Candy Cane Children
White Stripes, The · Other Songs - White Stripes, The
Candycane Girl, don't you know your name girl?
[yeah!]
12 people gunna ask you just the same girl.
What a world! Christmas once a year girl.
That's 364 tears girl.
So when Christmas finally comes and nobodys got a gun
and you think it might be fun to hang around...
think again girl!
[why don't you open me up...huh?]
Candycane boy, don't you know your name boy?
9 people gunna tell you just the same boy.
You're alone son in the middle of a million
and nobody knows how to talk to children
Oh when Christmas finally comes and nobodys got a gun
and you think it might be fun to get a new toy.
Think again boy!
Oh when Christmas finally comes..and noones got a gun
and you think it might be fun to make a stand
think again man!
Candy Cane Children - White Stripes
Released on the 2001 album White Blood Cells, "Candy Cane Children" stands as a defining track in the band's evolution toward a more polished, indie-rock sound. Lead singer Jack White delivers a haunting vocal performance over a driving rhythm section featuring Jack's signature drumming and a prominent, swirling synthesizer line. The song captures the band's signature blend of garage rock energy with sophisticated production, marking a departure from their earlier raw aesthetic while retaining their distinctive melodic hooks. It remains a staple of their discography, often cited as a key example of their mid-2000s work that bridged the gap between their punk roots and mainstream rock appeal.