People just do not know who this band is... I didn't. Dig deep. Peel back, song by song on each record and you will discover one of the strongest catalogues I've ever heard in my 40+ years. I too got into them later than I would now have hoped. Life's circumstances led me to their music and they have changed my DNA somehow. I cannot listen to their music without my eyes swelling and the feeling of something deep in me tugging at me. I think we all have deep bruises from life's blows. Justin and Blue October are experts at creating music that finds those wounds and makes us feel again... Justin's lyrics are poetic yet simple enough for people to relate to. Talent! And live,,, I've seen them 19 times in 2016 alone. Didn't intend to... It has become like a church service to my soul. Seriously,,, who am I? NO one.... But do yourself a favor if you don't already know,,,, listen to the songs... See them live. Meet them, especially Justin. It will change you.
I feel the same as you, friend. Justin has been so inspiring to me. His music speaks to me. A feeling comes over me when I'm listening to them, that I cannot explain. I hope to see them live soon, and hopefully meet Justin and the guys.
Kevin Hawkey I have followed them through the transaction and transformed with them. They and God saved my life. I started out at the end , yet now have a new beginning.
I'M a 64 year old man and i'm probably not your target audience but age doesnt stop you liking good music,feel again proves that. Stunning band ,Stunning music whatever age you are.
You are so right, good music is good music. I am 54 and have seen some great bands in concert, but Blue October transcends every concert I have seen...it is more of a spiritual event. They have to be experienced.
I saw them in concert 3 times. Once at a coffee shop in Houston... Justin played a few songs, & met the band at a signing for the Home Album. Great guys & amazing music 🎶
My girl loved Blue October and we went to their concerts together. in December 2023 she left me forever. Now this song expresses completely how I feel at her loss. I wished she Stayed. Forever 46 Elizabeth
If I ever became a multi-millionaire, I would promote the shit out of these guys. The world is missing out on one of the greatest song writers/vocalist to ever live.
Unfortunately People nowadays don't give two shits about their own kids, let alone this mans love for his own. This kind of music has a small cult following because its a minority of modern people who know how to truly love. Now if you can make some fake ass auto tuned music that can allow people to be excited for 3 seconds, before moving on to the next new thing, you can make it famous. Its disgusting.
@@deejayimm unfortunately thats what is considered mainstream. While this guy literally pours out his heart. I think its good that he's not mainstream because when someone discoverers him they feel like they found a diamond amongst coal and people that truly care
I wouldn’t I would hire them all to myself They would be having concerts at my house all the time Maybe once in a while I would feel generous and have them throw a show for other people but otherwise it would be for just me, my family and friends
Absolutely stunned. As a 57 year old grumpy Irish man who has seen more than he should, I felt like nothing would shock me anymore but here I sit totally gobsmacked. A voice & a talent like never before. Absolutely fekin incredible. Thank you.
I have never experienced a more passionate performer than Justin Furstenfeld. He feels every single syllable he sings. He wears his heart on his sleeve and he makes the audience feel every bit of his pain, his joy, his sadness and his elation with life. He is truly an inspiration to me as a vocalist and as a recovering addict.
First time I heard this song was right after my father passed away, my mother and I held eachother in the audience as Justin brought us to tears at an acoustic show. It was a truly beautiful moment in my life. My mother has since passed away but I’ll always have that memory and Justin is such a big part of that. I know they won’t see this but I’d like to sincerely thank Blue October for getting me, and all of us through some really rough times in our lives and hopefully onto the better parts. Stay safe everyone❤️
I never get tired of the intensity of this performance. Finally got to see them live in Wilkes Barre 2 years ago. Incredible in concert. I'll be going every time they come around to Philly if my schedule allows.
I stumbled upon Blue October in a small town in North Carolina long before anyone knew who they were. I was completely amazed. I've been a huge fan since that night. He sings about my life better than I could ever explain in my own words. Since that night, I've seen them 11 times more, and with every show they get better and better, which I didn't know was possible. Love BO!!!
Each time I rediscover this video, I think, "Nah, it can't be as good as I remember. I must have been in a mood or something to feel all those Feelings." Noooope. Every single time I hear this, the Feelings come back and I'm speechless. What a breathtaking piece of art.
