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
Blaze A Trail
Blue October UK Lyrics
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Did you check it at the door,
No one ever sees you smile,
Because you don't do it anymore.
And you can climb a mountain,
Empty your soul into the sea,
When your feeling really low,
If you would put your faith in me.
Burn your heart into the world,
Leave a mark upon the water,
The brightest light to be unfold,
Blaze a trail across the sky.
Did you read between the lines,
Did you follow every word,
I know its hard to think sometimes,
But there's still a lot for you to learn.
But you can climb a mountain,
Run rings around the moon,
When you waken in the night,
You push and stumble in the light,
And you deliver me too soon.
In “Blaze A Trail,” Blue October UK contemplates the idea of leaving one’s past behind to start anew. The lyrics suggest that the singer may be struggling with letting go of their past, as they ask if they have left it behind and if they have checked it at the door. The line “No one ever sees you smile, because you don’t do it anymore” implies that the singer may be weighed down by the burdens of their past, preventing them from fully experiencing joy in the present.
The song then moves on to encourage the singer to push past their limitations and strive for greatness. The lines “You can climb a mountain, Empty your soul into the sea” suggest that anything is possible if they put their mind to it. The lyrics then take on a more inspirational tone, encouraging the listener to make their mark on the world and leave a lasting impression. The line “Burn your heart into the world, Leave a mark upon the water” speaks to the idea of making a significant impact on the world and leaving a legacy.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you leave your past behind,
Have you moved on from your past?
Did you check it at the door,
Did you make sure to leave your past outside?
No one ever sees you smile,
You haven't been smiling lately.
Because you don't do it anymore.
You have stopped smiling.
And you can climb a mountain,
You have the strength to overcome any obstacle.
Empty your soul into the sea,
Express yourself freely.
When your feeling really low,
When you feel down and out.
There's always one place you can go,
You always have a safe haven.
If you would put your faith in me.
I can be that safe haven if you trust me.
Burn your heart into the world,
Leave your mark on the world.
Leave a mark upon the water,
Leave a lasting impression on others.
The brightest light to be unfold,
You have so much potential to shine.
Blaze a trail across the sky.
Set an example for others to follow.
Did you read between the lines,
Did you understand what I was really saying?
Did you follow every word,
Did you pay close attention to everything I said?
I know its hard to think sometimes,
I understand that it can be difficult to process.
But there's still a lot for you to learn.
There is always room for growth and development.
But you can climb a mountain,
You are capable of overcoming challenges.
Run rings around the moon,
You can achieve anything you set your mind to.
When you waken in the night,
When you wake up from a bad dream.
You push and stumble in the light,
Trying to navigate your way out of the darkness.
And you deliver me too soon.
You try to move on too quickly and you leave me behind.
Contributed by Mila I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.