Zabalera Begira

Su Ta Gar's song 'Zabalera Begira' is a powerful anthem that delves into themes of struggle, oppression, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a society that has been continuously fighting against various forms of subjugation. The opening lines, 'Urteak doaz, beti borrokan / bortxatuago, zapalduago,' translate to 'Years go by, always fighting / more violated, more oppressed,' setting a somber tone that reflects the enduring nature of this struggle. The imagery of 'zaborraren hatsaz jantziko / lore usteletan' ('dressed in the stench of garbage / in rotten flowers') further emphasizes the decay and corruption that the people are fighting against.

Despite the bleak circumstances, the song carries a message of hope and resilience. The line 'giza garraxia / hain erraz ez danez ixiltzen' ('the human scream / is not so easily silenced') suggests that the spirit of resistance is alive and well. The metaphor of trees blooming again, 'hor dirau arbolak / berriz loratzen,' symbolizes renewal and the cyclical nature of hope and resistance. This is reinforced by the chorus, 'Zabalera begira / ez da urrutiegi sentitzen / askatasun oihuaren / oihartzuna bertan da,' which means 'Looking to the horizon / it doesn't feel too far / the echo of the cry for freedom / is always there.' This suggests that the dream of freedom is always within reach, no matter how distant it may seem.

The song also touches on the personal aspect of this collective struggle. Lines like 'Norberan jabe / bila etengabe / noiz da lortuko / noiz bukatuko' ('Master of oneself / constantly searching / when will it be achieved / when will it end') highlight the internal quest for self-mastery and liberation. The lyrics 'ideia landuak / irudimen bortitz zainduaz / kupidarik gabe / erasotuak' ('cultivated ideas / fiercely guarded imagination / mercilessly attacked') speak to the intellectual and imaginative resilience required to sustain this fight. Ultimately, 'Zabalera Begira' is a stirring call to action, reminding listeners that the desire for freedom is an indomitable force that cannot be extinguished.