Gelagay | ገላጋይ

Meaning

This song paints a vivid picture of emotional manipulation in a toxic relationship. The singer portrays himself as completely devoted (“ገላጋይ” meaning Peacemaker) to a partner who plays cruel mind games. Key lines like “ሳይሽ ነው የማውቅሽ መች ትጠፊኝ” (“I know just when I see You”) reveal the partner’s calculated cruelty, while “እንባ ምን በወጣሽ” (“Why would you cry?”) shows the singer’s helpless pain. The repeated “ቱ በይ” represents sighs of resignation. Ultimately, it’s a desperate cry about being trapped in a cycle of emotional abuse where the victim knows they’re being manipulated but can’t break free.

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