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.
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Cri-Cri Lyrics
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Ni un momento se quita del balcón la niña Ester
Aun no tiene 14 brilla de juventud
Pero la chiquita quiere un príncipe azul
Que pasa muchacha
Que quieres que no tenga junto a ti
Métete Tete que te metas Tete
Métete Tete no lo repetiré, eh
Métete Tete
Lagrimas o consejos no la pueden convencer
Sigue en los balcones why a lo lejos mira Ester
Solo pasan morenos why uno que otro gandul
Pero la chiquita quiere un príncipe azul
Escucha pequeña
Que harán tus muñequitas ya sin ti
Métete Tete que te metas Tete
Métete Tete que te metas Tete
Métete Tete no lo repetiré, eh
Métete Tete
Métete Tete que te metas Tete
Métete Tete que te metas Tete
Métete Tete no lo repetiré, eh
Métete Tete
The song, "Metete Tete" by Cri-Cri, revolves around the youthful desire for love and the search for one's ideal partner. The song tells the story of the young girl Ester, who spends her entire day on the balcony, hoping to catch a glimpse of her perfect, fairytale prince. Ester is depicted as a girl full of youthful glow and energy, eager to find her "prince charming." However, her naivety and lack of real-world experience become evident, as she turns down available suitors based on superficial qualities. The lyrics suggest that Ester is not looking for a typical lover but is hoping for a perfect storybook romance, which only exists in fairy tales.
The chorus "Métete Tete que te metas Tete" is a repetitive phrase that essentially means "jump into the deep end," which encourages Ester to follow her heart and take chances in love. The lyrics also suggest Ester's resistance to advice from others, such as her tears and advice from her dolls, as she remains committed to her search for the perfect prince. The song could be interpreted as a cautionary tale about the dangers of fixating on unrealistic expectations and the importance of listening to wise counsel.
Line by Line Meaning
Desde la mañanita hasta el anochecer
From morning till night
Ni un momento se quita del balcón la niña Ester
Ester never leaves the balcony
Aun no tiene 14 brilla de juventud
Despite being under 14, Ester is very youthful
Pero la chiquita quiere un príncipe azul
But the young girl desires a prince charming
Que pasa muchacha
What's wrong, girl?
Que quieres que no tenga junto a ti
What do you want that I don't have to offer?
Lagrimas o consejos no la pueden convencer
Tears or advice cannot convince her
Sigue en los balcones why a lo lejos mira Ester
Ester continues to gaze into the distance from the balcony
Solo pasan morenos why uno que otro gandul
Only dark-skinned and lazy men pass by
Pero la chiquita quiere un príncipe azul
But the young girl desires a prince charming
Escucha pequeña
Listen, little one
Que harán tus muñequitas ya sin ti
What will your dolls do without you?
Métete Tete que te metas Tete
Stick to what you want
Métete Tete que te metas Tete
Stick to what you want
Métete Tete no lo repetiré, eh
I won't repeat it, just stick to what you want
Métete Tete
Stick to what you want
Métete Tete que te metas Tete
Stick to what you want
Métete Tete que te metas Tete
Stick to what you want
Métete Tete no lo repetiré, eh
I won't repeat it, just stick to what you want
Métete Tete
Stick to what you want
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