Ricardo was a dentist who started to paint his face so that kids would not be afraid of him as he worked on their teeth. He became famous when a local TV channel interviewed him. The name Cepillín means little (tooth) brush, "cepillo" ("de dientes") in Spanish.
With Televisa he had a show called El Show de Cepillín. This show was an educational, comedy and interview shows with guests such as Lou Ferrigno (who was Hulk on the popular TV show). The show was a success in Mexico as well as Chile and Puerto Rico. He arguably became the most famous clown in Mexico.
Cepillín also recorded children songs. The most popular songs were La feria de Cepillín (Cepillín's Fair), Tomás ("Thomas") and En el bosque de la China ("In China's forest") and La Gallina Cocoua. Cepillín also helped younger artists to acquire fame such as singer Yuri who took a role in his movie Milagro en el circo ("Miracle in the circus").
Cepillín is currently on a show on Multimedios Television as well as touring with the circus show that bears his name. His last album sold more than one million units in the first three months. On May 24, 2005 he had a heart attack and had to be hospitalized in Puebla, after complaining of chest pain during a presentation with his circus. He has currently been contracted for another talk show ("Cepillín's Live") with Multimedios Television beginning sometime in June 2006. The show will feature both of his son's Ricardo and Roberto Guajardo.
On July 13, 2006 he had a second heart attack and had to be hospitalized in San José Hospital in Monterrey, Nuevo León, México. Luckily, Cepillín is in recovery.
Amor Chiquito
Cepillin Lyrics
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acabado de nacer.
eres mi encanto,
eres todo mi querer.
Ven a mis brazos,
ámame con ilusión,
porque te quiero
Yo solo vivo por tí,
sufro por tí...
muero por tí...
Espero me hagas felíz,
como yo a tí,
porque te quiero
y te doy todo mi amor...
Amor chiquito, etc. etc.
The song Amor Chiquito by Cepillín is a sweet and sentimental ode to a newborn baby. The lyrics speak of the deep love and affection the singer feels towards this small, precious life. He implores the baby to come to his arms and love him with enthusiasm, promising to give his heart and all of his love in return. The singer seems to be almost overwhelmed by the strength of his feelings for the baby, stating that he lives, suffers, and would even die for this tiny being.
The song is a beautiful expression of the intense emotional connection that caregivers can feel towards infants. The purity and vulnerability of a newborn can inspire a depth of love that is difficult to put into words, but Cepillín has done an admirable job of capturing these feelings in his song. The use of simple and repetitive lyrics, combined with the catchy melody, creates a sense of innocence and joy that is appropriate for the subject matter.
Line by Line Meaning
Amor chiquito,
This new and young love that is just starting to develop.
acabado de nacer.
It's like a newborn baby, the love is fresh and new.
eres mi encanto,
You are the charm and delight of my life.
eres todo mi querer.
You are everything I desire and love.
Ven a mis brazos,
Come to my arms where I can hold you.
ámame con ilusión,
Love me passionately and with excitement.
porque te quiero
Because I love you,
y te doy mi corazón...
And I give you my heart.
Yo solo vivo por tí,
I only live for you,
sufro por tí...
I suffer for you...
muero por tí...
I would die for you...
Espero me hagas felíz,
I hope you make me happy,
como yo a tí,
Just like I do for you,
porque te quiero
Because I love you,
y te doy todo mi amor...
And I give you all my love.
Amor chiquito, etc.
This new love that is just beginning, etc.
Contributed by Kaitlyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.