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 Weatherman
Blue October Lyrics
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Remember the way that we did before
You could say we were just kids before we had our own,
Starting building a home, but the fact is
We don't touch anymore
We forgot how to communicate
Sometimes I watch you fall and I just walk away
What is that bullshit,
Why can't this dark cloud go away
We don't talk anymore
And the weatherman said that the storm will clear
The one that's been here for years
Maybe, just maybe this time he'll be right
Before the pictures are gone
You're right, I'm wrong
Before you leave us behind
This is wrong, cause we're right
We're right on the edge of a blue sky
We're on the edge of a blue sky
Like a dark red rose left in the parking lot
I sit here choking on words I should have never thought
I know I just tore you down
And my words will come back around
Just like that, just like that honeymoon I promised you, but you never got
And the weatherman said that the storm will clear
Yeah, this is our year
Maybe, just maybe this time he'll be right
Before the pictures are gone
You're right, I'm wrong
Before you leave us behind
This is wrong, cause we're right
We're right on the edge of a blue sky
We're on the edge of a blue sky
And the weatherman said that the storm's gonna clear
Yeah, this is our year
Baby, I'm ready to believe that he's right
Oh be right
Before the pictures are gone
You're right, I'm wrong
Before you leave us behind
This is wrong, cause we're right
We're right on the edge of a blue sky
We're on the edge of a blue sky
In Blue October's song The Weatherman, the singer is reflecting on the breakdown of his relationship with his partner. He regrets the fact that they no longer touch or communicate like they used to and wonders why he sometimes just watches her fall without helping her. He also acknowledges that he has hurt her with his words and actions, just like the promise of a honeymoon that he never fulfilled. The singer hopes that the storm that has been raging in their relationship will clear up and they can get back to the happier times before the pictures of their relationship are lost forever. He knows he has been wrong, but hopes that they are still on the edge of a blue sky, on the cusp of a better future together.
The lyrics in The Weatherman reflect the theme of relationship breakdown that is present throughout Blue October's 10th studio album, I Hope You're Happy. The song was written by lead singer Justin Furstenfeld, who has been open about his struggles with addiction and mental health issues, both of which played a large role in the breakdown of his marriage. The songwriting process for the album was therapeutic for Furstenfeld, who used it as a way to explore his emotions and find healing.
Line by Line Meaning
We don't touch anymore
We have stopped physical contact with each other
Remember the way that we did before
Recalling how we used to connect physically
You could say we were just kids before we had our own,
We were young and carefree before we had responsibilities
Starting building a home, but the fact is
We started building a home, but we are now facing problems
We forgot how to communicate
We have lost the ability to communicate effectively
Sometimes I watch you fall and I just walk away
I see you struggle and I don't help you
What is that bullshit,
I question my actions and lack of compassion
Why do I do that,
I can't understand why I behave that way
Why can't this dark cloud go away
I wish the problems would disappear
We don't talk anymore
We have stopped communicating
And the weatherman said that the storm will clear
Perhaps things will get better soon
The one that's been here for years
The problems have persisted for a long time
Maybe, just maybe this time he'll be right
There's hope that things will improve
Before the pictures are gone
Before our relationship falls apart completely
You're right, I'm wrong
You are correct and I am mistaken
Before you leave us behind
Before you give up on us
This is wrong, cause we're right
Our relationship is valuable and worth fighting for
We're right on the edge of a blue sky
We are on the brink of happiness and hope
Like a dark red rose left in the parking lot
Our relationship is fragile and easily damaged
I sit here choking on words I should have never thought
I regret the negative thoughts I have had
I know I just tore you down
I realize that I have hurt you
And my words will come back around
I will face consequences for my hurtful words
Just like that honeymoon I promised you, but you never got
I failed to fulfill my promises to you
Yeah, this is our year
We can still make this year better
Baby, I'm ready to believe that he's right
I am willing to be optimistic and believe in a better future
Before the pictures are gone
Before we lose all our memories together
You're right, I'm wrong
You are wiser and know better than I do
Before you leave us behind
Before you give up on us completely
We're right on the edge of a blue sky
We are so close to finding happiness and hope
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Casey McPherson, Justin Furstenfeld, William Matthew Noveskey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MM-sw2lv
Justin
You absolutely are a Beautiful Man
Beautiful Survivor
Beautiful writer
and your Voice is Absolutely Heaven to Me
You have kept Me Alive so many times
You have helped me see and sing with you. Dancing away alone all over wherever. Feeling so thankful you’re everything I am. Thank God !!!
I’m Truly So Thankful God gave us YOU!!!
Blue October Man 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 when I see Blue. I hear your voice and I instantly breathe🐠🐠🌕💙
@williammelvinhicks5816
Not only is his songwriting skills out of this world, he also has one of the most beautiful heart felt voices I've ever heard. What an inspirational guy.
@davilaje
I was just just thinking the exact same thing.
@vitinamolgaard2048
Justin and Matt wrote this together. Matt Noveskey approached justin to do tjis one. An awesome song.
@nannerz7403
I've learned this recently... 💪🦾💙
@themadgambler1994
@pancho soto hel
Peugeot ring me back please
@themadgambler1994
You're a very good judge i do you play
@Goblin_Tank
Justin is one of the few that can use his heart as a pen. Beautiful song.
@McHighler
One of a few? I could walk you down a whole life time line of goodies that hit in all the soft spots of your heart
@wheely90
justin didnt write this song
@sparta1114
James Whelan Justin and Matt co-wrote this timeless song.