it makes me really happy to know so many people have enjoyed this video over the years. I was 14 when I made it, and it's gone a long way. thank you all for watching, and expressing how much the song means to you all for me to read. it has always been one of my favorites too. much love.
Thank you for making all your songs they have carried me so far. Helping me to understand my husband and be able to carry him Your voice then added words are Peaceful to my soul. A Thank you isn't enough for how your music has helped us
MrPistolwhipped66 mine as well, and it seems we're not the only ones. Idk how I'd get through life without Blue. P.S. I'm glad you're still here. Keep graceful dancing.
This song expresses how I feel in life right now.. I feel like my world is crashing down and blue October really brings my spirits up.. I know I'm not alone. We do recover
most of Blue October's songs have really hit home for me. They get me deep and lost n my feelings and make me realize things. I love this group and I love their music
I have battled depression ever since I can remember. I know a lot of these songs are more about addiction which thankfully I never struggled with but depression definitely falls into the same category. These songs hit home. it is great that Justin has been through all we have been through so his music comes from the heart and not just for money. This is the first time I actually sat and listenend to this song and this touches my soul on so many levels!!
Same here Leasa. Sometimes people self medicate depression with substance abuse and that is where the difference is. I have fought off doing that my entire life. Going strong and yes his lyrics hit the nail on the head!!
Which is why many people believe substance abuse should be a medical issue instead of a criminal one. If someone self medicates they need help not a criminal charge/time in jail which only makes that person's life worse/harder. A lot of times it also makes them fall back into abuse of substances and sometimes go harder on it which causes overdoses. Js
I am sorry for your loss. Your story hurts my heart.... I Lost my mother last year and it hurt and I'm an adult. I cant imagine how it feels for the kids. Best advice I can give is to walk with jesus. God bless
Wow. This song. Years after years, tears after tears...Blue October pieced the missing pieces of puzzle of words. My efforts to describe, let alone to express my feelings, have been in vain... Pain, no gain for me, years after years, tears after tears. Thank you Blue October.
I'd say he saved mine too, but really he gave me the strength to save my own life. To that, I can only say thank you Kustin for your honesty and sharing your struggle..I'm still figuring it all out.
This song helped me so much in a dark time. Now the lyrics resonate in a more positive & validating way many years later, while processing my neurodivergence and past traumas in therapy. Love how lyrics can hold space for so many perspectives.
I live in England amd got no idea how I found out about this band. but at time I was suicidal about kicked out my parents house had hepc and a herion and crack habbit.this song had massive impact on me. changed my outlook made me want to fight my habbit. was a long journey took me a quite few years to get totally drug free but I did it. it was amazing this song blow my mind and then I listened to more and more and more and i remember thinking wow he fully gets me he has probably been were I am and now look at him whole band proper legends. I love it now the songs have changed over the years due to his life changing he is a very talanted man
I’m Bipolar I and this hits home right down to my core. I love Blue October; so relatable. I could talk for hours and never be to explain as well as these songs do! Just like the perfect storm I live.
Thank you so much for this gift you gave to the world. There is something about these songs and seeing these words eloquently written on the screen in front you. God Bless you.
I'm tired of living with a man I can't stand to be around any longer.... just finding a way to keep my game face on, though it's just not me to be fake... gotta find a way out...!
Justin and his daughter, "Blue" -saw them sing together via youtube last night. Very cool...I like when he elbows her and she elbows him right back. Lol Rolls her eyes and gives him a reluctant kiss on cheek. Then she sings her own song! Must see. So proud of him..
I been clean and sober over 5 years now , in part of knowing the past is just that the past , we cannot change it, but we can change the future , by changing every little thing we do , and for me it has worked , I still have the thoughts , but i made it real difficult for me to go backwards, I changed everything, moved out of the city life , to extreme rural living , and made sure every dime of income has a place , just my way , maybe work for someone else also i hope this music is awesome thanks for letting me talk
I'm only 14 and I understand this I have to pick up the pierces of my family roof what's left god bless everyone I hope that people don't have to go threw anymore shit
This hits home, sucks being the oldest trying to help a sibling to pick up the pieces after 17 years of marriage to find out their so called husband treated her like shit bullied her, no physical just verbal. Felt awful holding her crying on my shoulder for 20 minutes.
Beth PALUMBO Blue October really is great! Every song fits with most everything in my life. Even now after everything that has been lost - still picking up my own pieces & everyone else's. Guess that's purpose. Would totally love to see these guys in concert! !!!
