, these artists do. I hope we can all be nicer, because these artists are working SO hard for what they are trying to achieve. Wishing him all the best.

[@Signe.stewardess]

I love that Gjon's home town smells like chocolate and cheese, so very on point for Switzerland:)

[@Wiwibloggs]

Hahaha, I had to pause mentally and take it in. I love this detail so much!

[@pierrebesnier4320]

Impressed that he has improved so much his english since last year

[@user-ep2cx2er4y]

I still remember one of his last year’s stories “ oh my English oh f*ck”

[@yanavalladares]

100% agree. He's such a hardworking and perfectionist person.

[@50sRockChick]

He's such a darling.

[@leogrigori4729]

Hello winner of Eurovision of 2021 !!

[@nasrobenderbouz78]

Runner up after France

[@pickacard4474]

He is so talented thank u Eurovision introduce me artists like him ❤️

[@dimitriskanteres2623]

What's there not to love about Gjon? My favourite last year my favourite this year. The only thing I would wish for is if Switzerland could send this excellent man every year in Eurovision❤️💯👌🙏

[@ayoubmextress65]

Gjon*

[@dimitriskanteres2623]

@@ayoubmextress65 It's his musical name or his real name? Always wanted to ask

[@aimafa]

@@dimitriskanteres2623 Gjon is his real first name. His real last name is Muharremaj though

[@dimitriskanteres2623]

@@aimafa Oh okay thank you💯🙏

[@vani5621]

Gjon's laugh is everything for me😅💔

[@Wiwibloggs]

hahaha, i love it too!

[@lennoxfenn9484]

He has such an angel-like voice and is so likeable. I would really be happy if ESC 2022 was in Zürich/Bern, he surely deserves it.

[@lebenslachen]

He is SO nice and lovely! I really wish he would win the contest! Fingers crossed!

[@Sunshine-uk7yo]

Damn, he is so likable. Great interview. The English version sounds amazing; hopefully we’ll get to hear it someday. Too bad about the lost footage 😔. You are amazing, Gjon. Can’t wait for your album. Good luck in Rotterdam. 🥇

[@Wiwibloggs]

The music video is just so good. I wonder if maybe the universe was saying "keep the video as it is!" Thank you for watching!

[@FRFR17]

Gjon Tears you are a very deep singer ! Stay true to yourself. Your depth transpires your art and music !

[@ruseneca90]

Good Luck to Gjon! He's a nice guy. I bet he will be in TOP 3 if he doesn't win.

[@wojtek19581]

After this interview I like him even more. The song is amazing. With love from Poland.

[@Wiwibloggs]

That’s awesome to hear.

[@kissingerd]

I’m so happy he chose the French version !!

[@victosha]

I hope that he will win the Eurovision 2021. Good luck and 12 points from Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@vivster12]

Gjon's a darling. Thank you for the interview William :).

[@Wiwibloggs]

Thank you so much for watching and for your words!

[@missmarilyn9929]

Omg what a cutie he is😍 Such a thoughtful and kind person he seems to be. And he is funny too😄 I really love him and his song, for me he is the winner! Thank you for this interview❤️🙏🏼

[@Wiwibloggs]

Thanks for watching. He is all you say for sure!

[@beyzanuryldz6848]

Omg, imagine losing 70% of your project when there's only a single week until the deadline. I'm sure he and his team were devastated 😣 I'm glad they still made it work, good luck in Rotterdam! ❤️

[@stefano757]

Bring it home Gjon, bring it home!

[@tommay6590]

I don’t speak french but the change to the French Version was the right decision. And in case they publish the English version great. Could also see a dramatic Italian version and for comic relief a Swiss German one😅😂🤣

[@cupcakewithouttheicing]

He's so sweet! Genuinely think he's gonna win this year and it will be so deserved!

[@Strayxcat]

I love him so much!!!!🥺

[@mariajosemorenomartinez3937]

He is so sweet

[@aimafa]

My winner🥰🏆🇨🇭What a sweet precious soul he has. I‘m really hoping for a top 3 placement- at least☺️

[@geminislorenzo]

One the best singers with one of the best songs this year. Pure art

[@belleblanche8343]

such a beautiful soul, such an amazing voice, such a great mind... God I love this guy, he is the best thing Eurovision has presented to the world in the last idk like 10 or more years! With love from Russia dear Gjon! You've got a lot of fans here, give us a concert in Moscow pleeeease)

[@gerfrancis]

Thank you, Gjon, for your beautiful song. Last year I was moved, but tout l'universe gives me even more chills. I know you will give a great performance in Rotterdam and hope to see you there live! 🇳🇱 And William, thank you for giving ESC so much more Color with your great video's.

