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
Safe
Blue October UK Lyrics
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I will hold you down.
Keep you safe from harm,
ride your fears to ground.
But it won't account for much.
No, it won't account for much.
When I'm giving you all that I have.
Stand by me now, turn you mind from the past,
cos I'm giving you all that I have.
Store your faith in these arms,
I will hold you down.
Keep you safe from harm,
start from all you've found.
But it won't account for much.
No, it won't account for much.
Stand by me now, don't go leaving this heart,
When I'm giving you all that I have.
Stand by me now, turn you mind from the past,
cos I'm giving you all that I have.
Stand by me now, don't go leaving this heart,
When I'm giving you all that I have.
Stand by me now, turn you mind from the past,
cos I'm giving you all.
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 Blue October's song "Safe" portray a reassuring message of comfort and protection. The first few lines depict the singer offering a sense of security to a loved one by promising to keep them safe from harm and to ride their fears to the ground. However, this sentiment is accompanied by the acknowledgement that such a promise "won't account for much," showing a deep awareness of the limitations inherent in such a promise.
The chorus invites the loved one to stand by the singer, giving them all of their heart and asking them to turn their mind from the past. The singer seems to be offering a new beginning, a fresh start in which they can be together and build a better future. The repetition of "don't go leaving this heart" adds another layer of vulnerability to the song, as if the singer is pleading for their partner to truly commit to the relationship and not just leave.
The final verse conveys a sense of hope, with the singer asking their partner to store their faith in their arms and start anew. It is clear that the singer sees the potential for a bright future and wants to help their partner move past their fears and struggles. However, the final repetition of "cos I'm giving you all" is tinged with a sense of desperation, perhaps implying that the singer fears being alone or abandoned.
Overall, the lyrics to "Safe" convey a message of love, reassurance, and hope, but are tinged with a sense of vulnerability and fear. The singer is clearly offering their all to their partner and wants them to commit fully to the relationship, but there is an underlying sense of fear that it might not be enough.
Line by Line Meaning
Long be safe in these arms,
I promise to hold you tightly and keep you safe from harm.
I will hold you down.
I will support you and protect you from anything harmful.
Keep you safe from harm,
I will ensure that you are protected from any potential danger.
Ride your fears to ground.
I will help you overcome your fears and not let them control you.
But it won't account for much.
Despite my promises, it may not be enough to truly protect you from all harm.
Stand by me now, don't go leaving this heart,
Please stay with me and keep our relationship strong.
When I'm giving you all that I have.
I'm doing my best to be a supportive partner and provide you with everything you need.
Turn your mind from the past,
Focus on the present moment and our relationship instead of dwelling on the past.
Store your faith in these arms,
Trust in my ability to protect and support you.
Start from all you've found.
Use your past experiences to build a better future for yourself.
Contributed by Mateo J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.