Zu Atrapatu Arte
Kortatu Lyrics

Gazte bat drogaz hiltzen da
Atrakoak, hilketa terrorista bat
Denak, denak, paperetan daude
Zu atrapatu arte
Zu burgues madarikatua
Ez duzu inoiz ezer ulertuko
Zuretzat kalean gertazen dena
Besteen arazoak dira

The lyrics to Kortatu's song "Zu Atrapatu Arte" speak to the struggle of the youth in the Basque Country against the oppressive forces of the state. The first verse describes a young person who has died from drug use and the violence of terrorist attacks and robberies. The next lines allude to the corrupt system which allows these events to occur - "Denak, denak, paperetan daude" means "Everyone, everyone, they're all in the papers" referring to the coverage of these events in the media. The chorus then accuses the listener, referred to as a "burgues madarikatua" or "bourgeois pig", of being the reason for all the problems on the street - "Zu atrapatu arte" means "Until you're caught". The final lines suggest that the issues affecting others are not ones that the listener can understand or empathize with - "Zuretzat kalean gertazen dena, besteena arazoak dira" means "What happens to you on the street, for others are problems".

Overall, the song calls out the social inequality and injustice present in Basque society, particularly towards young people who are marginalized and struggling. The lyrics suggest that those in power are unconcerned with the problems facing the youth, instead focusing on their own interests and profits. At the same time, the song challenges the listener to recognize their role in perpetuating this system and to work towards creating a more just society.