We Go Together
David Tennant & Catherine Tate Lyrics


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Catherine: How long is this gonna take?
David: Here we go!
Catherine: Don't make me do this.
David: Oh, you're gonna love it!

David: We're like a branch and its vine
Catherine: Like a drunk and his wine
David: Like the leaves and the breeze
Catherine: Fatty food and disease
David: And like a sheep and a lamb
Catherine: Like a pig and a ham
David: We go together --

Catherine: Can I go now? ...can I just...?

David: Just like Shakespeare and verse
Catherine: Like a corpse and a hearse
David: Like a song and a dance
Catherine: Like the English and France
David: Like a Persian and rugs
Catherine: Like a headache and drugs
Both: We go together, you and I
David: We go together like the news and the weather
We fit like hand in glove
Catherine: For now and forever
David: Just like birds of a feather
We fly so high above
We stick together like the earth and the sun
Catherine: Like a dentist and fun
David: We go like honey and bees
Catherine: Like a mold on a cheese
David: And like a bird and its nest
Catherine: Like a clown and depressed
Both: We go together, you and I

David: Wait for it, wait for it!
Catherine: *What* was THAT?!
David: That was me playing with my old horn!
Catherine: Oh. Shouldn't you wait 'til I've gone?
David: Ah, feels so good to hold it again!
Catherine: Well, you've not had it out in ages!
David: D'you want a go with it?
Catherine: I'm not putting that in my mouth!

Catherine: We go together and we know that whatever
We're stuck like nails and glue
David: There's nothing can sever
Such a well-made endeavour as me --
Catherine: -- And me
David: -- And you
Catherine: I guess it's true
We're like a yawn and a dream
David: Like a cherry on cream
Catherine: Like the wind and a kite
David: Now you've got it, all right!
Catherine: We're like a parent and child!
David: Like a -- sorry, what?!
Catherine: We go together, you and I
David: You and me
Catherine: We go together, me and you
David: That's right, we do!
Both: We go together... you and I!

David: Ah! See, I told you you'd enjoy yourself!
Catherine: Yeah! ...It's smaller than I thought, though.




David: ...Are you still talking about my horn?
Catherine: Yup.

Overall Meaning

In the song "We Go Together," David Tennant and Catherine Tate humorously compare themselves to various pairs that are inseparable. Their comparisons range from more obvious and complementary pairs such as a branch and its vine or honey and bees, to more ironic and contrasting pairs such as a sheep and a lamb or a clown and depressed. The verses are light-hearted and primarily serve to emphasize the union between the two performers.


The song is ultimately a celebration of their friendship and collaboration. Their connection is illustrated through their banter and inside jokes that permeate throughout the song. The final verse highlights this as they declare that they are like "nails and glue" and that nothing can sever their bond.


The song's playful lyrics and banter were likely inspired by Tate and Tennant's on-screen chemistry from their time together on the show Doctor Who. "We Go Together" was also created as part of the Red Nose Day campaign, a charity event to raise money for multiple causes around the world. Thus, the song's creation and performance were meant to raise awareness and funds for these organizations.


Line by Line Meaning

How long is this gonna take?
Impatiently wondering about the length of time the activity will take.


Here we go!
Said to confirm that the activity is starting now.


Don't make me do this.
Protesting against doing the activity they are about to start.


Oh, you're gonna love it!
Assuring the other person that they will enjoy the activity despite their initial reluctance.


We're like a branch and its vine
We are inseparable and reliant on each other like a branch and its vine.


Like a drunk and his wine
We are inseparable and reliant on each other like a drunk and his wine.


Like the leaves and the breeze
We are inseparable and reliant on each other like the leaves and the breeze.


Fatty food and disease
We are inseparable and reliant on each other like fatty food and disease (ironically, as they are not a good combo).


And like a sheep and a lamb
We are inseparable and reliant on each other like a sheep and a lamb.


Like a pig and a ham
We are inseparable and reliant on each other like a pig and a ham.


We go together --
We are a perfect match and cannot be separated.


Can I go now? ...can I just...?
One person is trying to leave or avoid the activity, and is asking for permission to do so.


Just like Shakespeare and verse
We complement each other perfectly, like Shakespeare and his poetic verse.


Like a corpse and a hearse
We complement each other perfectly, like a corpse and a hearse.


Like a song and a dance
We complement each other perfectly, like a song and a dance.


Like the English and France
We complement each other perfectly, like the English and France (despite their historic conflicts).


Like a Persian and rugs
We complement each other perfectly, like a Persian and their intricate rugs.


Like a headache and drugs
We complement each other perfectly, like a headache and the medication that eases it.


