Every Age
José González Lyrics

Every age has its turn
Each generation has its own time to be alive and experience life.

Every branch of the tree has to learn
Just like every branch of a tree has to figure out how to reach the sun to grow, we must all learn and grow to become the best version of ourselves.

Learn to grow, find its way,
We should all strive to develop and progress in life, find our path and purpose, and work towards them.

Make the best of this short-lived stay
Since our lives are brief, we should make the most out of every moment we have while we're here.

Take this seed, take this spade
We must take the necessary tools and resources to cultivate the world around us and leave it better than we found it.

Take this dream of a better day
We should all have a vision of a better future and work towards manifesting that dream into reality.

Take your time, build a home
We need to slow down and put in the time and effort to construct a meaningful and fulfilling life for ourselves and those around us.

Build a place where we all can belong
We should strive to create an inclusive and welcoming community where every individual feels a sense of belonging and acceptance.

Some things change, some remain
While some things in life are constantly evolving, others will stay consistent, and we must learn how to adapt to both situations.

Some will pass us unnoticed by
Sometimes important moments or opportunities in life can go unnoticed, and we must be mindful and present to make the most of them.

What to focus on, to improve upon
We must concentrate on areas in our lives that need improving in order to grow and be better individuals.

In the face of our ancient tribes
When looking at the bigger picture of humanity, we must recognize the complex history and diverse backgrounds of our ancestors.

Feels so clear, feels so obvious
Sometimes the answers to life's questions are straightforward and apparent to us, but other times we need to reflect and think deeply to find them.

To each one on their own
Everyone has their unique journey in life and experiences it differently than others.

But we are here, together
Despite our individual experiences, we are all living on this earth together and must find ways to coexist and live harmoniously.

Reaping what time and what we have sown
We are currently experiencing the consequence of our past actions, and must be responsible for our present decisions and actions for a better future.

We don't choose where we're born
Our origins and place of birth are not of our choosing, and we must realize the privilege or disadvantage that comes with it.

We don't choose in what pocket or form
Our physical appearance and characteristics are predetermined, and we have no control over them.

But we can learn to know
Despite our circumstances, we have the power to learn and educate ourselves to achieve our goals and dreams.

Ourselves on this globe in the void
We are human beings living on this planet that is floating in a vast and seemingly empty universe, and we should not take that fact for granted.

Take this mind, take this pen
We need to use our intellect and creativity to address issues and challenges we face in our world and make progress towards change.

Take this dream of a better land
We should strive for a better future and never give up on the possibility of creating a positive change in our society and environment.

Build a place where we all... can belong
We should work to construct an inclusive and welcoming environment that benefits every individual, where everyone feels like they have a place to call home.