Croatia CROATIA 2021 - Albina - Tick-Tock

[escYOUnited]

Tried to fix the broken pieces, now I'm leaving
But you made it loud and clear I’m not enough
Tried to fool me more than once to keep me dreaming
'Cause you knew the truth would tear us apart

If you pull me down then I'll come around
And rise up to come show you who I am
I feel fire inside, my heart’s desire
I'm breaking free from you

Tick-tock, watch the days go
I'm losing track of time
Lost in your playzone
Don't overcomplicate
Now we're in warzone
You're screaming, "Oh no, oh no, oh no"

Tick-tock, I'll take you dancing
In time wе might break
You think you're fancy
I play those gamеs my way and you’ll be beggin’
"Please baby, don't go, don’t go, don't go"

I hear those voices from far away
They help me to escape (Escape)
I found myself and I'm finally free from
Your bad love in every strength

Tick-tock, watch the days go
I'm losing track of time
Lost in your playzone
Don’t overcomplicate
Now we're in warzone
You're screaming, "Oh no, oh no, oh no"

Dancin', dancin'
Think you, think you fancy
Tick-tock
Don't go, don't go, don't go

I hear those voices from far away
They help me to escape (Escape)
I found myself and I'm finally free from
Your bad love in every strength

Tick-tock, vrijeme curi, gdje si više
Usne grizem, sama jedva dišem
Tick-tock vrijeme juri ne mogu više
Oh no, oh no

Tick-tock, I'll take you dancing
In time we might break
You think you're fancy
I play those games my way and you'll be beggin'
"Please baby, don't go, don't go, don't go"

Dancin', dancin'
Think you, think you fancy
Tick-tock
Don't go, don't go, don't go​

 

[njdevils94]

It would be an understatement to say Nina's backing singers didn't help out with the live performance. I've got a studio copy like Brutalero for those who want it.

 

[Brutalero]

The backing singers should have been on that stage, Ladarice are epic, they deserved their spot on the stage and it would have been way more effective. Her claim about her mix being a mess (unfortunately, mistakes kept happening throughout the night) are definitely true considering the studio version sounds so powerful.
She shot herself in the foot with that staging and then with everything else she cemented herself into the ground. Many bad decisions from her in the past few days.
Edit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X6oW899_zc
Somebody posted it to YouTube as well, but I swear that the version that I got was even more powerful than this. Chills.

 

[Mimmon]

The studio version of Rijeka is so powerful. A damn shame.

I agree.....

 

[Brutalero]

The studio version of colors is also so damn good. They really did them dirty with the sound and mix.

 

[Mrm]

The studio version of colors is also so damn good. They really did them dirty with the sound and mix.

Microphone was too loud at times, I watched DORA on TV and noticed that..

 

[LakZaNokte]

I see there’s a lot of comments about studio version of Rijeka, how good it is.
Alltho I didn’ hear it, I believe it is.

But esc is not a radio contest.
Regardless of possible technical problem during live show, there were other issues with that performance that made people opt out. And I’m talking about neutral viewers who were there just for the show.
If so many people say they were dissappointed with the performance and simply didn’t like it, it’s only fair to assume same would happen in esc itself. Why would viewers from Austria, Finland or Georgia feel different about it, most likely it would have the same effect on everyone else on the continent.

 

[Brutalero]

I see there’s a lot of comments about studio version of Rijeka, how good it is.
Alltho I didn’ hear it, I believe it is.

But esc is not a radio contest.
Regardless of possible technical problem during live show, there were other issues with that performance that made people opt out. And I’m talking about neutral viewers who were there just for the show.
If so many people say they were dissappointed with the performance and simply didn’t like it, it’s only fair to assume same would happen in esc itself. Why would viewers from Austria, Finland or Georgia feel different about it, most likely it would have the same effect on everyone else on the continent.

Absolutely correct. The stage was a mess, too. The performance was so underwhelming. Some of her stylistic vocal choices were questionable. Furthermore, Dora is also a popularity contest. It's not strange that Albina got 2x times the public votes Nina did, since Nina is so widely unpopular to begin with. Everything she did and said afterwards just made people dislike her even more. Even some of her core fanbase say she's a tough person to stan because she always has something scandalous to say or do.
She made it seem as if the issues with the song mix and the voting was only related to her in her initial posts. That wasn't the case. Everyone had problems. Woe is not always "me".

 

[Yoozek]

 

[Pål Nordahl]

It's tragic they couldn't deliver the live performance this song deserved. Quality!

 

[Loindici]

I feel the vocals were fine at the first segment but then it starts layering and layering until it becomes too much to handle. The second segment can be big at the stage but also can possibly throw people off.

And I won't think of having pole dancers with this kind of song. Her choir should have joined her on stage.

 

[Brutalero]

Albina's Instagram story. This is how she was welcomed in her neighborhood when she came back home. She only just came back now because she was busy doing interviews like the professional queen she is.

 

[nofuxCZ]

Finally got to watch all of the performances and have to say Albina's win is absolutely deserved. It was the only performance that felt like the complete package. The song is one of the best Croatia sent to ESC. Catchy af
Vocals sounded a bit shaky in some parts, but that's just a minor thing

 

[Yoozek]

Oh God, they DELETED my Rijeka from youtube. I can't close my browser now..... thanks youtube.

 

[John1]

Where is the studio version of Colors???? omg i need my daily dose/injection of colors

 

[Mimmon]

Where is the studio version of Colors???? omg i need my daily dose/injection of colors

Spotify probably...its not on Youtube yet (maybe it is)

 

[GianlucaTomoe]

Yes, the compilation of Dora 2021 is on Spotify now.

 

[hawadharma]

Tick Tock is an appealing song, but gets boring quite easily after few listening.
I hope the song will be revamped to give it a little WOW factor.

 

[crashworld]

Apparently there is this Dora 2021 album where all the songs are there:

Dora 2021.

Album · Razni Izvođači · 2021 · 14 songs

open.spotify.com

But I am not sure if this is actually an official release. But all the songs appear to be the studio cuts.

 

[njdevils94]

They are all on spotify.

Dora 2021. (sve pjesme)

Playlist · eurosong · 14 items · 34 likes

open.spotify.com

 

[crashworld]

"Colors" is actually such a good song to be honest. If only it is being used by an internally selected artist from some other competing country, I can see this being performed on the Eurovision big stage.