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.
Lago De Cristal
Cri-Cri Lyrics
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y se puso a transformar
toda el agua del lago
en blanco cristal.
Mira la nieve que dura está
¡cómo quisiera patinar!
A ver si te animas Cri-Crí
.........................!
a ver si patinas así
mira que bonito
patinar por el laguito
dando vueltas sobre tí.
The song Lago De Cristal by Cri-Cri talks about the beauty and magic of winter. It describes how the winter season transforms the entire lake into sparkling white crystals of ice. The lyrics express the desire to ice-skate on the frozen lake and enjoy its beauty. The invitation to Cri-Cri to join and skate on the lake is a playful way of inviting the listener to enjoy the winter season as much as the singer is enjoying it. The song evokes a sense of wonder and joy that comes with experiencing the transformation of nature during winter.
Line by Line Meaning
El invierno es un mago
Winter is like a magician
y se puso a transformar
and started transforming
toda el agua del lago
all the water in the lake
en blanco cristal.
into white crystal.
Mira la nieve que dura está
Look at how long-lasting the snow is
¡cómo quisiera patinar!
how I wish I could go skating!
A ver si te animas Cri-Crí
Let's see if you get excited, Cri-Cri
a ver si patinas así
let's see if you can skate like this
mira que bonito
look how beautiful
patinar por el laguito
skating on the little lake
dando vueltas sobre tí.
spinning around you.
Contributed by Ellie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.