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
Let It Go
Blue October Lyrics
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When the day is long
And where does your heart beat
And who is wrong
Why do I feel this way
Why do I kneel
How could I let it go
Why do I feel
Why
Follow me home
Through the, the maze and awn
I'll show you the road
That I led you the wrong way on
Why did I go that way
Why do I steel
How could I let her go
Why do I feel
Oh why did I go that way
Why do I steal
How could I let her go
Why do I feel
Why do I feel
Why
Why
Why did I go that way
Why do I need
How could I let her go
Why do I feel
Oh why did I go that way
How could I steel
Oh how could I
How could I
How could I
How could I
How could I
The lyrics to Blue October's song "Let It Go" speak to the feelings of confusion, regret, and heartbreak that often accompany the end of a relationship. The first stanza is a series of questions, asking where the other person goes when they're feeling down and where their heart is at. The sense of confusion is emphasized with the line "And who is wrong," questioning who's to blame for the end of the relationship. The singer then turns inward, asking themselves why they allowed the relationship to end and why they feel the way they do. The repetition of the line "Why do I feel" emphasizes the intense emotions coursing through the singer.
The second stanza continues to explore the sense of regret and confusion, with the singer offering to lead the other person on a different path than they previously traveled. The line "Why did I go that way" could reference a physical journey, but more likely describes a metaphorical path the singer took that led to the end of the relationship. The repetition of the line "Why do I feel" emphasizes the fact that the singer is still grappling with strong emotions, despite their attempts to change the course of events.
Overall, the lyrics to "Let It Go" speak to the complex emotions that accompany the end of a relationship, particularly when there's a sense of confusion and regret. The repetition of certain lines emphasizes the intensity of these feelings and the struggle to make sense of what's happened.
Line by Line Meaning
Where do you go
Where does one seek solace
When the day is long
In times of distress and fatigue
And where does your heart beat
What gives you comfort
And who is wrong
In times of confusion, who bears the blame
Why do I feel this way
Questioning one's own emotions
Why do I kneel
A plea for guidance and strength
How could I let it go
Reflecting on a past mistake or lost love
Why do I feel
Questioning the authenticity of one's own emotions
Follow me home
A call to lead the way
Through the, the maze and awn
Through the confusion and difficulties
I'll show you the road
Offering guidance
That I led you the wrong way on
Acknowledging responsibility for past mistakes
Why did I go that way
Acknowledging past errors in judgment
Why do I steel
A feeling of guilt
How could I let her go
Reflecting on a lost love or relationship
Oh why did I go that way
Expressing regret over a past decision
Why do I feel
Questioning the authenticity of one's own emotions
Why
A plea for understanding or answers
Why did I go that way
Acknowledging past errors in judgment
Why do I need
Questioning one's own desires
How could I let her go
Reflecting on a lost love or relationship
Why do I feel
Questioning the authenticity of one's own emotions
Oh why did I go that way
Expressing regret over a past decision
How could I steel
Reflecting on past mistakes with a feeling of guilt
Oh how could I
Expressing remorse for past actions
How could I
Reflecting on past mistakes and seeking understanding
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JUSTIN S FURSTENFELD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Abel Le Guédard
"Let It Go"
Where do you go
When the day is long?
And where does your heart beat
And who is wrong?
Why do I feel this way?
Why do I kneel?
How could I let it go?
Why do I feel?
Why do I feel?
Why?
Follow me home
Through the, the maze and on
I'll show you the road
That I led you the wrong way on
Why did I go that way?
Why do I steal?
How could I let her go?
Why do I feel?
Oh why did I go that way?
Why do I steal?
How could I let her go?
Why do I feel?
Why do I feel?
Why?
Why?
Why did I go that way?
Why do I need?
How could I let her go?
Why do I feel?
Oh why did I go that way?
How could I steal?
Oh how could I?
How could I?
How could I?
How could I?
How could I?
Questioner7125
I absolutely love how "Hate Me" leads straight into this song. It's perfect
PoshNoodles
My favourite on Foiled. I can't explain why though... It's just good.
Stefan Winsett
Hate me and until the ocean anf congrats is mine with also this one
Annie Tikivik
Deep! And true! My heart is ripped!
Steven beck
man this song really got to me.....cant seem to let her go!! love and very missed mom
full armor mrnewtypex3RX-0
Steven Beck I'm so sorry to hear about that :(
Darlene Carpenter
This is the perfect song for a melancholy mood. The lyrics are just vague enough to let your mind wander. It’s like a beautiful piece of abstract art. Extremely well done. It’s a hidden gem
Eric St-laurent
All this album is simply wonderful,almost all the songs are really really good!Big hat to blue october.
Brandon H
I freakin love this album
baby jupiter
Makes me cry every time...