While they began performing live in June 2003, they soon released their 4 Song Sampler, produced by Hidden in Plain View's Rob Freeman, to help spread the word. Due to various national tours with bands such as Hidden in Plain View, The Academy Is... and Hellogoodbye, Houston Calls' fanbase grew steadily, until in spring 2004, Clayton left the band. Through mutual friends, Josh Grigsby was introduced to the band and became their drummer on May 15, 2004. The newly manned five-piece went into the studio with producer Jesse Cannon, to record their Sampler Volume 2 (2004). A few months after its release in August 2004, Houston Calls became the second band to sign with Rushmore Records, a subsidiary record label of Drive-Thru Records, who the band had been friends with ever since their formation.
On August 2, 2005, the band's official debut album, A Collection of Short Stories, was released. Produced by Ed Rose, the CD contained eleven songs, three of which had previously been released on their two samplers.
In November 2006, Kenny Ryan announced he was leaving the band, Houston Calls found a replacement in Jose Lopez in Feburary 2007 who had been filling in for Kenny.
In April 2008, the band entered the studio with producer Mark Weinberg to record their follow up to A Collection of Short Stories, The End of an Error and was released on October 14, 2008, along with the single "Life Won't Wait". The album was made available to stream via AOL on the day of release. The band went on a UK Tour as main support newcomers You Me At Six. Farewell were the openers.
At the end of December 2008, founding member Jarrett Seltzer left after no longer wishing to tour as a musician. Two weeks later, it was announced that Jose Lopez would no longer be in the band due to personal reasons. The band has announced that Dan Diaz of Red Light Green Light will be filling Jose's spot. Jason Jaksetic of The Pilot will be filling in on bass. The tour will go on as planned.
On June 9, 2009, the band officially announced that they are disbanding. They will play their last show on August 29, 2009, at School of Rock in their hometown.
Some of the members brand new band Future of the Party with some of the Paulson members.
Conversation With The Wind
Houston Calls Lyrics
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She looks at me and says
Hey Tommy can I spend the night
And wake up in your eyes
Of course you can, timidly answered,
But beware I can't promise much
Not at this time in my life
Watching trees change
Just like your ways
You're in my arms for the last time
Pressed together
My heart's weathered
Now we will sleep for the last time
I build you up and break myself down
How can I sit there while some clown
Namely me
Sets you up for a loss
First of all I'm insecure
And number two I can't be there for you
Not at this time in my life
How can I hear your call in this windy night
The lyrics to Houston Calls' song "Conversation with the Wind" depict a conversation between two individuals, referred to as Tommy and the singer's love interest. The song begins with the singer being asked by their love interest if they can spend the night and wake up together. Tommy, feeling unsure and unable to promise much due to the circumstances in his life, timidly agrees.
As they watch the trees change, symbolizing the passage of time and their own changing ways, the singer realizes that this moment is the last time they will be in each other's arms. Emotionally worn and weathered, they acknowledge that they will sleep together for the last time. The lyrics then express the singer's realization that they have been building up their love interest while breaking themselves down. They feel insecure and incapable of being there for their love interest, confessing that they can't meet their needs at this point in their life.
The final line of the song, "How can I hear your call in this windy night," serves as a metaphor for the difficulty of deciphering their love interest's true desires or intentions amidst the chaos and uncertainty surrounding them.
Overall, the lyrics explore themes of insecurity, the inability to fully commit, and the realization that sometimes love cannot be sustained due to personal circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Stepping off the ledge
Taking a risk by making a decision
She looks at me and says
She expresses her desire to be with me
Hey Tommy can I spend the night
She asks if she can stay with me
And wake up in your eyes
She wants to start her day with me by her side
Of course you can, timidly answered
I reluctantly agree
But beware I can't promise much
I warn her that I may not be able to offer much
Not at this time in my life
Due to current circumstances, I can't provide what she deserves
Watching trees change
Observing how things evolve and transform
Just like your ways
Similar to the changes in her behavior
You're in my arms for the last time
This is the final embrace we share
Pressed together
Clinging tightly to one another
My heart's weathered
My emotions have endured hardships
Now we will sleep for the last time
This will be our final night together
I build you up and break myself down
I uplift your spirits but sacrifice my own well-being
How can I sit there while some clown
How can I stay silent while I'm the one causing harm
Namely me
Specifically, it's my fault
Sets you up for a loss
I'm causing you pain and disappointment
First of all I'm insecure
To begin with, I lack self-confidence
And number two I can't be there for you
Secondly, I'm unable to support you
Not at this time in my life
Due to current circumstances, I can't fulfill your needs
How can I hear your call in this windy night
How can I discern your plea amidst this tumultuous situation
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Jonathan Mera
Ever hear their remake of Conversations with the Wind, in C? PLEASE tell me you have, it seems like the kind of thing that would have inspired this. I'm glad to know that at least someone else was a fan of this amazing band. I went to every show they played here in Portland (5 or so, total), and they're the only band I've gone out of my way to see. I don't like your version as much as I do theirs, but it's a lot to stack up against. So not bad.
Sanford Younger
tight! similarly. can you join me at trying music cooperations utilizing Bandhub! I typically like playing acoustic bass. You and I could make music at some point! It could be excellent!