It’s been two months since we saw the “Tick-Tock” superstar slay the Rotterdam stage. And now Croatia’s very own Albina is getting all fired up for the summer with “La La Love”. The girl-power anthem is available to stream everywhere right now.
We caught up with Albina for a quick chat about the newest addition to her music catalogue.
Listen: “La La Love” — Albina
Not to be confused with Ivi Adamou’s or Eden Alene’s songs of the same name, Albina’s “La La Love” is a sultry summertime anthem complete with synth horns, a funky bassline and Spanish lyrics.
“It’s a type of female anthem”, Albina tells wiwibloggs. “It depicts different states of women’s character — one day you want someone by your side and the other you would rather dance alone — ‘bailar sola’. Women are often indecisive, but they always find their way to please themselves.”
And it’s that, a woman’s prerogative to act as she chooses, that inspired the overarching story of the song’s lyrics and music video. “The story revolves around women showing off their emotions”, Albina says. “And as the song goes on, the dynamics get stronger. At first we are gentle and soft, further on we are showing our crazy side. The colours in the music video are also reflecting that mood.”
But what about the Spanish lyrics? Well, it’s all about sex appeal.
“When I first heard this melody and rhythm, I immediately started thinking in the Spanish language”, Albina tells us. “I think it adds more sex appeal to the whole atmosphere of the song.” Multilingual queen!
Albina’s new track features the songwriting talents of Marko Mihaljević, Branimir Mihaljević and Max Cinnamon. Branimir and Max both worked with Albina on her Eurovision 2021 entry “Tick-Tock”. Albina herself is also credited with writing the song’s lyrics. The music video is directed by Luka Sepčić, with choreography from Helena Janjušević and production from Ana Badurina.
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“La La Love” lyrics — Albina
| Original text (Spanish and English) | English translation |
| Wake up in the morning feelin’ the sunrise Think I’ve forgotten how Everytime I close my eyes, I’m yours I pull you to the left though, right though I know you thinkin’ that this is real la la love Ando apuro Mejor ni pierdes tiеmpo, tiempo I know you thinkin’ that this is real la la love And I hate the way you that cry all night, night long Ando apuro Vuelvo loca bailo sola y me da igual Ando apuro Sale mal |
Wake up in the morning feelin’ the sunrise Think I’ve forgotten how Everytime I close my eyes, I’m yours I pull you to the left though, right though I know you thinkin’ that this is real la la love I’m in a hurry You better not waste time, time I know you thinkin’ that this is real la la love And I hate the way you that cry all night, night long I’m in a hurry I go crazy I dance alone and I don’t care I’m in a hurry Goes wrong |
Albina at Eurovision
Albina won the Croatian national selection show Dora and with it the right to represent her country at Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. There, she sang “Tick-Tock” in the first semi-final. Despite placing ninth with the televote and tenth with the juries, Albina placed 11th overall and missed out on a spot in Saturday’s grand final.
What do you think of “La La Love”? Let us know in the comments down below.
I love Albina but this Spannish regetton is becoming cliche and outdatted
The end of the ‘La La Love’ trilogy!
~ 1: La La Love – Ivi Adamou (Cyprus 2012)
~ 2: La La Love – Eden Alene (Israel NF 2021)
~ 3: La La Love – Albina (Separate Single)
i hate the song title, its so overused and bland. but the song is pretty good and albina is a hottie
Love it.. A nice summer song with catchy vibe (Reggaeton influence) and dance melody..
Good work girl.. 🙂