I see the sun go down on the river I feel the wind blow out, would've stayed to gray I feel the air around you, it's kinda closing in Do you feel it fall, or do you feel at all, I can I see the world keep moving as I stumble They seem to move much faster than me And while I sit in my four-cornered room Dividing hearts for a little girl Well I can't be anything but who I am And I wish you'd stay Well that was the beginning of the two of us The start of our show Stay, stay, stay... Now I would never have let go And I see the sun go up as your image And I feel the weight of your eyes as you stare I feel it all when you, when you first, when you kissed my lips Used to make me feel at home You made me feel at home You made me feel again Oh that's when you used to say "Will you stay, and not let go?" That was just the two of us to think about The stars of our show And you would say "I wish you'd stay and I'd never go" Oh I would never have let you go So take this heart of mine You've taken it a hundred-thousand times But this time, this time I'm gonna take it with me I see the door close down behind you I watch your face turn from glow to straight gray I see the moon go up and it shines this glory on my face Who would've known? Who would've known? Who would've known? How we would stay, and we should stay And never let go, oh hell no There's just three of us to think about now In our show, our show, our show I think we'd stay, we'd just stay, and then we'd know That we should have never let go Oh, oh, something to think about Oh, and her heart of hearts Just look into those big brown eyes And you'd just fall apart Oh really we should stay, at least we'd stay At least she'd know That we should never have let go No, no, let go, go, oh Oh, I wish you'd stayed I wish you'd stayed
Second row. Alone. Bentonville AMP September 18th 2022. I get lost, changed, find identity, clarity, accountability, and fire with you, you songs, lyrics, passion, shared battles. Thank you. Pain, Healing, purging, uninhibited unity in better, stronger, momentum, and change.
This is why I love RUclips. Sometimes you find "new" music you haven't heard before you wish you knew earlier. I only found out about Blue October two days ago. Now I see the band has been there for 22 years already.. I must admit: i LOVE it. Great performance, great emotion, great voice..
Harm Rhebergen exacly! i listening to them like 2 weeks ago and i'm in love with this band! justin has a fantastic voice and the live performance is soooo great!
Same here. I discovered them 5 days ago. Now this song is in my head all the time, and I need a dose of 15 minutes of their music every day. The performance of this song (the video above) is spectacular. I love discovering "new" music that touches me. This band gets to my bones.
I finally made it home and i listened to this over and over and over and the tears just poured and poured and poured.i have always loved you. You are the most awesome vocalist..you are my blue October. I will pray every day for your happiness and future production of beauty.
He is a very emotional and highly empathetic musician he sings from deep within and his words will cross the boundaries of time and space. I remembered an ocean song from the 90’s I loved and stumbled on a treasure that I will hold in my soul forever.
Why am I just now appreciating this music? The brain is an incredible mechanism. Incredible creative and talented. Can hear emotions coming through as musical waves of hope.
“Music is a means capable of expressing dark dramatism and pure rapture, suffering and ecstasy, fiery and cold fury, melancholy and wild merriment - and the subtlest nuances and interplay of these feelings which words are powerless to express and which are unattainable in painting and sculpture.” - Dmitri Shostakovich
I love Justin's passion... I can relate and love his passion. This is exactly why it's important to just love one another, you never know what someone is going through,! If we could all just love, the word would be a better place. That's all.
I wish I could see these guys live just once in my life. Their music basically saved my life through these last 10 years of horrible depression and suicidal thoughts. When ever I couldn't take anymore, I would just listen to the music for hours and get through. Now I'm turning my life around, and repairing myself. And soon I won't be broken anymore.
You hang in there pal. You are not the only one who is broken, bleeding, fucked up and on the floor. I'm still here, and so are you. I will find you, and kick your arse (ass) if I have to ….you fucking stay strong !!!!
@@DarthSiGi I have. I went to the TIWILF tour, Justins open book tour where he not only gave me some advice during the Meet and Greet, but he sang King to my Fiancé and I for our engagement, and we both went to the STTA tour. They are having another concert this year in Nashville, on my birthday, which I will be attending.
When my mom died I listened to this song over and over again. I was in a lot of pain and felt completely alone and hopeless. Listening to this song really helped soothe that pain. I felt like there was someone that understood. Music like this can be so powerful and I appreciate artists like him a lot!
I’ve lived this song. It has got me through tough times. I feel every word. I will forever be grateful for this music getting me through the hardest points of my parenthood.
