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 โHate Meโ and โInto the Ocean,โ the group has continued to evolveโฆ shifting from a far more pensive sound to one that is more optimistic and reflective of lead singer/songwriter/guitarist Justin Furstenfeldโs transformationโwhich 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 couldnโt be more distinct from the band it once was, which is why their latest studio album, I Hope Youโre 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. Iโm always about bringing in whoever can play whatโs best for the song in. Iโm 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, heโd go โwhat?!โ Thatโs 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 weโre super proud of it. Itโs nice and colorful and positive and universally themed. Itโs 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
I Want It
Blue October Lyrics
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I push you aside
Flames burn down together
I refuse to ignite
I won't walk away (that is not in me)
No, no, no that is not
I'm here to stay
Pray for the ones I wish I could erase
'Cause we are who we are and we'll be who we'll be
Live for the moment and the mystery of everybody owns a scar
To show us how we got this far
'Cause we are who we are and we'll be who we'll be
Don't ever think you'll take away the fight in me
I want it, I want it, I, I want it
I want it, I want, want it more then you ever did
I want it, I want it, I, I want it
I want it, I want, want it more then you ever did
Here's to starting over
I heard you're shutting down shop boy I'm taking it over yeah
I'm never gonna stop
Oh I'm never gonna stop
Here's to the ones who said that you couldn't win
Here's to the crazies getting under your skin yeah
They're always gonna talk
Oh but I'm never gonna stop
I won't walk away
(I want it crave it, I want it crave it, bottle up and save it)
I'm here to stay (I want it, crave it, I won't behave I'll turn it up more)
So I raise my hand in grace
Pray for the ones I wish I could erase
'Cause we are who we are and we'll be who we'll be
Live for the moment and the mystery of everybody owns a scar
To show us how we got this far
'Cause we are who we are and we'll be who we'll be
Don't ever think you'll take away the fight in me
I want it, I want it, I, I want it
I want it, I want, want it more then you ever did
I want it, I want it, I, I want it
I want it, I want, want it more then you ever did
I want it
More then you ever did
I want it
I want it, I want, want it more then you ever did
Oh we raise my hand in grace
Pray for the ones we wish we could erase
'Cause we are who we are and we'll be who we'll be
Live for the moment and the mystery of everybody owns a scar
To show us how we got this far
'Cause we are who we are and we'll be who we'll be
Don't ever think you'll take away the fight in me
Oh we raise my hand in grace
Pray for the ones we wish we could erase
'Cause we are who we are and we'll be who we'll be
Live for the moment and the mystery of everybody owns a scar
To show us how we got this far
'Cause we are who we are and we'll be who we'll be
Don't ever think you'll take away the fight in me
I want it
I, I, I want it, I want it
I want it, want it more then you ever did
The lyrics of "I Want It" by Blue October depict a person that has been dismissed and pushed aside by others who do not believe in them. However, the singer is determined to keep fighting and persevere in their endeavors despite the obstacles in their way. The song is an anthem for those who refuse to give up, even when everyone else has turned their backs on them.
The lyrics of the song are empowering and inspiring, and they encourage listeners to embrace their own struggles and scars. The chorus of the song, "I want it, I want it, I, I want it / I want it, I want, want it more than you ever did," represents the singer's fierce determination to succeed.
The song also speaks to the need to acknowledge and embrace one's past failures and scars, which have played a significant role in shaping who they are. The lyrics underscore the importance of embracing these experiences and using them as motivation to keep moving forward.
