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
Daylight
Blue October Lyrics
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Real pain that they all conceal
Maybe mine is contagious
With time it can make you feel
Like a fake, like a failure
All I wanted was a brand new start
I never needed to remember
When the truth can break your heart
Ooh now I got it all out
It's all on the floor
Come party with the river in the daylight
Yeah with the river
Come party with the river in the daylight
Come party with the river in the daylight
Yeah with the river
Come party with the river
Before the daylight gets away from me
I wear a mask in the spotlight
Backstage there's a room so dark
I'm not even going in there
I'm afraid it would tear us apart
There's a sun when the dawn breaks
There's a light that will lead you home
When the truth is contagious
This is all we need to know
Ooh now I got it all out
It's all on the floor
Come party with the river in the daylight
Yeah with the river
Come party with the river in the daylight
Come party with the river in the daylight
Yeah with the river
Come party with the river
Before the daylight gets away from me
Come party with the river in the daylight
Yeah with the river
Come party with the river in the daylight
Come party with the river in the daylight
Yeah with the river
Come party with the river
Before the daylight gets away from me
In "Daylight," Blue October's lead singer Justin Furstenfeld seems to be sharing his struggles with his audience. He starts by acknowledging that everyone has secrets-real pains that they keep to themselves. But he suggests that his own pain might be contagious, compelling others to feel like they are fake or failures. All Justin wants is a fresh start, but he acknowledges that forgetting the truth can break your heart.
The chorus encourages everyone to let loose and enjoy the present moments before they pass. It invites listeners to party with the river in the daylight, to live their lives to the fullest, and to not waste time before the daylight gets away. Justin seems to be encouraging listeners to let go of their struggles, let loose of their inhibitions and embrace the party of life.
Throughout the verses, Justin appears to be wrestling with something that terrifies him. It is unclear exactly what it is, but he admits to wearing a mask in the spotlight and refusing to enter a dark room backstage, for fear that it will tear him apart. However, he ultimately encourages everyone to face the truth fearlessly when it is contagious because knowledge is power.
In summary, "Daylight" is a powerful encouragement to let go of pain and inhibition, to embrace the excitement of the here and now before the daylight gets away from us.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody has a secret
Everyone has something deep and personal that they keep hidden
Real pain that they all conceal
These personal secrets are often painful and not something people want to share with others
Maybe mine is contagious
The singer's own pain and struggles may be so intense that they could potentially affect or burden others
With time it can make you feel
Over time, these struggles can take a toll on a person's mental and emotional state
Like a fake, like a failure
Struggling with personal pain can lead someone to feel inadequate or undeserving of happiness
All I wanted was a brand new start
The singer is seeking a fresh start in life, free from the burden of past pain and struggles
I never needed to remember
The singer doesn't want to dwell on past pain, preferring to leave it behind as they move forward
When the truth can break your heart
The truth of one's own struggles can be difficult to face and accept
Ooh now I got it all out
The singer has opened up about their struggles, finally releasing their pain and secrets
It's all on the floor
All of the singer's personal pain and struggles are exposed and out in the open
Come party with the river in the daylight
The singer is inviting others to join them in experiencing the joy and beauty of life, represented by the river in the daylight
Before the daylight gets away from me
The singer wants to make the most of life and enjoy it while they can, before time runs out
I wear a mask in the spotlight
The singer puts on a facade when in the public eye or performing, hiding their personal pain and struggles
Backstage there's a room so dark
Behind the scenes, the singer feels consumed by their pain and struggles
I'm not even going in there
The singer is avoiding dealing with their personal pain and the darkness it brings
I'm afraid it would tear us apart
Confronting their struggles could potentially damage the relationships and connections they have with others
There's a sun when the dawn breaks
Despite the darkness and pain, there is still hope for a brighter future
There's a light that will lead you home
There is always a way back to happiness and peace, even in the darkest of times
When the truth is contagious
Sharing one's personal struggles and pain with others can help them feel less alone and bring healing
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dwight Baker, Justin S/ Furstenfeld, William Matthew Novesky
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Madalyn
Everybody has a secret
Real pain that they all conceal
Maybe mine is contagious
With time it can make you feel
Like a fake, like a failure
All I wanted was a brand new start
I never needed to remember
When the truth can break your heart
Ooh now I got it all out
It's all on the floor
Come party with the river in the daylight
Yeah with the river
Come party with the river in the daylight
Come party with the river in the daylight
Yeah with the river
Come party with the river
Before the daylight gets away from me
I wear a mask in the spotlight
Backstage there's a room so dark
I'm not even going in there
I'm afraid it would tear us apart
There's a sun when the dawn breaks
There's a light that will lead you home
When the truth is contagious
This is all we need to know
Ooh now I got it all out
It's all on the floor
Come party with the river in the daylight
Yeah with the river
Come party with the river in the daylight
Come party with the river in the daylight
Yeah with the river
Come party with the river
Before the daylight gets away from me
Come party with the river in the daylight
Yeah with the river
Come party with the river in the daylight
Come party with the river in the daylight
Yeah with the river
Come party with the river
Breanna Cheeks
Being a fan for a decade now, you find out not how faithful you are, but how amazing Blue October is to be able to keep it so passionate and intense. Gah, they started from the bottom of the mountain, climbed to the top, and are now zip lining just for fun from peak to peak. <3
FindHisHome
I agree same here and they still are under rated there songs are to good only for this fame.
Brandi Meierle Yocum
Amazing way to describe it! I couldnt have said it better myself! 💗
Eva Hernandez
That's a beautiful way to put it. Well said 👍
K Scheib
i love how real he keeps it over so many years. thank you blue October
Haylee Hawkins
You are my favorite singer😍😍🤩🤩😇😇😇
Haylee Hawkins
Hi my name is haylee have you my song
alvaradoj08
@Morte Et Dabo i love blue October i got to go to his concert
Happy Gurl
Dont give a fuck
Happy Gurl
FUCK OFF