“Bicycle” is written for a friend or romantic interest that Trifilio wants to know even better. Vulnerable and attentive, Trifilio recounts memories of time spent with this person before offering them even more of her time and herself.
[Verse 1]
I was riding home on my bicycle
On the northwest side of Chicago
Then I saw your face in a rain puddle
Looking back at me from a car window
[Verse 2]
Asked me to come over on the next snowfall
And you showed me how to play piano
Tried to learn a song but hit the dead notes
So we sang "la la la la la" all the way home
[Chorus]
If you wanna come and see my new place in the city by the freeway
We could ride our bikes at our own pace
If they break down, we can fix them
[Verse 3]
I was on the train to the suburbs
Met your mother on a Friday
Rode your bicycle to the river
After sunset off the highway
[Verse 4]
Then I saw your face in the water
Like a koi fish, grinning coyly
Stuck inside my teeth like a show tune I can hum to
But can't remember the name
[Chorus]
If you wanna come and see my new place in the city by the freeway
We could ride our bikes at our own pace
If they break down, we can fix them
[Outro]
Come over
Bicycle was written by Lili Trifilio.
Bicycle was produced by Lili Trifilio.
Lili Trifilio released Bicycle on Fri Sep 27 2019.