Cycling Trivialities Lyrics

Lyric discussion by freedomishonesty 

Cover art for Cycling Trivialities lyrics by José González

We are missing the best inside us, by ignoring our inner beauty. We rush through our decisions, without caring about the path we neglect. Then, we get older, slow down, and reflect on each step. We either learn to make time for ourselves, or we struggle through each long day. Our lives feel as if time has gone by too quickly. We still have a choice to live outside the patterns of triviality-based living. When we are confused, our temperament is more sensitive and we over-exaggerate every little drama. At the same time we indulge the meaningless events, we also dream of a better tomorrow. However, we forget to aim our intentions. We can change the world, if we stop these revolving trivialities. Who is going to remember our small dilemmas and decisions in future generations? Who is going to remember the little steps and small mistakes? All of the things we stress out about are nothing in the big picture, neither are the things that make us happy. It is all about the importance of appreciating each day in the present and making a difference in the lives of people around, since this all the time we have, anyway. “So, how’s it gonna be,” implies that we have a choice between ordinary and extraordinary living.

Note: “So, where is this leading me?” In my opinion, this is what he says at the end, rather than “so, what does this really mean.”