Dakota
The Wrens Lyrics


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the Dakota is down and lost off the track
check the directions
you can finger us here and I'm sure we'd be there
sweat the directions
it always happens
into the gray skies
has the Twins been found with rats all around
getting sick in the basement
got me there and lost with sweat pouring down
sorry meet your replacement
I'm only kidding Jerry
it always seems I'm late I had to do some errands
I'll be there in just a bit don't wait up for me
they're at it again just listen to them
running straight to mother




I got to get it done
we're handing it in on the second (it will never happen)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Wrens' song Dakota discuss feeling lost and directionless in life, comparing the feeling to being off the track and in need of directions. The singer expresses a sense of frustration and urgency with lines like "sweat the directions" and "I'm only kidding Jerry, I'm sorry meet your replacement" suggesting that they are under pressure to get things done quickly and correctly. The reference to "the Twins" potentially being found with rats all around adds to this sense of chaos and confusion, as does the line "they're at it again just listen to them running straight to mother". Despite these challenges, the singer is determined to push through and get things done, stating "I got to get it done, we're handing it in on the second (it will never happen)".


Overall, the lyrics to Dakota are about feeling lost and overwhelmed in life while trying to stay focused and driven. The sense of urgency and pressure is palpable throughout the song, as the singer navigates various challenges and obstacles. The reference to rats in the basement and running to mother suggest a sense of chaos and instability, while the repetition of "it always happens" adds to the feeling of being stuck in a repetitive cycle. Ultimately, however, the singer remains determined to push through and get things done despite the odds.


Line by Line Meaning

the Dakota is down and lost off the track
We seem to have lost our way and we're not sure where we're headed


check the directions
We need to figure out where we're going and get back on track


you can finger us here and I'm sure we'd be there
If you point us in the right direction, we'll follow it and get where we need to go


sweat the directions
We need to pay close attention to the directions we're given so we don't get lost again


it always happens
We're used to getting lost and having setbacks


into the gray skies
We're feeling down and uncertain about our future


has the Twins been found with rats all around
We're wondering if our friends have fallen on hard times, perhaps even struggling with pests in their living spaces


getting sick in the basement
If there are rats around, it's possible our friends could contract an illness from exposure to them


got me there and lost with sweat pouring down
We're feeling disoriented and anxious due to our lack of direction and the effort we're putting in to find our way


sorry meet your replacement
We're joking around with our friend Jerry, but in reality we feel like we're replaceable and perhaps not quite measuring up


I'm only kidding Jerry
We're trying to lighten the mood and make light of our own struggles


it always seems I'm late I had to do some errands
We feel like we're always behind and struggling to keep up with our responsibilities


I'll be there in just a bit don't wait up for me
We're reassuring someone that we'll arrive soon, but we don't want them to stay up late waiting for us


they're at it again just listen to them
There's some arguing or conflict happening around us, and we feel like it's distracting us from our goals


running straight to mother
When people are bickering or fighting, it can be tempting to go to a trusted authority figure for guidance and support


I got to get it done
We're focused on our task and determined to complete it successfully


we're handing it in on the second (it will never happen)
We're setting a goal for ourselves, but we may not believe that we can actually achieve it




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