Minutu Bat

Berri Txarrak's song "Minutu Bat" is a powerful call to self-awareness and reflection. The lyrics, sung in Basque, urge the listener to take a moment to pause and think about their actions and the influences around them. The opening lines, "E, hi, lagun, hartu minutu bat / etzak/n ezer sartu, hitzegin dezagun," translate to "Hey, friend, take a minute / don't put anything in, let's talk." This sets the tone for the song, emphasizing the importance of communication and introspection.

The song delves into the pressures faced by young people, who are often caught in the pursuit of happiness but feel trapped and controlled by societal expectations. The lines "Gazteok apalankatuta zorion bila / hogei urtetako agure pila" highlight this struggle, describing young people as being weighed down in their search for happiness, becoming like old men in their twenties. This metaphor underscores the premature aging and loss of vitality that can come from conforming to external pressures.

Berri Txarrak also questions the value of continuing down a path dictated by others, asking, "pena merezi al du horrela jarraitzeak?" which means "is it worth continuing like this?" The song encourages listeners to open their minds and recognize the control exerted over them, urging them to take a minute to reflect and avoid being caught in the trap of societal expectations. The repeated refrain, "hartu minutu bat / minutu bat, harrapa ez zaitzaten," reinforces this message, reminding us to take a moment to think and not let ourselves be captured by the pressures around us.