Caroline Pennell sang "Anything Could Happen" by Ellie Goulding for her blind audition. After CeeLo and Blake Shelton both turned their chairs around, she decided to choose CeeLo to be her coach.
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Caroline Pennell Lyrics
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Back to school, ring the bell
Brand new shoes, walking blues
Climb the fence, books and pens
I can tell that we are gonna be friends
I can tell that we are gonna be friends
Walk with me, Suzy Lee
We will rest upon the ground
And look at all the bugs we found
Safely walk to school without a sound
Safely walk to school without a sound
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
We clean up and now it's time to learn
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
Teacher marks our height against the wall
We don't notice any time pass
We don't notice anything
We sit side by side in every class
Teacher thinks that I sound funny
But she likes the way you sing
She likes the way you sing
We don't notice any time pass
We don't notice anything
We sit side by side in every class
Teacher thinks that I sound funny
But she likes the way you sing
Tonight I'll dream while I'm in bed
When silly thoughts go through my head
About the bugs and alphabet
And when I wake tomorrow I'll bet
That you and I will walk together again
I can tell that we are gonna be friends
Yes I can tell that we are gonna be friends.
The song “We Are Going to Be Friends” by Caroline Pennell is a sweet and tender ode to childhood friendships. It highlights the simple pleasures of walking to school, playing with bugs, learning new things and singing together with a friend. The first verse sets the scene of the beginning of fall, going back to school, with new shoes and books. The singer expresses a sense of excitement and anticipation towards the new school year, and how she can tell that she and her classmate are going to be friends. The following verse emphasizes on the friendship between the singer and her new friend, Suzy Lee, and how they explore the park together and investigate all the bugs they find. The third verse describes their school day, playing ball during recess and class work, while also acknowledging how their teacher notices the differences between them, but admires their unique qualities.
The chorus reiterates the importance of their friendship, how they sit side by side in class and how the singer can tell they will always be friends, no matter what. The final verse reflects on how the singer will dream about the experiences of the day and how she can’t wait until tomorrow to be with her friend again. Overall, the song captures the innocence and carefree nature of childhood, and how the bond between childhood friends can be pure and everlasting.
Line by Line Meaning
Fall is here, hear the yell
Autumn has arrived, with the excitement of the new school year
Back to school, ring the bell
It's time to return to class, signaling the start of learning
Brand new shoes, walking blues
New shoes are exciting but walking to school can be tiresome
Climb the fence, books and pens
Going through obstacles like fences to get to school, books and writing utensils in hand
I can tell that we are gonna be friends
An instant connection and intuition that a lifelong friendship will begin
Walk with me, Suzy Lee
A request to go on an adventure together
Through the park and by the tree
Going on a scenic route in nature
We will rest upon the ground
Pausing to take a break and relax
And look at all the bugs we found
Observing and appreciating the small wonders in nature
Safely walk to school without a sound
Being quiet and careful while making the journey to class
Here we are, no one else
Together, as classmates, and friends
We walked to school all by ourselves
Independently navigating the journey to class
There's dirt on our uniforms
Messiness and playfulness is a part of childhood
From chasing all the ants and worms
Enjoying the small things in life, like chasing bugs
We clean up and now it's time to learn
Transitioning from playtime to education
Numbers, letters, learn to spell
Basic elementary education, teaching the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic
Nouns, and books, and show and tell
Learning parts of speech, reading books, and presenting information
Playtime we will throw the ball
A chance to unwind and let loose during recess
Back to class, through the hall
Transitioning from recess back to learning
Teacher marks our height against the wall
Tracking growth and development with a physical marker
We don't notice any time pass
When spending time with a good friend, time seems to fly by unnoticed
We don't notice anything
Blissful ignorance when immersed in the present moment with a friend
We sit side by side in every class
Continuing to be classmates, and friends, in all aspects of school life
Teacher thinks that I sound funny
A lighthearted joke, as teachers often do, about individual quirks
But she likes the way you sing
Appreciating the unique talents and qualities in classmates
Tonight I'll dream while I'm in bed
Reflecting on the day’s events before sleeping
When silly thoughts go through my head
Letting lighthearted and imaginative ideas flow
About the bugs and alphabet
Thinking about the things learned that day
And when I wake tomorrow I'll bet
Anticipating the continuation of the friendship and shared experiences
That you and I will walk together again
Confident in the bond of friendship remaining strong
Yes I can tell that we are gonna be friends.
A reaffirmation of the strength and longevity of the friendship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: John Anthony White
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