I agree somewhat, Joe, but I would use the word cliched (sorry can't do the fancy 'e') rather than trite. When they were written they were probably OK but for modern usage they have become rather jaded. The same is true of a lot of songs, and other works too, I guess. Funny how it happens to some songs and not others though. Maybe keeping songs clear of current stylistic fads is the trick?

Cheers

Dave