Right from the start, the band has shown their protest nature which lead the band to reflect social issues in their lyrics. Most of their songs look at immigration, social inequality and the conflict of interests that look down on human being. In 2002 the band began to play in Barcelona: the streets Read Full BioChe Sudaka combines Argentinian and Colombian musicians which were known in Barcelona's Old Town, meeting point for buskers from all over the world and source of inspiration for a fusion of various styles.
Right from the start, the band has shown their protest nature which lead the band to reflect social issues in their lyrics. Most of their songs look at immigration, social inequality and the conflict of interests that look down on human being. In 2002 the band began to play in Barcelona: the streets, the bars, the tube and the suburban trains were their first stages. The band was first noticed internationally through their contribution SIN PAPELES on the sampler LA COLIFATA, which represents the mestizo scene of Barcelona.
They dedicated their debut TRIPPI TOWN (2003) to the Plaza del Trippi (George Orwell Square), the place where they met. The album is a product of many different musical influences: a journey through reggae, ragga, punk-latin and argentinian folklore. A subsequent tour followed through Europe (France, Belgium, Italy, Spain). Lots of shows and lots of friends from all over the world… a great influence for their second album: ALERTA BIHOTZA!!! (2005)
It is a multicultural album that takes the listener to the reggae-punk energy the band irradiates in their live shows. For the production, the band enlisted Gambeat, Radio Bemba's bassist, who is the responsible both for the harder sound and for the elaboration of their extreme energetic live show. The album also counts on some special guests appearances: Fermin Muguruza (Kortatu, Negu Gorriak), Yacine (Cheb Balowski, Nour), Dede Trake (Cannabistro), Gambeat (Radio Bemba, French Lovers, Piratas Urbanos) and Lina (Azaiza).
More than 2 years and 300 gigs... A tour through Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Italy, Spain, France, Holland and Argentina... Now, CHE SUDAKA comes back with MIRANDO EL MUNDO AL REVÉS (2007), a new acoustic cd which is released together with a dvd including a documentary about the band, an interview and some other extra files. The album features some special friends appearances: Amparo Sánchez (Amparanoïa), Un Kuartito and Karamelo Santo (both bands from Argentina).
As when they played in the streets of Barcelona, their positive energy and the willingness to give it all to the audience are the most remarkable attributes of CHE SUDAKA.
Sin Papeles
Che Sudaka Lyrics
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y al llegar a Sudamerika... nadie papel le pidio...
hace 50 años mi otro abuelo de Sicilia salio...
y al llegar a Sudamerica... nadie papel le pidio..."
No tomo te, tomo mate mi amor
Siempre chequeo mi futbol
Despues me escondo cuando viene inmigracion
Inmigrante ilegal en Europe
OH OH... sin papeles... ando sin papeles
Inmigrante ilegal en Europe
No eres mas macho por tener un " uniform "
Y en la cintura un pistolon (bom bom bom bom)
Y yo me escondo cuano viene inmigracion
Inmigrante ilegal en Europe
OH OH... sin papeles... ando sin papeles
Inmigrante ilegal en Europe
Suenan las sirenas, patearon la puerta
Creo que me vienen a buscar
(Escondete escondete escondete!!!)
Que dira mi gente si me ve por alla de vuelta
Inmigrante ilegal en Europe
OH OH... sin papeles... ando sin papeles
Inmigrante ilegal en Europe!!!
The lyrics of "Sin Papeles" by Che Sudaka touch on the experiences of immigrants who are undocumented, and the fear and uncertainty that comes with living in a foreign country without proper documentation. The verses describe the stories of the singer's grandparents, who immigrated to South America from Galicia and Sicily respectively, many years ago. However, they did not face any issues with immigration authorities and were able to start a new life in their new homeland without being asked for papers.
On the other hand, the chorus and subsequent verses reflect the experience of the singer, an undocumented immigrant in Europe. The fear of being caught by immigration authorities is constant, and the sense of insecurity and helplessness is palpable. The lyrics describe how the singer hides when immigration authorities approach, and how the sound of sirens and the fear of being caught affect everyday life. The chorus repeats the refrain "Sin papeles" which translates to "without papers," underlining the importance of legal documents in determining a person's ability to live and work in a foreign country.
Overall, "Sin Papeles" is a commentary on the struggles that undocumented immigrants face, and the need for better policies and protections for those who are living in a foreign country without proper paperwork.
Line by Line Meaning
hace 100 años, mi bisabuelo de Galicia salio...
My great-grandfather from Galicia left 100 years ago...
y al llegar a Sudamerika... nadie papel le pidio...
and upon arriving in South America... he was not asked for any papers...
hace 50 años mi otro abuelo de Sicilia salio...
50 years ago my other grandfather from Sicily left...
y al llegar a Sudamerica... nadie papel le pidio...
and upon arriving in South America... he was not asked for any papers...
No tomo te, tomo mate mi amor
I do not drink tea, I drink mate, my love
Siempre chequeo mi futbol
I always check my soccer
Despues me escondo cuando viene inmigracion
Then I hide when immigration comes
Inmigrante ilegal en Europe
Illegal immigrant in Europe
OH OH... sin papeles... ando sin papeles
Oh oh... without papers... I walk without papers
No eres mas macho por tener un ' uniform '
You are not more manly for having a uniform
Y en la cintura un pistolon (bom bom bom bom)
And a gun on your waist (boom boom boom boom)
Y yo me escondo cuano viene inmigracion
And I hide when immigration comes
Suenan las sirenas, patearon la puerta
The sirens are sounding, they kicked down the door
Creo que me vienen a buscar
I think they are coming to get me
(Escondete escondete escondete!!!)
(Hide, hide, hide!)
Que dira mi gente si me ve por alla de vuelta
What will my people say if they see me back there
Inmigrante ilegal en Europe
Illegal immigrant in Europe
OH OH... sin papeles... ando sin papeles
Oh oh... without papers... I walk without papers
Inmigrante ilegal en Europe!!!
Illegal immigrant in Europe!!!
Contributed by Jeremiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SET1 WTF CREW
era una bien conocida cancion de Sting,I'm an englishman in new york, me gusta mucho mas asì :D bien bacana , me filicito!! desde italia con gusto!!
José Rodríguez Berja
Si quieres ver la luz vas hacia la luz, si quieres oscuridad vas a las sombras, si quieres encender y apagar la luz tienes que moverte, aun no tienes el interruptor
Rogelio Ruiz
se trata de un cover del cover, es decir, un cover de “Inmigrante ilegal in NY” que King Changó hizo cover de Sting
Monaxil
De que grupo era la melodía, que ya no me acuerdo?
steven kofi
que bueno cancion nadié en esta mundo es ilegal. la terra apartenece a los humanos
Adrián Marzal
Creo que era una cancion inglesa llamada "A englishman in New York"
socmelilvampiro
La canzone è di Sting
Monica britas fernandez
Milbicos....da galiZa ...joder cuanto tiempo
Kafadsred
Hello from greece!!! I think that the music is the same with a song from an artist from Cote d ivoire,Tiken Jah Fakoly - Africain à Paris
Didac Zaera
de Sting , un Ingles en Nueva york...