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.
Eliminación
Los Crudos Lyrics
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No ayudan a los pobres
Quieren eliminar a nuestras culturas
Y matar a nuestras tradiciones
¿Y por qué vamos a soportar y aguantar una manera tan mal?
¡No, no, no!
¿Y tú vas a soportar este sistema que te quiere matar?
La gente no se dan cuenta que nos están robando
La verdad se muestra en las caras de la juventud
¿Y por qué vamos a soportar y aguantar una manera tan mal?
¡No, no, no!
¿Y tú vas a soportar este sistema que te quiere matar?
¡No, no, no!
Nosotros somos libres, dueños de nadie
The lyrics of Los Crudos's song "Eliminación" speak to the systemic oppression faced by marginalized communities. The song highlights the struggle against a society that perceives them as a plague and aims to eliminate their cultures and traditions. The first two lines are a direct commentary on the discrimination faced by the poor and their lack of support from the system. The lyrics then address the audience, questioning why they would tolerate such a system that seeks to harm them. The repetition of "no, no, no" emphasizes the urgency of standing up against systemic oppression.
The song then shifts its focus to the theft and exploitation of these communities, with the people being unaware of the injustice done to them. The lyrics encourage the youth to hold on to the truth and see that they are being robbed of their freedom and individuality. Los Crudos's lyrics and music symbolize resistance against the establishment and condemnation of the flawed system, encouraging listeners to rise up against oppression and stand for their rights.
Line by Line Meaning
El sistema nos ve como una plaga
The system sees us as a plague
No ayudan a los pobres
They don't help the poor
Quieren eliminar a nuestras culturas
They want to eliminate our cultures
Y matar a nuestras tradiciones
And kill our traditions
¿Y por qué vamos a soportar y aguantar una manera tan mal?
And why should we tolerate such a wrong way?
¡No, no, no!
No, no, no!
¿Y tú vas a soportar este sistema que te quiere matar?
And are you going to endure this system that wants to kill you?
La gente no se dan cuenta que nos están robando
People don't realize they're robbing us
La verdad se muestra en las caras de la juventud
The truth shows on the faces of the youth
Nosotros somos libres, dueños de nadie
We are free, nobody's possession
Contributed by Victoria S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.