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.
Di Porque
Cri-Cri Lyrics
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Di ¿por qué eres viejita?
Di ¿por qué sobre las camas
ya no te gusta brincar?.
Di ¿por qué, usas los lentes?
Di ¿por qué, no tienes dientes?
Di ¿por qué, son tus cabellos
Dipor que , siempre está
junto al calor, igual que tú.
Di por qué, frente al ropero
donde hay, tantos retratos,
di ¿por qué, lloras a ratos?
Dime abuelita, ¿por qué?.
Di por qué
frente al ropero, donde hay
tantos retratos, di ¿por qué
lloras a ratos? Dime abuelita
¿por qué?
The lyrics to Cri-Cri's song Di Porque are about a granddaughter asking her grandmother questions about growing old and the changes that come with it. The granddaughter is curious about why her grandmother wears glasses and dentures, and why she no longer enjoys jumping on the bed. She is also curious about her grandmother's hair, which is compared to the foam of the sea. The granddaughter asks why her grandmother is often found near the warmth of the fire, just like she is.
The most touching part of the song is when the granddaughter inquires about why her grandmother cries sometimes when she stands in front of the closet, which is filled with pictures. The grandmother's tears evoke a sense of longing and nostalgia, as she remembers the people and memories captured in those photographs. The lyrics overall convey a sense of empathy and understanding towards the aging process and the emotions that come with it.
Overall, Di Porque is a beautifully written song with a meaningful message about aging and memory. The song teaches the importance of cherishing our elders, their stories, and their experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Di por qué dime abuelita,
Please tell me why, dear grandmother,
Di ¿por qué eres viejita?
Why do you have wrinkles and grey hair, dear grandmother?
Di ¿por qué sobre las camas ya no te gusta brincar?
Why can't you jump on beds anymore, dear grandmother?
Di ¿por qué, usas los lentes?
Why do you wear glasses, dear grandmother?
Di ¿por qué, no tienes dientes?
Why don't you have teeth, dear grandmother?
Di ¿por qué, son tus cabellos como la espuma del mar?
Why is your hair as white as the foam of the sea, dear grandmother?
Di por que , siempre está junto al calor, igual que tú.
Why do you always seek warmth, just like me, dear grandmother?
Di por qué, frente al ropero donde hay tantos retratos, di ¿por qué lloras a ratos?
Why do you cry sometimes when you look at the many pictures in the closet, dear grandmother?
Dime abuelita, ¿por qué?
Please tell me, dear grandmother, why?
Contributed by Elena R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.