Europa
Vidro Lyrics

The lyrics of the song Europa by Vidro depict a bleak picture of the current state of Europe. The opening lines, "Det byggs murar - genom Europa" (Walls are being built - throughout Europe), describes the growing trend of countries building walls to keep out immigrants and refugees. The next line, "Död i hav - runt om Europa" (Dead in the sea - around Europe), is a reference to the numerous deaths that have occurred as a result of people attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in search of a better life. The line "CCTV - runt om i Europa" (CCTV - all around Europe) refers to the increasing number of surveillance cameras being installed in public spaces throughout the continent. Lastly, the line "Bygger murar - runt Europa" (Building walls - around Europe) shows a growing trend of countries turning inward and isolating themselves from their neighbors.

The repetition of the chorus, "Ha-ha-hatar Fort Europa," (Ha-ha-hate Fortress Europe) emphasizes the artist's criticism of the European Union's immigration policies. By describing Europe as a "fortress," Vidro is highlighting the perception that Europe is closing its borders to outsiders. The line "Hatar Europa" (Hate Europe) drives home the point that the artist believes that Europe has lost its way and is no longer the beacon of hope and progress that it once was.