HABESHA Lyrics – Dinos

HABESHA Lyrics Meaning

[Couplet 1]
This verse delves into the singer’s emotional struggles and feelings of being trapped by life’s pressures. They describe crying as a precursor to seeking solace through prayer, hinting at deep sadness. The mention of aligning with the lunar calendar suggests a futile search for control or meaning in cycles of time. Reflecting on wealth, they criticize how it fosters greed and envy among people. The singer admits to somatizing their stress—internalizing emotions physically—and reveals a growing, symptomatic desire to escape life’s burdens entirely.

[Refrain]
In the refrain, the singer embraces solitude, feeling the need to distance themselves from others to introspect and heal. They describe this time alone as a “rendezvous” with themselves, symbolizing self-reflection. Instead of seeking hope in the stars, they focus on the moon, using it as a metaphor for longing and remembrance of someone who is no longer there. This reflection shows how absence has left a void in their life, further fueling their need for personal space to process these emotions.

[Couplet 2]
This verse dives into the singer’s inner turmoil, guilt, and search for self-awareness. They reflect on existential themes, contrasting the divine (“the heavens, a god above”) with their inner darkness, including traumatic memories and mental struggles. The questions about lies, betrayals, and personal failures reveal self-recrimination, where they doubt their own character and actions in past relationships. They explore themes of repentance and unresolved childhood pain, acknowledging how these experiences have shaped them. The verse also critiques denial and victimhood, emphasizing the need to own up to personal responsibility rather than shifting blame. Despite trying to move forward, the lingering impact of heartbreak surfaces as they recount futile attempts to reconnect with someone who has blocked them from their life. Through references to addiction, financial struggles, and destructive choices, the verse conveys a battle against self-destruction. The closing lines underline the vulnerability and truth that emerge from facing one’s suffering, pointing to the courage it takes to confront fears and uncertainties.

[Refrain]
The refrain returns, reinforcing the singer’s longing for isolation and self-reflection. It underscores the need to distance themselves from the external world to better understand their emotions. Their gaze at the moon becomes symbolic of unresolved longing for someone important, highlighting the bittersweet pain of reflecting on memories and imagining what life could be like if they were still present.

[Couplet 3]
Here, the singer explores indulgence and escapism as ways to cope with their emotional pain. The repeated image of drinking wine that cannot be pronounced symbolizes drowning in excess and confusion. They acknowledge the mistakes and shared blame in a failed relationship, describing it as a paradox of beauty and pain—a “rose full of thorns.” References to benzodiazepines and the difficulty of finding peace without substances hint at struggles with addiction. The singer admits their reluctance to fully move on, struggling even to say the word “ex,” showing how deeply the relationship affected them. The verse ends with a resignation to loss, accepting that the intimacy and shared moments, like late checkouts or detox plans, are now irretrievable.

[Pont]
This section highlights universal wisdom: the importance of love, cautious trust, and avoiding harm. Repeating “Habesha” seems to connect to cultural pride or a deep personal longing, adding a grounding element to the singer’s emotional exploration, suggesting they are seeking identity and connection amid their struggles.

[Outro]
In the outro, the singer circles back to themes of indulgence and escape. The repetition of drinking unpronounceable wine emphasizes their attempt to numb pain through excess. It reflects unresolved emotions and a sense of being overwhelmed by their feelings. The song closes on a vulnerable note, capturing the ongoing battle between coping mechanisms and the search for peace.