Zergatik zaude isilik?

URTZ's song 'Zergatik zaude isilik?' is a profound exploration of resilience, connection, and the quest for truth. The lyrics, sung in Basque, convey a sense of hope and determination despite the surrounding darkness. The opening lines, 'Bizirik sentitzen naiz, gaua beltza den arren,' translate to 'I feel alive, even though the night is dark,' setting the tone for a journey through adversity. The singer finds strength in companionship, as expressed in 'zure eskutik hartuta, egiten badut aurrera,' meaning 'holding your hand, if I move forward.' This connection is portrayed as a source of courage and a shield against fear.

The song delves deeper into the theme of truth and expression. The lines 'Ez ezer ezta inork, ez du inoiz lortuko, egia hiltzerik' ('Nothing and no one will ever manage to kill the truth') highlight an unwavering belief in the power of truth. Music and words are depicted as vehicles for this truth, with 'Musika hitza bada, eta hitza geroa' ('If music is the word, and the word is the future'). The poignant question 'zergatik zaude isilik?' ('why are you silent?') challenges the listener to speak out and not remain silent in the face of injustice or falsehood.

The imagery of dark clouds and distant dreams in 'Bidean, urrun gelditzen dira hodei ilunak; sarritan, esna amestu dudan etorkizuna' ('On the way, dark clouds remain far away; often, the future I dreamed of while awake') reflects the struggle and hope for a better future. The repetition of 'zurekin, zurekin, bizirik naiz' ('with you, with you, I am alive') versus 'zu gabe, zu gabe, noraezean' ('without you, without you, I am lost') underscores the importance of companionship and mutual support. The song ultimately conveys a message of enduring hope, the importance of truth, and the transformative power of human connection.