Ihesa zilegi balitz

In 'Ihesa zilegi balitz,' Herrikoiak delves into the profound desire for escape and the search for peace. The song's title, which translates to 'If Escape Were Allowed,' sets the tone for a narrative steeped in longing and disillusionment. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person trapped in a life filled with pain, despair, and unfulfilled dreams. The repeated use of 'ni ez nintzake' (I would not be) emphasizes the speaker's yearning to break free from their current existence and find solace elsewhere.

The song employs powerful metaphors to convey the depth of the speaker's suffering. The imagery of not being a 'lover of the flowers by the house' suggests a life devoid of simple joys and beauty. The speaker describes themselves as a 'miserable under the power of pain,' highlighting the overwhelming nature of their anguish. The reference to being a 'recipient of desperate cries' and a 'son of despair' further underscores the pervasive sense of hopelessness that defines their reality.

Herrikoiak's poignant lyrics also touch on themes of alienation and the desire for transformation. The speaker laments being a 'scandalous harm to anyone' and likens themselves to a 'rootless plant transplanted into cold soil,' symbolizing a profound sense of disconnection and lack of belonging. The final verse's imagery of a 'shameful sailor without a ship' encapsulates the speaker's feeling of being adrift and powerless. Through these evocative metaphors, the song captures the universal human longing for escape and the hope for a better, more peaceful existence.