Brilliant songwriting and best vocalist around. When your live performance outshines your recordings, you are something very special. I love this band and Justin gives all every time. Saw him on his Open Book tour in Beaumont at Jefferson Theater, just him, his guitar, his story, and brilliantly written songs. It was beautiful.
God damn. Is this even fair to all us other musicians. You are so fuckin awesome. This is what music is for . You released every feeling and love u ever had in one song. I quit listening to music for so long. Every time i play this i just pour tears over and over.. you are music
I knew nothing about Blue October when I first saw this video in 2018. But for some reason it SCREAMED Texas to me. Maybe because I remember mornings looking out over 90 from the elevator bank of the original Big Willie? That was the memory that first came to mind then. Can't thank these guys enough for what they've given us and what they've gone through to give it.
THANK YOU TO THE ARTIST THAT INSPIRE US IN OUR LIVES.....YOU HAVE SAVED MANY PEOPLE MY FELLOW TRAVELER THANK YOU JUSTIN AND THE BAND........CLEAN AND SOBER IS AWESOME PLACE TO BE!!!
Ed Suffield they sure do but don't let the mainstream get a hold of them!! They will be forced to release the pop shit then!! Oh and the radio will play the shit out of the songs!!! 😂
I just heard this song today and my heart just broke into a million pieces.nypu are so fucking beautiful. The most beautiful sounds ever. . The most passion, you have more love in your heart than anyone I have ever heard.. I heard this at work and I was too embarrassed to cry
This song kills me. What an incredible performance by a truly emotional rare and honest group of artists. I hope I can see them live one day. First time I heard I Hope You're Happy, I sobbed over the steering wheel of my car for a full 10 minutes.
Just discover this band on accident ... already bought several songs .... love the depth and emotion of not only the song but his spirit ... he's an amazing artist .. amazing individual ... Loving the beard look ....
Echoe I discovered hate me and I bought it. Never really listened to any of their other songs. I recently listened to not broken anymore which I clicked accidentally. I cried like a baby
I stumbled upon this band while listening to a yourtube playlist... "Hate Me" was the first song I listened to, which led to another, and then another. I fell in love with their passionate lyrics and style. I myself have never battled an addiction or depression...but I know many who do or had. I have shared a few songs with a couple people in my life, who are struggling, and they are very appreciative, and are now fans. Feeling/hearing the pain and then crying tears of joy, watching the transformation and triumph; is moving and soulfully healing, to say the least. I will make it a point to see them in concert...
I'm so glad their not mainstream ! Theres no words that can fully describe the beauty of his voice..right up there with Neil Diamond when it comes to heartfelt and passion, as well as the ability to touch so many hearts...
There's so much emotion in his words and performance. I don't think I could ever sing this or Hate Me live without breaking down every time. Justin, you're the fucking man, and your music has gotten me through so many hard times. And I just wanted to say thank you.
Quake120 wow thanks..I can relate to that..I've just come across this band last week..through a 30 seconds to Mars link. ..can't stop listening them now..thanks for your reply
this band is addicting. I listen to them alot. they never get old. please listen to home. its a great album. all of them are. if you dont know Justin's history please look it up. he has a powerful testimony.
Sway is my favorite album from them, after Foiled. They're all amazing though. Definitely one of the greatest bands in existence today. Justin has the best live voice I've ever heard in my life!
Justin and Blue October have somehow managed to find a way into my list of musical influences. I have to stop playing sometimes because its just too much of a reflection of myself. Espeically Black Orchid
I am French and now they cross the Atlantic. A lot of emotion in the comments I could read from each track listened to. I just discovered the group and by chance and more. Yes a voice that we listen without restrictions. I do not know how they were 20 years ago but today is a great performance I hear. I love, bravo.
Agreed - he's a great vocalist and they are an awesome band. I saw them for the first time about a month ago in Pittsburgh. My brother is a HUGE fan. He's terminally ill with brain cancer and going to their concert is/was on his bucket list. A definite great experience and so MAJOR that I was able to share this with my brother. Their lyrics really touched home and so so so great. I'm planning on seeing them every year from here on out. Absolute great experience.
