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.
Carrousel
Cri-Cri Lyrics
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los caballitos del carrousel
saltan repiqueteando
su cascabel.
Patos, perros y gatos,
y conejitos de blanca piel,
gritan al ir montados
¡Arre caballito!
quiero galopar.
eres de madera
y no te has de cansar.
Dando, dando de vueltas,
corriendo siempre en redondel,
giran los caballitos
del carrousel.
Dando, dando de vueltas,
los caballitos del carrousel
saltan repiqueteando
su cascabel.
Patos, perros y gatos,
y conejitos de blanca piel,
gritan al ir montados
en su corcel.
¡Arre caballito!
quiero galopar.
Eres de madera
y no te has de cansar.
Dando, dando de vueltas,
corriendo siempre en redondel,
giran los caballitos
del carrousel.
The song "Carrousel" by Cri-Cri is a playful and joyful tribute to the joy and excitement of riding a merry-go-round. The lyrics describe the experience of riding the wooden horses as they go round and round, accompanied by the sound of the bells on their collars jingling. The song also mentions other animals like ducks, dogs, cats, and bunnies, that are also part of the merry-go-round.
The lyrics are simple, and the melody is catchy, making it easy for children to sing-along to. The song captures the innocence and carefree spirit of childhood, where everything is magical and thrilling. The line "Eres de madera y no te has de cansar" (You are made of wood and will not get tired) is particularly poignant, as it captures the idea that the joy and excitement of youth are limitless and can last forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Dando, dando de vueltas, los caballitos del carrousel saltan repiqueteando su cascabel.
The carousel horses go round and round, bouncing up and down with the sound of their bells ringing.
Patos, perros y gatos, y conejitos de blanca piel, gritan al ir montados en su corcel.
Ducks, dogs and cats, and white rabbits all shout while they ride on their horse.
¡Arre caballito! quiero galopar. eres de madera y no te has de cansar.
Giddy up little horse! I want to gallop. You're made of wood and won't get tired.
Dando, dando de vueltas, corriendo siempre en redondel, giran los caballitos del carrousel.
Going round and round, always in circles, the carousel horses spin.
Dando, dando de vueltas, los caballitos del carrousel saltan repiqueteando su cascabel.
The carousel horses go round and round, bouncing up and down with the sound of their bells ringing.
Patos, perros y gatos, y conejitos de blanca piel, gritan al ir montados en su corcel.
Ducks, dogs and cats, and white rabbits all shout while they ride on their horse.
¡Arre caballito! quiero galopar. Eres de madera y no te has de cansar.
Giddy up little horse! I want to gallop. You're made of wood and won't get tired.
Dando, dando de vueltas, corriendo siempre en redondel, giran los caballitos del carrousel.
Going round and round, always in circles, the carousel horses spin.
Contributed by Aiden Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.