I really need to talk with you I keep stepping on the vein That keeps my lifeline flowing through I wanna be your perfect stick of glue But I don't feel perfect at all Sad and insecure flaw I find it hard to hold conversations I get sweaty sick and I wanna walk away Its not you its strictly me in this situation But, I'm wondering will it ever go away just go away, still Sometimes I feel like weeping Awake and when I'm sleeping Perfecting how to put a game face on This puzzle I've been keeping Has been in hiding creeping out the closet door Spilling out onto the floor How long will I be picking up pieces? How long will I be picking up my heart? Listen, I'll be as honest as I feel I feel like I'm getting more paranoid and I'm hearing things And they never turn out real It feels like my heart is made of pure steel It's just so heavy all the time I'm scared of death And I'm scared of living I gave up on the past cause it's unforgiving I misplaced my trust I watched my word begin to rust I'm a balloon about to bust I need a place for reliving. Still Sometimes I feel like weeping Awake and when I'm sleeping Perfecting how to put a game face on This puzzle I've been keeping Has been in hiding creeping out the closet door Spilling out onto the floor
I just lost my husband my best friend to him relapsing after 15 yrs. He o.d. and r 14 Yr old son found him. He walked out that night and chooses to keep using. I'm left to pick up the pieces..
it makes me really happy to know so many people have enjoyed this video over the years. I was 14 when I made it, and it's gone a long way. thank you all for watching, and expressing how much the song means to you all for me to read. it has always been one of my favorites too.
much love.
ty for doing it...still holds a huge place in my life!!
Thank you for making all your songs they have carried me so far.
Helping me to understand my husband and be able to carry him
Your voice then added words are Peaceful to my soul. A Thank you isn't enough for how your music has helped us
ty
Thanks. You did a great job.
still listening
I feel like he is one of the greatest poets of our time who will always get looked over because we don’t care about substance anymore
Nail on the head!! Very well said
People are seen.... trust your heart! Make sure you bring all your senses with you!
Preach!
I do care!!! I'll always be here listening to he's music !! 💓💓🙌💯💯🤘
have a great day amen!!! He’s the most talented musician in at least the last 15 y.
This band saved my life.
MrPistolwhipped66 mine as well, and it seems we're not the only ones. Idk how I'd get through life without Blue. P.S. I'm glad you're still here. Keep graceful dancing.
Same link in park helped me through life until the main singer Chester bennington committed suicide so I had to come here.....its sad
animae gunner I agree
It is true for a lot of us. I turned to music. Was the strongest mother fucker in the world at one time. All it took was that one moment....
MrPistolwhipped66 yep
Man....this group is amazing. His songs hit right on point. Puts into words what others feel but can't say as well as he does
Tom Y And Justin has ALWAYS been able to do that with his music!
Tom Y 😍
This song expresses how I feel in life right now.. I feel like my world is crashing down and blue October really brings my spirits up.. I know I'm not alone. We do recover
You're not alone
It’s not crashing keep the head up and stay strong
most of Blue October's songs have really hit home for me. They get me deep and lost n my feelings and make me realize things. I love this group and I love their music
It's rare for me to find a song that makes me genuinely lose my shit and start sobbing.
This is one of those songs.
I have battled depression ever since I can remember. I know a lot of these songs are more about addiction which thankfully I never struggled with but depression definitely falls into the same category. These songs hit home. it is great that Justin has been through all we have been through so his music comes from the heart and not just for money. This is the first time I actually sat and listenend to this song and this touches my soul on so many levels!!
Same here Leasa. Sometimes people self medicate depression with substance abuse and that is where the difference is. I have fought off doing that my entire life. Going strong and yes his lyrics hit the nail on the head!!
Which is why many people believe substance abuse should be a medical issue instead of a criminal one. If someone self medicates they need help not a criminal charge/time in jail which only makes that person's life worse/harder. A lot of times it also makes them fall back into abuse of substances and sometimes go harder on it which causes overdoses. Js
Much WISDOM
I gave up on the past because its unforgiving. This verse helps so much!
good song! R.I.P. MY BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER DELANA MARIE SMITH! 9-16-88 TO 4-6-2012. TOO YOUNG TO DIE TO HARD TO LIVE. YOUR 3 BABIES MISS YOU SO MUCH!
I am sorry for your loss. Your story hurts my heart.... I Lost my mother last year and it hurt and I'm an adult. I cant imagine how it feels for the kids. Best advice I can give is to walk with jesus.
God bless
We Catch Fish thank you
my grandmother past away
Wow. This comment hit me. I have to keep fighting these demons for my 3 babies.
This breaks my heart. I'm so sorry for your loss. My baby girl is only 5 now, but I could never ever imagine losing her. Keep strong
This song helped me so much when it came out. And now it still does. Justin’s words are so heart-felt and real
40 plus years it took myself. Still piecing my heart back together.
