Cien Años

The song "Cien Años" by Pedro Infante is a poignant expression of unrequited love and the pain of being unnoticed by the object of one's affection. The lyrics convey a deep sense of longing and heartache, as the narrator describes the indifference shown by the person they love. The opening lines depict a scene where the loved one passes by without acknowledging the narrator's presence, symbolizing the emotional distance and lack of reciprocation.

The recurring theme of unacknowledged love is further emphasized by the narrator's internal struggle, as they speak without being heard and their bitterness drowns within them. This internalization of pain reflects the silent suffering that often accompanies one-sided love. The phrase 'Me duele hasta la vida' (It hurts me even to live) illustrates the depth of the narrator's anguish, suggesting that the rejection they feel is so profound that it affects their very will to live.

Despite the pain and the knowledge that they have been forgotten, the narrator remains emotionally tethered to their beloved, declaring that if they were to live a hundred years, they would spend every year thinking of them. This statement of enduring love, despite the absence of mutual feelings, speaks to the timeless nature of love and the way it can continue to occupy one's thoughts and existence, long after hope for reciprocation has faded. The song is a testament to the enduring human experience of loving without being loved in return, and the bittersweet acceptance of that reality.