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
When You Leave
Blue October UK Lyrics
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When you move on - don't call me up to let me know.
When your life runs on fast enough it will leave you behind.
The sudden moments when you feel the need to go.
The someone else's - there's no need to let me know.
When you leave me, just turn out the nightlights - and let me go.
When you leave - please sense the need to be unkind.
When you move on - don't leave a note for me to find.
When your life runs on fast enough it will leave you behind.
And we won't sleep apart this wind will set you free.
And you wont break this heart it's strong enough you see.
When you leave me, just turn out the nightlights - and let me go.
The sudden moments when you feel the need to go.
The someone else's - there's no need to let me know.
When you leave me, just turn out the nightlights - and let me go.
Details
Written by Glen Wisbey and Barney Miller
©1998 Blue October / A Different Drum All rights reserved.
Lyrics electronically reprinted with permission.
"When You Leave" by Blue October UK is a powerful and emotional song about a breakup. The singer is speaking directly to their former partner, asking them to leave without causing any more pain. The lyrics are filled with resignation, bitterness, and a sense of acceptance that things are over. The singer is asking their ex to be respectful and not call or leave a note, acknowledging that they are moving on with their life. They are also warning their ex that life goes on, and one day they will be left behind by the fast pace of it all. The chorus is repeated several times, emphasizing the singer's desire for a clean break and their determination to move on.
The lyrics are rich in imagery and emotion. The line, "The sudden moments when you feel the need to go," captures the shock and pain of a sudden breakup, while the line, "And we won't sleep apart this wind will set you free," is a poignant metaphor for the singer's acceptance that they can't force someone to be with them. The last line, "When you leave me, just turn out the nightlights - and let me go," is a haunting plea for closure.
Overall, "When You Leave" is a powerful song about heartbreak, acceptance, and moving on. It's a song that many people who have gone through a breakup can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
When you leave - just have the decency to go
When you want to leave, please have the decency to leave without making a scene.
When you move on - don't call me up to let me know.
If you decide to move on, there is no need to call me and tell me about it.
When your life runs on fast enough it will leave you behind.
If you live a fast and reckless life, it will eventually catch up to you and leave you behind.
When you leave me, just turn out the nightlights - and let me go.
When you decide to leave, please turn off the nightlights and let me move on with my life.
When you leave - please sense the need to be unkind.
If you feel the need to leave, don't be unkind about it.
When you move on - don't leave a note for me to find.
If you move on with your life, don't leave a note for me to find and be reminded of you.
And we won't sleep apart this wind will set you free.
We won't be sleeping apart because the wind will take you away and set you free.
And you wont break this heart it's strong enough you see.
You won't break my heart because it's strong enough to handle your departure.
The sudden moments when you feel the need to go.
Sometimes you might feel the sudden urge to leave.
The someone else's - there's no need to let me know.
If you leave me for someone else, there's no need to tell me about it.
When you leave me, just turn out the nightlights - and let me go.
When you choose to leave me, please turn off the nightlights and let me move on.
Contributed by Austin G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.