Eternidad translates to "eternity." It's a grand and evocative word that speaks to timelessness and enduring love.
In "Sabor A Mí," the singer contemplates whether love exists in the afterlife, singing, "Yo no sé si tenga amor la eternidad" (I don't know if eternity has love). This word adds a profound, philosophical layer to the song's theme of a love so deep it transcends time, making it particularly memorable and enticing.
Have you ever loved someone so much that you feel like a part of them, and they a part of you? That's exactly what Los Panchos sing about in "Sabor A Mí" [My Flavor]. It's a beautiful, confident declaration of a love so deep and long-lasting that the singer believes their essence, their "sabor" [flavor], has become ingrained in their lover. They sing, "Tanta vida yo te di / Que por fuerza tienes ya sabor a mí" [So much life I gave you / That by force you already have my flavor]. It's not about ownership, though; the singer humbly states, "No pretendo ser tu dueña / No soy nada, yo no tengo vanidad" [I don't pretend to be your owner / I am nothing, I have no vanity]. Instead, it's about the undeniable, lasting impact of shared life and affection.
This song really emphasizes the idea that true love leaves an indelible mark. The singer is so sure of this connection that they imagine it lasting beyond this life, saying, "Pasarán más de mil años, muchos más... / Pero allá, tal como aquí / En la boca llevarás sabor a mí" [More than a thousand years will pass, many more... / But there, just like here / In your mouth you will carry my flavor]. It's a powerful and romantic thought, suggesting that the memories and feelings of their love will literally be a taste on their lover's tongue, forever. It's a sweet and slightly melancholic reflection on the permanence of deep connection.