“We’re Going To Be Friends” is a song by the American rock band The White Stripes. The song was written and sung by Jack White and released in 2002. It is the opening track of the band’s album “White Blood Cells”. The song has a simple acoustic melody and catchy lyrics that tell the story of two children becoming friends.
Verse 1
Fall is here, hear the yell
Back to school, ring the bell
Brand new shoes, walking blues
Climb the fence, books and pens
I can tell that we are going to be friends
The first verse of the song describes the beginning of the school year, with children getting ready for class. The lyrics mention new shoes, books and pens, and climbing the fence. The last line of the verse is the chorus of the song, which repeats throughout the track.
Chorus
I can tell that we are going to be friends
Yes, I can tell that we are going to be friends
The chorus is the heart of the song, with the simple phrase “I can tell that we are going to be friends” repeated twice. The melody is upbeat and cheerful, conveying the joy of making new friends.
Verse 2
Walk with me, Suzy Lee
Through the park and by the tree
We will rest upon the ground
And look at all the bugs we found
Safely walk to school without a sound
We safely walk to school without a sound
The second verse of the song tells the story of Suzy Lee and the narrator exploring the park and looking at bugs. The lyrics mention the two children walking to school together without making any noise.
Bridge
Well here we are, no one else
We walked to school all by ourselves
There’s dirt on our uniforms
From chasing all the ants and worms
We clean up and now it’s time to learn
The bridge of the song describes the children arriving at school, with dirt on their uniforms from their adventures. The lyrics mention the need to clean up before class begins.
Verse 3
Numbers, letters, learn to spell
Nouns and books, and show and tell
Playtime, we will throw the ball
Back to class, through the hall
Teacher marks our height against the wall
The third and final verse of the song describes the children learning in class, with lessons on numbers, letters, spelling, and nouns. The lyrics mention playtime and throwing a ball, before returning to class and having their height marked on the wall.
Conclusion
“We’re Going To Be Friends” is a charming and nostalgic song that captures the innocence and joy of childhood friendships. The simple acoustic melody and catchy lyrics make it a beloved track among fans of The White Stripes. The song has been covered by many artists and featured in various films and TV shows. It remains a timeless classic that celebrates the magic of making new friends.
