October Project is an adult-alternative pop/rock band. The original group m… Read Full Bio ↴October Project is an adult-alternative pop/rock band. The original group members from 1993 through 1996, the Epic Records years, were Mary Fahl (lead vocals), Marina Belica (vocals, keyboards), David Sabatino (vocals, guitars), and husband-and-wife Emil Adler (vocals, keyboards, melodies) and Julie Flanders (lyrics). Urbano Sanchez (percussion) was also listed as an additional musician on both albums released during this period, and he appears in group photos on both albums. The current lineup as of 2003 is Marina Belica (lead vocals, keyboards), Emil Adler (vocals, keyboards), and Julie Flanders (vocals, lyrics).

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/.

Now I Lay Me Down
October Project Lyrics

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have come to know you
Over all these years
We've seen many days come and go
After all the time we've shared
All the secrets told
Will you ever say I love you

If you gave me nothing

Nothing more than this
I would have the mem'ry to keep
Let me make this simple wish
As we fall asleep
Let me wake with you by my side

Always

If you have to leave me
Leave me with a kiss
Tell me how you feel without words
Are you so afraid to stay
Must you be alone
Let me wake with you by my side

Always

Overall Meaning

"Now I Lay Me Down" by October Project is a song that seems to be about a relationship that has spanned many years, but the singer is unsure if the other person loves them. The opening lines suggest a sense of familiarity between the singer and the other person. They have known each other for a long time and have shared many experiences. However, despite all of this time together, the singer wonders if their feelings are reciprocated. It's a common situation where someone is uncertain about their partner's feelings towards them, even after a long period of time in the relationship.

The second verse, however, gives a sense of resignation or acceptance. The singer understands that even if the other person cannot give them much, they will still cherish the memories they have made together. The final lines of the verse also suggest a feeling of closeness; the singer wishes that they could wake up next to this person for eternity. The final chorus reinforces this wish, stating that the singer wants to always be with this person, even if they must leave them. The singer asks for a farewell kiss and for the other person to express their feelings before they depart.

Overall, "Now I Lay Me Down" captures the bittersweet complexity of a long-term relationship. It describes the deep connection and shared experiences that come with time, as well as the uncertainty and fear that can linger despite all of that. But ultimately, the song expresses the hope that love will conquer all and that two people can be together always.

Line by Line Meaning

have come to know you
I have had the chance to understand who you are

Over all these years
This understanding has come with the passage of time

We've seen many days come and go
We have been able to witness the ups and downs of life together

After all the time we've shared
Considering everything we’ve been through together

All the secrets told
Even with all the personal things we’ve shared

Will you ever say I love you
Do you have the courage to express your affection for me?

If you gave me nothing
Even if you were to offer me nothing material

Nothing more than this
I would still have the memories of our shared experiences

I would have the mem'ry to keep
Those memories would be precious to me

Let me make this simple wish
This is a straightforward desire I have for us

As we fall asleep
While we are getting ready to rest