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.
Dance the Midwest
The Wrens Lyrics
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to whatever polish / how i've held my tongue back
call me to teams / just a one / making out /
make an over daddy / now i'm done / i'm homespun
come to that truck given up
to the growth to the hay to the farm's east edge
for me it's blessed in status
that's just because it just marks
right your sweet house
jane let's dance the midwest
lift your blonde summer dress
swing me wide through what's left
The lyrics to The Wrens's song Dance the Midwest are a bit difficult to follow, but one possible interpretation is that the singer is reflecting on some kind of relationship that has come to an end. The lines "I can't believe / we've undone / comes around" suggest a feeling of disbelief or regret about the situation. The singer seems to have been holding back their feelings or opinions, as seen in "how I've held my tongue back." Perhaps they were trying to preserve the relationship or avoid conflict. However, now it seems that they have given up and are moving on, as shown in "call me to teams / just a one / making out / make an over daddy / now I'm done / I'm homespun." These lines could mean that the singer is ready to move on to new experiences or relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
i can't believe
Expressing disbelief at a certain situation
we've undone
Acknowledging that they are responsible for undoing a certain thing
comes around to whatever polish
Circling back to a certain level of refinement or sophistication
how i've held my tongue back
Reflecting on the artist's past restraint in speaking their mind
call me to teams
Asking to be included or invited to participate
just a one
Describing oneself as a lone individual
making out
Engaging in intimate activity with someone
make an over daddy
Applying an overly caregiving attitude or approach
now i'm done
Indicating that the artist is finished with a certain situation
i'm homespun
Describing oneself as rustic or unpolished
come to that truck given up
Arriving at an abandoned or neglected truck
to the growth to the hay to the farm's east edge
Moving towards the farm's eastern boundary, passing various farm-related landmarks on the way
for me it's blessed in status
Considering oneself fortunate or privileged in a certain respect
that's just because it just marks
Explaining the reason for feeling blessed or privileged
tired end of the mapway spinning me
Feeling drained or exhausted by traveling to the edge of the map or exploring uncharted areas
right your sweet house
Arriving at the home of the person being addressed
jane let's dance the midwest
Inviting Jane to dance in a certain region of the country
lift your blonde summer dress
Instructing Jane to lift her dress, potentially for dancing or other activities
swing me wide through what's left
Asking to be twirled around or moved through the remaining space
Contributed by Riley O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.