Current members of Blue October include Justin Furstenfeld (lead vocals), Ryan Delahoussaye (violin/viola, mandolin, keyboards, and vocals), Jeremy Furstenfeld (drums, percussion), Matt Noveskey (bass guitar) and Will Knaak (guitar).
Popularized by their platinum-certified album Foiled (2006), which features the hit singles “Hate Me” and “Into the Ocean,” the group has continued to evolve… shifting from a far more pensive sound to one that is more optimistic and reflective of lead singer/songwriter/guitarist Justin Furstenfeld’s transformation—which will also be the focus of his soon-to-be-released documentary film, I Want It.
Once known for their stormy dynamic and self-destructive tendencies, Blue October couldn’t be more distinct from the band it once was, which is why their latest studio album, I Hope You’re Happy, looks to push the envelope even further with a whole new approach. Justin Furstenfeld is quoted as saying "I think Blue October should never be limited to the instruments we have in the band. I’m always about bringing in whoever can play what’s best for the song in. I’m also a huge fan of Peter Gabriel, and if you were to him all you can have is a guitarist a bassist and a drummer, he’d go “what?!” That’s how I feel. We took all the tools we had gotten from working all these kinds of people over the twenty-year span and made a really good album and we’re super proud of it. It’s nice and colorful and positive and universally themed. It’s something you can really sink your teeth into and not get sick of. You can always discover little new secrets about it along the way."
Their latest album, I Hope You're Happy, was released on August 17, 2018 on the band's own Up/Down Records label and was produced by Justin Furstenfeld and engineer Eric Holtz.
Previous band members have included Liz Mulally, Brant Coulter, Dwayne Casey, Piper Dagnino, Julian Mandrake, CB Hudson and Matthew Ostrander.
Blue October has an official site www.blueoctober.com/.
For the British band, please see Blue October UK
02. She's My Ride Home
Blue October Lyrics
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Together sharpening a knife
Like killing partners for a life
Hey we can hide the bodies on the ride home
Now here we are
We're licking skin to wipe us clean
Strike a match, pour gasoline
Sleep, my lap will be your pillow, steering wheel turn
I'll be reaching for the stars with you (honey)
Who cares if no one else believes?
Yeah, so I, set fire to everyone around
But I told you, I told you, we'd do it
So ha-ha-ha-ha
Ha-ha-ha
Yeah, we walk
We drive
To leave the past and clear the mind
To watch the sunset set its time
I swear you'll find
I'm your ride home
Now close your eyes
It's getting dark and the highway's clear
No sign of life from front to rear
Is it just you my dear
On the ride home?
We're going home
I'll be reaching for the stars with you (honey)
Who cares if no one else believes?
Yeah, so I, set fire to everyone around
But I told you, I told you, we'd do it
So ha-ha-ha-ha
Ha-ha-ha
Yeah, we walk
We talked
Together sharpening a knife
Like killing partners for a life
Hey we can hide the bodies on the ride home
'Cause we're going home
I'll be reaching for the stars with you (honey)
Who cares if no one else believes?
Yeah, so I, set fire to everyone around
But I told you, I told you, we'd do it
So ha-ha-ha-ha (we walk)
Ha-ha-ha
Oh yeah, we walk
We walk
Yeah, we walk
Yeah, we walk
The lyrics of "She's My Ride Home" by Blue October speak about a dark yet intimate relationship between the two individuals mentioned in the song. The opening lines suggest a gruesome but cryptic conversation between the two people about killing and hiding the bodies. Though it is not clear if they are planning a murder together or not, it is evident that they share a peculiar understanding of each other's darkest thoughts. The lines "Hey we can hide the bodies on the ride home" indicate that they have knowledge of killing and crime and are confident in their abilities to plan and execute.
Moving ahead, the lyrics describe the duo's escape from the crime scene. They are watching the city burn as they head towards their destination, with the singer comforting his partner to calm her nerves. The lyrics "Sleep, my lap will be your pillow, steering wheel turn," show that the singer is not only driving the car but also providing emotional support to his partner. The chorus speaks about the strong bond between the two individuals and their dreams to achieve great things together.
In the end, the singer assures his partner that they will always have each other's back, and he would be with her, no matter what. The phrase "we're going home" indicates that the duo has a place they call home, where they are accepted for who they are. All in all, the song portrays a complex relationship that might be dark and twisted, but full of love and support.
Line by Line Meaning
We talked
We had a conversation
Together sharpening a knife
We discussed and planned something dangerous
Like killing partners for a life
Our conversation was about committing crimes together
Hey we can hide the bodies on the ride home
We can cover up our crimes during our journey back
Now here we are
We have progressed from the planning stage to the execution
We're licking skin to wipe us clean
We are in the process of removing evidence
Strike a match, pour gasoline
We are destroying the scene of the crime
Ditch the scene and watch this city burn
We are abandoning the location and causing further destruction
Sleep, my lap will be your pillow, steering wheel turn
I will drive you home while you sleep, using your lap as a pillow
I'll be reaching for the stars with you (honey)
We are pursuing our dreams together
Who cares if no one else believes?
We do not care about the opinions of others
Yeah, so I, set fire to everyone around
We are willing to harm others to achieve our goals
But I told you, I told you, we'd do it
We had an agreement to follow through with our plan
We drive
We are on the road
To leave the past and clear the mind
We are escaping from our problems and trying to relax
To watch the sunset set its time
We are enjoying the beauty of nature
I swear you'll find
I promise you
I'm your ride home
I am your mode of transportation back to where you belong
Now close your eyes
Take a moment to relax
It's getting dark and the highway's clear
It is night time and there is no traffic on the road
No sign of life from front to rear
There are no other cars around us
Is it just you my dear
Are you the only one with me?
On the ride home?
During the journey back
We're going home
We are returning to where we belong
Ha-ha-ha-ha
We are amused
Ha-ha-ha
We are still amused
Oh yeah, we walk
We are physically moving
We walk
We continue to move
Yeah, we walk
We are still moving
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Charles Hudson, Jeremy Furstenfeld, Justin Furstenfeld, Katherine Dagnino, Ryan Delahoussaye
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BlizzardBeaches
on Congratulations
Spent many nights in 2006 crying myself to sleep listening to this song from Blue October's Foiled album. Although different than the interpreted mean, It helped me realize that often times a relationship is dead long before it's over.