In 2004, Martin Sorrondeguy released his documentary film Beyond The Screams: A U.S. Latino Hardcore Punk Documentary, which focused on the Latino punk scene in the US. After Los Crudos came to an end, Sorrondeguy formed a new band, Limp Wrist, a queercore and straight edge band with which he performs. He has also been in the bands Harto and Tragatelo, as well. Guitarist Jose has gone onto play in Chicago punk bands I Attack and Kontaminat. Their last drummer Ebro was also in Charles Bronson, MK-Ultra and Punch In the Face.
Los Crudos did a surprise reunion show at the first "Latino Fest" put on by Southkore records in Chicago. They also played a reunion show at Chaos in Tejas 2008 and are scheduled to play the 3rd Latino Fest in Los Angeles.
Along with Limp Wrist, Martin is also in NN and Needles.
500 Años
Los Crudos Lyrics
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The sun doesn't always shine
It′s alright to fall apart sometimes, mmm
I am not always you
And you are not always mine
It's alright to fall apart sometimes
After all is said and done
When we cry, when we laugh
I am half, you are half
The heart isn't always true
And I am not always fine
We all have an angry heart sometimes
After all is said and done
One and one still is one
When we cry, when we laugh
I am half, you are half
Look how far we have come
One and one still is
One moon (one moon)
One star (one star)
I love the one we are
One thread (one thread)
One line (one line)
Let′s stand still in time
One moon (one moon)
One star (one star)
I love the one we are
One thread (one thread)
One line (one line)
That runs through our lives
After all is said and done
One and one still is one
When we cry, when we laugh
I am half, you are half
Look how far we have come
One and one still is one ah
Ooh
Los Crudos's song 500 Anos is a powerful and emotional expression of the struggles and perseverance of indigenous people in the face of colonialism and oppression. The opening lyrics, "The sky isn't always blue, the sun doesn't always shine", serve as a metaphor for the challenges faced by marginalized communities who may not always experience the "perfection" that those in positions of privilege may take for granted. The lines "It's alright to fall apart sometimes, I am not always you and you are not always mine" speak to the idea that it's okay to feel lost or disconnected from others, and that individual struggles are unique and valid.
The second verse, "The heart isn't always true, and I am not always fine, we all have an angry heart sometimes", delves deeper into the struggles faced by individuals in these communities, emphasizing that there are deep-seated emotions and challenges that can arise as a result of systemic oppression. However, the chorus of the song emphasizes the power of unity and solidarity, with the lines "One and one still is one, when we cry, when we laugh, I am half, you are half", underscoring the idea that despite individual differences and struggles, there is strength in collective resilience.
The final lines of the song, "Look how far we have come, one and one still is one" celebrate the progress made by communities in the face of adversity, while also underscoring that there is still work to be done. Overall, Los Crudos's 500 Anos is a powerful tribute to the strength, resilience, and perseverance of marginalized communities who have faced and continue to face incredible challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
The sky isn't always blue
Life doesn't always present itself in a happy way
The sun doesn't always shine
Times can be tough or gloomy
It's alright to fall apart sometimes, mmm
It's okay to not be okay sometimes and feel emotions deeply
I am not always you
We are all different and unique individuals
And you are not always mine
We cannot possess one another, we are free to be ourselves
After all is said and done
One and one still is one
When we cry, when we laugh
I am half, you are half
No matter what happens, we are still a cohesive unit that completes each other
The heart isn't always true
Our emotions can deceive us and lead us astray
And I am not always fine
Sometimes it's difficult to keep a brave face and pretend everything is okay
We all have an angry heart sometimes
We all have emotions that are difficult to deal with, including anger
Look how far we have come
One and one still is
One moon (one moon)
One star (one star)
I love the one we are
One thread (one thread)
One line (one line)
Let's stand still in time
One moon (one moon)
One star (one star)
I love the one we are
One thread (one thread)
One line (one line)
That runs through our lives
Even though we have gone through many things, we remain a strong unit connected by a single thread that runs through our lives
One and one still is one ah
Ooh
We are a united force, always standing together no matter what life throws at us
Writer(s): Rick Nowels, Marie Claire D'ubaldo, William Steinberg
Contributed by Max T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.