In One Tree Hill, the character of Haley pursues her dream of becoming a musician, and therefore Bethany has often lent her voice talent to the show as well as its soundtrack and subsequent music tour.
October
Haley James Scott Lyrics
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Leaves are coming down.
One more year's come and gone
And nothing's changed at all.
Wasn't I supposed to be someone that could face the things that I've been running from?
Let me feel...
I don't care if I break down.
Let me fall...
And if I cry a little, die a little, at least I know I lived just a little.
I've become much too good at being invincible.
I'm an expert at play it safe and keep it cool.
But I swear, this isn't who I'm meant to be.
I refuse to let my life roll over me.
Let me feel...
I don't care if I break down.
Let me fall...
Even if I hit the ground.
And if I cry a little, die a little, at least I know I lived just a little.
I want to be somebody. I want to be somebody.
I want to be somebody. I want to be somebody...
Who can face the things that I've been running from.
Let me feel...
I don't care if I break down.
Let me fall...
Even if I hit the ground.
And if I cry a little, die a little, at least I know I lived.
It's October again
Leaves are coming down.
One more year's come and gone
And nothing's changed at all.
Haley James Scott's song "October" is a deeply introspective composition about personal growth and the struggle to face one's fears rather than running away from them. The song begins by painting an image of autumn, a season of change, where the leaves are falling, symbolizing the passage of time. Despite another year gone by, the singer of the song feels stagnant, as if she hasn't made any progress in her life. She questions whether she was meant to be a person who could face her fears instead of constantly avoiding them.
The chorus reveals the singer's desire to break out of her pattern of invincibility and play it safe to become somebody who willingly embraces vulnerability and takes risks, even if it means experiencing pain. The singer wants to live and feel everything that life has to offer, even if that means breaking down and crying. In short, she wants to have a more fulfilling existence by facing her fears and not being held back by them.
Line by Line Meaning
It's October again
Another year has gone by, and it's October once again.
Leaves are coming down.
Autumn is here, and the leaves are falling from the trees.
One more year's come and gone
Time has passed, and another year of my life is over.
And nothing's changed at all.
Despite the passage of time, everything still feels the same.
Wasn't I supposed to be someone that could face the things that I've been running from?
I thought I was strong enough to confront the issues I've been avoiding.
Let me feel...
I want to experience my emotions fully.
I don't care if I break down.
Even if it hurts me, I am willing to confront my feelings.
Let me fall...
I am willing to take risks and accept the consequences.
Even if I hit the ground.
I am not afraid of failure, even if it hurts.
And if I cry a little, die a little, at least I know I lived just a little.
Even if I experience pain, it means I am alive and feeling.
I've become much too good at being invincible.
I have been avoiding vulnerability and risk-taking for too long.
I'm an expert at play it safe and keep it cool.
I have become skilled at protecting myself and appearing unaffected.
But I swear, this isn't who I'm meant to be.
This defensive persona is not my authentic self.
I refuse to let my life roll over me.
I am ready to take control of my life and face my fears.
I want to be somebody. I want to be somebody.
I aspire to be the best version of myself.
Who can face the things that I've been running from.
I want to be strong enough to confront my fears.
And if I cry a little, die a little, at least I know I lived.
Even if it's painful, I know that taking risks means I am truly alive.
It's October again
Another year has gone by, and it's October once again.
Leaves are coming down.
Autumn is here, and the leaves are falling from the trees.
One more year's come and gone
Time has passed, and another year of my life is over.
And nothing's changed at all.
Despite the passage of time, everything still feels the same.
Contributed by Maria F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@angievalenccia
Every time October comes around …. I think about this song 💓💓🍂 especially the “ it’s October again”
@elliheath5805
I think I am the only person who doesnt wish this was without the talking, i love this episode id listen to it all day
@dzjxdzjx
this is perfect for my life right now, ''its october again, leaves are coming down, one more years come and gone and nothings changed at all''
@mjm4433
never forgot this song
@smythusmaridius
love this song, and bethany joy has such an amazing voice!!!!!!!
@kendra1438
I miss one tree hill <3 oth forever
@justicelamb7649
lakendra terry Same!!!
@AJT86
I love Bethany or Haley!
@michelehauser528
I love this song amazing voice love her
@funy1997
She is my Idol 2. I love her she is amazing. I wanna be like her