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
Debris
Blue October Lyrics
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Let me walk around your ball park
A fever we can learn from
Now just breathe it in
It's okay
To want
To have
To take
You can't replace
She's the only woman
Soft spot
Shaking from the knees up
Got me screaming sneak a peak
Into my life dear
Now just breathe it in
In my sea
She's the water
When my ship is going down
She's my north wind
When I go south
She knows how far I'll go.
It's okay
To want
To have
To take
Embrace the one
You can't replace
Embrace the one
Who held your fate
Embrace the one
You can't replace
She's the only woman
In Blue October's song Debris, the lyrics describe the desire for a fresh start and the need to embrace the one you can't replace. The beginning of the song talks about walking around someone's ball park and learning from the fever that the singer has. This can be interpreted as the desire to get to know someone intimately and to learn from their experiences. The lyrics then talk about the need to breathe it in and embrace what you can't replace. This could be interpreted as accepting who someone is and finding value in that person.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea that it's okay to want, to have, and to take, as long as you embrace the one you can't replace. The lyrics then delve into the idea of a woman who is the singer's soft spot and who he relies on when his ship is going down. He describes her as his north wind when he goes south, indicating that she is his constant and his guiding light. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and the affirmation that the woman in question is the only one for the singer.
Overall, Debris can be interpreted as a love song about the desire to connect intimately with someone and to rely on that person as a constant presence in one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
A fresh start
Starting over, with a clean slate.
Let me walk around your ball park
Let me get to know you intimately, explore the depths of your personality.
A fever we can learn from
An intense, passionate feeling that we can use as a learning experience.
Now just breathe it in
Take a moment to absorb the atmosphere and appreciate the present.
It's okay
Don't worry, it's acceptable.
To want
To have a desire for something.
To have
To possess something.
To take
To claim something for oneself.
So embrace the one
Hold onto and cherish the person who...
You can't replace
There is no substitute for.
She's the only woman
This specific woman is unique and irreplaceable.
Soft spot
A vulnerability, a tender feeling.
Shaking from the knees up
Physically trembling with nervousness or excitement.
Got me screaming sneak a peak
I'm eager to know more about you, can't resist peeking into your life.
Into my life dear
Become a part of my world, be close and connected to me.
In my sea
In my life, my world.
She's the water
She supports me, helps keep me afloat.
When my ship is going down
When things are falling apart and I'm struggling, she is my lifeline.
She's my north wind
She helps guide me towards the right path, gives me direction.
When I go south
When I lose my way or make a mistake.
She knows how far I'll go.
She understands me deeply, knows my strengths and limitations.
Embrace the one
Hold onto and cherish the person who...
Who held your fate
Who played a pivotal role in shaping your destiny.
You can't replace
There is no substitute for.
Embrace the one
Hold onto and cherish the person who...
You can't replace
There is no substitute for.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Justin Furstenfeld
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
AM
A fresh start
Let me walk around your ball park
A fever we can learn from
Now just breathe it in
It's ok
To want
To have
To take
So embrace the one
You can't replace
She's the only woman
Soft spot
Shaking from the knees up
Got me screaming sneak a peak
Into my life dear
Now just breathe it in
In my sea
She's the water
When my ship is going down
She's my north wind
When I go south
She knows how far I’ll go.
It's ok
To want
To have
To take
Embrace the one
you can't replace
Embrace the one
Who held your fate
Embrace the one
You can't replace
She's the only woman
Coach Rogers
The way this song builds into a crescendo gives me goosebumps every time!!
Diana Gallagher
I was listening to this on my headphones and had to look up the video to see that ending, freaking amazing!!!
Jason Little
thats what sing and performing from the heart should ..god bless it mean you have good soul.
Gabriel A7X
Amen 🙌
teresa hickey
I agree, me too
Kathy Lewandowski
Really my favorite song sooo awesome Sway concert
Played it omg and. I meant him have our picture on the wall. Orlando FL
AM
A fresh start
Let me walk around your ball park
A fever we can learn from
Now just breathe it in
It's ok
To want
To have
To take
So embrace the one
You can't replace
She's the only woman
Soft spot
Shaking from the knees up
Got me screaming sneak a peak
Into my life dear
Now just breathe it in
In my sea
She's the water
When my ship is going down
She's my north wind
When I go south
She knows how far I’ll go.
It's ok
To want
To have
To take
Embrace the one
you can't replace
Embrace the one
Who held your fate
Embrace the one
You can't replace
She's the only woman
Andrew Hickerson
Passion right there!!
Susan Buss
Wow
Megan Stiles
No matter how many times I hear this.....its oh so DAMN GOOD!!!