alternative rock band from Lekumberri, Basque Country, from 1994 to 2019. t… Read Full Bio ↴alternative rock band from Lekumberri, Basque Country, from 1994 to 2019. they have released 9 records, with a constant evolution that mixes alternative metal, post-hardcore and amazing indie pop melodies.

Singing in euskera (basque language), Berri Txarrak has become one of the best rock bands within the Spanish State's panorama. Their last two albums, called "Libre©" and "Jaio. Musika. Hil" were praised as best 'Spanish' (here meaning produced in Spain, but not in Spanish language) rock/hardcore albums in 2003 and 2005 by such important magazines as Rock Sound (now Rockzone) or Mondosonoro. "Libre©" featured a guest appearence by Rise Against singer Tim Mc Ilrath.

Berri Txarrak love highly emotive, fresh and energetic songs with clever poethic lyrics not refusing to claim against every kind of injustice around and pro freedom of speech and thought. They have already toured through Germany, USA, UK, Denmark, Spain, Switzerland, Ireland, Nicaragua, Mexico, Catalunya, Taiwan, Japan...

In late 2007, Berri Txarrak released "Zertarako Amestu" (Dream for what?), a documentary on the band's philosophy, tour-diary and recording process in black and white. The DVD also includes a special live show by the band in Gernika (Basque Country). This documentary won the Best Video of the Year Gaztea Award in 2008.

In 2009, they signed up with the label Roadrunner Records and released they last album, Payola, recorded by Steve Albini at the Electrical Audio Studios in Chicago and featuring Tim McIlrath.

In January 2011, Berri Txarrak was nominated for the 10th Annual Independent Music Awards for Best Punk Song for their song "Folklore."
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Kanta Goibelak
Berri Txarrak Lyrics

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Mundua mozkor zegoen ta ihes egin genion
kantu bera entzuteaz nazkaturik
jendea bakarrizketa trukean dabilela
aipatu zenidan eta egia da

Kanta goibelak ditugu maite
ez galdetu arrazoia
biharko nitaz ahaz zintezke eta

bada ez bada

Ta zer giro da zurean, nola dabil jendea?
ta zer diozu ispilu horizontalez?
hau irribarre bidezko erahilketa ote den
leporatu nizun eta egia da

Kanta goibelak ditugu maite...

Bizitza motzegi, orduek luzeegi
dirudite flexo honen argitzaletan
gela txikiegi, ohea handiegi
kanpoan mundua jeloskor nire zai
mundua nire zai

Kanta goibelek naute maite
ez galdetu arrazoia
eguzkia hilko nuke

orain hemen bazina
hemen bazina

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Berri Txarrak's song Kanta Goibelak are a reflection on the nature of existence and how we cope with the challenges that come with it. The song begins with a description of a world that is chaotic and difficult to navigate, in which we must flee to survive. The main character takes solace in a particular song that provides comfort and a sense of belonging. The lyrics go on to describe the loneliness that many people experience and how we all must make sacrifices to find our place in the world.

The title of the song, Kanta Goibelak, translates to "Sad Songs" in English. The song itself is a melancholic tune that speaks to the feelings of isolation and sadness that we all experience at some point in our lives. Despite its gloomy tone, the song offers a message of hope and perseverance, encouraging listeners to keep pushing forward through life's struggles.

Line by Line Meaning

Mundua mozkor zegoen ta ihes egin genion
The world was dull and we escaped

kantu bera entzuteaz nazkaturik
Captivated by the same song we listen to

jendea bakarrizketa trukean dabilela
People trading loneliness

aipatu zenidan eta egia da
It was mentioned and it's true

Kanta goibelak ditugu maite
We love melancholy songs

ez galdetu arrazoia
Don't ask why

biharko nitaz ahaz zintezke eta
You could forget about me tomorrow

bada ez bada
It doesn't matter

Ta zer giro da zurean, nola dabil jendea?
What atmosphere do you have, how do people behave?

ta zer diozu ispilu horizontalez?
What does the horizon tell you?

hau irribarre bidezko erahilketa ote den
Is this a happy or melancholy confrontation?