Zenbat Min

Ken7's song 'Zenbat Min' delves into the profound emotional turmoil of longing and heartache. The lyrics, sung in Basque, paint a vivid picture of a person grappling with intense feelings of loss and yearning. The opening lines, 'Aske naiz isilpean / Irria begietan,' suggest a facade of freedom and happiness, but this is quickly overshadowed by the 'Ilusio lainoetan itsututa,' or being blinded by illusions. This sets the stage for a narrative where the protagonist is teetering on the edge of an emotional abyss, symbolized by 'Amildegi hertzean.'

The song's imagery of a storm following calm, 'Barearen ostean / Ekaitza dator bero,' reflects the cyclical nature of emotional pain. The protagonist is caught in a relentless cycle of inner turmoil, where moments of peace are fleeting and quickly replaced by overwhelming distress. The line 'Barne suak itotzen nau berriro' conveys the suffocating nature of internal fires, representing unresolved emotions and unspoken words. This internal conflict is further emphasized by the juxtaposition of doubt and fear, 'Zalantzak beldurtzen nau / Beldurrak babesten nau,' highlighting the paradoxical comfort found in fear.

The chorus, with its repeated questioning of 'Zenbat negar eta zenbat min,' underscores the relentless nature of the protagonist's suffering. The enumeration of sleepless nights, unshared kisses, and unspoken words, 'Zenbat gau lo ein barik / Zenbat musu eman gabe / (Ta zenbat hitz esan gabe),' amplifies the sense of loss and missed opportunities. The final lines, 'Zenbat malko... Maite zaitudalako / Zu gabe... Nun zaude,' poignantly express the depth of love and the agony of separation, leaving the listener with a haunting sense of longing and unanswered questions about the beloved's whereabouts.