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 Pato Bizco
Cri-Cri Lyrics
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que se cae a cada rato;
hombre, pobre pato
¡con los ojos al revés!
Pero es un buen amigo
mucho muy cortés
nunca, nunca dice no
Algunos le ruegan:
"¡Prestame un centavo!"
Busca entre sus plumas
y entrega dos
pues su vista es doble
y su alma es noble.
El patito bizco
¡tiene de oro el corazón!
The song "El Pato Bizco" by Cri-Cri tells the story of a cross-eyed duck who always falls over. Despite his physical limitations, he is portrayed as a kind and generous friend who is always willing to help others. The lyrics describe him as a good-natured and polite duck who never says no when someone asks him for a favor. He is also portrayed as someone who is willing to share whatever he has with others, even if it means going out of his way to help them. The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that despite his quirks, the cross-eyed duck has a heart of gold.
The song could be interpreted as a commentary on the value of friendship and kindness. The duck's physical limitations could represent social or cultural differences that often divide people from one another. However, the song emphasizes the importance of being kind and helpful to others, regardless of our differences. By portraying the duck as a good friend with a generous heart, the song encourages listeners to look past the superficial differences that separate us from one another and embrace the common humanity that unites us all.
Line by Line Meaning
Hay un pato bizco
There is a cross-eyed duck
que se cae a cada rato;
that falls down all the time
hombre, pobre pato
poor duck, poor thing
¡con los ojos al revés!
with eyes looking in different directions!
Pero es un buen amigo
But he's a good friend
mucho muy cortés
very polite
nunca, nunca dice no
never, ever says no
si se trata de un favor.
when it comes to a favor.
Algunos le ruegan:
Some people beg him:
¡Prestame un centavo!
"Lend me a cent!"
Busca entre sus plumas
He searches among his feathers
y entrega dos
and gives two
pues su vista es doble
because his sight is double
y su alma es noble.
and his soul is noble.
El patito bizco
The cross-eyed duck
¡tiene de oro el corazón!
has a heart of gold!
Contributed by Violet J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.