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
You Make Me Smile
Blue October Lyrics
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At the end
When touching the edge of her skin
(Edge of her skin)
Once so hard to speak now so easy to play around
Catching your eye you know
That eye that slapped you in your face
Well, how do you say I was hypnotized
Hypnotized
My words, they pour
Like children to the playground
Children to the playground
You make me smile
Some kind of light at the end
Stoned, forgetful, and then
I'm drinking what used to be sin and touching the edge of her skin
Could you be the one that's not afraid to look me in the eye?
I swear I would collapse if I would tell how I think you fell
From the sky
My words, they pour
Like children to the playground
Children to the playground
You make me smile
Some kind of light at the end
Stoned, forgetful, and then
I'm drinking what used to be sin and touching the edge of her skin
There's some kind of light at the end
Stoned, forgetful, and then
I'm drinking what used to be sin and touching the edge of her skin
It's the feeling I get
My palms with sweat
Like some kind of daydream I'll never forget
I'm stuck in this spin
Why does it begin
By touching the edge of her skin
It's the feeling I get
My palms with sweat
Like some kind of daydream I'll never forget
I'm stuck in this spin
Why does it begin
By touching the edge of her skin
There's some kind of light at the end
Stoned, forgetful, and then
I'm drinking what used to be sin and touching the edge of her skin
There's some kind of light at the end
Stoned, forgetful, and then
I'm drinking what used to be sin and touching the edge of her skin
Wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, oh, oh, ah
Wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, oh
Wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, oh, oh, ah
Wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, oh
The song "You Make Me Smile" by Blue October is a love song about the intense emotions experienced when being in love with someone. The opening lines, "There's some kind of light at the end when touching the edge of her skin," indicates that the singer feels a sense of hope and positivity when he is near his lover. The line "once so hard to speak now so easy to play around" suggests that he feels comfortable and at ease in his relationship with this person, perhaps indicating that they have been together for a while.
The chorus, "My words, they pour like children to the playground, you make me smile," reflects the joy and happiness he feels when he is with this person. The metaphor of words rushing like children captures the overwhelming nature of his emotions. The repetition of the phrase "you make me smile" reinforces how much joy he feels in this particular relationship.
The lines "Stoned, forgetful, and then I'm drinking what used to be sin and touching the edge of her skin" suggest that perhaps the singer is using drugs or alcohol to heighten his experience with his lover. Despite the potential negative consequences of these actions, he is still drawn to her and is willing to take these risks to be with her.
Overall, "You Make Me Smile" is a passionate and intense love song that captures the strong emotions that come with being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
There's some kind of light / At the end / When touching the edge of her skin / (Edge of her skin)
The singer feels a sense of hope or positivity when touching the person's skin.
Once so hard to speak now so easy to play around / Catching your eye you know / That eye that slapped you in your face / Calls you a puppy / Well, how do you say I was hypnotized / Hypnotized
The singer is infatuated with the person they are talking to, and feels entranced and willing to do anything they ask. This is despite the fact that the person has previously insulted them.
My words, they pour / Like children to the playground / Children to the playground / You make me smile
The singer feels comfortable and happy around the person they are talking to. They are excited to speak and share their thoughts.
Some kind of light at the end / Stoned, forgetful, and then / I'm drinking what used to be sin and touching the edge of her skin
The artist is caught up in the moment and is enjoying themselves. They are engaging in activities that were previously frowned upon, such as drinking.
Could you be the one that's not afraid to look me in the eye? / I swear I would collapse if I would tell how I think you fell / From the sky
The artist admires the person they are talking to and hopes that they feel the same way. They are afraid to express their feelings due to fear of rejection.
It's the feeling I get / My palms with sweat / Like some kind of daydream I'll never forget / I'm stuck in this spin / Why does it begin / By touching the edge of her skin
The singer is experiencing intense feelings of attraction and excitement. They don't understand why they feel this way, but they are happy to be caught up in the moment.
Wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, oh, oh, ah / Wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, oh / Wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, oh, oh, ah / Wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, oh
These lines do not contain any specific meaning, but rather express the singer's enthusiasm and excitement. It's a way to emphasize the intensity of their emotions.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JUSTIN S FURSTENFELD, WILLIAM MATTHEW NOVESKEY
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BlizzardBeaches
on Congratulations
Spent many nights in 2006 crying myself to sleep listening to this song from Blue October's Foiled album. Although different than the interpreted mean, It helped me realize that often times a relationship is dead long before it's over.