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
Breathe It´s Over
Blue October Lyrics
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Waves crash over?
Care so much
Is there anybody here?
So I poked my head out
Through the wounded stormy night
Crushed salt and I've gotta learn
To take flight.
Breathe in
Sway
We sway
Grabbed her by the hips and hand
Then off we went
Across the sanded floor
She said "that's not sand, it's salt
It will get worn like we did before"
I only wanna dance with you
Every time I try
We only get an hour or so
It's time to get personal
We've got these times of our lives
Lets take this time to let it show
These are ours.
These are ours
We sway
The moon shines down
And everybody's safe.
Christmas lights all day
And rightly so
We feel high as fuck
And everything is good
Good to go
I watch the snow fall down
Feels great to be honest
Forget about the trouble
Forget about the drama
Cause I ain't Casanova
Baby I can dance for days
This time with you
Is just amazing in so many ways
I only wanna dance with you
Every time I try
We only get an hour or so
It's time to get personal
We've got these times of our lives
Lets take this time to let it show
These are ours.
These are ours
We'll stay until we want to
That's how it use to be
We never fell apart
We stay here until we want to
Now we just sway
Come on
Dance with me
These,
These are ours
These,
These are ours
We sway
Blue October's song "Breathe It's Over" is a powerful and emotional journey of a person who is trying to let go of their past and move on with their life. The lyrics capture the feeling of being lost and alone and the struggle to find a way forward. The line "How did he make the waves crash over?" speaks to the power of the emotions that the person is feeling, overwhelming them like a wave crashing over them. Despite feeling alone, they still hold out hope that they will find someone to share their journey with. When the person meets someone who they want to dance with, they are willing to take risks and forget about the drama in their life just to enjoy the moment. The line "We feel high as f*** and everything is good, good to go" shows the euphoria of being in the moment with someone you connect with.
Overall, the song is a beautiful ode to the journey towards healing and the importance of being present in the moment. The lyrics are raw, emotional, and poignant, making it a relatable song for anyone who has struggled with letting go of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
How did he make the
Waves crash over?
Questioning how someone can have such a powerful impact on emotions or situations.
Care so much
Is there anybody here?
Feeling alone in a situation with so much passion and concern for others.
So I poked my head out
Through the wounded stormy night
Now I leave my door open
Crushed salt and I've gotta learn
To take flight.
Having to face the challenges of life and learning to move on from past struggles.
Breathe in
Taking a moment to calm oneself and focus on the present.
Sway
We sway
Grabbed her by the hips and hand
Then off we went
Across the sanded floor
She said "that's not sand, it's salt
It will get worn like we did before"
Getting lost in the moment while dancing and reminiscing on past experiences together.
I only wanna dance with you
Every time I try
We only get an hour or so
It's time to get personal
We've got these times of our lives
Lets take this time to let it show
These are ours.
Desiring to have more time with someone special and cherishing the moments spent together.
The moon shines down
And everybody's safe.
Christmas lights all day
And rightly so
We feel high as fuck
And everything is good
Good to go
I watch the snow fall down
Feels great to be honest
Forget about the trouble
Forget about the drama
Cause I ain't Casanova
Baby I can dance for days
This time with you
Is just amazing in so many ways
Feeling content and happy while spending time with a loved one, forgetting about the worries of life.
We'll stay until we want to
That's how it use to be
We never fell apart
We stay here until we want to
Now we just sway
Come on
Dance with me
These,
These are ours
These,
These are ours
We sway
Feeling connected to someone and cherishing the moments spent together, not wanting it to end.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Justin S Furstenfeld, Matt Noveskey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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.