I Want To Be The Boy To Warm Your Mother's Heart
White Stripes, The · Elephant
I want to be the boy, to warm your motherÂ’s heart
IÂ’m so scared to take you away
I tried to win her over right from the start
But something always got in the way
WeÂ’ve been sitting in your backyard for hours
But she wonÂ’t even come out and say hi
While my mother baked a little cake for you
And even dreaded when you said goodbye
What kind of cartwheels do I have to pull?
What kind of joke should I lay on her now?
IÂ’m inclined to go finish high school
Just to make her notice that IÂ’m around
Well nothing I came up with seems to work
It feels like everything I say is lie
And never have I felt like such a jerk
IÂ’m afraid to even open my eyes
Because I really donÂ’t want her to judge me
I want her to really know who I am
And then, and only then will she love me
Well at least that was the plan
If ever a boy needed a holiday
If ever a girl needed someone to hold
I just hope I donÂ’t act the same way
By the time I get that old
What kind of cartwheels do I have to pull?
What kind of joke should I lay on her now?
IÂ’m inclined to go finish high school
Just to make her notice that IÂ’m around
I never said I was the heir to a fortune
I never claimed to have any looks
But these kind of things must be important
Because somebody ripped out my page in your telephone book
I want to warm her heart
IÂ’m so scared to take you away
I tried to win her over right from the start
But something always got in the way
WeÂ’ve been sitting in your backyard for hours
But she wonÂ’t even come out and say hi
While my mother baked a little cake for you
And even dreaded when you said goodbye
What kind of cartwheels do I have to pull?
What kind of joke should I lay on her now?
IÂ’m inclined to go finish high school
Just to make her notice that IÂ’m around
Well nothing I came up with seems to work
It feels like everything I say is lie
And never have I felt like such a jerk
IÂ’m afraid to even open my eyes
Because I really donÂ’t want her to judge me
I want her to really know who I am
And then, and only then will she love me
Well at least that was the plan
If ever a boy needed a holiday
If ever a girl needed someone to hold
I just hope I donÂ’t act the same way
By the time I get that old
What kind of cartwheels do I have to pull?
What kind of joke should I lay on her now?
IÂ’m inclined to go finish high school
Just to make her notice that IÂ’m around
I never said I was the heir to a fortune
I never claimed to have any looks
But these kind of things must be important
Because somebody ripped out my page in your telephone book
I want to warm her heart
I Want To Be The Boy To Warm Your Mother's Heart
Released on the 2003 album Elephant, this track by The White Stripes exemplifies the band's signature blend of raw blues-rock and garage punk. The song features Jack White's distinctive vocals and guitar work, delivering a melancholic yet driving performance that captures the emotional depth often found in their discography. As part of the band's evolution during this period, the recording showcases a shift toward more complex song structures while maintaining their core identity. It stands as a testament to their ability to reinterpret classic rock influences through a modern lens, resonating with fans who appreciate the gritty authenticity of their live recordings and studio output.