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.
El Conejito Enfermo
Cri-Cri Lyrics
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se asoma tras el tejado,
inclinada sobre la cuna,
la coneja está con cuidado.
Su conejito se siente enfermito,
¡cy, chiquito, pobre de ti!
La barriguita le duele al conejo,
Doña Coneja estaba perpleja
y a su otro hijito dijo por fin:
“Ponte aunque sea el sombrero
y corre ligero
para ir a comprar
cinco de linimento
y no pierdas tiempo
para regresar.
Vete a la botica,
tócales la puerta,
dile al boticario,
por favor,
que despache pronto,
el mejor remedio
para barriguitas
con dolor.
Ponte aunque sea el sombrero
y corre ligero,
para ir a comprar
cinco de linimento
y no pierdas tiempo
para regresar”.
c la hora en que la luna
se asoma tras el tejado,
inclinada sobre la cuna,
la coneja está con cuidado.
Su conejito se siente enfermito,
¡cy, chiquito, pobre de ti!
La barriguita le duele al conejo,
porque en la tarde comió perejil.
Doña Coneja estaba perpleja
y a su otro hijito dijo por fin:
“Ponte aunque sea el sombrero
y corre ligero,
para ir a comprar
cinco de linimento
y no pierdas tiempo
para regresar.
Vete a la botica,
tócales la puerta,
dile al boticario,
por favor,
que despache pronto,
el mejor remedio
para barriguitas
con dolor.
Ponte aunque sea el sombrero
y corre ligero,
para ir a comprar
cinco de linimento
y no pierdas tiempo
para regresar”.
The lyrics of "El Conejito Enfermo" by Cri-Cri paint a tender and caring scene of a mother rabbit taking care of her sick little bunny. The song describes the late hour when the moon peeks out from behind the roof, casting a gentle light over the cradle where the concerned mother rabbit watches over her ailing child. The imagery of the moon and the cuna (cradle) evoke a sense of nighttime tranquility and maternal vigilance.
The lyrics reveal that the little bunny is feeling unwell, his stomach hurting because he ate too much perejil (parsley) in the afternoon. This simple and relatable scenario of a child getting sick from overindulging in food adds a touch of realism to the song, making it more relatable to the audience, especially young listeners. The use of the diminutive "chiquito" and the exclamation "¡Ay, pobre de ti!" convey a sense of sympathy and concern for the sick bunny, eliciting empathy from the listeners.
As the mother rabbit, Doña Coneja, realizes her child is unwell, she instructs her other son to quickly go to the pharmacy and buy five units of liniment to help soothe the sick bunny's belly pain. The urgency in her voice is reflected in the repeated phrases urging the other son to "Ponte aunque sea el sombrero y corre ligero" (Put on at least your hat and run fast). The mother's determination to get the best remedy for her child's ailment showcases a universal theme of parental love and care for their offspring, transcending species boundaries.
The repeated chorus and verses throughout the song create a comforting and rhythmic pattern, mirroring the mother's steady presence by her child's side. The song's gentle melody and caring lyrics serve as a soothing lullaby, emphasizing the themes of maternal love, responsibility, and the importance of taking care of loved ones when they are unwell. Overall, "El Conejito Enfermo" captures the essence of familial love and the willingness to go to great lengths to ensure the well-being of our loved ones, making it a heartwarming and relatable song for audiences of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
c la hora en que la luna se asoma tras el tejado
When the moon peeks over the roof
inclinada sobre la cuna, la coneja está con cuidado
Bent over the crib, the rabbit is careful
Su conejito se siente enfermito, cy, chiquito, pobre de ti!
Her little rabbit feels sick, oh, poor thing!
La barriguita le duele al conejo, porque en la tarde comió perejil
The rabbit's tummy hurts, because in the afternoon he ate parsley
Doña Coneja estaba perpleja y a su otro hijito dijo por fin:
Mrs. Rabbit was perplexed and finally said to her other little one:
Ponte aunque sea el sombrero y corre ligero para ir a comprar cinco de linimento y no pierdas tiempo para regresar
Put on your hat and hurry to buy five liniments and don't waste time coming back
Vete a la botica, tócales la puerta, dile al boticario, por favor, que despache pronto, el mejor remedio para barriguitas con dolor
Go to the pharmacy, knock on the door, tell the pharmacist, please, to quickly dispense the best remedy for tummy aches
Ponte aunque sea el sombrero y corre ligero, para ir a comprar cinco de linimento y no pierdas tiempo para regresar
Put on your hat and run fast, to buy five liniments and don't waste time coming back
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