We go together, you and I
We are a team and cannot be separated.


We go together like the news and the weather
We are strongly linked and connected, like the news and the weather (two things that are often reported together).


We fit like hand in glove
We fit together perfectly and complement each other like a hand in a glove.


For now and forever
We will always be together as a team, no matter what happens.


Just like birds of a feather
We are similar in many ways and complement each other perfectly, like birds of the same feather flocking together.


We fly so high above
We are above the rest and stronger as a team, reaching new heights together.


We stick together like the earth and the sun
We are inseparable and fundamental to each other, like the relationship between the earth and the sun.


Like a dentist and fun
We are inseparable and fundamental to each other, like the relationship between a dentist and fun (ironically, as they are not a good combo).


We go like honey and bees
We complement each other perfectly, like honey and bees.


Like a mold on a cheese
We complement each other perfectly, like a mold on a cheese (ironically, as mold is usually an undesirable thing).


And like a bird and its nest
We complement each other perfectly, like a bird and its nest.


Like a clown and depressed
We complement each other perfectly, like a clown and someone who is depressed (ironically, as they are usually opposites).


We go together and we know that whatever
Moving forward as a team, with full confidence and trust in each other.


We're stuck like nails and glue
We are strongly connected and supported, like nails and glue that stick together.


There's nothing can sever
No matter what happens, we will always be together.


Such a well-made endeavour as me --
Our relationship is a well-made endeavor and is strong as ever.


-- And me
The other person agrees and adds themselves to the statement.


-- And you
The other person adds themselves and the artist to the statement, confirming their unbreakable bond.


I guess it's true
Confirming that they are truly meant to be together, no matter what.


We're like a yawn and a dream
We are inseparable and complementary to each other, like a yawn and a dream.


Like a cherry on cream
We are complementary to each other, making things better just like a cherry on top of cream.


Like the wind and a kite
We are complementary to each other, like the relationship between the wind and a kite.


Now you've got it, all right!
One person explains to the other that they had finally understood what they meant.


Like a parent and child!
We are inseparable and complementary to each other, like a parent and their child.


We go together, you and I
Reaffirming their inseparable bond and teamwork.


You and me
The other person confirms the bond is between the two of them only.


We go together, me and you
Confirming that the bond is between the two of them only, with the artist first.


That's right, we do!
Confirming that they are absolutely sure that they are meant to be together, no matter what.


Ah! See, I told you you'd enjoy yourself!
The singer was right, and the other person is finally enjoying themselves.


Yeah! ...It's smaller than I thought, though.
The other person is still talking about the artist's horn, but in a less exciting way than before.


...Are you still talking about my horn?
The singer is surprised that the other person is still talking about their horn.


Yup.
The other person confirms that they are still talking about the singer's horn.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@cisnt9244

[spoken]
Catherine: How long is this gonna take?
David: Here we go!
Catherine: Don't make me do this.
David: Oh, you're gonna love it!

[sung]
David: We're like a branch and its vine
Catherine: Like a drunk and his wine
David: Like the leaves and the breeze
Catherine: Fatty food and disease
David: And like a sheep and a lamb
Catherine: Like a pig and a ham
David: We go together --

[spoken]
Catherine: Can I go now? ...can I just...?

[sung]
David: Just like Shakespeare and verse
Catherine: Like a corpse and a hearse
David: Like a song and a dance
Catherine: Like the English and France
David: Like a Persian and rugs
Catherine: Like a headache and drugs
Both: We go together, you and I
David: We go together like the news and the weather
We fit like hand in glove
Catherine: For now and forever
David: Just like birds of a feather
We fly so high above
We stick together like the earth and the sun
Catherine: Like a dentist and fun
David: We go like honey and bees
Catherine: Like a mold on a cheese
David: And like a bird and its nest
Catherine: Like a clown and depressed
Both: We go together, you and I

[spoken]
David: Wait for it, wait for it!
[horn solo. At the end David stops and gasps for breath]
Catherine: What was THAT?!
David: That was me playing with my old horn!
Catherine: Oh. Shouldn't you wait 'til I've gone?
David: Ah, feels so good to hold it again!
Catherine: Well, you've not had it out in ages!
David: D'you want a go with it?
Catherine: I'm not putting that in my mouth!

[sung]
Catherine: We go together and we know that whatever
We're stuck like nails and glue
David: There's nothing can sever
Such a well-made endeavour as me --
Catherine: -- And me
David: -- And you
Catherine: I guess it's true
We're like a yawn and a dream
David: Like a cherry on cream
Catherine: Like the wind and a kite
David: Now you've got it, all right!
Catherine: We're like a parent and child!
David: Like a -- sorry, what?!
Catherine: We go together, you and I
David: You and me
Catherine: We go together, me and you
David: That's right, we do!
Both: We go together... you and I!

