Blue October UK play emotionally fueled synth/electro pop, fusing electronic wizardry and wild guitar with cool underlying dance grooves. A diverse repertoire of songs charged with melody, harmony and rhythm. Deep, meaningful lyrics tinged with sadness, but always full of hope. Songwriting of the highest quality stands out like a warning beacon in the roughest of oceans.
Blue October UK are signed to A Different Drum ( USA ) and Cryonica ( UK ). Three full length albums are under their belt and inclusions on several compilations have attracted fans from every corner of the globe who have fallen in love with their unique style of incandescent, constantly evolving dream pop. Contrasting sonics and dynamics, galvanised with tunes from heaven, produce a live set riddled with edge and aggression. Nic Johnston superbly flushes out every ounce of angst with his cutting, precision guitar work.
Blue October UK are:
Glen Wisbey
Ross Carter
Chris Taubert
Nic Johnston
Ascension
Blue October UK Lyrics
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I'm not worthy of the dust beneath your shoes,
And silence seated at your table,
We've really nothing else to prove.
Out of the deepest ocean,
Out of the bluest sea,
I have the strangest notion,
So angels fear to tread the water,
Am I to find or left to lose?
Amidst the reasons, questions answered.
Why no one knows me like you do.
Out of the deepest ocean,
Out of the bluest sea,
I have the strangest notion,
I thought you'd rescue me.
Out of the deepest ocean,
Out of the bluest sea,
I have the strangest notion,
I hoped you'd rescue me.
The lyrics to Blue October UK's song "Ascension" express the feeling of betrayal and rejection from someone who was once loved and trusted. The opening line, "Did I fall out of your favour?" suggests that the singer feels that they are no longer valued by the person they are addressing. The second line, "I'm not worthy of the dust beneath your shoes," further emphasizes this feeling of worthlessness, as if the singer is not even worthy of the lowest form of respect. The third line, "And silence seated at your table," describes the awkwardness and discomfort between the two, perhaps implying that they used to have meaningful conversations but now there is nothing to say. The last line of the first verse, "We've really nothing else to prove," suggests that the relationship has run its course and there is no more potential for growth or reconciliation.
The second verse describes the singer's hope of being rescued from their situation. The lines "Out of the deepest ocean, out of the bluest sea, I have the strangest notion, you'd come and rescue me" describe the singer's longing for someone to save them from their despair. However, the lines "So angels fear to tread the water, am I to find or left to lose?" suggest that the singer is afraid of being abandoned by this person they are relying on for help. The singer is searching for answers and meaning in their relationship, as depicted in the line "Amidst the reasons, questions answered, why no one knows me like you do." This suggests that the singer feels that this person has a deep understanding of them but has still rejected them.
Overall, the lyrics to "Ascension" evoke feelings of rejection, loneliness, and longing for someone to understand and rescue the singer from their despair. The song portrays the complexity of relationships and the pain of loss and rejection.
Line by Line Meaning
Did I fall out of your favour?
Am I no longer in your good graces?
I'm not worthy of the dust beneath your shoes,
You consider me to be of such low worth that I am not even worth the dirt on your shoes.
And silence seated at your table,
The atmosphere is quiet and awkward when we are together, like we have nothing to say to one another.
We've really nothing else to prove.
We have nothing left to demonstrate or prove to each other.
Out of the deepest ocean,
From the furthest depths of the ocean,
Out of the bluest sea,
From the purest and most serene ocean waters,
I have the strangest notion,
I have a peculiar feeling,
You'd come and rescue me.
That you would come and save me from my troubles or despair.
So angels fear to tread the water,
Even angels are hesitant to go into the murky depths of the ocean.
Am I to find or left to lose?
Do I have a chance of finding what I am looking for, or am I doomed to never find it?
Amidst the reasons, questions answered.
In the midst of explanations and answers to questions.
Why no one knows me like you do.
No one understands me as well as you.
I thought you'd rescue me.
I believed that you would be the one to rescue me from my struggles.
I hoped you'd rescue me.
I had a strong desire or wish that you would come to save me.
Contributed by Eli L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.