Her first album, The Taste of Forbidden Fruit, was released independently in 2001. Her second album, Fall From Grace, was released independently in 2007. Lindi was signed to CherryTree Records in 2008 and released The Drifter E.P.. Lindi's latest release is Little Red Boots, released June 7, 2011 on Last Gang Records.
Lindi has toured as an opening act for Keane, Raul Malo, Kevin Costner, and most recently as a backup singer for Brandon Flowers, lead singer of The Killers, in support of his solo album, Flamingo. As Brandon's backup singer, Lindi has toured extensively through North America, Europe, and Mexico and performed on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Later... With Jools Holland.
Lindi has worked with a number of other bands, such as Pilate and Now Is Now and is currently working with Juno Award winning producer Ron Lopata, who was the keyboardist from JackSoul. Lindi appeared on the album 68 from Year of The Monkey, also produced by Ron and he has produced her latest album and EP.
She has a unique voice with a signature vibrato that has been compared to Jeff Buckley and Hope Sandoval(Mazzy Star). Her songwriting is influenced by artists such as Bob Dylan, Dolly Parton, Leonard Cohen and Johnny Cash. She plays the guitar and piano.
How The Wind Blows
Lindi Ortega Lyrics
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No matter how hard I try seems like I can't find a solution
Looks like I'm losing you
Looks like you're letting go
I guess there's no helping it
It's how the wind blows
But now I'm in the back of your mind, just a girl, you wish you could forget her
Looks like I'm losing you
Looks like you're letting go
I guess there's no helping it
It's how the wind blows
I'm trying to hold back the rain and just remain here in denial
Before you put out the flame, say my name and throw it in the fire
Looks like I'm losing you
Looks like you're letting go
I guess there's no helping it
It's how the wind blows
The lyrics of Lindi Ortega's "How The Wind Blows" depict a reflection of a relationship in turmoil. The singer is aware of the deterioration of her relationship and is unable to figure out the right steps to take. The song opens with the line "Do you think that I should rectify the situation?" which shows a sense of desperation for the singer to fix things. However, even after trying hard to figure out how to save the relationship, she realizes that it's beyond her control.
The line "Looks like I'm losing you, Looks like you're letting go" portrays an impending break-up. It seems like the singer has failed to keep the relationship afloat despite trying hard to keep it together. In the second verse, the singer wishes that she could go back in time and make things better, but she realizes she's already lost her place in her partner's heart. The lyric "just a girl, you wish you could forget her" highlights that her partner has moved on from her and wants to forget about her.
The bridge of the song depicts the singer's struggle to accept the end of her relationship. She is trying to delay the inevitable by denying the loss and holding back the rain. The line "Before you put out the flame, say my name and throw it in the fire" translates to the singer trying to hold onto the relationship by asking her partner to acknowledge her existence.
Overall, "How The Wind Blows" is a beautiful song that captures the emotions of a person facing loss in a relationship. The lyrics are a testament to the fact that sometimes, despite our best efforts, we can't control everything in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you think that I should rectify the situation?
Asking if I should fix the problem between us.
No matter how hard I try seems like I can't find a solution
Even if I try, there doesn't seem to be a way to fix things.
Looks like I'm losing you
I can tell that you're slipping away from me.
Looks like you're letting go
It appears that you're giving up on us.
I guess there's no helping it
There's nothing I can do to change it.
It's how the wind blows
Our separation is natural, like the wind changing direction.
I'm wishing I could turn back time, rewind, and make it all better
I wish I could go back and fix everything so we wouldn't lose each other.
But now I'm in the back of your mind, just a girl, you wish you could forget her
Now, I'm just a distant memory that you're trying to forget.
I'm trying to hold back the rain and just remain here in denial
I'm trying to ignore the situation and pretend like everything is okay.
Before you put out the flame, say my name and throw it in the fire
Before you completely give up on us, remember me and the love we once had.
Contributed by Molly L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Roadmaster '93
Wow. This has to become really big. Lindi is one of the most if not the most underrated artists in country music at the moment
dee leeman
I heard this song on heartland. You know when you hear something for the first time, you go looking. I honestly thought Dolly Parton was rhe singer
I found out differently. I have been in the dark ages i suppose. What a beautiful voice you have Lindi. I will be looking for more from you.
D Motta
dee leeman I thought it was Dolly Parton too
Darlene Smith Lee
Heard it on Heartland series...love it..
ronhelf
Me six. Thankful Heartland helped introduce me to the great Lindi Ortega...
Theodore Rae
Me five 😊
ronhelf
me four...
LiteraryLymeTours
Me too #heartland
ella
Me too #loveheartland
Jaymi Sue
This song is amazing! Can't wait for the album to release. I have all your albums on a playlist that is my go to playlist. What can I say, you're the best!