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
Drama Everything
Blue October Lyrics
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But you don't get it, though
Politely I've asked you to leave,
But still you follow
It's hard when you're full of heart
When the house you built just falls apart
Well keep the paint fresh, keep the outside clean
Picture the neighbors see you wear that ring
You're the girl that cries water in the basement
Everybody stop, wait, look, see
You're the girl that could lie to my face
And fabricate a flood to get through to me
I went away and you found a replacement
So call him, don't call me
To the girl that cries water in the basement
You drama everything
I heard a good friend once say
"You got one life, live it, 'cause they'll take it away"
From both of us, one day, you know they will
So color it up, color it up
Say your last goodbye, I don't give a fuck
Bottoms up, just watch me walk away
I'm here to say that
I don't need your sorry dreaming
What makes you think you can
Tell me how I to feel or how hard I should fall
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, now you listen
Oh my, you're not anything I need in my life
No, you're not anything I even want
'Cause they don't know you like me
You're the girl that cries water in the basement
Everybody stop, wait, look, see
You're the girl that could lie to my face
And fabricate a flood to get through to me
I went away and you found a replacement
So call him, don't call me
To the girl that cries water in the basement
You drama everything
Here's what you gotta do
Hold you head high
Shoot first, man, don't ask why
Yeah, you won't feel the pain at all
Well I guess I, grew this mind
I think for myself and I'm fine
No, I don't need anything from you at all
They don't know you like me
You're the girl that cries water in the basement
Everybody stop, wait, look, see
You're the girl that could lie to my face
And fabricate a flood to get through to me
I went away and you found a replacement
So call him, don't call me
To the girl that cries water in the basement
You drama everything
(Fabricate a flood to get through to me)
(So call him, don't call me)
You drama everything
Drama, so much drama
The song "Drama Everything" by Blue October is a breakup song that portrays a toxic relationship that the singer is trying to leave behind. The song opens with the singer acknowledging that they have let their partner go but they still seem to have trouble understanding that it's over. The lyrics continue to express the singer's frustration with the situation: "Politely I've asked you to leave, but still, you follow." The singer expresses that it's difficult to move on when you pour your heart into building something great only to watch it all fall apart.
The chorus of the song is about the partner's dramatic behavior during the breakup. The singer describes their partner as the "girl that cries water in the basement" meaning that their tears are never-ending and almost to the point of incredulity. They also describe the partner as someone who "could lie to my face and fabricate a flood to get through to me", insinuating that their partner would exaggerate the situation to keep the singer's attention. In the second verse, the singer expresses that they don't need their partner's apologies or control over their emotions. The singer concludes by urging the partner to hold their head high, and to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me start with I've let you go
I want to commence by telling you that I have released you from my life.
But you don't get it, though
I believe that you are not comprehending my message.
Politely I've asked you to leave,
I have requested in a courteous manner for you to exit from my life.
But still you follow
Despite my request, you persist in staying around.
It's hard when you're full of heart
It is difficult when you have a lot of emotion and affection towards someone.
When the house you built just falls apart
When the foundation of a relationship you created fails to sustain.
Well keep the paint fresh, keep the outside clean
Continuously attempting to maintain the appearance of a happy and successful relationship with you.
Picture the neighbors see you wear that ring
Imagining how the community views the relationship you cling to through an engagement ring.
Don't tell them a thing, they don't know you like me
Deciding to not disclose any of the details of the relationship to the people around you as no one else could understand it like you do.
You're the girl that cries water in the basement
You are the girl who fakes tears and emotions to get a reaction, even to the point of flooding a building.
Everybody stop, wait, look, see
Others recognize your tendencies and are aware of how you behave.
You're the girl that could lie to my face
You have the ability to deceive me to my own face.
And fabricate a flood to get through to me
Creating a dramatic event like a flood in order to try and reconnect with me.
I went away and you found a replacement
When I left, you acquired someone else to fill the void in your life.
So call him, don't call me
Referencing that you should contact the individual you have replaced me with, and not myself.
To the girl that cries water in the basement
Directly speaking to the girl who has created dramatic events and continues to do so.
You drama everything
A playful way of saying that you make everything dramatic.
I heard a good friend once say
A quote from someone known to myself.
"You got one life, live it, 'cause they'll take it away"
An insightful quote suggesting that one should take advantage of their life, as it is finite.
From both of us, one day, you know they will
The inevitability that death is a fact of life and affects everyone.
So color it up, color it up
Suggesting to make your life more vibrant and interesting.
Say your last goodbye, I don't give a fuck
If you want to part ways, I am indifferent to the idea.
Bottoms up, just watch me walk away
Drinking a beverage and leaving the situation as a means of ending the relationship.
I'm here to say that
My presence and thoughts are necessary to deliver this message.
I don't need your sorry dreaming
I do not require nor want your apologies or daydreams.
What makes you think you can
A rhetorical question indicating disbelief in the other individual's actions.
Tell me how I to feel or how hard I should fall
You have no right to control or judge the emotions I have or the decisions I make.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, now you listen
A plea to pay attention to the message I am conveying.
Oh my, you're not anything I need in my life
You have no relevance in my life and are not necessary.
No, you're not anything I even want
You are someone I do not desire in my life.
Here's what you gotta do
Offering advice on what the other individual should do next.
Hold you head high
Maintain an air of confidence and pride.
Shoot first, man, don't ask why
Take control of the situation by being assertive and without hesitation.
Yeah, you won't feel the pain at all
Implying that the other individual has not shown empathy or compassion before, so they would not feel any pain leaving now.
Well I guess I, grew this mind
I have evolved and learned to think independently.
I think for myself and I'm fine
I do not require the other individual's input or opinions, I am content with my own decisions.
No, I don't need anything from you at all
I am self-sufficient and require nothing from you to continue my life.
Drama, so much drama
Acknowledging the overwhelming amount of drama present in this situation.
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Carissa Rogers
I have listened to all of the songs and this is my favorite one from this album...I also really like the chills and the worry list...He did a wonderful job once again:)
Steph Zollinger
All I can say is AMAZING, I own every CD every made by them and there isn't a single song I don't love..... I have met them on many occasions, even going to eat with them before a concert just in April 2012... Ryan rocks!!!!! Justin is AMAZING and they are all such awesome people... I'm blessed to have spent time with them....If anyone is looking for something of theirs they can't find, go to the website store or respond to this.....
sandy wallace
One of my favourite songs ever.
Never get tired of hearing it.♡
Anthony Caiazzo
Let it go.. Really speaks to me. To anyone that's struggled and just want to give up. I hope Blue October finds you.
Ashley Smith
I actually listened to all of their albums in historical order the other day, and I was commenting to my ex (I got him very into Blue October) that I feel like it's just a chronicaling of Justin's life. It's pretty cool watching this band morph and change through the years. Also, AMIA is -really- helping me through the breakup.
Melody Walton
Love all blue october...life in their songs..can listen to all day
Cynthia Klepinger
i jsut got this cd at my walmart and was lucky it was the last one this is one of the best groups i have ever listened to
musicjunkey1
I love them. and this song explains clingy and persistently hurtful poll so well!!
Karen White
Just received this on 180 gram vinyl and let me just say there's no better way to hear it <3 The whole package is just beautiful.
paisleyann walsh
I had never heard of this band before untill my girlfriend told me about it. I woke up the other day and she posted this on my wall. I started to cry so much. Its such a beutifull song.