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.
Crudo Soy
Los Crudos Lyrics
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relleno de la miesma mierda
la sociedad me quiere callar
la sociedad me quiere controlar
Crudo soy contra algunos
que tratan la gente como mierda
crudo estoy de todo las mentiras
Triste soy por toda la gente
Que le da verguenza de ser latino
enjoado estoy con la juventut
Que mata ha nuestros hermanos
Frustrado me siento
Con los podres que no ensenam la lingua nuestra
Que crian a sus hijos con verguenza de ser latinos
Y se creen tan Americanos
The lyrics to "Crudo Soy" by Los Crudos are a raw expression of frustration and anger towards societal systems that seek to oppress and control individuals. The first stanza expresses a feeling of being drunk and filled with the same garbage as the system that society wants to silence and control. The singer of the song rebels against those who treat people like trash and speaks out against the lies that separate people from thinking for themselves. The second stanza speaks to the sadness felt towards those who are ashamed of their Latino heritage and the youth who kill their own. The final stanza depicts a sense of frustration towards those in power who do not teach their language and raising their children to feel ashamed of their heritage.
This song is a powerful statement against societal and cultural oppression. The lyrics resonate with people of color who have experienced similar feelings of shame and oppression. With this song, Los Crudos showcases their punk spirit, disdain for oppressive systems, and determination to speak against injustice.
Line by Line Meaning
Crudo soy, boracho de este sistema
I am raw, drunk from this system
relleno de la miesma mierda
Filled with the same shit
la sociedad me quiere callar
Society wants to silence me
la sociedad me quiere controlar
Society wants to control me
Crudo soy contra algunos
I am raw against some
que tratan la gente como mierda
Who treat people like shit
crudo estoy de todo las mentiras
I am raw from all the lies
y toda la gente que no piensam por ellos mismos
And all the people who do not think for themselves
Triste soy por toda la gente
I am sad for all the people
que le da verguenza de ser latino
who are ashamed to be Latino
enjoado estoy con la juventut
I am fed up with the youth
que mata ha nuestros hermanos
who kill our brothers
Frustrado me siento
I feel frustrated
con los podres que no ensenam la lingua nuestra
with the parents who do not teach our language
que crian a sus hijos con verguenza de ser latinos
who raise their children to be ashamed of being Latino
y se creen tan Americanos
and they believe themselves to be so American
Contributed by Audrey K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.