Cien Años
José María Napoleón Lyrics

The song "Cien Años" by José María Napoleón is a poignant portrayal of heartache and unrequited love. The lyrics describe a narrator who is hopelessly in love with someone who does not reciprocate their feelings. Despite the singer's attempts to catch the attention of their beloved, they are met with indifference and disregard. The pain of being forgotten by someone they hold in such high regard is almost unbearable.

The verse "Te ví sin que me vieras, te hablé sin que me oyeras" (I saw you without you seeing me, I spoke to you without you hearing me) highlights the singer's feeling of being invisible and disregarded by the object of their affection. The pain of being ignored by someone they care for so deeply is further emphasized in the verse "Me duele hasta la vida, saber que me olvidaste, pensar que ni desprecio, merezca yo de ti" (It hurts me to my very soul, to know that you forgot me, to think that I don't even deserve your contempt).

Despite the pain and heartache, the singer cannot help but think of their beloved, even after a hundred years may pass. The repetition of the phrase "Y sin embargo sigues unida a mi existencia, y si vivo cien años, cien años pienso en ti" (And yet you remain connected to my existence, and if I live a hundred years, a hundred years I will think of you) emphasizes the deep emotional connection the singer feels despite their unrequited love.