Justin's truth and bravery in storytelling is incredible. Blue October's songs come to me when I need to hear them. Maybe it's that we were born 4 days apart, we're both bipolar, etc., I suffered crazy trauma as a child and was just lucky to stop it before I turned to heroin. He shines a light for every addict to hang on. Look at Hate Me, I Hope your Happy, I recently realized, it's filmed in the same house. If that could be every addict's journey this world would finally heal itself. The FDA needs to for the love of humanity, stop approving drugs that would kill what, now, a dinosaur? Addicts you are being fed, as we all are, chemicals IN EVERYTHING to weaken, control and numb us. Meditation changed my life. Thank you, keep the new stuff coming!
You should check out his performances of this song back when he first released it. This version doesn't have as much feeling because he's healed a lot since then. I broke down with him on that one.
@@ibuzz1337 Probably the most emotional performance I've seen of his. So intense. I'm glad he's doing better now. ruclips.net/video/-Q6dl4gbYHg/видео.html
Couldn't have hit it more square on. My girlfriend and I got to see them live December 2018 at the Hard Rock (Las Vegas). As a divorcee with children n also having to have fought and still continue to fight just for any time I get with my kids... His songs say everything that I feel and personally don't know how to say or am too weak to say aloud. So much power behind it all.
I never get tired of listening to them ,I put them on before my family and I go to sleep and fall out and wake up to them ! I sleep so much better when I have them on. I guess they give me that quite mind and I love them for that! Thank you blue october. Love you from the Lagorio family.
I begin everyday with this band! Feel Again live version is like my first cup of coffee. I hit replay and pour another cup! Can't wait to see them live!
Have no words to describe how much this band has had an influence in changing my thoughts on the world and my own well being. Only found out about them 3 months ago. Incredible music. Keeping going Justin and all. Much love and thanks.
Have seen Blue October 7 times live, including the concert where Blue first got to see Justin perform live in 2017. It was an incredibly inspired performance. The entire band is passionate, articulate, and beyond talented. If you haven't listened to their albums you are doing yourself a disservice.
I came here after watching a lot of tributes to Chester, Hate Me especially.. but this performance helps a lot of us and the message in this song is so deep and sincere. Thank you Blue October for making music that helps people in the best possible way.
You went through it. That's the only explanation for your expression in your music. The energy, the impact it has on me when I listen to the songs - thank you thank you thank you!
Wow, just wow....what a live performance...he really makes us feel the music and the feelings that he shares...absolutely outstanding. This and "Hate me" are on my fav list forever!
I read all of the posts that people have added since I posted mine a year ago. It inspired me. Let me share again something on my heart. My daughter and I saw a Blue October show in Cleveland (House of Blues) and we were sitting outside waiting in the GA line. SO many strange people. Who are these people? Land of MISFIT toys... It was like a circus. BUT I stopped my judgement and the scales fell from my eyes as I realized that I was them... Divorced. Broken. Lonely. Hungry for something that wasn't quite tangible. I looked down and saw my tattoos and not quite "Sacs 5th Ave" wardrobe and realized that people probably looked at us and wondered "Who are these strange people?" My daughter resembled the girl from Edward Scissorhands, with her hair recently cut short and dyed all sorts of colors. Maybe this is what "REAL" looks like? I've come to know many Blue fans from all walks of life. I love them. It is like this unwritten, unspoken thread that binds us because we "get it"... In order to really get Blue October's music,,, you have to have LIVED in this world,,, made mistakes, OH and admit them,,,, and you have to be willing to own who you are. Otherwise,,, Blue might as well be CREED to you. When you are those things above,,, as we are it seems (or at least try)... we get what Justin is saying. The words have a home. We not only relate but we have been there too. Many have taken the same residency in comfy beds. Many have used one too many colorful pill. Or maybe threw back one too many drinks. Justin doesn't just leave us in a 'Dirt Room'... He brings us there for healing and then leads us out to be "Home" and "Happy" again. Life is a journey that someday will end. We all will fuck up again. Thankfully we have Blue's music to help us identify with it, own it, and attempt to get up and move forward again. I am grateful for the band, definitely for the music but also for all these freaks who showed me the mirror where I discovered that I too am a freak. And I'm damn comfortable with it too.
"lived in this world", "made mistakes" , "oh and admit them".....my favorite part. Just saying. I've turned all my friends into BO...and I've always wished that they'd just learn the lesson you posted ...😍👍👍
Goosebumps and tears every time i hear this version...thinking of my little girls when they went back to their mom Sunday evenings after our visitation weekends. But now they are 19 and 23 and I cherish the past 11 years they lived with me.
