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.
Marcha De Los Grillos
Cri-Cri Lyrics
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de que se acerca el batallón
de los grillitos.
Entre mil tambores y violines
se destaca el general
con dos cuernitos.
cantar es toda su bandera.
Oye cómo marchan los grillitos
al compás de la canción
del batallón.
Vienen los grillitos chiquitines
rechinando de placer
que los invade.
Marchan empuñando sus
violines
sin sentir ningún temor
de oscuridades.
Cantar, cantar la noche entera
cantar es toda su bandera.
Oye cómo marchan los grillitos
al compás de la canción
del batallón.
The lyrics for Cri-Cri's song "Marcha De Los Grillos" describe the arrival of a battalion of crickets. The distant sound of the crickets serves as a signal for their arrival. As the crickets approach, they are accompanied by the sound of a thousand drums and violins. The general cricket stands out with his two tiny horns. The crickets march while playing their violins, without any fear of the darkness. They sing throughout the night, making their song their banner.
The song portrays the crickets as a united group, marching together fearlessly. The lyrics express the joy and happiness that the crickets feel as they march and play their music. The marching of the crickets and the sound of their music create a peaceful and happy atmosphere. The song emphasizes the power of music to bring people together and to bring joy to their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Un rumor lejano es la señal de que se acerca el batallón de los grillitos.
A distant sound is the signal that the cricket battalion is approaching.
Entre mil tambores y violines se destaca el general con dos cuernitos.
Amidst a thousand drums and violins, the general with two horns stands out.
Cantar, cantar la noche entera cantar es toda su bandera.
Singing, singing all night long, singing is their entire banner.
Oye cómo marchan los grillitos al compás de la canción del batallón.
Listen to how the crickets march to the rhythm of the battalion's song.
Vienen los grillitos chiquitines rechinando de placer que los invade.
The little crickets come, chattering with pleasure that overwhelms them.
Marchan empuñando sus violines sin sentir ningún temor de oscuridades.
They march, holding their violins, without feeling any fear of darkness.
Contributed by Owen I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.