Cien Años

The song 'Cien Años' by Pasteles Verdes is a poignant exploration of unrequited love and the enduring pain it brings. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who is deeply in love with someone who remains indifferent to their existence. The opening lines describe a moment of passing by, where the object of affection doesn't even glance in the narrator's direction. This indifference is a powerful metaphor for the emotional distance and lack of recognition that the narrator feels.

The second verse delves deeper into the narrator's internal struggle. They see and speak to their beloved, but their words and presence go unnoticed. This unreciprocated interaction amplifies the narrator's sense of isolation and sorrow, as their feelings are not acknowledged. The phrase 'toda mi amargura se ahogo dentro de mi' (all my bitterness drowned within me) encapsulates the intense emotional turmoil and the suppression of their pain.

The chorus reveals the depth of the narrator's despair. The knowledge that they have been forgotten by their beloved is so painful that it feels like a wound to their very existence. The thought that they are not even worthy of disdain adds to their sense of worthlessness. Despite this, the narrator confesses that their beloved remains an integral part of their life. The final lines, 'y si vivo cien años, cien años pienso en ti' (and if I live a hundred years, a hundred years I'll think of you), highlight the enduring nature of their love and longing. This unending devotion, despite the lack of reciprocation, underscores the theme of eternal love and the heartache that accompanies it.