Wow. This song. Years after years, tears after tears...Blue October pieced the missing pieces of puzzle of words. My efforts to describe, let alone to express my feelings, have been in vain... Pain, no gain for me, years after years, tears after tears. Thank you Blue October.
I'd say he saved mine too, but really he gave me the strength to save my own life. To that, I can only say thank you Kustin for your honesty and sharing your struggle..I'm still figuring it all out.
Spell check..I meant Justin..obviously
This song helped me so much in a dark time. Now the lyrics resonate in a more positive & validating way many years later, while processing my neurodivergence and past traumas in therapy. Love how lyrics can hold space for so many perspectives.
my mom had me and my sister listen to blue october while growing up and when I have children I'm going to do the same.
Maria lwom Nice!!
I actually feel this man's music! Wish I could overcome my depression I try every day!
this song.....every last word of it describes me in an almost eerie way.....
I live in England amd got no idea how I found out about this band. but at time I was suicidal about kicked out my parents house had hepc and a herion and crack habbit.this song had massive impact on me. changed my outlook made me want to fight my habbit. was a long journey took me a quite few years to get totally drug free but I did it. it was amazing this song blow my mind and then I listened to more and more and more and i remember thinking wow he fully gets me he has probably been were I am and now look at him whole band proper legends. I love it now the songs have changed over the years due to his life changing he is a very talanted man
You are a life saver Justin you have no idea how many people you have helped.
sometimes i feel like weeping, awake and when i'm sleeping, perfecting how to put a game face on.
how can I relate to a song so much
I love Blue October
ya i could too
HIS SONGS ARE ALL A PIECE OF MY LIFE...
this man comes up with real jewels.....really like this one
Blue October fear saved my life it came on just as I was about to take my own life
Debbie Condelario if ypu ever need a chat im here.. yes im a perfect stranger... but i cate
Sometimes strangers are better to talk to because they don't judge you
Blue october is one of the best bands of all time❤
i honestly feels like i’ve known blue october’s lyrics to all of their songs before i was born. thank you for keeping me alive
I'm scared of death, i'm scared of living.
Shit i gave up on the past 'cause it's unforgiving
I’m Bipolar I and this hits home right down to my core. I love Blue October; so relatable. I could talk for hours and never be to explain as well as these songs do! Just like the perfect storm I live.
I have listened to ALL of Blue October's Albums... including live and acoustic albums... but I missed this one somewhere. thanks
Same here man.... years n years of so many emotionally connecting songs.... n n bammmm.... just found this one tonight.....
Love their music right on board and never gets to old to listen to
I am still here.....holding it in my heart....always🙏💞Unconditionally😊
Man .... I love blue October
+Lovely Jasneidy after what i've heard through i am now in loveLY to you after this romantic music of blue.:)
Same
i love this song, it kind of explains how i have been feeling lately
I've never heard a song so spot on.
Agreed. Justin always seems to say things better than I ever could.
This man was put on Earth to make this song for us, the hopeless
💕 I ♥ This song so much! 💕
Thank you so much for this gift you gave to the world. There is something about these songs and seeing these words eloquently written on the screen in front you. God Bless you.
Love this band and man.
Lo've this band his voice is amazingly awesome!!!!!
Love love love. Thank you so much for sharing with lyrics ❤
I can't wait to see them Nov 26th in Wilkes-Barre,Pa..
Blue October is life 🖤
Justin has come along way since the 90's
Who else believes that?
I feel like you put my soul on a song.... Thank you so much for expressing the things I could never seem to find the words for
He seriously wrote the story of my life...
My fave too! Imjust want to give him a hug dang!
I'm tired of living with a man I can't stand to be around any longer.... just finding a way to keep my game face on, though it's just not me to be fake... gotta find a way out...!
Did you ever find a way out? I hope you're doing better now.
Simply amazing.
But, i still walk on.
I love this song...
You can only keep that game face on for not so long.
Love this band 💞💞💞💞💞
This song and hate me today really speak to me i love them
i've never related to a song so much.
I love this band but it always reminds me of my friend who introduced them to me who died in a car accident when he was 19...
Aujax92 i’m sorry to hear that. i hope you are doing well.
Love this song
Best band ever!
Justin and his daughter, "Blue" -saw them sing together via youtube last night. Very cool...I like when he elbows her and she elbows him right back. Lol Rolls her eyes and gives him a reluctant kiss on cheek. Then she sings her own song! Must see. So proud of him..
NO ONE has Ever driven me to so many Tears
Nostalgia... reminds me of the last days of college
Bravo Blue October!
I've never been able to pick up all the pieces of those I've broken in my path of destruction while in the grips of addiction.
Justin Mainhart you will.
