The song "Cliché" by James Vincent McMorrow is about a relationship that is struggling but the narrator is hopeful that it can be salvaged. The lyrics address the issues within the relationship, such as the narrator's lack of patience and the partner's willingness to forgive. The line "I was proud, maybe too proud to be patient and maybe patience is the answer" suggests that the narrator has realized that patience is necessary for the relationship to work. The chorus of the song starts with "Always see you with the sun coming up, every cliché in the goddamn book," which is a reference to the idealized view of a perfect relationship. The narrator wants the relationship to be like a cliché, perfect and effortless, but knows that it takes work. The second verse talks about how even though the relationship has problems, the narrator still wants to be with the partner. The line "If there was proof that blossoms lead to sorrow, I would live my life in flowers" suggests that the narrator is willing to take the risk of getting hurt if it means being with the partner. Overall, the song acknowledges the difficulties of a troubled relationship but has a message of hope and the willingness to work through the issues. The repeated line "hope we're ready" reinforces the narrator's desire to make the relationship work.
