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
Incoming
Blue October UK Lyrics
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and I can show a fake that's in disguise.
You will be so lonely when I'm gone,
for I am everything that you are not.
Please forgive me now I've let you down.
I never meant to go this far, I never meant to break your heart.
Break my fall somehow I'm coming down.
I know we've wasted so much time,
and I can see the face on each new crime.
You will be so lonely when I'm gone,
for I am everything that you are not.
Please forgive me now I've let you down.
I never meant to go this far, I never meant to break your heart.
Break my fall somehow I'm coming down.
I never meant to go this far, I never meant to break your heart
Details
Written by Glen Wisbey and Barney Miller
©1998 Blue October / A Different Drum All rights reserved.
Lyrics electronically reprinted with permission.
The lyrics to "Incoming" by Blue October UK showcase a speaker who is coming to terms with the consequences of their actions. The opening lines declare that the singer knows the truth behind the lies being spoken and can see through those who pretend to be someone they're not. Despite this knowledge, the singer is still walking away from someone in their life who we can assume has been lying or pretending for some time. The singer recognizes that the choice to leave will hurt the other person, making them feel lonely, as the singer is everything that they are not. This suggests that perhaps the singer is leaving because they feel that the relationship has become toxic or is no longer sustainable, and that they are not the right fit for the other person.
The chorus contains a plea for forgiveness, but the singer also insists that they never meant to go so far and never intended to break the other person's heart. The second verse echoes the first, again acknowledging the waste of time that has passed in this broken relationship, and suggesting that there have been many instances of deceit or wrongdoing. Despite this, the singer still intends to walk away, apologizing for letting the other person down, but ultimately recognizing that their departure is inevitable.
Line by Line Meaning
I know a way through all these lies,
I have the knowledge to see beyond falsehoods and deceit.
and I can show a fake that's in disguise.
I have the ability to unmask a person pretending to be someone they're not.
You will be so lonely when I'm gone,
You will feel isolated and alone in my absence.
for I am everything that you are not.
I possess qualities and traits that you lack.
Please forgive me now I've let you down.
I ask for your forgiveness for disappointing you.
I never meant to go this far, I never meant to break your heart.
I didn't intend for things to escalate to this point and hurt you in the process.
Break my fall somehow I'm coming down.
Help me prevent a hard landing as I'm metaphorically falling from grace.
I know we've wasted so much time,
I acknowledge that we've spent a lot of time in unproductive ways.
and I can see the face on each new crime.
I'm able to recognize the negative consequences of our actions as they happen.
You will be so lonely when I'm gone,
You will feel isolated and alone in my absence.
for I am everything that you are not.
I possess qualities and traits that you lack.
Please forgive me now I've let you down.
I ask for your forgiveness for disappointing you.
I never meant to go this far, I never meant to break your heart.
I didn't intend for things to escalate to this point and hurt you in the process.
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