Cien Años

Selena y los Dinos, Selena

About Cien Años

"Cien Años" (English: One Hundred Years) is a Mexican song written by Rubén Fuentes-A. Cervantes. Several artists have recorded this song, Pedro Infante in the 1950s for example, and the singer Selena made her personal cover. The song has been released in most of Selena's packages since its 1988 release.


Year:
1990
3:09
106 
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Pasastes a mi lado
Con gran indiferencia
Tus ojos ni siquiera 
Voltearon hacia mañana
Te vi sin que me vieras
Te hablé sin que me oyeras
Y toda mi amargura
Se ahogo dentro de mí

Me duele, hasta la vida     
Pensar que me olvidaste
Saber que ni desprecio
Merezca yo de ti
Y sin embargo, sigues
Unido a mi existencia
Y si vivo cien años
Cien años pienso en ti

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Selena

Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (April 16, 1971 – March 31, 1995), known simply as Selena, was an American singer-songwriter. She was named the "top Latin artist of the '90s" and "Best selling Latin artist of the decade" by Billboard for her fourteen top-ten singles in the Top Latin Songs chart, including seven number-one hits. Selena had the most successful singles of 1994 and 1995, "Amor Prohibido" and "No Me Queda Más". She was called "The Queen of Tejano music" and the Mexican equivalent of Madonna. Selena released her first album, Selena y Los Dinos, at the age of twelve. She won Female Vocalist of the Year at the 1987 Tejano Music Awards and landed a recording contract with EMI a few years later. Her fame grew throughout the early 1990s, especially in Spanish-… more »

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Written by: Alberto Raul Cervantes Gonzalez, Ruben Fuentes Gasson

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10 facts about this song

Release
"Cien Años" by Selena was released posthumously in 2002, seven years after the singer's death.
Cover Song
This song is actually a cover of a traditional Mexican song, written by Roberto Cantoral and made famous by Pedro Infante.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Cien Años" affirm the enduring nature of love, with the title translating to "One Hundred Years".
Album
It was included in the album "Ones" which is a compilation of Selena's top hits.
Languages
Though Selena was primarily known for her Spanish-language songs, "Cien Años" was one of her many songs that showcased her Mexican heritage and her ability to perform beautifully in Spanish.
Posthumous Honors
In 2002, the album "Ones" was nominated at the Latin Grammy Awards for Best Music Video – Long Form, which included "Cien Años".
Genre
Selena was known as a 'Queen of Tejano music', a fusion of country, pop and R&B with Latin influences. Her rendition of "Cien Años" is a prime example of this genre.
Popularity
Despite being released after her death, "Cien Años" remains one of Selena's most popular songs.
Theme
The song has a melancholic musing about a love that will take a century to forget, reflecting themes of heartbreak and timeless love.
Style
Selena's rendition of "Cien Años" demonstrates her talent in conveying deep emotion and showcasing her ability to bring a unique style to traditional songs.

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