The song Crosses, from Crosses EP and the later Veneer, appeared on the finale of the second season of the popular American television comedy-drama The O.C.. His cover of Heartbeats (also from Veneer) was used in a popular Sony BRAVIA TV commercial featuring coloured bouncing balls in San Francisco and an episode of Zach Braff's Scrubs
His song Far Away was also prominently featured in the Rockstar video game Red Dead Redemption.
His trademark sound is solo acoustic guitar with soft melody. His work, although mostly original, does include acoustic covers of great hits such as Love Will Tear Us Apart, Born in the U.S.A., and Teardrop.
González also appears in the Zero 7 album The Garden, in which he sings on three tracks and on a re-worked version of Crosses.
Horizons
José González Lyrics
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To know things we don't
And say, who are we to neglect
Our vast horizons
To be at peace with and without
Knowledge and doubt
To be at peace with and without
Knowledge and doubt
To be at peace with and without
To be at peace with and without
To be at peace
To be at peace
To be at peace
To be at peace
In José González's song "Horizons," the lyrics revolve around the theme of humility and self-reflection. The opening lines, "Say, who are we to pretend / To know things we don't," emphasize the idea that humanity often claims knowledge or understanding about things we truly do not comprehend. It highlights the tendency for individuals to feign expertise or insight in order to maintain a facade of understanding.
The subsequent lines, "And say, who are we to neglect / Our vast horizons," encourage listeners to question their own limitations and self-imposed boundaries. The "vast horizons" symbolize the limitless potential and growth that can be attained by acknowledging our own ignorance and opening ourselves to new perspectives and experiences.
The repetition of the phrase "To be at peace with and without / Knowledge and doubt" reinforces the idea of finding contentment in both knowing and not knowing. It suggests that true peace can be achieved when we are comfortable with the uncertainty and the limitations of our knowledge. The repetition of "To be at peace" in the closing lines further emphasizes the desire for inner tranquility and acceptance.
Overall, the lyrics of "Horizons" invite listeners to embrace humility and introspection, acknowledging the vastness of the unknown and seeking peace within that ambiguity.
Line by Line Meaning
Say, who are we to pretend
Who are we to act as if we know things that we actually don't?
To know things we don't
To claim knowledge or understanding of things that are beyond our grasp
And say, who are we to neglect
Likewise, who are we to ignore or disregard
Our vast horizons
The boundless possibilities and opportunities that lie ahead of us
To be at peace with and without
To find inner contentment and serenity regardless of circumstances or possessions
Knowledge and doubt
To find peace both when we possess knowledge and when we are uncertain
To be at peace
To experience tranquility and harmony within oneself
To be at peace
To find inner calm and balance
To be at peace
To achieve a state of serenity and equanimity
To be at peace
To discover a sense of harmony and well-being
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jose Gonzalez
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@DanLn1
One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard ❤🎶♥️🎶🩵🎶
@daniel51020
Beautifully simple.
Thank you Jose Gonzalez!
@middleburyastrology
To find things of truth and certainty to sing about, there is less and less to say. I love Jose's music for years now... always curious what he will choose to say / not say in his music. Commenting on being. Being somehow at peace and at once suffering the body while expanding beyond it, and with that beautiful guitar musing as our magic carpet for the trip.
@baroodkhan3131
today i woke up and choose to listen to every song created by this guy and i think this was the best morning i had.
@elizabethannehin5429
Deepest gratitude.
@WhiteLakeDan
I have loved your music for years. Saw you live in Quebec City a few years back. Pure bliss. Love love love this too!
@1...MusicVideo
▶️🎸🎧👩🎤
@JalanjalanLiburan
masterpiece as always
@1...MusicVideo
▶️🎸🎧👩🎤
@geno121
Beautiful and serene