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.
Destruction/Drawn
The Wrens Lyrics
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can't expect to change your mind
waste your time and loved you to distraction
you've done too much to criticize
take your aim and place the blame
it's your turn it's not enough to say goodbye
the same old lies again to play the part so well
the storyline you sell
waste my time and loved you to distraction
you're the one i left behind
she was free
a map was drawn
to children from long ago
left by twenty-nine
through years she couldn't find
and they cried / they saw her go
not from her own strength
they feared that they were gone
she dreamt that they were near
all i knew seemed to end
seeing her once again
water coming up
throwing them down / sinking now
and he said i couldn't forget
as jenny stepped across
sweet things come in time
i guess i'll wait for mine
"Destruction/Drawn" by The Wrens is a poignant and introspective song featuring two different sets of lyrics, which give it a unique depth and complexity. The first set of lyrics is about a failed relationship, with the singer acknowledging that they wasted their time and loved their partner to distraction. They realize that they can't change their partner's mind and that they are not willing to take responsibility for their actions, choosing instead to roll their eyes and walk away. It's a bitter and sad realization, but also empowering in a way since the singer acknowledges that they are the one who left behind.
The second set of lyrics is about a woman named Jenny, who is looking for her children. A map was drawn to them years ago, but she couldn't find them until now. They cried when they saw her leave, fearing that they were gone forever. She dreamt that they were near, but everything she knew seemed to end. She sees them once again, and they are sinking into water. The song ends on a hopeful note as someone tells Jenny that sweet things come in time, and he'll wait for his.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of loss and longing, but with a glimmer of hope. The two different sets of lyrics offer contrasting perspectives on relationships and family, but both touch on the idea of love and its transformative power.
Line by Line Meaning
excuse my face it's out of place to your kind
I apologize for not fitting in with your ideal physical appearance.
can't expect to change your mind
I understand that I cannot alter your opinions.
waste your time and loved you to distraction
I have put in an excessive amount of effort and emotion towards our relationship to the point of exhaustion.
you've done too much to criticize
Your actions have left me with nothing to criticize about you.
take your aim and place the blame
Go ahead and assign fault to me.
it's your turn it's not enough to say goodbye
You need to take responsibility for your actions and not just walk away from our relationship.
the same old lies again to play the part so well
Continuously telling the same untruths while acting convincingly.
the storyline you sell
The fabricated narrative you attempt to push onto others.
it's all complete you roll your eyes and walk away
You feel as if you've finished with our relationship and leave despite my protests.
waste my time and loved you to distraction
I regretfully spent countless hours and devoted feelings to you, to the point of being overwhelmed.
you're the one i left behind
I ultimately ended our relationship, not the other way around.
she was free
The woman in question was liberated from an oppressive situation.
a map was drawn
A strategy was formulated to escape the situation.
to children from long ago
The plan was made for someone or something that existed in the distant past.
left by twenty-nine
This plan was thought out with a specific time in mind - 29 years ago, possibly.
through years she couldn't find
Despite the lengthy passage of time, she was unable to locate what she was searching for.
and they cried / they saw her go
Others felt intense emotions over her departure.
not from her own strength
She was not able to leave on her own accord, but rather, needed assistance.
they feared that they were gone
Others were concerned that the lost entity would never be found.
she dreamt that they were near
She maintained hope that the beings she was seeking were within reach.
all i knew seemed to end
Everything that appeared certain came to an abrupt halt.
seeing her once again
The artist gets the chance to witness the object of her search again.
water coming up
Tension is building and the situation is becoming more treacherous.
throwing them down / sinking now
Things are going horribly wrong and the characters are facing a perilous situation.
and he said i couldn't forget
He admits that he can't forget about the situation and the emotions involved.
as jenny stepped across
As Jenny crossed over, onto what is left up to our interpretation.
sweet things come in time
Good and positive experiences will eventually come if we are patient enough.
i guess i'll wait for mine
I am willing to be patient and wait for my own happy moments.
Contributed by Kylie N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.