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.
Elefante Elegante
Cri-Cri Lyrics
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¡Jo, jo, jo, jo!
- Hoy de otro modo me debo peinar.
¡Jo, jo, jo, jo!
Y con el peine frente al tocador
Sobre la frente un rizo formó.
Elefantitas color de rosa
Muy ruborosas lo ven pasar.
- ¡Ay que elefante! ¡ay, ay, ay, ay!
Ese ricito sobre la frente
Es tan bonito como no hay más
Ese ricito ¡cómo le ha dado,
Cómo le ha dado personalidad!
Elefantitas color de rosa
Muy ruborosas lo ven pasar.
Todas repiten con la trompita
- ¡Ay que elefante! ¡ay, ay, ay, ay!
Ese ricito sobre la frente
Es tan bonito como no hay más
Ese ricito ¡cómo le ha dado,
Cómo le ha dado personalidad!
The song "Elefante Elegante" by Cri-Cri is a lighthearted tale about an elephant who decides to change up his appearance by styling his hair with a comb. The lyrics describe how the elephant carefully styles a curl in the front of his forehead and then parades around for all the other elephants to see. They are all amazed by his new look and cannot stop commenting on how it has added "personality" to his appearance.
The song's playful lyrics and upbeat melody convey a sense of joy and happiness, and it is easy to imagine children dancing along to the catchy tune. However, the song's underlying message is about the importance of self-expression and embracing one's individuality. The elephant in the song decides to do something different with his appearance, and this simple act inspires others to see him in a new light and appreciate his unique qualities.
Line by Line Meaning
El elefante se puso a pensar
The elephant started to think
¡Jo, jo, jo, jo!
Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!
Hoy de otro modo me debo peinar
Today I must style my hair differently
¡Jo, jo, jo, jo!
Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!
Y con el peine frente al tocador
And with the comb in front of the dressing table
Sobre la frente un rizo formó
A curl formed on the forehead
Elefantitas color de rosa
Little pink elephants
Muy ruborosas lo ven pasar
They blush as they see him pass by
Todas repiten con la trompita
They all repeat with their trunks
¡Ay que elefante! ¡ay, ay, ay, ay!
Oh what an elephant! oh, oh, oh, oh!
Ese ricito sobre la frente
That curl on the forehead
Es tan bonito como no hay más
It's so beautiful like nothing else
Ese ricito ¡cómo le ha dado,
That curl, how it has given him
Cómo le ha dado personalidad!
How it has given him personality!
Elefantitas color de rosa
Little pink elephants
Muy ruborosas lo ven pasar.
They blush as they see him pass by.
Todas repiten con la trompita
They all repeat with their trunks.
¡Ay que elefante! ¡ay, ay, ay, ay!
Oh what an elephant! oh, oh, oh, oh!
Ese ricito sobre la frente
That curl on the forehead
Es tan bonito como no hay más
It's so beautiful like nothing else
Ese ricito ¡cómo le ha dado,
That curl, how it has given him
Cómo le ha dado personalidad!
How it has given him personality!
Writer(s): francisco gabilondo soler
Contributed by Zachary J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.