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 āHate Meā and āInto the Ocean,ā the group has continued to evolveā¦ shifting from a far more pensive sound to one that is more optimistic and reflective of lead singer/songwriter/guitarist Justin Furstenfeldās transformationāwhich 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 couldnāt be more distinct from the band it once was, which is why their latest studio album, I Hope Youāre 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. Iām always about bringing in whoever can play whatās best for the song in. Iām 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, heād go āwhat?!ā Thatās 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 weāre super proud of it. Itās nice and colorful and positive and universally themed. Itās 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 Follow Through
Blue October Lyrics
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Another attempt
Just to settle the score
A war, you know the one you built it up
It's real defining
Humiliation, oh, it knocks at your door
You say I blow up, I say you cave in
The real and pretend
You know you should accept it
This is really the end
I know for sure, it's what I have to do
Is follow through
You were everything I ever want to be
The only thing I ever needed no
I'd wait for you till time lay down to sleep
And I'd sneak across the world to let her know
Yeah that's what I do
Yeah I follow through
Oh I follow through
And here I stand
I'm too close but still you're far away
You never tried but I did
And we still remain divided
Oh I can't believe that your heart's still beating
It's beating for me at all
How sad of you
But I'm not sad at all
You say I blow up
I say you cave in
We never found the line between
The real and pretend
You know you should accept it
This is really the end
I know for sure, it's what I have to do
Is follow through
And you were everything I ever want to be
The only one I ever need to know
I'd wait for you till time lay down to sleep
And I'd sneak across the world to let her know
And as it falls down into night we run away
And once again divided
But each one knows just what we have to do
We do, we have to, follow through
[Repeat: x3]
I will lay down my heart
I will let you go
That's what's best for us all
('Cause now we stand beneath the clouds and God above)
(Like we did before)
(But this time for her)
(I'll follow through)
You were everything I ever want to be
The only one I ever need to know
I'd wait for you till time lays down to sleep
And I'd sneak across the world to let her know
Hold my heart patiently
And take my hand, yeah walk with me
'Cause when the evening comes
We'll set the world on fire
And I was wrong
Let me help you live on
You were everything I ever want to be
The only one I ever need to know
I'd wait for you till time lay down to sleep
And I'd sneak across the world to let her know
And as it falls down into night we run away
And once again divided
But each one knows just what we have to do
We do, we have to, follow through
Hold my heart patiently
And take my hand, yeah walk with me
'Cause when the evening comes
We'll set the world on fire
And I was wrong
Let me help you live on
"The Follow Through" by Blue October is a song about the end of a relationship and the importance of following through with difficult decisions. The lyrics explore the concept of pride and its destructive nature, as one partner struggles to settle the score while the other tries to let go. The song talks about the war that was created by both partners, which ultimately led to their separation. Despite their differences, they are both struggling to follow through with the necessary steps to move on.
The lines "You say I blow up, I say you cave in/We never found the line between/The real and pretend" are particularly meaningful in this context, as they underline the confusion and miscommunication that often comes with the end of a relationship. Both partners are unable to agree on what actually happened and where they went wrong. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the lyrics "Hold my heart patiently/And take my hand, yeah walk with me/Cause when the evening comes/We'll set the world on fire" suggesting that although the relationship has ended, there is still hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Pride, it leaves you hollow
Feeling prideful and arrogant often leaves a person empty and unsatisfied.
Another attempt
The singer is making yet another attempt at something.
Just to settle the score
The attempt is being made to settle a score or set things right.
A war, you know the one you built it up
The singer sees the situation as a war that has been built up over time.
It's real defining
The situation is very important and has big consequences.
Humiliation, oh, it knocks at your door
Humiliation is looming and could strike at any moment.
You say I blow up, I say you cave in
The two parties involved are blaming each other for the conflict.
We never found the line between
The two parties were never able to find a common ground or understanding.
The real and pretend
They were never able to distinguish between what was real and what was fake or superficial.
You know you should accept it
The singer believes the other party should accept the reality of the situation.
This is really the end
The singer believes that the conflict or relationship has come to an end.
I know for sure, it's what I have to do
The singer is confident that they need to take action and follow through with their decision.
Is follow through
The action that the singer needs to take is to follow through with their decision.
You were everything I ever want to be
The other party was once someone the singer looked up to and admired.
The only thing I ever needed no
The other party was the only thing the singer ever needed.
I'd wait for you till time lay down to sleep
The singer would wait forever for the other party.
And I'd sneak across the world to let her know
The singer would do anything to let the other party know how they feel.
And here I stand
The singer is currently in a different place emotionally or physically.
I'm too close but still you're far away
The singer feels close to the other party, but there is still a distance or divide between them.
You never tried but I did
The other party never put in as much effort as the singer did.
And we still remain divided
Despite the singer's efforts, they are still unable to bridge the gap between them and the other party.
Oh I can't believe that your heart's still beating
The other party is still alive and functioning, despite the situation and conflict.
It's beating for me at all
The singer is surprised that the other party still has feelings for them.
How sad of you
The singer feels that it's sad that the other party still has feelings for them despite the situation.
But I'm not sad at all
The singer has come to terms with the situation and is not sad or upset about it anymore.
And as it falls down into night we run away
As the night falls, the two parties run away from each other again.
But each one knows just what we have to do
Both parties know what they need to do to move on from the situation.
I will lay down my heart
The singer is willing to be vulnerable and give up their heart for the other party.
I will let you go
The singer is ready to let the other party go and move on.
That's what's best for us all
The singer believes that moving on is the best decision for both parties involved.
And take my hand, yeah walk with me
The singer is inviting the other party to come with them and face the situation together.
'Cause when the evening comes
The singer views the evening as a significant time for resolution or change.
We'll set the world on fire
The singer is optimistic that they can make a positive change in the world.
And I was wrong
The singer is admitting that they were wrong in the past.
Let me help you live on
The singer wants to help the other party move on and live their life to the fullest.
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Stacy Grieshaber
This album literally saved my life. My daughters where 4 and 18 months when the state and their mother took them. I've worked so hard for them. Thank you Justin, I shook your hand at the brady in Tulsa. It was like closure to what was happening. Still fighting. But with a song in my heart...
shane howard
there songs are helping me through the worst depression ive been in. i can relate to his music
HuckFlow
for some reason this song was in my head this evening so i decided iād come give it a listen
alakirte
Me too
David J Fortier
Watched them at Toad's Place in New Haven, CT, The Bowry and another place in NYC, and the House of Blues Boston. All their concerts were emotionally charged. Highly recommened.
RedwardC
AMAZING BAND
Blueeyeznblonde
I love Blue October. :)
sonador86
Can't even count how many times I've cried listening to this song...
Antonio Perinetti
Amazing track!
AntiSilence
Blue October are awesome.