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
Conversation Via Radio (Do You
Blue October Lyrics
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By a thousand ways of wasting time
Get to the point
And off a hundred lines a week
No need to change my mind
A cleaner shade of thinking time
But I seem to think more than I act upon most things.
Do you ever wonder
How hard you hit?
You broke my thunder
Do you ever wonder
How hard you hit?
You broke my thunder
God made this night for me, a silly devil in me talking
Romantic company for walking, Over and outâ?¦Over and outâ?¦
This year is the year I want to be, that silly devil in me talking
Romantic company for walking, Over and outâ?¦Over and outâ?¦
[Chorus]
I'm cramped and crawling from under the dead
I'm sick of living without you in bed
I've made mistakes that I wroteâ?¦That I readâ?¦
But now I just can't seem to be preoccupied
The heart was tossed with a black lace chain
With these hands that I write with
And the ode that I live byâ?¦
I will never be with you.
A scar was sewn
A drop of blood was saved for making wine
Still no repent
On how you crumble when I shake
A mental jaw was used
To pry me from this wrecking bond
The sad detail is all the promises I make.
[Chorus]
The song "Conversation Via Radio" by Blue October is an emotional outpouring of the brokenness caused by the aftermath of a failed relationship. The lyrics reflect on a thousand ways of wasting time- both on the part of the singer and the partner. The singer expresses the need to get to the point and is frustrated by the constant need to explain himself. The line "do you ever wonder how hard you hit? You broke my thunder" speaks to the pain and hurt he feels caused by the failed relationship. He wants to know if the other person ever thought about the consequences of their actions and how it affected him.
The second verse talks about a desire to be the "silly devil" who takes romantic walks but this seems unlikely post-breakup. The singer confesses to feeling sick of not being with his partner and how it affects him every day. He admits to making mistakes but now can't seem to find a way to rekindle the relationship. The third verse speaks of the scar left behind by the failed relationship and the futility of trying to make amends.
Overall, the song shows the singer's struggle to come to terms with the end of a relationship and the emotional toll it has taken on him. It's a heartfelt depiction of the pain and disappointment brought upon by unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
You must be broken
It seems like you're going through a tough time
By a thousand ways of wasting time
You're feeling overwhelmed with distractions and things that don't matter
Get to the point
Cut through the fluff, speak directly
And off a hundred lines a week
You talk a lot but not really saying anything substantial
No need to change my mind
I'm set in my ways and not willing to be convinced otherwise
A cleaner shade of thinking time
I want to clear my mind and focus on important thoughts
But I seem to think more than I act upon most things.
I tend to overthink and struggle to take action on my thoughts
Do you ever wonder
Have you ever thought about
How hard you hit?
The impact your actions have on others
You broke my thunder
You took away my power and confidence
God made this night for me, a silly devil in me talking
I feel like this moment was meant for me, despite my inner demons
Romantic company for walking, Over and outâ?¦Over and outâ?¦
I want someone to share this moment with, but I feel disconnected from them
This year is the year I want to be, that silly devil in me talking
I want to embrace my flaws and quirks this year
I'm cramped and crawling from under the dead
I feel suffocated and trapped by my past mistakes and regrets
I'm sick of living without you in bed
I miss being close to you and having you by my side
I've made mistakes that I wroteâ?¦That I readâ?¦
I know I've messed up and can't deny it
But now I just can't seem to be preoccupied
I can't stop thinking about you
The heart was tossed with a black lace chain
My heart was broken and it feels like I'm being weighed down by it
With these hands that I write with
Through my writing, I express my emotions and feelings
And the ode that I live byâ?¦
My values and beliefs that guide me in life
I will never be with you.
I know it's impossible for us to be together
A scar was sewn
An emotional wound was inflicted
A drop of blood was saved for making wine
The pain was turned into something valuable
Still no repent
I don't regret my actions or feelings
On how you crumble when I shake
I have power over you and can make you fall apart
A mental jaw was used
A psychological tactic was employed
To pry me from this wrecking bond
To break free from a toxic relationship
The sad detail is all the promises I make.
Even though I promised to let go, I struggle to move on
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Written by: JUSTIN S FURSTENFELD
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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.