The Wrens are known for their explosive stage presence, despite each member being well past 35, and are steadily gaining a fanbase across the world. Their debut album, "Silver", was released in 1994 to a moderate degree of critical acclaim. However, it was their second LP, "Secaucus" (named in reference to the town in New Jersey where they resided), that established them as one of the top bands on the indie rock scene. Both of these albums were released on the now defunct Grass Records label.
After the release of "Secaucus", Grass Records came under new ownership, who decided to make The Wrens the flagship band of the label. After the band turned down a million-dollar contract stipulating that the band record more "radio friendly" songs, The Wrens were dropped by Grass Records. "Silver" and "Secaucus" were only recently reissued in 2006 after years out of circulation because of this.
Hindered by their label issues through much of the 1990s, the Wrens managed only to release one EP, "Abbott 1135", in 1997 under the label Ten23 Records. The band's third full-length album, "The Meadowlands", finally surfaced in late 2003 (seven years after the release of "Secaucus") under Absolutely Kosher Records to enormous critical acclaim, topping critics' polls for the following two years and suddenly jump-starting an otherwise plateauing career.
The Wrens are currently being filmed for a documentary by the production company Little Quill, and are working on another LP and a re-recording of Abbott 1135.
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2) The Wrens were a doo-wop and R&B band from the Morrisania section of the Bronx in New York City. They are best-known for their song "Come Back My Love."
The Wrens first started singing together in 1954 and were comprised of lead singer Bobby Mansfield, George Magnezid (tenor), Francis "Frenchie" Concepcion (tenor), and James "Archie" Archer (bass). They admired the artists such as the Clovers, the Ravens, the Orioles, the Mills Brothers, Nat King Cole and Louis Jordan.
The Wrens were known best for their smooth, elegant harmony singing, and had a somewhat harder R&B edge than many similar groups at the time. Unfortunately, only six singles were offically released before Bobby Mansfield left the group in 1956 for a solo career. The Wrens were inducted into the United Group Harmony Association's Hall of Fame in 1998.
3) The Wrens are also a french indie folk band.
4.) The Wrens are also a family of birds, which may be scrobbled by those listening to recordings of bird songs.
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The Wrens Lyrics
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Praise them great in open song
Color by numbers copy one another I'll wolf you
Promise stupid tiny bells
Ain't find no favor for stacking for the tilted
This fairground is getting close to closing won't it stop me?
Rank, split, my eyes are choked with water
Seeing haters finger point at lesser skin
It shudders me to see the better thing as sin
I won't believe that her of ways, of worth, of less of him
Done back for others what split
The hearts of mothers I know a quieting
Behind the corn scratches diseased from the pities
You've passed around oh chicklet marry to me overseas
The lyrics to The Wrens' song "6" provide a commentary on the state of society and the way in which people conform to social norms, often blindly following the rules and ideas of others without questioning their own beliefs. The first verse speaks to the praise and idolization of those in power, or those who conform to societal expectations, regardless of their worth or merit. The line "Color by numbers copy one another I'll wolf you" suggests that people are not only blindly following, but also actively seeking out others to follow, using them as a blueprint for their own lives.
The second verse continues this critique of societal expectations, specifically the way in which we judge and categorize others based on their appearance or background. The line "Seeing haters finger point at lesser skin" speaks to the idea that people often judge others based on superficial qualities such as race or gender, rather than their character or worth as a person. The imagery of "young lovers with rape and rank" suggests that even intimate relationships can be affected by societal expectations and judgments, leading to a sense of unease and discomfort.
Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the way in which society shapes our lives and identities, often leading us to conform to societal expectations rather than forging our own paths.
Line by Line Meaning
Rules, fools, the idiots that shower them in flowers
People blindly follow societal rules and praise those who conform, even if they are fools, and the ones receiving praise may not even deserve it.
Praise them great in open song
Praising those who conform is done publicly and openly.
Color by numbers copy one another I'll wolf you
People unquestioningly copy each other's actions and thoughts, and if you do it to me, I'll rebel.
Promise stupid tiny bells
Promises are often meaningless and small in the grand scheme of things.
Ain't find no favor for stacking for the tilted
There is no benefit in stacking the odds in favor of those who are already privileged.
This fairground is getting close to closing won't it stop me?
Time is running out and the constant pressure to conform may soon end for me.
Rank, split, my eyes are choked with water
The ranking and dividing of people based on superficial things brings tears to my eyes.
Seeing haters finger point at lesser skin
Witnessing people pointing fingers at those who are different or considered lesser is heartbreaking.
Rupture, young lovers with rape and rank
Even love can be ruined by societal ranking and the threat of rape and oppression.
It shudders me to see the better thing as sin
It's unsettling to see the things that are considered morally right and good being labeled as sinful or bad.
I won't believe that her of ways, of worth, of less of him
I refuse to believe that a person's actions, worth, or value can be determined by their gender.
Done back for others what split
I've done for others what has been done for me, even if it means perpetuating a harmful cycle.
The hearts of mothers I know a quieting
The sadness and pain that mothers feel is something I understand and empathize with.
Behind the corn scratches diseased from the pities
Hidden behind the facade of happiness and normalcy are people suffering from various illnesses and troubles.
You've passed around oh chicklet marry to me overseas
Referring to a young girl as a desirable object to be passed around and given away in marriage is dehumanizing and disrespectful.
Contributed by Carson N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.