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
The Feel Again
Blue October Lyrics
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I feel the wind blow out, would've stayed to gray
I feel the air around you, it's kinda closing in
Do you feel it fall, or do you feel at all, I can
I see the world keep moving as I stumble
They seem to move much faster than me
And while I sit in my four cornered room
Well I can't be anything but who I am
And I wish you'd stay
That was the beginning of the two of us
The start of our show, stay, stay, stay
Now I would never have let go
And I see the sun go up as your image
And I feel the weight of your eyes as you stare
I feel it all when you, when you first, when you kissed my lips
You used to make me feel at home
You made me feel at home, you made me feel again
Oh and that's when you use to say, "Will you stay, and not let go?"
That was just the two of us to think about, the stars of our show
And you would say, "I wish you'd stay and I'd never go"
Oh I would never have let go
So take this heart of mine
You've taken it a hundred thousand times
But this time, this time, I'm gonna take it with me
I see the door close down behind you
I watch your face turn from glow to straight gray
I see the moon go up and it shines this glory on my face
Who would know, who would know, who would know?
How we would stay, and we should stay and never let go
Oh hell no, there's just three of us to think about now
In our show, our show, our show
I think we'd stay, we'd just stay, and then we'd know
That we should never let go
Something to think about, her heart
Just look into those big brown eyes, and you'd just fall apart
We should stay, at least we'd stay, at least she'd know
That we should never let go
No, no, let go, go, oh
I wish you'd stay
I wish you'd stay
The lyrics of Blue October's song The Feel Again convey a mix of emotions and vulnerability. The song expresses a longing for a past love that has ended. The first verse describes the singer observing the sunset over the river, feeling the wind blow, and feeling their environment closing in on them. The second verse expresses the singer's feelings of insignificance, as time continues to move forward faster than they can keep up, and they feel stuck in their four-cornered room. The chorus repeats the desire for the past love to stay and not let go, and emphasizes that the love made the singer feel "at home" and "alive" again.
The bridge of the song brings a shift in perspective as the singer reflects on the past love with fondness and nostalgia. They remember the way the person's image would make the sun rise and their kiss would make them feel alive. They then repeat their desire for the love to stay, but acknowledge that things have changed and they are now left with the memories.
Overall, the lyrics of The Feel Again are poetic and emotional, expressing a deep longing for a past love and the feelings of comfort and life that came with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the sun go down on the river
Watching the sunset on the river.
I feel the wind blow out, would've stayed to gray
Wishing the wind hadn't died down, to stay in the moment a little bit longer.
I feel the air around you, it's kinda closing in
Sensing the proximity between two people.
Do you feel it fall, or do you feel at all, I can
Asking if the other person feels the same way he does.
I see the world keep moving as I stumble
Feeling left behind by life.
They seem to move much faster than me
Observing how everyone else seems to be progressing much quicker through life.
And while I sit in my four cornered room
Feeling trapped and isolated within himself.
Dividing hearts for a little girl
Torn between the love he has for someone and himself.
Well I can't be anything but who I am
Realizing he can't compromise on his true self.
And I wish you'd stay
Expressing a desire for someone not to leave him.
That was the beginning of the two of us
Reflecting on a past relationship and its significance.
The start of our show, stay, stay, stay
Viewing life as a show and wanting someone to stay in it with him.
Now I would never have let go
Knowing he would've held on tight if given the chance.
And I see the sun go up as your image
Thinking of someone as soon as he wakes up.
And I feel the weight of your eyes as you stare
Feeling the intensity of being seen and desired by someone.
I feel it all when you, when you first, when you kissed my lips
Remembering the feeling of being kissed by someone he loves.
You used to make me feel at home
Associating feeling comfortable with someone he loves.
You made me feel at home, you made me feel again
Giving credit to someone for bringing him back to life.
Oh and that's when you use to say, 'Will you stay, and not let go?'
Remembering someone asking him to stay and hold on tight.
That was just the two of us to think about, the stars of our show
Reflecting on a past relationship when they were each other's main focus.
And you would say, 'I wish you'd stay and I'd never go'
Recalling someone expressing a desire to stay together forever.
Oh I would never have let go
Promising to never let go in hindsight.
So take this heart of mine
Offering his heart up.
You've taken it a hundred thousand times
Acknowledging how someone has hurt him in the past.
But this time, this time, I'm gonna take it with me
Deciding to take his heart with him this time.
I see the door close down behind you
Watching someone walk away.
I watch your face turn from glow to straight gray
Seeing the expression on someone's face change from happy to sad.
I see the moon go up and it shines this glory on my face
Looking at the bright side of things.
Who would know, who would know, who would know?
Reflecting on how unpredictable life can be.
How we would stay, and we should stay and never let go
Imagining a relationship that would never end.
Oh hell no, there's just three of us to think about now
Putting the focus on his daughter.
In our show, our show, our show
Viewing life as a show where they are the main characters.
I think we'd stay, we'd just stay, and then we'd know
Believing a happy ending is possible.
That we should never let go
Understanding the importance of holding on.
Something to think about, her heart
Considering his daughter's well-being.
Just look into those big brown eyes, and you'd just fall apart
Describing how it feels to look into his daughter's eyes.
We should stay, at least we'd stay, at least she'd know
Deciding to stay for his daughter's sake.
That we should never let go
Knowing he needs to always be there for his daughter regardless of what happens.
No, no, let go, go, oh
Declaring that he won't let go of his daughter.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JUSTIN FURSTENFELD, RYAN DELAHOUSSAYE, JEREMY FURSTENFELD, WILLIAM MATTHEW NOVESKEY
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Daniel Dietrich
I'm a 40 yr. Old paraplegic , THIS MANS MUSIC KEPT ME ALIVE after my accident. He helps,and gives me inspiration to raise my 7yr old little man. I relate to every word he puts down on paper. It is with the greatest sincerity he puts words into motion. Thank you Justen!!!!!! Thank you.
Lawrence C
God bless :-)
Richard1saac
Love you Daniel
Daniel Dietrich
@Richard1saac thank you
A Wolf Adventure; A Wild Connection
Bless you.!
Talon Lee
My dad used to listen to this, it’s hard to listen to sometimes because it reminds me of what I used to have with my family.
Brittany Miller
He doesn't just sing words. He lives through them. You can feel his emotions coming through his words. Every single song I can feel it in my whole body. Not very many artists can do this. They are just simply amazing.
teresa hickey
YOU ARE SO RIGHT!!!! I can see him feeling every single thing he is saying
Stacy
I can think of only ONE. Marshall Mathers
A Wolf Adventure; A Wild Connection
That's the key he's lived/ experienced his musical story telling. Its helped those of us TRULY FEEL hey somebody else gets it.