I love you Justin, I cant get enough of your music.!! I love how you poor your heart out about the journey you have been thru. Keep it up!!! See you soon at Bogarts. 😀😀😀
its very pure non filtered lyrical art in its finest, his pain is our pleasure and therapy sessions i lost mom dad brother sister and so many more, God be the Glory, then Blue October lol
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One of the most under rated bands, they sing from life experiences and with true meaning.
They really are .. came across them 2 years ago … so many good singes and sound amazing live
People just do not know who this band is... I didn't. Dig deep. Peel back, song by song on each record and you will discover one of the strongest catalogues I've ever heard in my 40+ years. I too got into them later than I would now have hoped. Life's circumstances led me to their music and they have changed my DNA somehow. I cannot listen to their music without my eyes swelling and the feeling of something deep in me tugging at me. I think we all have deep bruises from life's blows. Justin and Blue October are experts at creating music that finds those wounds and makes us feel again... Justin's lyrics are poetic yet simple enough for people to relate to. Talent! And live,,, I've seen them 19 times in 2016 alone. Didn't intend to... It has become like a church service to my soul.
Seriously,,, who am I? NO one.... But do yourself a favor if you don't already know,,,, listen to the songs... See them live. Meet them, especially Justin. It will change you.
I feel the same as you, friend. Justin has been so inspiring to me. His music speaks to me. A feeling comes over me when I'm listening to them, that I cannot explain. I hope to see them live soon, and hopefully meet Justin and the guys.
EXACTLY. Late bloomer here as well and when I dove in I couldn't believe the depth at which they write a song. Fantastic live show
Kevin Hawkey hey buddy i agree they are amazing. THEY ALL R AMAZING
Kevin Hawkey you wrote the most deepest comment I've ever seen on youtube, and you were so right...these guys are so powerfull and yet so peacefull.
Kevin Hawkey
I have followed them through the transaction and transformed with them. They and God saved my life. I started out at the end , yet now have a new beginning.
I'M a 64 year old man and i'm probably not your target audience but age doesnt stop you liking good music,feel again proves that. Stunning band ,Stunning music whatever age you are.
This song is simply beautiful
Yep awesome Man!
Rock on!
You are so right, good music is good music. I am 54 and have seen some great bands in concert, but Blue October transcends every concert I have seen...it is more of a spiritual event. They have to be experienced.
I saw them in concert 3 times. Once at a coffee shop in Houston... Justin played a few songs, & met the band at a signing for the Home Album. Great guys & amazing music 🎶
John Pallister 64? You can still groove lol OI
My girl loved Blue October and we went to their concerts together. in December 2023 she left me forever. Now this song expresses completely how I feel at her loss. I wished she Stayed. Forever 46 Elizabeth
God Bless!. Provides me more meaning for this song. With a young lady of my own I can only imagine the pain you must feel. So sorry to for your loss.
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Absolutely the best male vocalist of our time
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Justin and Miles Kennedy.
Hes good but let's not get crazy lol
Aside from prof and never forget post Malone. Sweet angel baby
If I ever became a multi-millionaire, I would promote the shit out of these guys.
The world is missing out on one of the greatest song writers/vocalist to ever live.
Unfortunately People nowadays don't give two shits about their own kids, let alone this mans love for his own. This kind of music has a small cult following because its a minority of modern people who know how to truly love.
Now if you can make some fake ass auto tuned music that can allow people to be excited for 3 seconds, before moving on to the next new thing, you can make it famous. Its disgusting.
@@deejayimm unfortunately thats what is considered mainstream. While this guy literally pours out his heart. I think its good that he's not mainstream because when someone discoverers him they feel like they found a diamond amongst coal and people that truly care
AMEN BROTHER !!!!!
I wouldn’t I would hire them all to myself They would be having concerts at my house all the time Maybe once in a while I would feel generous and have them throw a show for other people but otherwise it would be for just me, my family and friends
Do it! 🤗
God damn, this man is pouring his soul out here. One of the best live performances...ever. Period.
This song is amazing. The emotional performance is on another level. BO hits home for so many of us. Thank God for Justin and the boys.
BO KNOWS lol
Still one of the most powerful songs I’ve ever heard. This band helped me through my darkest days; including separation and sharing our daughter.
How is it possible that someone's voice alone can evoke such emotion!! Justin's voice+epic music= One giant emotional roller coaster!
This is by far one of the most amazing performances I have ever seen on RUclips - truly amazing!!
