Cri-Cri is known as the "grillito cantor" or "the singing cricket". He is a character created by Francisco Gabilondo Soler in his childhood and may even be considered "his inner personality"
The character became so famous and gave its author such renown, that it became a second name for Gabilondo. In the mid part of the 20th century he became the most recognizable singer of children's songs in Spanish. Gabilondo's dedication to this segment of the population has been greatly admired, comparable to Walt Disney in his honest approach to making life fun for those who are getting started in life.
Abuelito
Cri-Cri Lyrics
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ven a contarme algún cuento
de esos mil que tú te sabes
y que traten de misterio o de amor.
Abuelito, "voy, voy"
se acaba el día, es muy tarde
sonó la hora deslumbrante
Y si Blanca Nieves en el bosque
con los enanitos va a jugar
y si en el castillo del gigante
el gato con botas dice "miauuu".
Abuelito, "voy, voy"
quiero subir a tus rodillas
para escuchar las maravillas
que relatas, abuelito, abuelito
"voy, voy, voy, ya voy".
Abuelito, "voy, voy"
cuando la noche va cayendo
cuando ya brillan los luceros
quiero cuentos y más cuentos, por favor.
Abuelito, "voy, voy"
tu fantasia jamás me cansa
pues me conduce en sus alas
hasta el reino de la magia y el valor.
Vuelve a repetirme Pulgarcito
que en un dedal puede caber
y que con sus botas encantadas
salta las montañas a placer.
Abuelito, "voy, voy"
cerca de ti estoy contento
sintiendo reales esos cuentos
que me cuentas, abuelito, abuelito
"voy, voy, voy, ya voy".
The song "Abuelito" by Cri-Cri is an expression of the love and admiration of a grandchild towards their grandparent. The lyrics of the song depict the grandchild's eagerness to hear stories from their grandparent about mysterious and romantic subjects. The grandchild requests the grandparent to tell them bedtime stories with princes, princesses, knights, and dragons. The grandparent is the source of inspiration and imagination for the grandchild, taking them to a world of magic and valor with their stories. The grandchild seems enthralled by the stories that their grandparent shares with them, and they ask for more stories to hear. The song reflects the bond and love that exists between grandparents and grandchildren, and how storytelling and sharing of knowledge transcend generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Abuelito, "voy, voy"
The singer is calling out to their grandfather, indicating that they are ready to hear another story.
ven a contarme algún cuento
The singer asks their grandfather to come and tell them a story.
de esos mil que tú te sabes
The singer knows that their grandfather has countless stories in his memory.
y que traten de misterio o de amor.
The artist specifically asks for a story that involves mystery or love.
se acaba el día, es muy tarde
The day is coming to an end and it is getting late.
sonó la hora deslumbrante
The singer refers to the sound of a clock striking the hour, as if it were magical.
de princesas, caballeros y el dragón.
The hour is reminiscent of fairy tales and adventure.
Y si Blanca Nieves en el bosque
The artist begins to imagine a story about a well-known character from a fairy tale.
con los enanitos va a jugar
The artist imagines the playful scene of Snow White engaging with the seven dwarves.
y si en el castillo del gigante
The artist introduces another story scenario involving a giant's castle.
el gato con botas dice "miauuu".
The singer imagines the talking cat from Puss in Boots saying his iconic meow.
quiero subir a tus rodillas
The artist expresses a desire to sit on their grandfather's lap.
para escuchar las maravillas
The singer anticipates hearing the amazing stories that their grandfather tells.
que relatas, abuelito, abuelito
The singer affectionately addresses their grandfather while acknowledging his role as the storyteller.
"voy, voy, voy, ya voy".
The singer excitedly reaffirms their readiness to begin the story.
cuando la noche va cayendo
Nighttime is approaching.
cuando ya brillan los luceros
The stars are beginning to twinkle in the sky.
quiero cuentos y más cuentos, por favor.
The singer wants to hear as many stories as possible, pleading with their grandfather to indulge them.
tu fantasia jamás me cansa
The singer is never tired of their grandfather's imagination and storytelling ability.
pues me conduce en sus alas
The artist feels as though their grandfather's stories transport them to another world.
hasta el reino de la magia y el valor.
The artist imagines a world full of magic and bravery.
Vuelve a repetirme Pulgarcito
The artist requests to hear the story of Tom Thumb again.
que en un dedal puede caber
The singer recalls the miraculous and entertaining detail that Tom Thumb can fit in a thimble.
y que con sus botas encantadas
The artist imagines Tom Thumb's magical footwear, which allows him to jump mountains with ease.
salta las montañas a placer.
Tom Thumb can effortlessly leap over mountains thanks to his magical boots.
cerca de ti estoy contento
The singer feels happy and content when they are with their grandfather.
sintiendo reales esos cuentos
The singer feels as though the stories they hear from their grandfather are real and vivid.
que me cuentas, abuelito, abuelito
The artist affectionately addresses their grandfather again, acknowledging his important role as the storyteller.
"voy, voy, voy, ya voy".
The artist eagerly awaits the start of another story, signaling their readiness to begin listening with enthusiasm.
Contributed by Lila V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.