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.
Vals Del Rey
Cri-Cri Lyrics
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y un habitante que era muy fiel
un habitante tan solo no más
y que tenía seis meses de edad
siendo pequeño lo había de cuidar
y que cantarle al irlo a acostar.
Este es el vals que canta el rey
duerme mi bien, porque ya el sol se va a poner,
dormir, dormir que no hay que hacer
la luna llena te viene a ver.
Dormir, dormir que no hay que hacer
las estrellitas vendrán también.
Este es el Vals que canta el rey.
The lyrics of Cri-Cri's song Vals Del Rey tell the story of a king and a faithful inhabitant who had a newborn baby. The inhabitant, who was only six months older than the baby, was tasked with taking care of him and singing him to sleep every night. The song describes the king's lullaby and how he tells his baby to sleep because the sun is setting and the moon and stars are going to come out to watch over him. The soothing melody and gentle lyrics create a peaceful atmosphere, conveying the love and care of a parent for their child.
This song is unique in its simplicity and innocence, as it speaks to the universal experience of nurturing and caring for a child. The melody is soft and calm, allowing the lyrics to flow naturally and evoke emotion in the listener. The use of imagery and metaphor, such as the moon and stars watching over the baby, adds depth and richness to the lyrics, creating a sense of magic and wonder. The Vals Del Rey is a timeless classic that captures the essence of childhood and parental love and continues to be beloved by generations.
Line by Line Meaning
En un país hubo un rey
In a country there was a king
y un habitante que era muy fiel
And a loyal inhabitant
un habitante tan solo no más
Just a single inhabitant
y que tenía seis meses de edad
And he was only six months old
siendo pequeño lo había de cuidar
Being so young, he had to take care of him
y que cantarle al irlo a acostar.
And sing to him when putting him to bed.
Este es el vals que canta el rey
This is the waltz that the king sings
para dormir a su bebé, le dice así:
To put his baby to sleep, he says:
duerme mi bien, porque ya el sol se va a poner,
Sleep my dear, because the sun is setting,
dormir, dormir que no hay que hacer
Sleep, sleep, there is nothing to do
la luna llena te viene a ver.
The full moon comes to see you.
Dormir, dormir que no hay que hacer
Sleep, sleep, there is nothing to do
las estrellitas vendrán también.
The little stars will come too.
Este es el Vals que canta el rey.
This is the waltz that the king sings.
Contributed by Sophia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.