I agree
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Absolutely stunned. As a 57 year old grumpy Irish man who has seen more than he should, I felt like nothing would shock me anymore but here I sit totally gobsmacked. A voice & a talent like never before. Absolutely fekin incredible. Thank you.
Sobriety suits him well. I love the passion he has for his first daughter.
I have never experienced a more passionate performer than Justin Furstenfeld. He feels every single syllable he sings. He wears his heart on his sleeve and he makes the audience feel every bit of his pain, his joy, his sadness and his elation with life. He is truly an inspiration to me as a vocalist and as a recovering addict.
First time I heard this song was right after my father passed away, my mother and I held eachother in the audience as Justin brought us to tears at an acoustic show. It was a truly beautiful moment in my life. My mother has since passed away but I’ll always have that memory and Justin is such a big part of that. I know they won’t see this but I’d like to sincerely thank Blue October for getting me, and all of us through some really rough times in our lives and hopefully onto the better parts. Stay safe everyone❤️
I never get tired of the intensity of this performance. Finally got to see them live in Wilkes Barre 2 years ago. Incredible in concert. I'll be going every time they come around to Philly if my schedule allows.
When you sing and scream your pain into the crowd! Perfection...
All I can say is thank you for leeping me alive AGAIN BLUE OCTOBER!! I LOVE YOU ALL JUSTIN YOURE INCREDIBLE!!
I've never seen better performance than this one.
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oh boy, I pray for these guys. may the lord bless and protect them. this song always moves me to tears, im a sucker for a sad song.
This is not just a band, they are family. Blue Family always 💙. The lyrics of every song has helped someone even in it's smallest measure in some way.
Помогли очень.
This man is BEST LIVE VOCALIST EVER.
Damn sure is. So underrated
Ske Fee... YES YES YES. I literally got goosebumps all over watching this man sing this song. Never happened to me before now. Absolutely phanominal.
My biggest influence
Stacey Patterson me too!!***cara
Stacey Patterson me too!!***cara
I stumbled upon Blue October in a small town in North Carolina long before anyone knew who they were. I was completely amazed. I've been a huge fan since that night. He sings about my life better than I could ever explain in my own words. Since that night, I've seen them 11 times more, and with every show they get better and better, which I didn't know was possible. Love BO!!!
Tears rolled down deep and fast//////////THIS IS A MASTERPIECE
It leaves a brick inside my throat and ❤ when he says youre big brown eyes i feel that deep
My favorite..... says it all. Thank God I discovered this band...
Each time I rediscover this video, I think, "Nah, it can't be as good as I remember. I must have been in a mood or something to feel all those Feelings." Noooope. Every single time I hear this, the Feelings come back and I'm speechless. What a breathtaking piece of art.
I see the sun go down on the river
I feel the wind blow out, would've stayed to gray
I feel the air around you, it's kinda closing in
Do you feel it fall, or do you feel at all, I can
I see the world keep moving as I stumble
They seem to move much faster than me
And while I sit in my four-cornered room
Dividing hearts for a little girl
Well I can't be anything but who I am
And I wish you'd stay
Well that was the beginning of the two of us
The start of our show
Stay, stay, stay...
Now I would never have let go
And I see the sun go up as your image
And I feel the weight of your eyes as you stare
I feel it all when you, when you first, when you kissed my lips
Used to make me feel at home
You made me feel at home
You made me feel again
Oh that's when you used to say
"Will you stay, and not let go?"
That was just the two of us to think about
The stars of our show
And you would say
"I wish you'd stay and I'd never go"
Oh I would never have let you go
So take this heart of mine
You've taken it a hundred-thousand times
But this time, this time
I'm gonna take it with me
I see the door close down behind you
I watch your face turn from glow to straight gray
I see the moon go up and it shines this glory on my face
Who would've known?
Who would've known?
Who would've known?
How we would stay, and we should stay
And never let go, oh hell no
There's just three of us to think about now
In our show, our show, our show
I think we'd stay, we'd just stay, and then we'd know
That we should have never let go
Oh, oh, something to think about
Oh, and her heart of hearts
Just look into those big brown eyes
And you'd just fall apart
Oh really we should stay, at least we'd stay
At least she'd know
That we should never have let go
No, no, let go, go, oh
Oh, I wish you'd stayed
I wish you'd stayed
Second row. Alone. Bentonville AMP September 18th 2022. I get lost, changed, find identity, clarity, accountability, and fire with you, you songs, lyrics, passion, shared battles. Thank you. Pain, Healing, purging, uninhibited unity in better, stronger, momentum, and change.
