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.
There are other artists with the same name:
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.
I Guess We're Done
The Wrens Lyrics
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Picture her voice calling the boys
But I've waited too long
She's moved across town
And the new one she's found
Is not around
Pictures I took in that book
They'd make me great if you'd just wait
But our last fight rings on
I was wrong you deserve all the press you get
I couldn't stand being unmanned
I guess that how I saw my gradual fall
With your talent and all
I was wrong
I know I'll be just fine and now I've got all this time
Honey, maybe I could see you
After Christmas got things to give you
Then I'm headed South gonna photograph the land
Where I stand in a sizing to bigger things
What winter wants it takes for months
But I'm too cold to bear sleeping there
In the house that the navy built
Shots of Dad's bridge still on the fridge
But we've poisoned it all and cried out of the hall
I'm done once and for all
I was wrong
I guess we're done
The Wrens's song "I Guess We're Done" is a reflection on the end of a relationship that has already ended. The singer appears to be coming to terms with the loss of his lover, who has already moved on with someone else. He recounts a past argument and admits that he was wrong in his actions, regretting the fact that he has lost someone so talented and deserving of the attention she receives. The reference to "the boys" suggests that she is now in a relationship with another man, and the singer seems to accept this fact, even though he is still holding onto memories of their past together.
The singer also speaks about his own life and future, indicating that he is moving on from this relationship to pursue his own dreams. He talks about his plans to leave, to explore new landscapes and to take photographs of the world around him. The mention of "the house that the navy built" suggests that he is leaving behind a specific place that may hold painful memories for him. The line "But we've poisoned it all and cried out of the hall" seems to indicate that the relationship was marked by arguments and tears. However, despite the pain, the singer seems to see this as a necessary step towards moving on and finding his own path in life.
Overall, "I Guess We're Done" is a melancholic but ultimately accepting look at the end of a relationship. The singer acknowledges his mistakes and regrets the loss of his lover, but also recognizes the need to move on and follow his own path.
Line by Line Meaning
She thinks we're done
She believes that our relationship has come to an end
Picture her voice calling the boys
Imagine her calling her male friends to tell them that we're over
But I've waited too long
I delayed too much in trying to fix our problems
She's moved across town
She has relocated to another area
And the new one she's found
She has found someone new to be with
Is not around
That person might not be with her at the moment
Pictures I took in that book
The photographs I have in that album
I first showed you the night we met
I showed you that album when we first met
They'd make me great if you'd just wait
Those pictures would make me famous if you just had some patience
But our last fight rings on
The memory of our last argument still persists
I was wrong you deserve all the press you get
I admit that I was wrong, you deserve all the recognition you receive
I couldn't stand being unmanned
I couldn't tolerate feeling emasculated
I guess that how I saw my gradual fall
That's how I perceived my slow decline
With your talent and all
Taking into account your abilities and talents
I was wrong
I made a mistake
I know I'll be just fine and now I've got all this time
I am aware that I'll be okay, and I have plenty of time
Honey, maybe I could see you
Sweetheart, perhaps I can visit you
After Christmas got things to give you
After the holidays, I have presents to give you
Then I'm headed South gonna photograph the land
Then I'm going down South to take pictures of the landscape
Where I stand in a sizing to bigger things
Where I'm positioned to reach for greater accomplishments
What winter wants it takes for months
Winter takes months to get what it wants
But I'm too cold to bear sleeping there
But I'm too cold to withstand sleeping in those conditions
In the house that the navy built
In the building constructed by the navy
Shots of Dad's bridge still on the fridge
Pictures of my father's bridge are still displayed on the refrigerator
But we've poisoned it all and cried out of the hall
But we have ruined everything and cried in public
I'm done once and for all
I have decided to stop this once and for all
I was wrong
I made a mistake
I guess we're done
I suppose our relationship is over
Contributed by Eliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I want to die to this song