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 Peluquero
Cri-Cri Lyrics
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Con esa pelambrera pareces puerco espín.
Mostrando cortesía lo acomodó
En uno de esos sillones que dan vueltas
Y luego muy serio le puso un peinador.! Tras, tras, tras!, de tres tijeretazos! Tras, tras, tras!, el pelo le cortó,! Tras, tras, tras!, cayeron sus cabellos.! Tras, tras, tras!, y lo dejó pelón.
Cri-Crí no estaba quieto en aquel lugar
Pues los cabellitos que caen entre la ropa
Pero el peluquero sin caridad,
Con la mano izquierda detuvo su pescuezo
Teniéndolo inmóvil contra su voluntad.! Tras, tras, tras!, abrió las tijerotas.! Tras, tras, tras!, y luego las cerró.! Tras, tras, tras!, con su rayita enmedio! Tras, tras, tras!, muy guapo lo dejó.
Algunos niños lloran, no quieren ir,
Están temerosos de que el señor barbero
Les quite las orejas y luego la nariz.
Por éso es preciso tener valor,
El corte de pelo en la peluquería
Lo hacen muy fácil sin nada de dolor.! Tras, tras, tras!, que suenen las tijeras.! Tras, tras, tras!, que cumplan su deber.! Tras, tras, tras!, que caigan los cabellos.! Tras, tras, tras!, que vuelvan a crecer.
The song "El Peluquero" by Cri-Cri tells the story of the singer (Cri-Cri) visiting a barber shop to get a haircut. The barber welcomes him, but makes fun of Cri-Cri's long hair, comparing him to a porcupine. He then proceeds to cut Cri-Cri's hair with quick and sharp scissor movements. Cri-Cri, uncomfortable with falling hair, tries to scratch himself, but the barber prevents him from moving with his hand. In the end, Cri-Cri looks handsome with his new haircut. The song also encourages children to be brave and not fear the barber. Hair will grow back quickly after a cut and the process is painless.
Despite its simplicity, the song can be interpreted in different ways. The lyrics might also be used to teach children about accepting change and the inevitability of aging. Cri-Cri is reluctant to change his looks and tries to avoid getting a haircut. The barber, on the other hand, is seen as the agent of change, who forces Cri-Cri to accept a new appearance. The song also points out the importance of social norms and conformity. Cri-Cri's long hair makes him stand out, but also draws ridicule and negative attention. Through the haircut, he is able to fit in and become a part of the mainstream.
Line by Line Meaning
A la peluquería llegó Cri-Crí! Qué bueno que vienes! le dijo el barbero
The barber welcomed Cri-Cri to the salon and expressed his joy in seeing him.
Con esa pelambrera pareces puerco espín.
The barber thought that Cri-Cri's hair looked messy and compared it to a porcupine.
Mostrando cortesía lo acomodó
The barber courteously sat Cri-Cri in a rotating chair.
En uno de esos sillones que dan vueltas
Cri-Cri was seated in one of those chairs that rotate.
Y luego muy serio le puso un peinador.
The barber then assumed a serious expression and put on a hair comb.
Tras, tras, tras!, de tres tijeretazos!
The barber snipped Cri-Cri's hair three times with his scissors.
Tras, tras, tras!, el pelo le cortó,
The barber cut Cri-Cri's hair with his scissors.
Tras, tras, tras!, cayeron sus cabellos.
Cri-Cri's hair fell off as the barber continued his work.
Tras, tras, tras!, y lo dejó pelón.
After finishing his job, the barber left Cri-Cri with a shorn head.
Cri-Crí no estaba quieto en aquel lugar
Cri-Cri was restless and fidgety in the salon.
Pues los cabellitos que caen entre la ropa
The hair falling down Cri-Cri's clothes made him uncomfortable.
Picaban como agujas y se quería rascar
The hair was itching Cri-Cri like needles, and he wanted to scratch it.
Pero el peluquero sin caridad,
The barber was not kind and didn't care about Cri-Cri's discomfort.
Con la mano izquierda detuvo su pescuezo
The barber held Cri-Cri's neck with his left hand, holding him still.
Teniéndolo inmóvil contra su voluntad.
Cri-Cri was immobile against his will.
Tras, tras, tras!, abrió las tijerotas.
The barber opened his scissors with a snip.
Tras, tras, tras!, y luego las cerró.
He then closed the scissors again.
Tras, tras, tras!, con su rayita enmedio
With a line in the middle, the barber gave Cri-Cri a stylish haircut.
Tras, tras, tras!, muy guapo lo dejó.
After completing his work, the barber left Cri-Cri looking handsome.
Algunos niños lloran, no quieren ir,
Some children cry, and they don't like going to the barber.
Están temerosos de que el señor barbero
They are afraid of the barber because they worry that he might harm them.
Les quite las orejas y luego la nariz.
They fear that the barber might cut off their ears and then their nose.
Por éso es preciso tener valor,
That's why it's important to be brave.
El corte de pelo en la peluquería
Haircuts at the salon
Lo hacen muy fácil sin nada de dolor!
Are effortless and painless!
Tras, tras, tras!, que suenen las tijeras.
The sound of snipping scissors can be heard
Tras, tras, tras!, que cumplan su deber.
As the scissors do their job.
Tras, tras, tras!, que caigan los cabellos.
Hair falls from the head.
Tras, tras, tras!, que vuelvan a crecer.
But hair grows back again.
Writer(s): Cri-cri
Contributed by Sydney M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.