[@Wiwibloggs]

What kind words. Thank you so much Gerda!

[@vanillaGirl1981]

Besides incredibly talented and having this beautiful voice, Gjon is so damn likable! 😊 Such a nice interview!

[@dalyssasali1553]

He's so cute & nice!🥺♥️ HE SINGING "UN JOUR, UN ENFANT" WAS BEAUTIFUL! Thank you by this interview! I love listening to him talk about his songwriting process & about his music. You can feel how important it is to him, how his soul reflects in these songs & how he is a really intelligent & genuine artist. The message of the song is so powerful! He was my Winner last year & is my winner this year. ♥️🇨🇭 Two masterpieces in a row! Ps: Hey, What is more Swiss than living close to a chocolate & cheese factory?😂♥️

[@laratahm8124]

the most wholesome interview ever 😭❤️

[@lbriganti514]

I really hope Switzerland wins this year!!

[@omriarad6943]

Love him love the song

[@mollymunkle]

definitely top 3 !!!

[@Olivier-GM]

Gruyère area is gorgeous! The typical swiss postcard with the valleys, small villages and the cows in the middle, not so far from the Lake Geneva. I love it. Allez la Suisse ! Cette année, c'est votre tour ! :)

[@sannev8407]

Awww two lovely people, I definitely enjoyed past 35 minutes :)

[@Wiwibloggs]

That is so nice to hear, Sanne. Thank you!!!

[@florencepetit9288]

Love the interview, love him, love the song 😘 douze points from France ❤️❤️❤️

[@Wiwibloggs]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting, Florence.

[@nicki6412]

Thanks William and Gjon. That was such an enjoyable and engaging interview. So mature for a 22 year old and an amazing voice. Can’t believe 70% of the video was lost. Wishing you the very best of luck.

[@Wiwibloggs]

Thank you Nick! I was SHOOK when he said 70%. It must have been devastating.

[@Caroline-mv2ls]

I liked his spirit he seems a nice guys very sweet. Aww he was getting giddy when he let us hear the English version nice one 👌🏾❤️

[@adrianarye695]

He’s so sweet!❤️ Amazing interview, sending so much love from the Czech Republic!🇨🇿

[@raphkaw]

Gjon’s so cute ☺️

[@lolopiner8619]

La Belgique te soutient Gjon! We support you here in Belgium!

[@hikaru78-]

La France aussi :p ( en tout cas moi oui 😂 )

[@lolopiner8619]

@@hikaru78- Je l'ai découvert sur The Voice et je suis fan depuis (et je parle pour moi aussi 😂)

[@upfrontbear74]

My winner full stop just like last year can't wait.

[@johnp.7252]

Such a wonderful song sung by such a wonderful person! :-)

[@lordilolo4466]

Great interview❤️ I am sooo proud and happy that such an amazing and talented person is representing us☺️❤️🇨🇭

[@luciezapotocna9342]

I've been waiting for this interview...thank you so much😍😍❤

[@Wiwibloggs]

I am so glad we can bring it to you!

[@azra8679]

My favorite two in one video❤️😍 how cute they aree😍❤️

[@baita895]

I’m so impressed you scored this comprehensive interview with Gjon. On your way to 100k subscribers and the plaque. This is why. Well done Wiwi!

[@aifulin8581]

Love his face when he sings ❤️❤️❤️

[@patricijapetrauskaite415]

This interview is really good ❤️😍

[@Caroline-mv2ls]

Wow oh my days this is special ❣️❣️ it's nice in English 😍

[@marian04ka]

Thank you so much for this awesome interview. it was very very interesting! Gjon is an incredible talent, such a sweet and kind, pleasant person. My winner, I have been his fan from the first day when I heard his song for the first time. I'm looking forward to the release of the album. I wish him to win Eurovision, because he really deserves it. Lots of love ❤️

[@bettye3811]

The song speaks to me so much of grief. He didn't mention it, but I can't help thinking that one of the lyricists was drawing on an experience of loss. When you lose someone who is a central part of your life, like a parent, sibling, partner or close friend, it feels like the universe has fallen apart. And yet somehow you have to go on. I guess that it where the personal strength comes in. And it does fit in with some of the inspiration coming from the accident with his best friend. Does anyone else find the song speaks to them in this way?

[@azenhein]

12:10 OMG HE'S SO CUTE AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@fivestars4068]

From Albania got Talent to ... .........the most talented artist in Eurovision 2021. Go Gjon🇦🇱❤

[@alitalidia1958]

2 kings😍🤴🏻

[@Wiwibloggs]

[@angelagaither6439]

Really nice interview,. Thank you for letting him express himself. Great interview questions.

