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.
Naranja dulce
Cepillin Lyrics
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Como la naranja
Naranja dulce, limón partido
Dame un abrazo que yo te pido
Si fueran falsos mis juramentos
En otros tiempos se olvidarán
Dame un abrazo que yo te pido
Si fueran falsos mis juramentos
En otros tiempos se olvidarán
Toca la marcha, mi pecho llora
Adiós, señora, yo ya me voy
A mi casita de sololoy
A comer tacos y no les doy
¿Verdad que está bien pay que la naranja dulce?
Cántenla conmigo
Naranja dulce, limón partido
Dame un abrazo que yo te pido
Si fueran falsos mis juramentos
En otros tiempos se olvidarán
Naranja dulce, limón partido
Dame un abrazo que yo te pido
Si fueran falsos mis juramentos
En otros tiempos se olvidarán
Toca la marcha, mi pecho llora
Adiós, señora, yo ya me voy
A mi casita de sololoy
A comer tacos y no les doy
Naranja dulce, limón partido
Dame un abrazo que yo te pido
Si fueran falsos mis juramentos
En otros tiempos se olvidarán
Toca la marcha, mi pecho llora
Adiós, señora, yo ya me voy
A mi casita de sololoy
A comer tacos y no les doy
Naranja dulce, limón partido
Dame un abrazo que yo te pido
Si fueran falsos mis juramentos
En otros tiempos se olvidarán
Naranja dulce, limón partido
Dame un abrazo que yo te pido
Si fueran falsos mis juramentos
En otros tiempos se olvidarán
Naranja dulce
Limón partido
¡Yo ya me voy!
The song "Naranja dulce" by Cepillín is a playful and catchy tune that celebrates the sweetness of life. The lyrics talk about the singer's love for everything sweet, particularly oranges, and his desire for a warm embrace. The chorus repeats the phrase "Naranja dulce, limón partido, dame un abrazo que yo te pido" which translates to "sweet orange, split lemon, give me a hug that I ask for." The song creates a joyful and lighthearted atmosphere, inviting the listener to sing and dance along.
The second verse of the song introduces a touch of longing and nostalgia as the singer says goodbye to someone and heads back to his home in Sololoy to eat tacos. The phrase "Si fueran falsos mis juramentos, en otros tiempos se olvidarán" can be translated as "if my promises were false, they will be forgotten in due time." The singer acknowledges that promises may be broken, but the memories of sweet moments like an orange or a warm embrace will last forever.
Overall, "Naranja dulce" is a feel-good song that celebrates simple pleasures and the importance of cherishing good memories. The lyrics may be simple, but they resonate with anyone who has experienced the joy of a sweet treat or a warm hug.
Line by Line Meaning
A mí me gusta todo lo dulce
Como la naranja
I enjoy everything sweet, including oranges
Naranja dulce, limón partido
Dame un abrazo que yo te pido
Si fueran falsos mis juramentos
En otros tiempos se olvidarán
Sweet orange, split lemon
Give me a hug that I ask for
If my promises were false
They will be forgotten in another time
Toca la marcha, mi pecho llora
Adiós, señora, yo ya me voy
A mi casita de sololoy
A comer tacos y no les doy
Play the march, my chest cries
Goodbye, lady, I'm leaving
To my little house in Sololoy
To eat tacos and not give them away
¿Verdad que está bien pay que la naranja dulce?
Cántenla conmigo
Isn't it fun that the sweet orange is good? Sing it with me
Naranja dulce
Limón partido
¡Yo ya me voy!
Sweet orange
Split lemon
I'm leaving!
Writer(s): Ricardo Gonzalez Gutierrez
Contributed by Camden V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.