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.
Boys You Won't
The Wrens Lyrics
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From the minute
You wanted into the room
Every letter started broken hearted
And ended way too soon
Lived through underrated
Getting jaded
To wind up with no one
Singing "I guess we're done"
I don't want you to wonder why
It won't do any good
You don't know what you got into
Unitil you know when it's all gone wrong
And I don't feel the need to try and explain
The Wrens’ track “Boys You Won’t” is a poignant reflection on the fleeting nature of romantic relationships. The song’s opening line, “Boys you won’t remember,” sets a melancholic tone, as the singer laments the fact that these romantic experiences will ultimately be forgotten. The singer is haunted by the memories of past failed relationships, experiencing heartbreak on multiple occasions. The singer captures the struggles of moving on, singing about how every letter ends far too quickly and ultimately leads to being jaded and alone. Although the character hides in new places, the melancholy of heartbreak is never far away.
The track demonstrates a deep understanding of the downside of love and heartbreak. The character’s desire to not have the other wonder why it didn’t work out is indicative of acceptance, and the choice to not explain further is evidence of this. The lyrics and melancholic arrangement work in harmony to provide a beautiful yet sorrowful tale of the difficulties of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Boys you won't remember
You have forgotten about us and moved on
From the minute
Since the very beginning
You wanted into the room
You entered our lives with your own agenda
Every letter started broken hearted
Every message we exchanged was filled with sadness and disappointment
And ended way too soon
Our time together was short-lived
Lived through underrated
We were underappreciated and ignored
Getting jaded
We grew tired and disillusioned
To wind up with no one
We ended up alone with nobody by our side
Hiding in new places
We moved on and tried to find solace in new surroundings
Singing 'I guess we're done'
We accept that our time together has ended and there's nothing left to hold on to
I don't want you to wonder why
I don't want you to be confused or curious about our separation
It won't do any good
There's no point in trying to understand or rekindle what's lost
You don't know what you got into
You didn't realize the depth of our connection until it was too late
Until you know when it's all gone wrong
Only when everything falls apart do you recognize the true value of what you had
And I don't feel the need to try and explain
I don't see the point in justifying or explaining what happened between us
Contributed by Jayden A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.