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.
Mi Bandera
Cri-Cri Lyrics
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que ilumina con su rojo resplandor
a la nieve que es tan blanca como plata
y a los bosques matizados de verdor.
Tres colores hay arriba en la sierra:
Verde, Blanco y Rojo pabellón.
Son los tres colores naturales de mi
Una gran bandera hecha de fuego,
con murmullo de los bosques
y volcanes bajo el Sol.
In Cri-Cri's song "Mi Bandera," the opening lines describe how a fire has been lit in the mountains, its red glow illuminating the surrounding area. The snow, as white as silver, and the green forests are brought to life by the fire's light. The chorus declares that the three colors of Mexico's flag are present in the mountains: green, white, and red. These colors are not just symbols of the country, but they are also the natural colors of the land itself, as if the mountains are waving the flag high above.
The final line of the chorus declares that these colors "palpitate" in the singer's song, conveying a sense of passion and pride for his country. The final verse adds to this passion by describing a great flag made of fire, accompanied by the murmur of the forests and the presence of volcanoes beneath the sun. This imagery is both majestic and powerful, adding to the sense of reverence and respect for Mexico and its natural beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
Encendieron en la sierra una fogata
In the mountains, a bonfire was lit
que ilumina con su rojo resplandor
It illuminates with its red glow
a la nieve que es tan blanca como plata
The snow that is as white as silver
y a los bosques matizados de verdor.
And the forests painted with greenery.
Tres colores hay arriba en la sierra:
There are three colors up in the mountains:
Verde, Blanco y Rojo pabellón.
Green, white, and red flag.
Son los tres colores naturales de mi
These are the three natural colors of my
tierra mexicana que palpita en mi canción.
Mexican land that beats in my song.
Una gran bandera hecha de fuego,
A great flag made of fire,
con murmullo de los bosques
With a murmur of the forests
y volcanes bajo el Sol.
And volcanoes under the sun.
Contributed by Alexis B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.