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 āHate Meā and āInto the Ocean,ā the group has continued to evolveā¦ shifting from a far more pensive sound to one that is more optimistic and reflective of lead singer/songwriter/guitarist Justin Furstenfeldās transformationāwhich 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 couldnāt be more distinct from the band it once was, which is why their latest studio album, I Hope Youāre 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. Iām always about bringing in whoever can play whatās best for the song in. Iām 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, heād go āwhat?!ā Thatās 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 weāre super proud of it. Itās nice and colorful and positive and universally themed. Itās 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
All That We Are
Blue October Lyrics
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to find me another one
Charcoal and steam
and you on my mind
You see I find you in places
like sunsets and melodies
I'm cold when it storms in my summer fire
As we get farther
Forecast weather nearby
But if waiting's torture
I'll take another one
For you I'll take another one
You're still on my mind
I'm halfway asleep
I feel you right next to me
The sound of your heartbeat
what keeps me awake
Oh baby just as you are
God, you're a sight to see
And every part of me
is wanting you more
But if breathing's harder
As we get farther
Forecast weather nearby
But if waiting's torture
I'll take another one
For you I'll take another one
You're still on my mind
I love all that we are
I love all that we are
I love all that we are
All that we are
All we are
I love all we are
I love all that we are
All that we are
But if breathing's harder
As we get farther
Forecast weather nearby
But if waiting's torture
Take another one
Ooh, for you I'll take another one
Eh, you're still on my mind
I love all that we are
I love all that we are
All that we are
All that we are
The lyrics to "All That We Are" by Blue October touch on themes of longing, love, and the power of connection. The opening lines, "Back on the train to find me another one, Charcoal and steam and you on my mind," suggest a journey and the singer's search for something or someone special. The mention of "charcoal and steam" creates a vivid image, possibly symbolizing the grittiness and intensity of their emotions.
The lyrics continue with the idea of finding the person in various places, such as sunsets and melodies, indicating that they are always on the singer's mind. However, there is a bittersweet tone present as well. The line, "I'm cold when it storms in my summer fire," suggests that even in the midst of passion and warmth, there can be moments of doubt or distance.
The chorus expresses the singer's deep love and admiration for the person they are singing about. The repetition of "I love all that we are" emphasizes the unconditional acceptance and appreciation they have for their relationship. The lines, "But if breathing's harder as we get farther, forecast weather nearby, but if waiting's torture, I'll take another one," show their willingness to endure any hardship or distance for the sake of love.
Overall, "All That We Are" portrays a heartfelt and enduring love, acknowledging the challenges that can arise but choosing to embrace and celebrate the connection they have.
Line by Line Meaning
Back on the train
Returning to a familiar place or mindset
to find me another one
In search of someone new
Charcoal and steam
A depiction of a smoky, intense atmosphere
and you on my mind
Constantly thinking about someone
You see I find you in places
Discovering reminders of someone's presence
like sunsets and melodies
Encountering beauty and harmony that reminds of that person
I'm cold when it storms in my summer fire
Feeling a sense of sadness or emptiness amidst happiness
But if breathing's harder
When life becomes more challenging
As we get farther
As distance grows between two people
Forecast weather nearby
Uncertainty looms ahead
But if waiting's torture
The pain of longing and anticipation
I'll take another one
Enduring the suffering for love
For you I'll take another one
Doing whatever it takes for the person you love
You're still on my mind
You remain a constant thought
I'm halfway asleep
Being in a dreamlike state
I feel you right next to me
Sensing someone's presence intimately
The sound of your heartbeat
The rhythm of love and connection
what keeps me awake
The reason for being unable to sleep
Oh baby just as you are
Embracing someone for who they truly are
God, you're a sight to see
A beautiful and captivating vision
And every part of me
Full devotion and love from every aspect of one's being
is wanting you more
The desire for someone growing stronger
I love all that we are
Embracing the entirety of a relationship
All that we are
The essence of what makes us unique together
All we are
The collective identity of two individuals in love
I love all we are
Expressing affection for everything that defines the relationship
All that we are
The totality of our connection
Lyrics Ā© DRIVE PUBLISHING
Written by: Justin Furstenfeld, Matthew James Ostrander, Nicholas Schiltz
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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.