A Los Angeles native, Villalobos's family originates from two different sides of the globe - Cananea Sonora México and Francavilla al Mare on the Italian Adriatic Coast. Rey grew up a classically trained pianist, citing Chopin as his first and main musical influence.
House of Wolves debut album Fold In The Wind presents a warm, ethereal, and poetic collection. While beautifully eerie in acoustic form, the songs are filled with emotional, intricate, and organic sounds, and blended with Villalobos's haunting melodies and tender voice they call to mind Elliot Smith, Sufjan Stevens, and Beach House.
This past 2010, Villalobos spent his time touring the U.S. and Europe and playing shows with: Sharon Van Etten, Villagers, White Rabbits, The Middle East, Avi Buffalo, Blind Pilot, Laura Gibson, Damien Jurado, Little Joy, Seabear, Kaki King, and Fanfarlo.
Fold in the Wind
House of Wolves Lyrics
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blood on the burial sign the key stone that hides in me
fold in the wind you find it will keep me around
fold in the wind you find
fold in the wind you find
it's told in the wind you find it will keep me around
courage and convictions our life in letters a touch-less time
the past is my present shapes of stories a silent sound
fold in the wind you find
fold in the wind you find
fold in the wind you find it will keep me around
fold in the wind you find
fold in the wind you find
fold in the wind you find it will keep me around
it's told in the wind you find it will keep me around
The opening lines of "Fold in the Wind" by House of Wolves speak of a burial kind sold, hinting at the idea of something lost forever. The "ventures of you and me" could refer to a shared past experience or relationship, with the "blood on the burial sign" indicating that this shared past was not necessarily a pleasant one. The "key stone that hides in me" could signify a deep-seated emotion or memory that is hard to access.
The repeated refrain of "fold in the wind you find" could be interpreted as an invitation to explore this buried emotion or memory, with the wind serving as a metaphor for the movement of time and the fleeting nature of life. The singer seems to be saying that if one looks or listens closely enough, they will be able to find something that will "keep me around," suggesting a desire for permanence or a sense of meaning beyond the passing of time.
As the song progresses, the theme of time deepens. "Courage and convictions" are cited as elements of life, but they are juxtaposed with "touch-less time." This could imply that while we try to assert ourselves and make an impact, time continues to move on, unaffected by our struggles or convictions. The mention of the past being "my present" and "shapes of stories" being a "silent sound" reinforce this idea of time as something that is constantly with us but hard to grasp. The final lines of the song reiterate the idea that this elusive thing that keeps the singer "around" is "told in the wind," hinting once again at the idea that the key to unlocking this mystery lies in the movement and passage of time itself.
Line by Line Meaning
i sold the burial kind the ventures of you and me
I relinquished the typical burial rituals and took on the journey with you, exploring the unknown and unpredictable.
blood on the burial sign the key stone that hides in me
The signs of death and loss are visible, but within me, there is something valuable that I keep hidden.
fold in the wind you find it will keep me around
My presence is fleeting and uncertain, but if you can find me in the ever-changing wind, I will always be there.
courage and convictions our life in letters a touch-less time
The bravery and beliefs we hold are all we have to define our life, in a world where human connection is waning.
the past is my present shapes of stories a silent sound
My memories and experiences continue to shape my reality, even though they are distant and make no sound.
it's told in the wind you find it will keep me around
The whispers of my existence can be heard in the wind, ensuring that I remain present long after I am gone.
Contributed by Austin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.