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.
poco a poco
Los Crudos Lyrics
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Que perdieron, la frontera es el recuerdo
Cinco generaciones y poco a poco van perdiendo algo más
Poco a poco ellos te despojan
¡Poco a poco!
Dejándote pelado, casi con nada
¡Poco a poco!
Tu existencia es una amenaza
La frontera les da miedo
Porque tú vives en la cara del atacador que este gobierno representa
Poco a poco ellos te despojan
¡Poco a poco!
Dejándote pelado, casi con nada
¡Poco a poco!
Tu sangre es nuestra sangre
Tu enemigo es nuestro enemigo
Tu lucha es nuestra lucha
Estamos todos en esta misma lucha
The lyrics to Los Crudos's song "Poco A Poco" address the fear and hardship faced by immigrants living near the border. The song's opening lines, "No te van a dejar olvidar / Que perdieron, la frontera es el recuerdo," convey a sense of constant pressure, as if the memory of losing their homeland is always present, never allowed to fade. The following line, "Cinco generaciones y poco a poco van perdiendo algo más," highlights the slow erosion of identity and culture experienced by those who live in a foreign land.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more urgent, with the repeated refrain "Poco a poco ellos te despojan" ("Little by little they strip away from you") emphasizing the gradual but steady loss of dignity and possessions. The lines "Tu existencia es una amenaza / La frontera les da miedo" ("Your existence is a threat / The border scares them") underscore the real danger that these immigrants face every day, simply by existing in a place where they are not welcome. The final lines, "Tu sangre es nuestra sangre / Tu enemigo es nuestro enemigo / Tu lucha es nuestra lucha / Estamos todos en esta misma lucha" ("Your blood is our blood / Your enemy is our enemy / Your fight is our fight / We are all in this same struggle") serve as a powerful reminder that we must stand in solidarity with those who are marginalized and oppressed.
Overall, "Poco A Poco" is a compelling call to action, urging listeners to recognize and confront the injustices faced by immigrants near the border. Through vivid and poignant lyrics, Los Crudos demonstrate their commitment to social justice and their deep empathy for those who have been disenfranchised by society.
Line by Line Meaning
No te van a dejar olvidar
They won't let you forget
Que perdieron, la frontera es el recuerdo
That they lost, the border is the memory
Cinco generaciones y poco a poco van perdiendo algo más
Five generations and little by little they are losing something more
Poco a poco ellos te despojan
Little by little they strip you
¡Poco a poco!
Little by little!
Dejándote pelado, casi con nada
Leaving you with nothing, almost nothing
Tu existencia es una amenaza
Your existence is a threat
La frontera les da miedo
The border scares them
Porque tú vives en la cara del atacador que este gobierno representa
Because you live in the face of the attacker that this government represents
Tu sangre es nuestra sangre
Your blood is our blood
Tu enemigo es nuestro enemigo
Your enemy is our enemy
Tu lucha es nuestra lucha
Your struggle is our struggle
Estamos todos en esta misma lucha
We are all in this same struggle
Contributed by Liliana D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.