In the late 1980s, Adler and Sabatino built a recording studio in a New Jersey garage, while Belica and Flanders were roommates for four years at Yale University. The four came together when Adler and Flanders began dating, and in 1990 Fahl was introduced to the group by a mutual friend. In 1993 the group was signed by Epic Records, and in November of that year they released their first album, the eponymous October Project, produced by Glenn Rosenstein. The group toured with Sarah McLachlan and the Crash Test Dummies through much of 1994. Their second album, Falling Farther In, was released in September of 1995 and was produced by Peter Collins.
In 1996, Epic Records dropped the band from their lineup. Soon after, Fahl left the group, reportedly due to friction because she wanted to write songs for the band, while Adler and Flanders were adamantly opposed to the idea. Fahl went on to pursue a solo career, eventually re-signing with Sony and releasing the album The Other Side of Time in May of 2003 under the Sony Classical label.
After the demise of October Project, Adler and Flanders recruited a new lead singer, MaryAnne Marino, and formed a group called November Project. The remaining members of November Project were Doug Yowell (drums, vocals), Mike Visceglia (bass), and Rob Friedman (guitars). In 1999, November Project released their only album, the EP A Thousand Days, produced by Rob Friedman and Emil Adler. In 2000, Marino left the group due to "artistic differences."
Meanwhile, Belica was pursuing her own solo career. In 2000, Belica invited Adler and Flanders to collaborate with her on the production of her debut solo album, the five-track EP decembergirl. The three reunited with Sabatino to cover October Project's single, "Return to Me." decembergirl was released in January 2001, with "Return To Me" as the second track on the album.
After the experience of performing on decembergirl, Adler, Flanders, and Belica chose to reunite as a trio under the name October Project. In March of 2003, the trio released the six-song EP Different Eyes, produced by Emil Adler.
The unofficial, thefanlistings.org-approved fanlisting for the band is located at http://fan.unfaithful-mirror.net/october/.
After The Fall
October Project Lyrics
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That never look back
Where doors never open
And eyes never meet
Someone behind me was tracing my steps
As I ran
Through the fog down a cobblestone street
That never lead home
Where secrets unravel
And fates intertwine
Someone was calling my name in the night
As I ran
From a voice that was echoing mine
The farther you run
The more you recall
The loss of your innocence
After the fall
The farther you run
The more you recall
After the fall
In a city of magic
That spins out of time
Where God has no image
And Man finds no grace
Something inside me was seeking itself
As I ran
From a shadow who'd stolen my face
The farther you run...
The lyrics to October Project's song "After The Fall" paint a vivid picture of a city that is unforgiving and full of secrets. The opening lines describe a place where people never look back, doors never open, and eyes never meet. This sets a tone of isolation and loneliness, which is heightened when the singer realizes that someone is following her down a cobblestone street through the fog. The feeling of being pursued creates a sense of urgency, and the lyrics suggest that the singer is running not just physically, but also emotionally.
The idea of running from something that is echoing your own voice is a powerful image of trying to outpace one's own fears and doubts. The chorus repeats the idea that the farther you run, the more you recall, which could suggest that the singer is trying to escape a painful memory or trauma. There is a particular sadness to the line "the loss of your innocence after the fall," which implies that the pain being experienced is not just physical, but also emotional.
The final verse adds another layer of complexity to the song, describing a city that is "spinning out of time" and where man finds no grace. The reference to god having no image could suggest a loss of faith, or questioning of religious beliefs. The line "something inside me was seeking itself" feels like a desperate attempt to find meaning or purpose in a world that has lost its way. Overall, the lyrics paint a nuanced picture of someone running from their own inner demons, haunted by memories and trying to find their way back to a sense of self.
Line by Line Meaning
In a city of faces
A place where people show no genuine emotion, a city of facades.
That never look back
People are afraid to reflect on the past, they always strive to move forward.
Where doors never open
People aren't open to new experiences or relationships and shy away from them.
And eyes never meet
People are disconnected from each other and do not care to engage in a deep or meaningful way.
Someone behind me was tracing my steps
I was being followed or stalked in a city where fear replaces trust.
As I ran
I was attempting to escape from something or someone.
Through the fog down a cobblestone street
The setting is ominous, unclear, and difficult to navigate through.
In a city of crossroads
A city where significant decisions should be made, but it's unclear on what to choose.
That never lead home
Struggle to find a place where we feel belong and safe.
Where secrets unravel
The environment facilitates the exposure of hidden information.
And fates intertwine
The city plays a role in aligning people's destinies together.
Someone was calling my name in the night
I was being beckoned from a distance, and unsure of what to expect.
From a voice that was echoing mine
The voice calling me was a reflection of my own thoughts and desires.
The farther you run
The more you attempt to flee from a traumatic event or memory.
The more you recall
The more you remember the details of the traumatic event or memory.
The loss of your innocence
The price you pay for embarking on a journey of self-discovery, where you lose the naivety that you once had.
After the fall
After experiencing an event that causes a significant loss or shift in perspective.
In a city of magic
A place where what you see isn't always what you get, and the impossible becomes possible.
That spins out of time
The city is unrestricted by time as we know it, and often unpredictable.
Where God has no image
Where religion and spirituality are not at the forefront of everyday life and consciousness.
And Man finds no grace
A place where there is little altruism, and people act in their self-interest.
Something inside me was seeking itself
I was searching for inner peace and fulfillment, perhaps seeking out my true identity.
From a shadow who'd stolen my face
An entity had changed my identity and caused me to be lost or confused.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ADLER, FLANDERS
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