[spoken]
David: Ah! See, I told you you'd enjoy yourself!
Catherine: Yeah! ...It's smaller than I thought, though.
David: ...Are you still talking about my horn?
Catherine: Yup.



@hannahelizabeth6053

1:21Β 
'What was that?!'
'That was me playing with my old horn!'
'Shoudn't you wait until I've gone'
'ahhh it feels so good to hold it again'
'well you've not had it out in ages!'
'do you want a go on it?'
"I'm not putting that in my mouth!''
THIS HAS TO BE THE FUNNIEST INNUENDO IN HISTORY.



@kevttob

We're like Bananas for Nine
-Like Space & Time

Like a human for a Slitheen.
-That's not food for me!

Like Rose in the beach
-Like Mrs. Jones & Smith

We go together..

Yet like The Master and Drums
-Rassilon get back to the war

Just like Twelve trolling Ten
-In the Fires of Pompeii

And like Donna and forgetting
-Ups! I missed my wedding.

We go together, you and I.

We go together like River & Eleven
We fit like Fez in Matt

-For now and Forever

Like Amy & Rory we're together
-And they jump for the paradox



All comments from YouTube:

@lizziemasenblack5458

The moment that I first heard this, I was like, "WHY DIDN'T WE GET A DOCTOR WHO THE MUSICAL WHEN IT WAS THE DOCTOR AND DONNA?!?!? WHY COULDN'T WE HAVE THE T.A.R.D.I.S. MAKE IT SO THE MUST SING TO COMMUNICATE IN ONE ENTIRE EPISODE. OR WHY COULDN'T THE DOCTOR AND DONNA HAVE A KARAOKE NIGHT?!?!?"

@riaverhoef1864

OMG YOU ARE SO RIGHT WHY DIDNT THEY HAD THAT?!

@ashakespeare32

So true. So so true

@user-nf2im7nc9h

Lizzie Masen Black I was literally about to comment thstπŸ˜‚

@Nico-op9mx

We can dream can’t we. We can dream

@digitool5944

we might get another chance, Jodie has proven she can sing

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@zacfan201

Cathrine:we're like a parent and child David:we're like a sorry what? that cracks me up everytime

@finnsempire5671

That’s our lovable doc classic ❀

@cisnt9244

[spoken]
Catherine: How long is this gonna take?
David: Here we go!
Catherine: Don't make me do this.
David: Oh, you're gonna love it!

[sung]
David: We're like a branch and its vine
Catherine: Like a drunk and his wine
David: Like the leaves and the breeze
Catherine: Fatty food and disease
David: And like a sheep and a lamb
Catherine: Like a pig and a ham
David: We go together --

[spoken]
Catherine: Can I go now? ...can I just...?

[sung]
David: Just like Shakespeare and verse
Catherine: Like a corpse and a hearse
David: Like a song and a dance
Catherine: Like the English and France
David: Like a Persian and rugs
Catherine: Like a headache and drugs
Both: We go together, you and I
David: We go together like the news and the weather
We fit like hand in glove
Catherine: For now and forever
David: Just like birds of a feather
We fly so high above
We stick together like the earth and the sun
Catherine: Like a dentist and fun
David: We go like honey and bees
Catherine: Like a mold on a cheese
David: And like a bird and its nest
Catherine: Like a clown and depressed
Both: We go together, you and I

[spoken]
David: Wait for it, wait for it!
[horn solo. At the end David stops and gasps for breath]
Catherine: What was THAT?!
David: That was me playing with my old horn!
Catherine: Oh. Shouldn't you wait 'til I've gone?
David: Ah, feels so good to hold it again!
Catherine: Well, you've not had it out in ages!
David: D'you want a go with it?
Catherine: I'm not putting that in my mouth!

[sung]
Catherine: We go together and we know that whatever
We're stuck like nails and glue
David: There's nothing can sever
Such a well-made endeavour as me --
Catherine: -- And me
David: -- And you
Catherine: I guess it's true
We're like a yawn and a dream
David: Like a cherry on cream
Catherine: Like the wind and a kite
David: Now you've got it, all right!
Catherine: We're like a parent and child!
David: Like a -- sorry, what?!
Catherine: We go together, you and I
David: You and me
Catherine: We go together, me and you
David: That's right, we do!
Both: We go together... you and I!

[spoken]
David: Ah! See, I told you you'd enjoy yourself!
Catherine: Yeah! ...It's smaller than I thought, though.
David: ...Are you still talking about my horn?
Catherine: Yup.

@hopemerchant706

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