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 βHate Meβ and βInto the Ocean,β the group has continued to evolveβ¦ shifting from a far more pensive sound to one that is more optimistic and reflective of lead singer/songwriter/guitarist Justin Furstenfeldβs transformationβwhich 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 couldnβt be more distinct from the band it once was, which is why their latest studio album, I Hope Youβre 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. Iβm always about bringing in whoever can play whatβs best for the song in. Iβm 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, heβd go βwhat?!β Thatβs 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 weβre super proud of it. Itβs nice and colorful and positive and universally themed. Itβs 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
What If We Could
Blue October Lyrics
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Put our lives on
Hold and meet some
Where inside of the world
I would meet you
Would you meet me?
2, 3, 4...
On a park bench
On a skyscrape
On a mountain
Oh yeah, whatever it takes
I would meet you
Would you meet me?
I'm glad to say that we've met
But I'm sad to say that the circumstances where
On our side
So go on
Go on be your own
Go on be your own star
What if we could?
Where would we go?
If it felt right
Would you want me to know
I would meet you
Would you meet me
It's like a last chance
For a first dance
You're a sunrise
Can't somehow exist
I would meet you
Would you meet me
I'm glad to say that we've met
But I'm sad to say that the circumstances where
On our side
So go on
Go on be your own
Go on be your own star
A simple star in my eyes
In my eyes
Look in my eyes
Just look in my eyes
My eyes
My eyes!
What if we could
Put our lives on
Hold and meet some
Where inside of the world
I would meet you
Would you meet me?
On a park bench
On a skyscrape
On a mountain
Oh yeah, whatever it takes
I would meet you
Would you meet me?
God I would
God I would
I would meet you
Would you meet me
I would meet you
I would meet you
I would meet you
The lyrics to Blue Octoberβs βWhat If We Couldβ explore the idea of taking a break from the routines of our everyday lives, and meeting someone special in a far-off place. The singer, Justin Furstenfeld, ponders what would happen if he and someone else could put everything on hold, escape from their daily lives, and meet, no matter where they may be in the world. The lyrics are optimistic, highlighting that the meeting would be a chance for both parties to experience something magical.
The songβs lyrics continue with a series of potential places where they could meet, from a park bench to a mountain, and the song repeats the line βI would meet you, would you meet me?β as a reminder of the dream that the singer imagines. The lyrics then describe the current circumstances of the two people: they have met, but the timing wasnβt exactly right. The singer encourages the other person to go on and be their own star, suggesting that maybe, someday, they will be able to meet again.
The last verse of the song describes the other person as a βsimple starβ in the singerβs eyes and urges them to look into his. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer reiterating that he would meet the other person if they were given a chance.
Overall, βWhat If We Couldβ is a wistful exploration of what it might mean to have the opportunity to escape our daily lives to meet someone special, and the hope that one day, the timing might be right for two people to come together.
Line by Line Meaning
What if we could
What if we could leave our current lives behind and have a chance to meet somewhere in the world
Put our lives on
Take a break from our lives
Hold and meet some
And come together somewhere
Where inside of the world
Anyplace in the world
I would meet you
I am willing to take this leap for you
Would you meet me?
Are you willing to meet me too?
On a park bench
Whether itβs a park bench
On a skyscrape
Or the top of a skyscraper
On a mountain
Or a breathtaking mountain top
Oh yeah, whatever it takes
Regardless of what it takes, I'll be there
I'm glad to say that we've met
We know each other now
But I'm sad to say that the circumstances where
But I wish we had a better opportunity to meet under different circumstances
On our side
In our favor, or in a better way
So go on
Go ahead
Go on be your own
Achieve what you want in life
Go on be your own star
Make your life shine
What if we could?
Still, can we make it happen?
Where would we go?
Where can we go?
If it felt right
If this feels right for both of us
Would you want me to know
Would you like to tell me?
It's like a last chance
It feels like our last chance at something
For a first dance
Or a chance for a new beginning
You're a sunrise
You're a beautiful beginning of something
Can't somehow exist
Which might not be possible now
I'm glad to say that we've met
We know each other now
But I'm sad to say that the circumstances where
But I wish we had a better opportunity to meet under different circumstances
On our side
In our favor, or in a better way
So go on
Go ahead
Go on be your own
Achieve what you want in life
Go on be your own star
Make your life shine
A simple star in my eyes
Yet, you are still a special person to me
Look in my eyes
When you look at me
Just look in my eyes
Can you just see the truth behind my words
My eyes
Through my eyes
My eyes!
Believe me? Trust me? Understand me?
God I would
I am ready
I would meet you
To meet you
Would you meet me
To see if you are willing to as well
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: JUSTIN S FURSTENFELD
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iKaustic_Kat
I love this album.
Sean Michael
Me too!!!
Gigi
Me three.. π€£
Kevin Perkins
One of the best songs by this band. So bad ass.
Carrion Keaton
The feelings Blue October gives me are unbelievable at times.
Merc
I love it. It's amazing!
Kyna Marshall
you can feel his heartbreak as if it just happened to you. by the end of this song I am like "yes! I would meet you anywhere!"
Nebula Nightshade
Yesssss β‘
sweetie supari
Reminds me of discovering romance for the first time π
Kyna Marshall
@sweetie supari right?