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
Two A.M. Lovesick
Blue October Lyrics
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With aching feet for a car
My buddy had a baby with a girl named star
Makes me appreciate how the little things are
But crossing a road isn't easily told
To a young has-been centerfold
Labelled a winner's episode
Yeah, I'm really clean if you know what I mean
Except for this recurring dream
Of losing total feeling
While the windmill's squealing
The windmill's squealing
I paint to kill the dead saints
I paint to make it clear
My colors run in blue and gray
But they give hope to someone dear
Yeah, yeah, yeah, 2AM lovesick
With a walking pneumonia drumkick
And this candle does't have a wick
But I'm really not that scared
No, I'm not that scared
A walk like a burned out porn star
With aching feet for a car
My buddy had a baby with a girl named star
Makes me appreciate how the little things are
In Two A.M. Lovesick, Blue October presents the listener with a melancholic, introspective view of life. The first verse begins with a vivid image of a person walking, who seems to be exhausted to the point of resembling a "burned out porn star". This line also sets the tone of the song, which is focused on feelings of disillusionment and tiredness. The singer goes on to express appreciation for the seemingly mundane aspects of life, like having a good pair of shoes to wear, after hearing that his friend had a baby. The second verse shifts in tone and explores the theme of regret for past mistakes, referring to a "young has-been centerfold" who had once won an award but has now been forgotten. The repetition of the line "the windmill's squealing" creates a sense of discomfort, perhaps indicating that the singer's subconscious is haunted by something.
The chorus presents a description of the singer's current state of mind, revealing that he is lovesick and physically ill. Despite this, he is not too scared to confront his feelings. The chorus ends with the same verse and imagery as before, with the singer walking and appreciating life's small pleasures.
Line by Line Meaning
A walk like a burned out porn star
I'm exhausted and defeated, like someone who has been in the porn industry for too long and can't keep up with the demands anymore.
With aching feet for a car
I am so tired that I wish I had a car to relieve the pain in my feet from walking.
My buddy had a baby with a girl named star
My friend had a child with a woman called Star, and it makes me realize how important and precious the little things in life can be.
But crossing a road isn't easily told
It's hard to describe the challenges and struggles I am facing.
To a young has-been centerfold
To someone like me, who was once a successful model but is now past their prime.
Labelled a winner's episode
My previous success still haunts me, and people expect me to achieve the same level of greatness again.
Yeah, I'm really clean if you know what I mean
I am sober and not using drugs, if that's what you're wondering.
Except for this recurring dream
The only exception is the return of this dream that I am losing all sensation.
Of losing total feeling
In the dream, I feel like I am losing all feeling and control over my life.
While the windmill's squealing
This is happening while the windmill is making a high-pitched sound in the background.
I paint to kill the dead saints
I paint to get rid of the resemblance of those who have passed away.
I paint to make it clear
Painting is my way to express myself and make sense of things that are unclear in life.
My colors run in blue and gray
The colors I favor in my paintings are blue and gray, as they represent sadness and bleakness.
But they give hope to someone dear
But despite this, my paintings manage to bring hope and comfort to someone who is close to me.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, 2AM lovesick
It's 2 AM and I am feeling unwell and lovesick.
With a walking pneumonia drumkick
I am struck with a sudden bout of walking pneumonia, which is making me feel even worse.
And this candle doesn't have a wick
The candle has no wick, possibly symbolizing a loss of hope or light.
But I'm really not that scared
Despite all of this, I am not scared or defeated.
No, I'm not that scared
I want to reassure myself that I am okay, and not scared of what's to come.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JUSTIN FURSTENFELD
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@nikkin7405
One of the most beautiful songs I wish I could here this again for this first time
@Krunkitty
Me too
@petercarrillo751
I believe blue October should reconsider bringing this back up and even remix it but not really it's great just the way it is somebody tell them
@jeffreyspare7015
It's the FBI agent spare enjoy.
@petercarrillo751
I love that comment it reminds me the friend who had a baby with a girl next door