Betagarri is a basque skaband from Vitoria-Gasteiz. Their sound seems to be… Read Full Bio ↴Betagarri is a basque skaband from Vitoria-Gasteiz. Their sound seems to be a mix of ska, reggae and rock but are also influenced by latin and punk. Most texts are written and sung in basque language and largely deal with social- and globalisation critical issues.

Betagarri consists of eight musicans who are Iñaki Ortiz de Villalba (voice), Aitor Ruiz de Arbulo (guitar) and Pablo Rodríguez (bass) who are the only remaining founder members from 1992 and Iker Uriarte (drumset), Aitor Agirre (guitar), David Gaviña (sax), Mikel Sanz (trombone) and Unai Lobo (trumpet) what is the bandmanning since 2003.

So far 9 albums are released:
Maketa (demo from 1994)
Betagarri (1997)
Arren Erro Zaharra (1998)
80/00 (1999)
Freaky Festa (2000)
Remix (2001)
Arnasa Hartu (2002)
Zuzenena CD/DVD (2004)
Hamaika Gara (2006)

Aldeak
Betagarri Lyrics

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Guzti bat erdibitzeaz hasi
bi parte ateratzen dira
eta alde bat geratzen da beti
bestearen kontrakoan
badakigu ezberdinak direla
eta ez dute berdin izan behar
hori da normalean aldeak
ezberdintzen dituena

alde txarraren alde txarrena
besteek baztertutakoa
azken bukaeraren azkena
arazoaren gakoa
itzalaren alde ilunean
lerro guztien bestaldean
beti bakarrik egon direnak
izatera ohituak gara
besteak gara gu, egin kontu
haiek gara, urrun daudenak
inor ez gara gu, egin kontu
beraientzat ez direnak
badakigu ezberdinak garela
eta ez dugu nahi berdinak izan
gu hementxe hau geurea dela
suertatu zaigun aldea
baina kasu guztietan bezala
sakonean begiratzean

alde honetatik ikusten bada
zuek zaudete bestean

Overall Meaning

The song "Aldeak" by Betagarri talks about a division between people, where two sides are formed that are against each other. The lyrics speak of how this is the norm and that each side sees the other as being different. The division is so deep that it has caused problems, and the darkness of this issue is seen as the root of all of the problems.

The song talks about the need for people to understand each other and to seek unity, instead of choosing to exclude those who they see as different. The lyrics express a hope for a future where people can work together and embrace their differences. They also suggest that the root of the problem may be found in the darkness that hides deep within us.

Overall, the song is a message of hope and unity in a world that is often divided. It is a call for people to understand each other and work together, rather than turning away from each other in anger and frustration.

Line by Line Meaning

Guzti bat erdibitzeaz hasi
Everything begins with a compromise

bi parte ateratzen dira
Two sides emerge

eta alde bat geratzen da beti
And one side is always left behind

bestearen kontrakoan
In opposition to the other

badakigu ezberdinak direla
We know that we are different

eta ez dute berdin izan behar
And we don't have to be the same

hori da normalean aldeak
That's what usually separates sides

ezberdintzen dituena
The differences between them

alde txarraren alde txarrena
The bad side of the bad side

besteek baztertutakoa
Rejected by the others

azken bukaeraren azkena
The final ending