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)

Baldin Bada
Betagarri Lyrics

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Aurrera filmetako gidariak
Aurrera akademiako agintariak
Aurrera koilare desberdineko txakurrak
Ondo neurtu gelditzen zaizun bizi txikia

Bizi nahi dut ahal baldin bada
Bizi nahi dut ahal baldin bada
Bizi nahi dut ahal baldin bada

Bizi nahi dut ahal baldin bada

Gaizki sentitzen naiz! Gaizki sentitzen naiz!

Negar egin nahi dut eta ezin
Oihu egin nahi dut eta debekatua
Maitatu nahi dut eta ez didate uzten
Borroka ez dut nahi baina beharrezkoa da
Hiltzea nahi izango nuke baina une berean

Bizi nahi dut ahal baldin bada
Bizi nahi dut ahal baldin bada
Bizi nahi dut ahal baldin bada
Bizi nahi dut ahal baldin bada

Bizi nahi dut ahal baldin bada
Bizi nahi dut ahal baldin bada
Bizi nahi dut ahal baldin bada
Bizi nahi dut ahal baldin bada

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Betagarri's song "Baldin Bada" are about the desire to keep on living despite the struggles and challenges that come our way. The verses mention different types of characters that represent the different obstacles that one may encounter in life: film directors, government officials, and even different types of dogs. The chorus repeats the phrase "Bizi nahi dut ahal baldin bada" which translates to "I want to live if possible." This means that the singer wants to keep on going, but acknowledges that it might not always be possible.

The second verse highlights the difficulties of life, such as feeling the need to cry or call out for help but being unable to do so because they are forbidden or unwanted. The singer also expresses a desire for love but feels like it is out of their control. They do not want to fight, but feel like it may be necessary. The final line about wanting to die but also wanting to live is a reflection of the conflicting emotions that can come with life's struggles.

Line by Line Meaning

Aurrera filmetako gidariak
Directors of the film industry are moving forward

Aurrera akademiako agintariak
Leaders of the academy are moving forward

Aurrera koilare desberdineko txakurrak
Dogs of different breeds are moving forward

Ondo neurtu gelditzen zaizun bizi txikia
Our small life that is measured well

Bizi nahi dut ahal baldin bada
I want to live if possible

Gaizki sentitzen naiz! Gaizki sentitzen naiz!
I feel bad! I feel bad!

Negar egin nahi dut eta ezin
I want to laugh but I can't

Oihu egin nahi dut eta debekatua
I want to shout but it's forbidden

Maitatu nahi dut eta ez didate uzten
I want to love but they won't let me

Borroka ez dut nahi baina beharrezkoa da
I don't want to fight but it's necessary

Hiltzea nahi izango nuke baina une berean
I would like to die but at the right moment