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
15 Calling You
Blue October Lyrics
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I'm so in love with you
You'll never take that away
And if I've said a hundred times before
Expect a thousand more
You'll never take that away
So expect me to be
If you're okay when I'm not around
Asking "if you love me"
I love the way you make it sound
Calling you to see
Do I try too hard to make you smile?
To make a smile
Well I will keep calling you to see
If you're sleeping are you're dreaming
If you're dreaming, are you dreaming of me
I can't believe you actually picked me
I thought that the world had lost it's sway
(It's so hard sometimes)
Then I fell in love with you
(Then came you)
And you took that away
(It's not so difficult
The world is not so difficult)
You take away the old
Show me the new
And I feel like I can fly when I stand next to you
So while I'm on this phone
A hundred miles from home
I'll take the words you gave me and send them back to you
I only want to see
If you're okay when I'm not around
Asking "if you love me"
I love the way you make it sound
Calling you to see
Do I try too hard to make you smile?
To make a smile
Well I will keep calling you to see
If you're sleeping are you're dreaming
If you're dreaming, are you dreaming of me
I can't believe you actually picked me
Well I will keep calling you to see
If you're sleeping are you're dreaming
If you're dreaming, are you dreaming of me
I can't believe you actually picked me
Well I will keep calling you to see
If you're sleeping are you're dreaming
If you're dreaming, are you dreaming of me
I can't believe you actually picked me
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The lyrics of Blue October's song "Calling You" express the singer's deep love for someone and their constant need to check up on them. The opening line of the song, "It's something I can't quite explain," sets the tone for the rest of the song, suggesting the ineffable nature of the singer's feelings for the person they are addressing. The repetition of the phrase "You'll never take that away" emphasizes the singer's sense of permanence and commitment to the person they love, and their desire to make sure the person is okay when they are not around.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses their desire to make the other person smile and to be a source of happiness for them. They also express disbelief that this person has chosen to be with them, suggesting a sense of insecurity and vulnerability underlying their love. The final lines of the song repeat the chorus, underscoring the singer's constant need to check up on the person they love and their deep commitment to them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Calling You" convey a sense of intense longing and commitment in love, as well as the fragility and vulnerability that often accompany these feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
It's something I can't quite explain
There's a feeling inside me that I can't fully articulate
I'm so in love with you
I have a strong affection for you
You'll never take that away
My love for you is steadfast and untouchable
And if I've said a hundred times before
I've expressed my love for you many times
Expect a thousand more
And I'll continue to do so in the future
So expect me to be
I will definitely be
Calling you to see
Contacting you to make sure
If you're okay when I'm not around
That you're doing well when I'm not there
Asking 'if you love me'
Confirming whether you love me or not
I love the way you make it sound
I appreciate the way you answer
Do I try too hard to make you smile?
Wondering if I'm putting too much effort into making you happy
To make a smile
Just to see a smile on your face
Well I will keep calling you to see
I will continue to contact you to check
If you're sleeping are you're dreaming
Whether you're asleep or daydreaming
If you're dreaming, are you dreaming of me
Wondering if you're thinking of me in your dreams
I can't believe you actually picked me
I still can't believe you chose me as your partner
I thought that the world had lost it's sway
The state of the world seemed hopeless to me
(It's so hard sometimes)
(Life can be difficult at times)
Then I fell in love with you
But then I met you and fell in love
(Then came you)
(You changed everything)
And you took that away
But in a good way, you gave me hope and happiness
(It's not so difficult
(The world isn't so hopeless
The world is not so difficult)
And there's still joy to be found in it
You take away the old
You help me forget my past sorrows
Show me the new
You give me a fresh start and new perspective on life
And I feel like I can fly when I stand next to you
When I'm with you, I feel like anything is possible
So while I'm on this phone
So, while I'm calling you
A hundred miles from home
Even though I'm far away
I'll take the words you gave me and send them back to you
I appreciate your kind words and I want to reciprocate
Whoa oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
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Oh oh oh oh
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Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JUSTIN S FURSTENFELD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marie Lwom
In the summer my mom would blast this song in the car with me and my sister. We would just cruise in the streets of our small town. It was as if the town was ours because it would be so late at night. Almost no one was out at the time. The windows would be down because our car ac didn't work but no one was complaining because the feeling of the wind in our faces made us feel fresh. Life was easy, the sky was shiny dark and blue, and Blue October made us all feel happy and chill. I thank my mom for making these little moments of my childhood.
Dominik Blair
I love this comment!!
Elpidio Nastro
I love it
Can Opener
Sounds like a great mother.....
Rocky Melvin
@Max Mack Definitely, been watching on InstaFlixxer for since november myself :D
Moises Myles
@Max Mack definitely, been using instaflixxer for years myself :)
12 Tiny Corgis
This is my girlfriend and I's song. The story behind it is that we were like 2 months into our relationship (we have now been dating for 2 years) we went to a blue october concert and this song started playing. We were rocking out to it and around the second verse i just stop grab her and tell her "If i didn't already know that I love you this would be the moment I realize"
the clique
I wonder If you're still together or even married :0
Skylar Hill
This is my parents song
leedong min
Lucky girl !!!