Laundromat
WRENN Lyrics
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Promises to you, new skin it will grow
Scrub me, scrub me to the bones
And we'll make sure we're not doin this alone
Make me a pair of shoes and clothes sewn from all the troubled places we've gone
Whoo ooohoo day and night
Oohoo wrong or right
Its simple with you
Where we wash the past away
with quarters found today between the cushions of the couch where we lay
My pockets full of change
The clouds are full of rain
The children at the corner singing your name
Whoo ooohoo day and night
I'll go there with youoooo
Oohoo wrong or right
Its simple with you
Scrub me, scrub me to the bones
And we'll make sure we're not doin this alone
(Alternate)
Oohoo wrong or right
Its simple with you
(Alternate)
Whoo ooohoo day and night
I'll go there with youoooo
Scrub me, scrub me to the bones
And we'll make sure we're not doin this alone
Whoo ooohoo day and night
I'll go there with youoooo
The song "Laundromat" by WRENN speaks of finding solace in the present moment by washing away the past. The raw skin beneath the clothes signifies vulnerability, and by promising new skin, the songwriter talks about a desire to start anew. The act of scrubbing oneself to the bones is a metaphor for scrubbing through the memories and experiences to cleanse oneself of past hurts and regrets. The singer wants to make sure they're not alone in this process and seeks companionship from someone else who may be going through the same journey.
The lyrics also talk about making shoes and clothes from the troubled places they've been to. This could mean using the experiences and hardships faced in life to grow and develop into a stronger person. The chorus "Whoo ooohoo day and night, I'll go there with you" emphasizes the importance of having someone by your side as you traverse through the difficult moments in life. It's simple with the right person, and the comfort of knowing someone cares can make all the difference.
Overall, "Laundromat" encourages us to let go of the past, look forward to the present moment, and make the best of the future. The setting of a laundromat may seem mundane, but it symbolizes the act of cleansing oneself and finding a fresh start.
Line by Line Meaning
Raw is the skin beneath my clothes
My true self is exposed and vulnerable, hidden beneath my outward appearance
Promises to you, new skin it will grow
I am making a promise to change and become a better version of myself for you
Scrub me, scrub me to the bones
Please help me cleanse myself of all my past mistakes and faults, no matter how painful it is
And we'll make sure we're not doin this alone
We will support and rely on each other to overcome our personal struggles and grow together
Make me a pair of shoes and clothes sewn from all the troubled places we've gone
Let's take our past struggles and memories and turn them into something beautiful and meaningful, like clothing and footwear that we can wear together
Where we wash the past away with quarters found today between the cushions of the couch where we lay
Let's go to the laundromat together and use the coins we find in the couch cushions to wash away our past mistakes and start fresh
My pockets full of change
I have accumulated a lot of small resources over time that can be used to improve my life and relationship
The clouds are full of rain
There may be obstacles and challenges ahead, but there is also the potential for growth and renewal
The children at the corner singing your name
There is a sense of community and connection, where even strangers recognize and appreciate the person I am becoming
Whoo ooohoo day and night I'll go there with youoooo
I am committed to being with you through all the ups and downs, no matter what happens
Oohoo wrong or right Its simple with you
With you by my side, the path forward becomes clearer and simpler, regardless of the choices we make
Scrub me, scrub me to the bones
Please help me cleanse myself of all my past mistakes and faults, no matter how painful it is
Contributed by Jayden G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.