Basajaun refers to a mythological creature from Basque folklore, often translated as "Lord of the Woods" or "Wild Man." He is a protector of the forest and its animals, sometimes depicted as a giant, hairy humanoid.
In the song, the lyric "Piedra tallada por el Basajaun" (Stone carved by the Basajaun) immediately transports the listener to a magical, ancient world. This word is incredibly unique and culturally rich, making it a captivating entry point into the song's mystical atmosphere and the regional folklore it evokes.
Aralar invites us into a spellbinding autumn night high in the misty Basque mountains. Under a streaking meteor shower, the forest itself seems alive: trees whirl like dancers in a fairy-tale gale while legendary beings such as the Basajaun — the Basque guardian of the woods — silently watch. The repetitive na na na refrain echoes the hypnotic rhythm of nature and pulls us deeper into this dreamlike landscape.
Surrounded by potion ingredients — frog tongue, snake eye, rat tail, fox fang, old crone’s nails — the singer performs a secret love ritual. With eyes closed, she sends her wish to the heavens: that her beloved love her even more than she loves him, and belong to her alone. Beneath its playful melody, the song blends folklore and yearning, turning youthful desire into a whispered incantation beneath the shooting stars of Aralar.