After releasing several singles and three albums within the Detroit independent music underground, The White Stripes rose to prominence in 2002, as part of the garage rock revival scene. Their successful albums White Blood Cells and Elephant drew them attention from a large variety of media outlets in the United States and the United Kingdom.
The White Stripes used a low-fidelity, do-it-yourself approach to writing and recording. Their music features a melding of punk and blues influences and a raw simplicity of composition, arrangement, and performance. The duo is also noted for their fashion and design aesthetic which features a simple color scheme of red, white, and black.
The White Stripes' discography consists of six studio albums, two extended plays (EP), one video album, 26 singles and fourteen music videos. The band has sold approximately 12 million albums worldwide, 2 million in the US alone, and their latest three albums have each won a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album.
On February 2, 2011, the band announced on their website that they had disbanded.
Official band website: www.whitestripes.com
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The White Stripes 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 going to be friends
I can tell that we are going to 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 its time to learn
We clean up and now its 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
Tonight I'll dream while in my 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 going to be friends
I can tell that we are going to be friends
The White Stripes's song We are a nostalgic ode to childhood and the simplicity of forming friendships. The song has a whimsical tone that captures the excitement and wonder of childhood. The lyrics describe the experience of going back to school, meeting a new friend, going on adventures, and experiencing the joys of learning with a companion. This song celebrates the innocent and carefree nature of youth.
The first verse sets the scene for the beginning of a new school year, with a shoutout to fall and the ringing of the school bell. The singer then describes buying new shoes and feeling a sense of ennui, a mood captured by the phrase "walking blues." The feeling of restlessness and anticipation is crystallized by the image of climbing the fence with the books and pen in hand. However, that sense of unease is quickly dispelled when the singer sees a fellow student named Suzy Lee and feels an immediate kinship with her. The song then beautifully describes the different activities the children do together, such as walking through the park, resting on the ground to look at bugs, and walking quietly to school. The verse that follows captures the hustle and bustle of a school day, with its various subjects and activities. However, the lines that follow are perhaps the most poignant: "We don't notice any time pass / We don't notice anything." This description of the way in which children can lose themselves in the moment and in each other is a powerful reminder of the importance of friendship and connection.
The final verse returns to the theme of dreaming and the imagery of the alphabet and bugs, therefore, we can deduce that the child noticed how simple things matter so much and enjoyed it, a message for adults telling them to enjoy the small things in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Fall is here, hear the yell
It's autumn, we can hear the sounds of excited children going back to school.
Back to school, ring the bell
The school bell is ringing, it's time to start a new year of learning.
Brand new shoes, walking blues
We just got new shoes for the school year, but they are still hurting our feet.
Climb the fence, books and pens
We're eager to go to school and learn, even if it means climbing a fence to get there.
I can tell that we are going to be friends
We're happy and excited to start the school year together, and we know we'll become good friends.
Walk with me, Suzy Lee
Let's explore the park together, Suzy.
Through the park and by the tree
We're walking through the park, taking in all the sights and sounds around us.
We will rest upon the ground
Let's take a break and sit on the grass for a bit.
And look at all the bugs we found
We're fascinated by the insects we've discovered and we're admiring them.
Safely walk to school without a sound
We're walking to school quietly and carefully, not wanting to disturb anyone.
Here we are, no one else
We're at school, just the two of us, and we're content with that.
There's dirt on our uniforms
We got a little dirty from playing outside earlier, but we don't mind.
From chasing all the ants and worms
We were having fun exploring and chasing after insects.
We clean up and now its time to learn
We've cleaned ourselves up and now it's time to start the day's lessons.
Numbers, letters, learn to spell
We're learning the basics of math, reading, and writing.
Nouns, and books, and show and tell
We're learning about grammar and literature, and we're looking forward to show and tell later.
Playtime we will throw the ball
We're excited for recess and playing games with our friends.
Back to class, through the hall
Recess is over, time to go back inside for more learning.
Teacher marks our height against the wall
We're growing up and the teacher is measuring our heights to see how much we've grown.
We don't notice any time pass
We're so engrossed in learning and playing with each other that time seems to fly by.
We don't notice anything
We're so in the moment that we don't pay attention to anything else around us.
We sit side by side in every class
We're friends and we make sure to always sit together during lessons.
Teacher thinks that I sound funny
The teacher finds my voice amusing.
But she likes the way you sing
The teacher likes your singing voice, Suzy.
Tonight I'll dream while in my bed
At night, I'll dream about all the fun we had during the day.
When silly thoughts go through my head
My mind will wander and I'll think of silly things.
About the bugs and alphabet
I might dream about the bugs we saw and the letters we learned.
And when I wake tomorrow I'll bet
When I wake up tomorrow, I'm sure I'll still be excited about going to school with you.
That you and I will walk together again
We'll start a new day at school walking side by side again.
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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
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
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 its 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
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 in my 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 going to be friends
Cause I can tell we are going to be friends
@thel0n3lytramp63
I love the nonexistent memories this brings me
@slauthordraws3363
THAT’S THE MOOD
@Aqovah
Same
@stevie8211
TheL0n3lyTramp Lmao I’m asleep
@Free_Krazy
Its like a nostalgia trip that has no real basis, kinda like thinking back on the 1950s even though none, Edit: (Most) of us didnt live then.
@crims0ngrin
It’s making me think of my ex who I love deeply but he’s going through so much shit right now and I just hope and pray he’s ok
@SPAZZYok
"We didn't realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun."
- Winnie the Pooh
@lunarmoon7636
Thank you for the sweet words, poop E.pants ❤️
@SPAZZYok
@@lunarmoon7636 NP!!!! <3
@mcgoalpost3318
Thank you so much poop e. pants