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The Kids Are Still In Cages

from Say Something by Nancy Sanchez

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THE KIDS ARE STILL IN CAGES is both a Beautiful and Powerful ballad that shines light on the humanitarian crisis at our border and the personal story of Nancy's own immigration experience.

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“The Kids Are Still In Cages”
By Nancy Sanchez

I was told to go back where I came from
Back where I belong, but I don’t know where I belong

I was brought here in my mother’s arms
Just a little girl searching for the stars

Circumstances forced my parents to leave
We crossed the line, in 1989

It’s never easy to leave your life behind
A whole new culture, a brand new way of life

Without knowing the language, without even a dime
The only frame of mind is to keep that dream alive

It’s not easy to survive

Lets not forget about the ones who weren’t so lucky
They traveled far in search of their American dream
Only to find a world so cruel and empty

While the city burns and world rages the kids are still in cages

As time goes by and you assimilate and you integrate
It’s easy to forget that you were once in their shoes

With every car you buy and the “I got mine so fuck you” mentality
You loose your humanity

How can you live with yourself?

Lets not forget about the ones who weren’t so lucky
They traveled far in search of their American dream
Only to find a world so cruel and empty

While the city burns and world rages the kids are still in cages

What about them?
The kids in cages are waiting
For a friend
What about them?
What about them?
The kids in cages are waiting
To be saved
What about them?

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from Say Something, released October 30, 2020
Song and Lyrics by Nancy Sanchez
Produced by Beto Hale

Mixed by Sal Ojeda
Mastered by Robert Hadley Mastering
Recording Engineer: Beto Hale
Arranged by Beto Hale
Beto Hale: drums, electric guitar, electric bass, synthesizers, background vocals, 12-string acoustic guitar
Sal Ojeda: synthesizers, sound design
Vocal arrangements: Nancy Sánchez, Beto Hale

Recorded at Los Olivos Recording Studios

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“La Gran Civilización”: a musical tour de force Unstoppable in any language. (Indie Pulse)

Nancy Sanchez made NPR’s Alt. Latino’s Best of list by host Felix Contreras.

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