Cien Corazones

Antonio Aguilar's song 'Cien Corazones' delves into the complexities of love and the limitations of the human heart. The lyrics reveal a man who is adored by many women and enjoys their affection. However, he acknowledges that he is neither a drunkard nor a braggart; he genuinely loves and cares for these women. Despite his desire to love them all, he admits that his heart is not big enough to accommodate everyone. This sentiment is poignantly expressed in the repeated lines, 'El corazón, el corazón, ya no me alcanza, no me alcanza el corazón,' emphasizing the heart's finite capacity.

The song continues with a playful invitation to the women, urging them not to crowd around because there is enough love to go around. Yet, he wistfully wishes he had a hundred hearts to give to a hundred women, highlighting the impossibility of fulfilling everyone's desires. The reality is that he has only one heart, and it has already found its true love, its 'ilusión.' This 'ilusión' or illusion is what makes his heart beat, signifying that despite the many admirers, his heart belongs to one special person.

'Cien Corazones' is a reflection on the nature of love and the human condition. It speaks to the universal experience of wanting to give more than one can and the bittersweet realization that love, while abundant, has its limits. Aguilar's heartfelt delivery and the song's traditional Mexican musical style add depth to this exploration of love's joys and constraints.