Akerbeltz (Original)

Kuraia's song 'Akerbeltz (Original)' delves into the dark and oppressive themes of witch hunts, censorship, and societal control. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world where fires consume thoughts, ideas, and books, symbolizing the destruction of knowledge and freedom. The imagery of 'sorginen ehiza' (witch hunt) and 'suteak dena erretzen' (fires burning everything) evokes a sense of relentless persecution and the eradication of dissenting voices. This can be seen as a metaphor for historical and contemporary instances of oppression where those in power seek to silence and control the populace through fear and violence.

The recurring lines 'sasi guztien gainetik, hodei guzien azpitik' (above all the thorns, below all the clouds) suggest a pervasive and inescapable presence of this oppressive force. The mention of 'txakurrak itzultzen dira, betiko lepoko berakin' (the dogs return with the same collar) implies a cyclical nature of oppression, where the enforcers of control remain unchanged and continue their reign of terror. This cyclical oppression is further emphasized by the 'salbuespen egoerak, negua du betikotzen' (state of exception, winter eternalizes), indicating a perpetual state of emergency that keeps society in a constant state of fear and submission.

The song takes a darker turn with the lines 'zuek ere zuloan, zarete zorabiatuko' (you too will be dizzy in the hole) and 'zuek ere akerbeltz duzue muxukatuko' (you too will kiss Akerbeltz). Akerbeltz, a mythological black goat associated with the devil in Basque folklore, symbolizes ultimate submission and degradation. The repeated imagery of kissing Akerbeltz in the 'uzkian' (anus) serves as a powerful metaphor for the dehumanizing and humiliating effects of living under such oppressive conditions. Kuraia's lyrics thus offer a stark commentary on the cyclical and dehumanizing nature of societal control and the loss of individual freedom.