"Dhe Zemra Ndal" is a song by Albanian singer Elvana Gjata. The title translates to "And the Heart Stops" in English. The song tells a story of a chance encounter on a rainy night where the singer meets a mutual friend who kindly informs her that she no longer holds a place in his heart and life. The lyrics express the pain and confusion the singer feels upon hearing this news. She questions the reasons behind the change and tries to gain more understanding. While her friend has the right to move on and have a new life, the singer admits that his words do not bring her joy. As the heart stops, the singer reminisces on the years they have been apart, awakening her emotions and causing her breath to still. The separation and the words that are meant to divide them are difficult for her to bear. The song also touches upon the singer's struggle to accept the reality and her attempt to not believe it. The words she receives are not comforting, and she suggests that it would be better for her heart to stop forever to avoid the pain of hearing about his life without her. In the end, Elvana Gjata conveys the depth of her emotions caused by the news of this separation. The repeated refrain emphasizes the heart's stillness and the struggle to accept that the person she once knew is no longer a part of her life.
