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.
Clarincito
Cri-Cri Lyrics
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si para cantar
mueves el piquito
para arriba y para abajo
sin parar.
Oye pajarito
eso tan bonito
me parece muy difícil de
aprender.
Canta por la mañana
en mi ventana
que alumbra el sol...
Aunque pase el tiempo
no podré olvidar
tanto sentimiento
que tu pones en el modo
de cantar.
Canta porque tu trino
tan cristalino
contento da...
Al correr del tiempo
nunca olvidaré
esos tus conciertos
que al principio de mi vida
escuché.
The song "Clarincito" by Cri-Cri is about a bird that sings beautifully, and the singer is asking the bird how it moves its beak up and down so quickly while singing. The singer marvels at the beauty of the bird's song, and wishes they could learn to sing in the same way. The bird sings in the morning on the singer's window and fills them with emotion, and even though time passes, the singer will always remember the bird's wonderful concerts that they heard in their early life.
The lyrics of this song can be interpreted as both a tribute to the beauty of nature and the joy that it can bring to our lives, and as a reminder to never stop appreciating the simple things in life. The singer is in awe of the bird's song and is inspired to learn from it, which is a powerful message about the joy of learning and the importance of being open to new experiences. The song's focus on memories also emphasizes the importance of cherishing our experiences and holding onto the moments that bring us happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Dime pajarito
Addressing a bird, asking if it moves its beak up and down continuously while singing.
si para cantar
To check if it does so to sing.
mueves el piquito
Asking if it moves its beak.
para arriba y para abajo
Asking if it moves its beak up and down continuously.
sin parar.
Asking if it moves its beak without stopping.
Oye pajarito
Asking the bird to listen.
cómo puedo hacer
Asking how to do the same thing.
eso tan bonito
Referring to singing beautifully.
me parece muy difícil de
Saying it seems hard to do.
aprender.
Saying it seems difficult to learn.
Canta por la mañana
Talking about the bird singing in the morning.
en mi ventana
Saying that it sings at the window.
que alumbra el sol...
Pointing out that the sun's light shines through the window.
Aunque pase el tiempo
Regardless of how much time passes.
no podré olvidar
Saying they won't forget.
tanto sentimiento
Referring to the emotion.
que tu pones en el modo
Describing how the bird sings.
de cantar.
Referring to the act of singing.
Canta porque tu trino
The bird sings because of its song.
tan cristalino
Referring to the bird's clear and pure trill.
contento da...
Says that it brings joy.
Al correr del tiempo
As time goes by.
nunca olvidaré
The singer won't forget.
esos tus conciertos
Referring to the bird's singing as a concert.
que al principio de mi vida
Referring to when the singer was young.
escuché.
Saying they listened to the bird's concert.
Contributed by Ruby P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.