Agur
Betagarri Lyrics

The lyrics to Betagarri’s song, “Agur,” are written in Basque, a language mostly spoken in the Basque country, a region that straddles Spain and France. The song, which translates to “Goodbye,” speaks about a farewell in the dark night. The first stanza seems to describe the setting of the scene – the light has gone out and time stands still, almost as though it’s a sombre moment. The second half of the stanza speaks about the arrival of the moon and how the unknown faces of the moon force the characters to confront their emotions and say goodbye.

The second stanza delves deeper into the characters’ emotional states, where they talk about their dreams and how they have changed over time. They find themselves in a place without a clear direction for their future and feel the pressure to take control of every aspect of their lives. The last lines of the stanza depict how time has become a slave-driver to them, and they have become slaves to it.

The chorus of the song seems to be the characters’ way of saying goodbye to one another. They seem to recognize the importance of being there for each other and the need to let go of the past and move on with their respective lives, despite the uncertainty that may lie ahead.