Overall, "I Want It" is an upbeat and uplifting song that encourages listeners to keep pushing and striving for their dreams, no matter how difficult or impossible they may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
To all of you in the way
To anyone or anything that is blocking my path
I push you aside
I move past you, even if it means ignoring you
Flames burn down together
Chaos and destruction happen when everyone is fighting against each other
I refuse to ignite
I won't contribute to the chaos and fighting
I won't walk away (that is not in me)
I can't leave this situation unfinished and I won't abandon my beliefs
No, no, no that is not
I will not give up or back down
I'm here to stay
I am committed to seeing this through until the end
So I raise my hand in grace
I extend forgiveness to those who have wronged me
Pray for the ones I wish I could erase
I ask for strength to forgive those who have hurt me
'Cause we are who we are and we'll be who we'll be
We cannot change who we are or our destiny
Live for the moment and the mystery of everybody owns a scar
Embrace the unknown future and our past scars that made us who we are today
To show us how we got this far
Our scars remind us how we overcame difficulties to become who we are today
Don't ever think you'll take away the fight in me
I will always be passionate about what I believe, and I won't let anyone take that away from me
I want it, I want it, I, I want it
I have a deep desire and craving for something
I want it, I want, want it more then you ever did
I want it more than anyone else, and I won't back down until I get it
Here's to starting over
I am optimistic and starting anew
I heard you're shutting down shop boy I'm taking it over yeah
I heard you're giving up, but I'm taking control
I'm never gonna stop
I will keep going, no matter what obstacles come my way
Here's to the ones who said that you couldn't win
Here's to anyone who has been told they can't succeed
Here's to the crazies getting under your skin yeah
Here's to anyone who is considered crazy, but perseveres despite criticism
They're always gonna talk
People will always judge you, but you can't let that stop you
Oh but I'm never gonna stop
I will keep going, no matter what anyone says
I want it crave it, I want it crave it, bottle up and save it
I desire something so deeply, I can't contain it
I won't behave I'll turn it up more
I won't settle or keep quiet, I'll intensify my pursuit
Oh we raise my hand in grace
As a group, we extend forgiveness to others
I want it
I still have that same desire and craving
I, I, I want it, I want it
I can't stress enough how much I want it
want it more then you ever did
I want it more than anyone else ever has or ever will
Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JUSTIN FURSTENFELD
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To all of you in the way
I push you aside
Flames burn down together
I refuse to ignite
I won't walk away
(That is not in me)
(No, no that is not in me)
I'm here to stay
[Pre-Chorus:]
So I raise my hand in grace
Pray for those I wish I could erase
'Cause we are who we are
And we'll be who we'll be
And live for the moment
And the mystery of everybody owns a scar
To show us how we got this far
'Cause we are who we are
And we'll be who we'll be
Don't ever think you'll take away the fight in me
[Chorus:]
I want it
I want it
I-I-I want it
I want it
I want it more then you ever did
I want it
I want it
I-I-I want it
I want it
I want it more then you ever did
Here's to starting over
I heard you're shutting down the shop
Boy, I'm taking it over
Yeah, I'm never gonna stop
Oh, I'm never gonna stop
Here's to the ones who said that you couldn't win
Here's to the crazies getting under your skin
They're always gonna talk
Oh, but I'm never gonna stop
I won't walk away
(I want it, crave it)
(I want it, crave it)
(Bottle up and save it)
I'm here to stay
(I want it, crave it)
(I won't behave)
(I'll turn it up more)
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
I want it
More then you ever did
I want it
I want it
I want it more then you ever did
[Pre-Chorus x2]
I want it
I want it
I-I-I want it
I want it
I want it more then you ever did
Jenn
how aren't these guys more popular?
They are always amazing!
True Gamer
cause people cant handle that type of love song
Lauren Richelieu.
Jenn theyโve been popular with me since 2006๐
IonSquared
Jenn R They're pretty popular! Hate Me is probably one of the most iconic alternative rock songs of the 2000s.
Shadow Lonnie Bonnie Universe
I use blue in my program at a maximum security prison...fear,hate me and so many other songs really gives people hope and encouragement thank u for the beauty of music
Caleb Darling
@CancerWarrior !! once again you come off like a moron acting like you know what youre talking about...i was in a minimum, got in trouble for defending myself, did 2 months in seg, then went to a max(cci). Got a tutor job there right away. And you act like writing to congressman actually does something. Are you new to how politics works in the us??? Lobbying groups keep marijuana illegal as much as they can in a majority of states, or politicians that arent up to date with current science....
CancerWarrior !!
@Caleb Darling In your previous statement, you were saying that you were locked up in a max security facility and you were a tutor. I'm sorry but I'm calling bs, because no marjiunia offense will get you in a max security prison unless there are other circumstances. When an educated member of society doesn't agree with a law, they write their Congress letters, make phone calls, not just bitch about it and break the law. Ignorance isn't bs. If the laws are so unjust in the US, why not just move to another country. Boo hoo, the laws are so unjust..... They are there to protect members of society.
Caleb Darling
@CancerWarrior !! well, im not a liberal, and ive said nothing about sympathizing over inmates...plenty of inmates do deserve to be behind bars, away from society..not all of them though. I was in prison for a pot related offense. No violent nature whatsoever to my crime...fuck that bullshit argument about knowing the laws, when the laws in question are unjust, its not a valid argument at all. I was 16, and got prison time for pot...no record before said charge either.
CancerWarrior !!
Caleb Darling boo hoo, they are not bad people. Itโs only a cell phone. Sure sounds like liberal tears to me. 15yrs in law enforcement and not a single I A complaint. The hit was put out on me because I kept finding drugs on inmates. They were mad that I was hurting their business. Had nothing to do about being a hard ass. The last inmate I locked up was trying to run drugs when I let him out for art therapy. I give everyone a chance when I first meet them, but I still havenโt meet an inmate that I liked yet. This includes you. You push your very dangerous ideas on people. The poor inmates, itโs so unfair. What about the victimโs family. I have to ask, what crimes are you innocent of. Inmates are predators and only care about themselves.
Caleb Darling
@CancerWarrior !! lol crying about something? Dont believe ive been doin any of that here. But yes, keep exposing your close minded views....im sure youre one of the guards that had a power trip, and that is why you got your ass beat by the inmates...makes sense