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.
Chacho Muchacho
Cri-Cri Lyrics
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Y ya son tres, qué curioso!, qué bonito!,
todos tienen cuatro pies.
Pero al rato vino un pato,
y más tarde un cienpies.
Con el pato ya son cuatro,
Chacho muchacho no sé que vas a hacer.
En tu casita jamás podrán caber.
La verdad que en tu vivienda
ya no cabe un alfiler,
los cajones están llenos,
hay trebejos por doquier.
Y con tantos libros viejos
no se puede caminar.
Imposible que estén juntos
porque no tendrán lugar.
Un perrito, una zorra, un ratón.
Y ya son tres, qué curioso!, qué bonito,
todos tienen cuatro pies.
Pero al rato vino un pato,
y más tarde un cienpies.
Con el pato ya son cuatro,
el patudo y tú son seis.
Chacho muchacho no se que vas a hacer.
En tu casita jamás podrán caber.
El patito a la piscina
y la zorra al corredor.
El perrito a la cocina
El ratón al comedor.
Mas no cabe ni de guasa
ese picaro cienpies.
Que se vaya pa' su casa
caminando al revés.
The song Chacho Muchacho by Cri-Cri tells the story of a young boy named Chacho who collects a variety of animals, including a puppy, a fox, a mouse, a duck, and a centipede, all with four legs, in his already cramped house. The lyrics describe how Chacho's house is already full with lots of miscellaneous items, making it impossible for all of the animals to fit in. As the animals continue to accumulate, Chacho is faced with the problem of finding space for all of them, which proves to be a daunting task.
Despite the lighthearted and playful melody, the lyrics of Chacho Muchacho can be interpreted as carrying a meaningful message. The song speaks to children about the importance of not accumulating too many things or animals, and the challenges that come with managing them. It also highlights the importance of understanding that everything has its own space and place, and that it's best not to overcrowd or overwhelm oneself with anything.
Overall, Chacho Muchacho is a fun and entertaining song that teaches children a valuable lesson in a light-hearted way, while simultaneously providing them with a catchy tune to sing along with.
Line by Line Meaning
Un perrito, una zorra, un ratón.
Three animals - a dog, a fox, and a mouse.
Y ya son tres, qué curioso!, qué bonito!,
todos tienen cuatro pies.
It's interesting and pretty that all three of them have four legs.
Pero al rato vino un pato,
y más tarde un cienpies.
Con el pato ya son cuatro,
el patudo y tú son seis.
Later a duck and a centipede came, so now there are six animals including the singer Chacho Muchacho.
Chacho muchacho no sé que vas a hacer.
En tu casita jamás podrán caber.
Chacho Muchacho doesn't know what to do because there's not enough space for all six animals in his home.
La verdad que en tu vivienda
ya no cabe un alfiler,
los cajones están llenos,
hay trebejos por doquier.
His living space is already full and crowded with many things, there's no place even for a pin.
Y con tantos libros viejos
no se puede caminar.
Imposible que estén juntos
porque no tendrán lugar.
There are so many old books that it's impossible to walk properly, let alone have room for all the animals to stay together.
El patito a la piscina
y la zorra al corredor.
El perrito a la cocina
El ratón al comedor.
Chacho Muchacho suggests allocating spaces for each animal - duck to the pool, fox to the hallway, dog to the kitchen, and mouse to the dining room.
Mas no cabe ni de guasa
ese picaro cienpies.
Que se vaya pa' su casa
caminando al revés.
However, the centipede cannot fit in the house no matter what, so it should go back to its own house and walk backward.
Contributed by Avery J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.