These Wooden Ideas

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About These Wooden Ideas

"These Wooden Ideas" is a song by Scottish rock band Idlewild, from their 2000 album 100 Broken Windows. It was the third single to be released from the album in June 2000 and charted at #32 in the UK Singles Chart (see 2000 in British music).


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It's a better way to feel
Don't be real, be postmodern (It's not that one dimensional, it's not the only thought)

It's a better way to feel
When you're not real, you're postmodern (It's not that one dimensional, it's not the only thought)

I stopped and waited for progress 
I stopped and waited for progress 
I stopped and waited
But I'm not willing to accept it all

This wooden idea is your method of repetition
This wooden idea is how you sell reduction

It's the best way to feel
Don't be real, be post modern (It's not that one dimensional, it's not the only thought)

It's a better way to feel
When you're not real, you're post modern (It's not that one dimensional, it's not the only thought)

You can't keep waiting for progress 
You can't keep waiting for progress 
You can't keep waiting
And I'm not willing to accept it all

This wooden idea is your method of repetition
This wooden idea is how you sell reduction

I bet you don't know how to spell contradiction
I bet you don't know how to sell conviction
I bet you don't know how to spell contradiction
I bet you don't know how to sell conviction

This wooden idea is your method of repetition
This wooden idea is how you sell reduction.

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Idlewild

Idlewild is a Scottish indie rock band from Edinburgh, formed in 1995. The band's line-up consists of Roddy Woomble (lead vocals), Rod Jones (guitar, backing vocals), Colin Newton (drums), Allan Stewart (guitar) and Gareth Russell (bass). To date, Idlewild have released six full-length studio albums, with their latest, Post Electric Blues, self-released to fans in June 2009. more »

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Written by: BOB FAIRFOULL, COLIN NEWTON, ROD PRYCE-JONES, RODDY WOOMBLE

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"These Wooden Ideas" is a song by the Scottish indie rock band, Idlewild. It was included in their second studio album "100 Broken Windows" that was released in the year 2000.
Chart Performance
Unlike many of their other songs, "These Wooden Ideas" did not gain a considerable chart presence. However, it remains a favorite among fans and is considered a key highlight of the "100 Broken Windows" album.
Song Composition
The song stands out due to its high energy levels, intricate guitar work, and raw vocals. The lyrics draw from an inquisitive and reflective perspective, leading listeners to consider their own wooden ideas or rigid perspectives.
Reception
"These Wooden Ideas" was critically acclaimed, gaining praise for its raw indie sound combined with punk influences. The catchy hooks and sing-a-long chorus are often highlighted as key elements that contribute to the song's appeal.
Music Video
The music video for "These Wooden Ideas" followed the band as they went about their day. It was filmed in black and white and has a distinctly vintage appeal, matching the raw and natural sound of the song.
Live Performances
"These Wooden Ideas" is a mainstay of Idlewild's live setlist, often inciting enthusiastic crowd participation. It demonstrates the band's energetic live performances and highlights their ability to bring studio tracks to life on stage.
Song Message
The lyrics of "These Wooden Ideas" are contemplative and poetic. The song explores themes of introspection, self-awareness, and the struggle to understand personal beliefs and notions.
Band Lineup
The lineup during the recording of the song included Roddy Woomble (lead vocals), Rod Jones (guitar, backing vocals), Bob Fairfoull (bass), and Colin Newton (drums). This lineup remained stable throughout the recording and promotion of the "100 Broken Windows" album.
Album Success
"These Wooden Ideas" is part of the "100 Broken Windows" album that became a commercial success for Idlewild. The album peaked at number 15 on the UK Albums Chart.
Inspirations
Like much of Idlewild's work, "These Wooden Ideas" was influenced by American indie rock, as well as 1970s punk rock. The band has frequently cited bands such as R.E.M. and the Pixies as major influences on their sound.

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