Agure zaharra

The song 'Agure Zaharra' by Herrikoiak, a group likely rooted in traditional or folk music given the name and the language of the lyrics, which appear to be in Basque, tells a story of change, decay, and communal effort. The lyrics describe an old man who points out to a younger person the dilapidated state of a small house, suggesting that if they don't work together to tear it down, they will be lost. The metaphor of the decaying house likely represents outdated systems, traditions, or ideologies that need to be dismantled for progress to occur.

The chorus emphasizes the need for collective action, 'But all of us together, try to tear it down,' highlighting the theme of unity in the face of change. The song acknowledges the difficulty of this task, as time passes and fatigue sets in, but it calls for renewed effort to breathe life into the situation. This could be seen as a call to the community to not give up, despite the challenges they face.

Towards the end of the song, the old man is gone, taken by a bad wind, and children are seen gathering around. The singer expresses a desire to teach the children the old man's song, which could symbolize the passing of wisdom and the importance of remembering the past while working towards the future. 'Agure Zaharra' thus becomes a narrative about the importance of intergenerational cooperation and the transmission of knowledge in the pursuit of communal goals.