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.
Cobardes
Los Crudos Lyrics
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¿Qué pasa, raza?
No me des la espalda
No cierres los ojos
En peligro ya vive nuestras casas
En nuestros corazones
Cobarde, ponte las pilas no dejes que se muera
Hay que protegerse con uñas y dientes
Vos que te escondes pretendes que estas palabras
De lucha y victorias son cómicas y no tienen razón
Cobarde de mierda, la revolución es ahora
Cobarde, ponte las pilas no dejes que se muera
Pero cuando la fea realidad te toca y está en tus hombros
Entonces vas a gritar por la justicia
The lyrics to Los Crudos's "Cobardes" speak to the issue of cowardice, particularly regarding the need for revolution and standing up for oneself. The opening lines "¿Qué pasa, raza?/No me des la espalda/No cierres los ojos" implore the listener not to turn away from the danger that is present in their homes and fighting against the oppressive forces. The use of "raza" in the first line signals that the message is particularly meant for those who are part of marginalized communities.
The title of the song refers to the cowardice that is present in people who are unwilling to take a stand or speak up in difficult and dangerous situations. The repetition of "Cobarde de mierda" throughout the song is a direct challenge to those individuals. The lyrics encourage resistance: "la revolución es ahora/ponte las pilas no dejes que se muera" ("the revolution is now/get it together, don't let it die"). The singer challenges those who would rather hide and pretend that "lucha y victorias" (struggles and victories) are mere fantasy.
The song also acknowledges the fear that can grip someone when faced with the hopelessness of their situation and the prospect of violence. However, the resolution to this dilemma is found in fighting for justice and not giving up. The final lines "Pero cuando la fea realidad te toca y está en tus hombros/Entonces vas a gritar por la justicia" ("But when the ugly truth touches you and is on your shoulders/Then you'll scream for justice") leave no doubt that the singer condemns cowardice and encourages change through resistance.
Line by Line Meaning
¡Cobardes!
Addressing the audience as cowards
¿Qué pasa, raza?
Asking what's happening to the people
No me des la espalda
Don't turn your back on me
No cierres los ojos
Don't close your eyes
En peligro ya vive nuestras casas
Our homes are already in danger
En nuestros corazones
In our hearts
Cobarde de mierda, la revolución es ahora
You coward, the revolution is now
Cobarde, ponte las pilas no dejes que se muera
Coward, step up and don't let it die
Hay que protegerse con uñas y dientes
We must protect ourselves by any means necessary
Vos que te escondes pretendes que estas palabras
You, hiding, pretend that these words
De lucha y victorias son cómicas y no tienen razón
About struggle and victory are funny and have no reason
Pero cuando la fea realidad te toca y está en tus hombros
But when the ugly reality touches you and is on your shoulders
Entonces vas a gritar por la justicia
Then you're going to scream for justice
Contributed by Annabelle N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.