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
Blue Skies
Blue October Lyrics
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Calling on blue skies
Don't take them away boys
Don't take them away
'Cause I'll never stop lovin' my
I've been to both knees
Raise my hands up to the sky, forgive me
Is something out there far beyond the clouds
I'm asking help me
Help me to see the world
Through baby eyes and hold them closely
I need a fresh start on the roller-coaster made for coasting
It's time to wake up
Time to make up
Time to shake these memories
It's time to leave the past in the past and lace up a new set of shoe strings
I want the world to know
I've got your back
Through up and down see
So we can sit together
Side by side through amazing
Blue skies
Calling on blue skies
Don't take them away boys
Don't take them away
'Cause I'll never stop
So, I've broken every bone
And fought through what felt never ending
I thought my head was made of sadness
But my heart is mending
I scream at sunsets
Give applause to what I can't control
Then somehow laugh at how the moon divides an ocean solar
I wanna be that ocean
I want to shine like that
I want to smile so big my daughter jumps into my lap
And I wanna tell her daddies fine and always plans to be
Then take her in my arms
This is what we'll always see
Blue skies
Calling on blue skies
Never take them away boys
Don't take them away
Cause' I'll never stop lovin' my
And when I'm gone
I won't go screaming in the end
I'll give you everything my life amounts to
So raise this life up with me
And baby let's go dancing
Come on let's go
Blue skies
Calling on blue skies
Don't take them away boys
Don't take them away
The song "Blue Skies" by Blue October talks about seeing the world through fresh eyes and finding a new beginning. The lyrics suggest that the singer has experienced many hardships and is asking for help to see the world and find a new start. The song is quite introspective and talks about the singer's personal journey towards healing and finding hope.
The first stanza of the song speaks about a fear of losing the good things in life ("blue skies"), and the singer's plea to not have them taken away. The second stanza talks about the singer getting down on his knees and asking for forgiveness. He wonders if there is anything beyond the clouds and asks for help to see the world anew. The third stanza talks about the need to leave the past behind and start afresh; to wake up, to make up, and to shake off bad memories. The final stanza speaks about accepting life for what it is and finding joy in the simple things. The singer talks about wanting to be like the ocean and to have his daughter sit on his lap and see the world with him.
Overall, the song is a personal reflection on finding hope and a new beginning in life. It speaks about the singer's journey towards healing and his desire to live in the moment and appreciate the good things in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue skies
The hope for a happy future
Calling on blue skies
Yearning for a positive change
Don't take them away boys
Don't let the world take away the good things
Don't take them away
Hold on to the hope for a better life
'Cause I'll never stop lovin' my
Because the desire for a bright future is unending
I've been to both knees
I have suffered great pain and loss
Raise my hands up to the sky, forgive me
I plead for forgiveness and guidance from a higher power
Is something out there far beyond the clouds
Is there a greater purpose to life?
I'm asking help me
I seek help to find meaning in life
Help me to see the world
Help me appreciate the beauty of life
Through baby eyes and hold them closely
See the world with innocence and cherish it
I need a fresh start on the roller-coaster made for coasting
I need a new beginning to enjoy the journey of life
It's time to wake up
It's time to face reality
Time to make up
Time to rectify past mistakes
Time to shake these memories
Time to let go of the past and move forward
It's time to leave the past in the past and lace up a new set of shoe strings
It's time to embrace change and start afresh
I want the world to know
I want the world to understand my struggles
I've got your back
I will support you through thick and thin
Through up and down see
Through the highs and lows of life
So we can sit together
So we can enjoy the good moments together
Side by side through amazing
Together, we can face anything life throws at us
So, I've broken every bone
I have been through a lot of pain and hardship
And fought through what felt never ending
And persisted even when things seemed hopeless
I thought my head was made of sadness
I thought I was destined for a depressed life
But my heart is mending
But I am healing and moving towards a brighter future
I scream at sunsets
I am filled with awe at the beauty of nature
Give applause to what I can't control
Appreciate the wonders of the world beyond one's control
Then somehow laugh at how the moon divides an ocean solar
Find humor in the oddities of life
I wanna be that ocean
I want to be powerful and calm like the ocean
I want to shine like that
I want to radiate positivity and joy
I want to smile so big my daughter jumps into my lap
I want to be a source of happiness for my loved ones
And I wanna tell her daddies fine and always plans to be
And I want to assure her of my well-being and resilience
Then take her in my arms
Then cherish the bond we share
This is what we'll always see
This is what will always bring us joy
And when I'm gone
When I pass away
I won't go screaming in the end
I won't die with regrets or fear
I'll give you everything my life amounts to
I'll leave a legacy to be proud of
So raise this life up with me
So let's celebrate life
And baby let's go dancing
And let's enjoy the fleeting moments of happiness
Come on let's go
Let's make the most of our time together
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JUSTIN S FURSTENFELD
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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.