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.
Tierra De Libertad
Los Crudos Lyrics
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Hasta mi idioma me querían sacar
Todos sabemos que los niños son libres
Y mis raíces no se pueden borrar
Venimos de muchas tierras
Trajimos nuestra cultura y tradición
De niños nos chupan el cerebro
Nos usan sólo cuando les conviene
Somos muchos y ya nos quieren echar
Con sus leyes recién estrenadas nos sacan por la puerta
De esta famosa tierra de la libertad
Venimos de muchas tierras
Trajimos nuestra cultura y tradición
De niños nos chupan el cerebro
Dejándonos sin saber de dónde venimos ni quienes somos
Tierra de la libertad
¿Quién te conoce, en dónde estás?
Los Crudos's song Tierra De Libertad expresses the struggles of growing up in a society that tries to control and erase one's identity. The lyrics begin by acknowledging the attempts made by external forces to manipulate and shape the singer's life. As a child, they were told what language to speak and how to behave, highlighting the oppressive nature of societal norms. The lyrics question the idea of liberty in a place where people are not allowed to be themselves and are instead forced to conform.
The chorus speaks to the diverse backgrounds of the people who come to this land, bringing with them their own unique cultures and traditions. However, as children, they are forced to forget their roots and are left not knowing who they are or where they come from. This sense of confusion and disconnection from their heritage is a result of the manipulation of their minds by those in power.
The final lines of the song pose a poignant question to "Tierra de la libertad," or the "Land of Liberty." The irony in the title is that the freedom promised by this land is not accessible to everyone, especially those who come from different backgrounds. The song suggests that true liberty can only be achieved when individuals are allowed to fully embrace and celebrate their unique identities without fear of persecution or judgment.
Line by Line Meaning
De chico trataron de controlarme
As a child, they tried to control me
Hasta mi idioma me querían sacar
They even wanted to take away my language
Todos sabemos que los niños son libres
We all know that children are free
Y mis raíces no se pueden borrar
And my roots cannot be erased
Venimos de muchas tierras
We come from many lands
Trajimos nuestra cultura y tradición
We brought our culture and tradition
De niños nos chupan el cerebro
As children they brainwash us
Dejándonos sin saber de dónde venimos ni quienes somos
Leaving us not knowing where we come from or who we are
Nos usan sólo cuando les conviene
They only use us when it's convenient for them
Somos muchos y ya nos quieren echar
There are many of us and they already want to push us out
Con sus leyes recién estrenadas nos sacan por la puerta
With their newly made laws, they kick us out the door
De esta famosa tierra de la libertad
Out of this famous land of liberty
Tierra de la libertad
Land of liberty
¿Quién te conoce, en dónde estás?
Who knows you, where are you?
Contributed by Tristan M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.