[@Texaslawhorn]

I would really love to hear the full English version!

[@DidrickNamtvedt]

Same, it would be interesting to hear what it originally sounded like in English.

[@valebvb0997]

the best

[@kareneggenschwiler5075]

What a great interview :) He is such a wonderful guy! I hope he does well....or even wins :)

[@LornaEGL]

I hope Gjon releases an album and becomes a big global star, he is amazing!

[@dontasciime]

I would buy English version as well as the French version. So double sales. It just needs to be available for many to do the same.

[@DidrickNamtvedt]

Agreed, he'd have twice the success with the song with two language versions out.

[@norakralik7897]

great interview! please do one with maneskin too

[@kevin.m9352]

Oh god Albanian voices ❤☺️

[@belleblanche8343]

btw amazing interview wiwibloggs! thank you so much!

[@Wiwibloggs]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much.

[@lei.aleroni4131]

William, convince Gjon to release the English version. I am working on my French but my English is way better. I want to sing in the karaoke

[@Wiwibloggs]

Glad to hear you like that version! Let's see if he'll release it later...would be nice!

[@bettye3811]

I wonder if it changed much along the way? They may not be exactly the same.

[@ndreufamily2358]

I love the song in French very much but I would love to hear the English version! The message of the song it’s great! Congratulations Gjon! We are so proud of you as an Albanian!

[@ndreufamily2358]

This interview was great. The questions asked in this interview were really good. It made me really understand the song. Thank you!

[@shartzie]

Hallo. He NEEDS to release the English version. Bc the English translation of French lyrics doesn’t have the same gravitas. Pls if you can let him know people want this.

[@lauretta8458]

😍😍😍

[@andreagui]

wiwibloggs i don't know you but big up to you for this amazing interview of Djon :)

[@Texaslawhorn]

The 1969 French Eurovision winner, well co-winner, is indeed one of the most beautiful ESC songs ever!

[@timcoching6118]

He really looks like a young male Celine Dion. Look at his facial features, very Celine.

[@graceisadisgrace8625]

Wow yeah he actually does

[@mrsansung8835]

Another shining Albanian 🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱 being added the world's best collections of super stars ! You go Gjon keep shinning! You defo sang the winning song of Eurovision , Italy was far far far bellow to win.

[@TheAlien101]

Seriously l need to get some Kosovo water cause apparently genetics give them good looks and water gives them good "pipes" this dude's voice for my soul is like a freaking chocolate for my body just freaking awesome

[@mr.lindii]

11:45 i would like to listen and in albanian :)...

[@Wiwibloggs]

That would be so epic!

[@voyaperzzoni7474]

hello guys, when we can expect an interview with Hurricane ?

[@mariegustafsson3095]

💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@Wiwibloggs]

You can read the "Tout l'univers" lyrics and join the discussion on our web site: wiwibloggs.com/2021/03/23/lyrics-tout-lunivers-gjons-tears-switzerland-eurovision-2021/263458/

[@hartfischer5509]

That song was fantastic in French.

[@alhabsyi3]

Would you release the English version

[@bluelightalarm]

You said his name as Ga-jon but I thought it was pronounced like gyon (gee-on) 🤔

[@Si-Sena]

It must have been a huge disappointment to lose 70% of the actual music video of Tout l'univers, I feel sorry for them :( Even though what we have is absolutely enchanting, I can't help but wonder how their former idea would look like as a music video.

[@nenye.s_tears]

Did someone count how many times Gjon said “like” and “you know” 😂😂

[@dhrsghukvfggrasft5387]

as a non native english speaker i can confirm that we use "like" and "you know" a lot

[@nimswaldkatze4607]

Trying not to explode... 😂 So cute!

[@eyeofthasky]

why did the english version somehow remind me of the james bond track from billie eilish?

[@whitelightress20]

I cannot understand how he says that it is an optimistic song! The message maybe but the music gives me sad and melancholic vibes. For me, the music does not match the message!

[@worldpopmusic5514]

season 2020 battle by Bulgaria and Switzerland with support role to Lithuania season 2 battle by Bulgaria and Switzerland with support role to Malta

[@raderade5616]

We want interview with Hurricane Serbia ♥️🇷🇸

[@googlenutzer643]

Albanian🇦🇱🇽🇰🇦🇱

[@jorgevale1829]

Thank you for this interview! ❤️

[@Wiwibloggs]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!