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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Tied to work
Splitting rocks
Cutting diamonds
100 days
With no pay
Not anymore
I can't type
I can't temp
I'm way past college
No ways out
No back doors not anymore
But then once a while
We'll play a show then that makes it worthwhile
Our sights set low
As Jerry squares off the set - here we go
But... this boy is exhausted
8 years long
A single song
Come to this
Triple guessing
Double down
A v.p.'s faith is one single long
'Cause I can't write
What I know - it's not worth writing
I can't tell
A hit from hell
From one sing-along
But then greg plugs in
A treble checking that says we might win
Hell's henry pearls
The woven strap wins the galloway girls but...
But then kev jumps in
And hits the floor as the stick hits the rim
I guess we're done
'Cause every win on this record's hard won but...
The lyrics of The Wrens's song "This Boy Is Exhausted" delve into the struggles of being a musician and the sacrifices that come with pursuing a passion. The opening verse describes a feeling of being trapped in a job with no escape, likening it to physical labor. The repetition of "not anymore" implies that the singer has broken free from this cycle but at the cost of a stable income or career. The second verse touches upon the frustration of not being able to express oneself creatively or make a living through music. The singer cannot distinguish a successful song from a failed one or produce quality material. The chorus reveals a sense of exhaustion, seemingly from the grueling pursuit of a career in music. The bridge introduces hope and excitement when the band plays together, which justifies the struggles they endure.
Line by Line Meaning
Lock me in
I am trapped at work and cannot leave
Tied to work
I am bound to my job and cannot escape
Splitting rocks
I am doing hard labor and am exhausted
Cutting diamonds
I am doing skilled labor and am exhausted
100 days
I have been working for a long time and have not been paid
With no pay
I am working without any compensation
Not anymore
I have been caught and will no longer work for free
I can't type
I am not good at office work
I can't temp
I cannot do temporary office work
I'm way past college
I am no longer a young graduate
No ways out
I am stuck in my current situation and cannot escape
No back doors not anymore
I cannot find any easy way out of my situation
But then once a while
Occasionally, there is a break from my routine
We'll play a show then that makes it worthwhile
Performing music is the one bright spot in my life
Our sights set low
We do not have high expectations for our music career
As Jerry squares off the set - here we go
We are preparing to perform our music
But... this boy is exhausted
I am tired and drained
8 years long
I have been in this situation for a very long time
A single song
We have not achieved much success in our music career
Come to this
We have reached a low point in our lives
Triple guessing
We are unsure of ourselves and our abilities
Double down
We are taking a risk and putting everything into our music
A v.p.'s faith is one single long
We are relying on the confidence of a single person
'Cause I can't write
I am not a good songwriter
What I know - it's not worth writing
My experiences are not interesting or valuable enough to write about
I can't tell
I am not good at judging the quality of our music
A hit from hell
I cannot differentiate between a successful song and a terrible one
From one sing-along
We have not achieved much success in our music career
But then greg plugs in
One of our bandmates brings new energy to the group
A treble checking that says we might win
We are starting to feel hopeful about our music career
Hell's henry pearls
We are facing a difficult challenge
The woven strap wins the galloway girls but...
We have narrowly succeeded in a small victory
But then kev jumps in
Another one of our bandmates brings energy and excitement
And hits the floor as the stick hits the rim
Our new energy and excitement was short-lived
I guess we're done
Our music career has not been successful and we may be giving up
Because every win on this record's hard won but...
We have had very few successes in our music career
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