And i feel ya.
My life is currently hell.
Never lose faith tho.
keep your head up...it gets better , I promise!
much love-me
hits way to close to home
Why are they still around today? Because of us💞💖
Justin is a musical mystery, his songs aren't hollow and mass produced
That voice ❤
can't ignore this song.. wether I'm happy or broken still reminds me of... now im broken. fought so much in silence...
Crying my soul out right now…😢
I been clean and sober over 5 years now , in part of knowing the past is just that the past , we cannot change it, but we can change the future , by changing every little thing we do , and for me it has worked , I still have the thoughts , but i made it real difficult for me to go backwards, I changed everything, moved out of the city life , to extreme rural living , and made sure every dime of income has a place , just my way , maybe work for someone else also i hope this music is awesome thanks for letting me talk
He feels like all the good people do and we take our lives it suks being honest
I'm only 14 and I understand this I have to pick up the pierces of my family roof what's left god bless everyone I hope that people don't have to go threw anymore shit
is he in my head???
Fantastici!!!!
I have so much hate in my heart right now, but there music helps so much.
When I have no strength left within. I come listen to Blue October.
Feel like my heart made of pure steel 😕
This is an awesome song. I love it so much
🔥♥️
Feel these lyrics after he left without a word. No explanation
This hits home, sucks being the oldest trying to help a sibling to pick up the pieces after 17 years of marriage to find out their so called husband treated her like shit bullied her, no physical just verbal. Felt awful holding her crying on my shoulder for 20 minutes.
Boy u hit the neal on the head with this one, thank you😢
i love this song its my fav an describes my feelings to a t
Beth PALUMBO
Blue October really is great! Every song fits with most everything in my life. Even now after everything that has been lost - still picking up my own pieces & everyone else's. Guess that's purpose.
Would totally love to see these guys in concert! !!!
Willow Heath i feel exactly the same way
this reminds me of my 3 month old cousin my little Angel
Feels like I'm be PICKING it up Evermore...sigh
Great voice
R.I.P Damien James Szeglowski 1/27/18- 3/1/18
I really need to talk with you
I keep stepping on the vein
That keeps my lifeline flowing through
I wanna be your perfect stick of glue
But I don't feel perfect at all
Sad and insecure flaw
I find it hard to hold conversations
I get sweaty sick and I wanna walk away
Its not you its strictly me in this situation
But, I'm wondering will it ever go away just go away, still
Sometimes I feel like weeping
Awake and when I'm sleeping
Perfecting how to put a game face on
This puzzle I've been keeping
Has been in hiding creeping out the closet door
Spilling out onto the floor
How long will I be picking up pieces?
How long will I be picking up my heart?
Listen, I'll be as honest as I feel
I feel like I'm getting more paranoid and I'm hearing things
And they never turn out real
It feels like my heart is made of pure steel
It's just so heavy all the time
I'm scared of death
And I'm scared of living
I gave up on the past cause it's unforgiving
I misplaced my trust
I watched my word begin to rust
I'm a balloon about to bust
I need a place for reliving.
Still
Sometimes I feel like weeping
Awake and when I'm sleeping
Perfecting how to put a game face on
This puzzle I've been keeping
Has been in hiding creeping out the closet door
Spilling out onto the floor
john boreman thank you
awesome work
They saved mine too, literally
Regret for the things u have done are tempered with time...its the regret for what i have yet to do that i am inconsolable.
The only good thing my mom did when I was a child was have me and my siblings listen to blue October
I just lost my husband my best friend to him relapsing after 15 yrs. He o.d. and r 14 Yr old son found him. He walked out that night and chooses to keep using. I'm left to pick up the pieces..
Alysha Houseman God is with all of you
I'm so sorry
I'm so sorry for your terrible loss.
Alysha Houseman
Please Forgive him 🙏
He was fighting his demons, inside he was reaching out from the dark.
I'm sorry for the loss.
I really need to talk with you I keep stepping on the vein that keeps my lifeline flowing through.
Beautiful
Eric Berta you need to talk to me? Why?
awhh i love this song, dispite one or two lyric messups (but honestly, who cares?) the video was great :D
you are not the only one
missing "glue" starting at second 35? thx for the lyrics!
I ALWAYS THOUGH HE WAD 24/25!!!!
I wanna be like you one day Blue October
this song explains exactly how i feel :s lol
0:38 u forgot glue
I was gonna say that
Kirstyn Timberlake since the glue was forgotten, it fell off the screen LOL
Kirstyn Timberlake
Kirstyn Timberlake blue october fear saved my life it came on just as I was about to take my own life
sorry guys. I was 14 and this was the first video I ever tried to do. sorry for the mistakes lol