We're Going To Be Friends

Caroline Pennell · Other Songs - Caroline Pennell

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're 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

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

at 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're going to be friends

We're Going To Be Friends

Caroline Pennell's 'We're Going To Be Friends' stands as a defining track within her expansive body of work, characterized by its intimate acoustic arrangements and introspective lyricism. Released during her prolific period in the early 2010s, the song exemplifies her signature style of blending folk sensibilities with indie pop sensibilities, often featuring her distinctive vocal delivery and minimalist instrumentation. As a standalone recording, it captures the emotional vulnerability typical of her discography, focusing on themes of connection and the complexities of friendship without relying on grand production. The track remains a staple of her catalogue, frequently cited in discussions of her early career and her contribution to the indie folk revival of the era. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to convey personal narrative through simple, unadorned musical means, solidifying its place among her most recognized singles.