The Image of You was the debut entry for Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 in Istanbul performed by Anjeza Shahini. The song itself begins with Shahini singing over a piano melody before it quickly builds to a moderately-paced dance number. The lyrics deal with the singer's feelings in what appears to be a whirlwind romance.
The song qualified from the semifinal in 4th place. In the final, it was performed 9th following Germany and preceding Ukraine. At the close of voting, the song finished in 7th place with 106 points, which guaranteed the country a final berth at the 2005 Contest.
An Albanian version of the song was also released, entitled Imazhi yt (Your Reflection).
Lyrics[]
How strange the feeling in your soul
When love invades your very being
Another “me” or so I’m told
And life takes on another meaning
Day after day, I go through the motions
Stumbling my way, life is a blur
Slave of my love, of my emotions
You’re in my eyes, you’re in my heart
One kiss, one heart, in time
A kiss, the moment, is mine
I close my eyes, I breathe
I’m queen of the world of make believe
You make me feel, a little crazy
You make me see, your tears are true
You make my days and nights so hazy
You make me feel the image of you
You make me feel, a little crazy
You make me see, your tears are true
You make my days and nights so hazy
You make me feel the image of you
You make me feel, a little crazy
You make me see
One kiss, one heart, in time
A kiss, the moment, is mine
I close my eyes, I breathe
I’m queen of the world of make believe
You make me feel, a little crazy
You make me see, your tears are true
You make my days and nights so hazy
You make me feel the image of you
You make me feel, a little crazy
You make me see, your tears are true
You make my days and nights so hazy
You make me feel the image of you
You make me feel, a little crazy
You make me see, your tears are true
You make me feel, image of you
I know, it’s just, a dream
I feel, l love, this life
I know, it’s just, a dream
I feel, l love, this life
Videos[]
Anjeza Shahini - The Image Of You (Albania) 2004 Eurovision Song Contest