Houston Heights
Blue October Lyrics


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I wanna light my soul on fire
Sit back and watch it burn
Then call my enemies over
And let them take their turn
Let's see whose flame burns brighter
Let's see who is ready to quit oh
Let's talk about where you come from
And what you're gonna do with this

We want the same thing
Oh yeah, but it just ain't good enough
We want the whole world
Oh yeah, but it just ain't good enough
We wanna stay cool
Oh yeah, but it just ain't good enough
We keep our nose clean
Oh yeah, but it just ain't good enough

You know nothing about me
You're always gonna doubt me
So try to live without my
Passionately crazy
Allergic to the lazy
I'm walking into work like "fuck yeah"
Never waste a minute of the moment 'cause I'm in it
The chance that I've been given, right?
The life that I am living
Forgiveness is for giving
So fuck yeah, fuck yeah, come on

We want the same thing
Oh yeah, but it just ain't good enough
We want the whole world
Oh yeah, but it just ain't good enough
We wanna stay cool
Oh yeah, but it just ain't good enough
We keep our nose clean
Oh yeah, but it just ain't good enough

I believe this is my life it's your life
It's our life, in all life
We mold like it's fucking clay
I believe this is my life, it's your life
It's our life, in all life, it's all life yeah

I believe this is my life it's your life
It's our life, in all life
We mold like it's fucking clay
I believe this is our life, it's our life
It's our life, in all life, it's all life yeah yeah

We want the same thing
Oh yeah, but it just ain't good enough
We want the whole world
Oh yeah, but it just ain't good enough
We wanna stay cool
Oh yeah, but it just ain't good enough




We keep our nose clean
Oh yeah, but it just ain't good enough

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Blue October's song Houston Heights are about embracing one's own passion, living life to the fullest, and striving for something greater than what is considered "good enough" by society. Justin Furstenfeld, the lead singer and songwriter, sings about wanting to ignite his soul and watch it burn, inviting his enemies to witness his passion and determination. The lines "Let's talk about where you come from/And what you're gonna do with this" suggest that he is willing to find common ground with others and connect through their shared desire to achieve their goals.


Throughout the song, Furstenfeld emphasizes the need to live life fully and not waste a moment. He describes himself as "passionately crazy" and "allergic to the lazy," asserting his determination to make the most of his time and opportunities. The lyrics "Forgiveness is for giving/So fuck yeah, fuck yeah, come on" suggest that he is open-minded and willing to forgive others and himself for past mistakes, allowing him to move forward with his life.


Overall, Houston Heights is a powerful anthem for anyone who wants to embrace their own passions and live life to the fullest, despite the challenges and obstacles they may face. It encourages listeners to strive for something greater than what is deemed acceptable by society, forging their own path and finding fulfillment in their own unique way.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna light my soul on fire
I am yearning for a spark that would ignite and invigorate my soul


Sit back and watch it burn
Once my soul is afire, I would like to relax and observe it while it carries on burning


Then call my enemies over And let them take their turn
As a mark of triumph, I am willing to let my enemies (who wish me ill) come and witness the brilliant inferno that is my soul as it continues to burn brightly.


Let's see whose flame burns brighter Let's see who is ready to quit oh Let's talk about where you come from And what you're gonna do with this
I am eager to engage my foes in a contest of wills to see who would fold first. More so, I would also want to know where they originate from and how they aim to handle the situation we find ourselves in.


We want the same thing Oh yeah, but it just ain't good enough We want the whole world Oh yeah, but it just ain't good enough We wanna stay cool Oh yeah, but it just ain't good enough We keep our nose clean Oh yeah, but it just ain't good enough
Although we share similar aspirations, our dreams remain unfulfilled as we still have a long way to go. We want nothing less than conquering the world and looking good doing it, but even with our admirable efforts to maintain propriety, it falls short of being enough.


You know nothing about me You're always gonna doubt me So try to live without my Passionately crazy Allergic to the lazy I'm walking into work like 'fuck yeah' Never waste a minute of the moment 'cause I'm in it The chance that I've been given, right? The life that I am living Forgiveness is for giving So fuck yeah, fuck yeah, come on
You may not comprehend who I am or what I do, but I refuse to let your doubts consume me. I am some sort of maniac in my positivity, and I am utterly intolerant of indolence. So, just like a boss, I strut into my job description with an air of invincibility, eager to seize every available opportunity because life is precious, and I choose to live it to the fullest. I harbor no vendetta against you and preach an attitude of forgiveness. So let's go, bring it on!


I believe this is my life it's your life It's our life, in all life We mold like it's fucking clay
I am convinced that our lives, yours and mine, are intricately interwoven and therefore our collective experiences and obstacles reflect on each other. Life is malleable like clay, so we must shape it together to suit our preferences.


I believe this is my life, it's your life It's our life, in all life, it's all life yeah
I reiterate that our lives belong to us all and no particular soul holds a monopoly over the true meaning of life.


We want the same thing Oh yeah, but it just ain't good enough We want the whole world Oh yeah, but it just ain't good enough We wanna stay cool Oh yeah, but it just ain't good enough We keep our nose clean Oh yeah, but it just ain't good enough
Our desires converge, but they remain unfulfilled despite our relentless efforts, and thus we crave for something far more glorious – owning the world, remaining edgy, and maintaining an unblemished image, but try as much as we might, it still isn't good enough.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.,
Written by: JUSTIN FURSTENFELD, MATT NOVESKEY

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Clbraz78

Love this song and it is amazing live!

Irvin G.

Getting Ready for May 5th in Orlando, this is one of the best songs to play live. The band is awesome as always!!!!

Joe Barlow

This was part of the encore in a recent show I attended. Brutal! I LOVE IT.

Spooks McGee

The best song I've ever heard live and the most amazing band

Bobble Head

Holy shit. Last night in Houston they played this song and everyone in the crowd was going crazy!! :D Such an incredible show!

Kennedy Page

I'm from Houston and just moved back. One of my old friends just turned me on to this. Very cool.

Bobble Head

@The Baron Von Tito Danny Malone

Ryan V

Bobble Head It really was, do you remember who opened for them?

Liam connor

Revisiting the home album still one of my favorite songs by them blue october is my favorite band #passionatelycrazyallergictothelazy

Melon_Man53

Houston Heights stand up and represent!!!

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