"Immigrant Blues" genre: World Fusion
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	Funky Cha-Cha in Spanish and English. "borrowed" bass line from EW&F's Serpentine Fire for intro, Sting goes to Cuba for the verses, a little War on the chorus and from Funk to Ska on the ripping synth solo by alain Mallet
	CD: Immigrant Blues   Label: Mango Blue Credits: Music and Lyrics by Alex Alvear
	Story Behind the Song A response to immigration policies of the late 90's. The song calls to reflect on the fact that (almost) all of us are immigrants or a product of immigration. Immigrants share a quest for a better life and bring with them hard work, dedication and their dreams. Of course there's assholes like in everywhere else, but to generalize and criminalize all immigrants is definitely not cool. The song was written in Boston MA in 2000. It was recorded live at a TV special for PBS Lyrics Translated from Spanish Verse Listen to what I have to say I don't know why you don't want to be my friend I came to this land to work However you want to set me aside Bad seeds can be found anywhere why should the honest ones pay the price? I'm not asking for your charity, All I want is opportunity chorus (in English) It's an Immigrant Nation We live in an Immigrant Nation I work hard for my money so don't you put the blame on me Verse (in Spanish) I don't want no misunderstanding I have faith that not all is lost Let's united to find a solution Working together to co-exist in understanding My people have much to offer If you would allow yourself, I could be your best pal I'm not asking for your charity All I want is opportunity chorus (in English) It's an Immigrant Nation We live in an Immigrant Nation I work hard for my money so don't you put the blame on me Verse You know well what I'm talking about 'cause your own people They had to take the same route I'm not asking for your charity All I want is opportunity chorus (in English) It's an Immigrant Nation We live in an Immigrant Nation I work hard for my money so don't you put the blame on me

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