This is why I love RUclips. Sometimes you find "new" music you haven't heard before you wish you knew earlier. I only found out about Blue October two days ago. Now I see the band has been there for 22 years already..
I must admit: i LOVE it. Great performance, great emotion, great voice..
Harm Rhebergen exacly! i listening to them like 2 weeks ago and i'm in love with this band! justin has a fantastic voice and the live performance is soooo great!
Harm Rhebergen I can hear you I'm 48 just found them. Some music be goes beyond time.
Yes,he has a whole past behind him.That's what makes him sing so beautifully next to the band.
Same here. I discovered them 5 days ago. Now this song is in my head all the time, and I need a dose of 15 minutes of their music every day. The performance of this song (the video above) is spectacular. I love discovering "new" music that touches me. This band gets to my bones.
Live changing
I finally made it home and i listened to this over and over and over and the tears just poured and poured and poured.i have always loved you. You are the most awesome vocalist..you are my blue October. I will pray every day for your happiness and future production of beauty.
Most powerful voice and emotional passionate music. Beyond words 💗
This gives me chills, such passion and emotion.
He is a very emotional and highly empathetic musician he sings from deep within and his words will cross the boundaries of time and space. I remembered an ocean song from the 90’s I loved and stumbled on a treasure that I will hold in my soul forever.
This live version gives me chills. This song has always made me tear up, but I absolutely love this.
Why am I just now appreciating this music? The brain is an incredible mechanism. Incredible creative and talented. Can hear emotions coming through as musical waves of hope.
His sound guy deserves a grammy or some shit. Geez. He sure knows how to make Justins best shine! A+
“Music is a means capable of expressing dark dramatism and pure rapture, suffering and ecstasy, fiery and cold fury, melancholy and wild merriment - and the subtlest nuances and interplay of these feelings which words are powerless to express and which are unattainable in painting and sculpture.”
- Dmitri Shostakovich
I have seen these guys numerous times now. They are only getting better. This is one of my favorites!
I love Justin's passion... I can relate and love his passion. This is exactly why it's important to just love one another, you never know what someone is going through,! If we could all just love, the word would be a better place. That's all.
I wish I could see these guys live just once in my life. Their music basically saved my life through these last 10 years of horrible depression and suicidal thoughts. When ever I couldn't take anymore, I would just listen to the music for hours and get through. Now I'm turning my life around, and repairing myself. And soon I won't be broken anymore.
You hang in there pal. You are not the only one who is broken, bleeding, fucked up and on the floor. I'm still here, and so are you. I will find you, and kick your arse (ass) if I have to ….you fucking stay strong !!!!
It's been five years. Have you had a chance to see this amazing band yet? :)
@@DarthSiGi I have. I went to the TIWILF tour, Justins open book tour where he not only gave me some advice during the Meet and Greet, but he sang King to my Fiancé and I for our engagement, and we both went to the STTA tour. They are having another concert this year in Nashville, on my birthday, which I will be attending.
I'm grateful to hear you've gotten better! 🙏
When my mom died I listened to this song over and over again. I was in a lot of pain and felt completely alone and hopeless. Listening to this song really helped soothe that pain. I felt like there was someone that understood. Music like this can be so powerful and I appreciate artists like him a lot!
I hope and pray you are doing ok now today. 🙏✝️🙏
Same her fella 👍😢❤️
I know im late but something similar with me and the song "in loving memory" by Alter Bridge
I love this song. First time hearing it. I wish I would’ve found this band years ago..... they are so beautifully awesome
I’ve lived this song. It has got me through tough times. I feel every word. I will forever be grateful for this music getting me through the hardest points of my parenthood.
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Brilliant songwriting and best vocalist around. When your live performance outshines your recordings, you are something very special. I love this band and Justin gives all every time. Saw him on his Open Book tour in Beaumont at Jefferson Theater, just him, his guitar, his story, and brilliantly written songs. It was beautiful.
I can't count the number of times I have listened to this song. I can't even count the number of times I have stopped and replayed
same lol
God damn. Is this even fair to all us other musicians. You are so fuckin awesome. This is what music is for . You released every feeling and love u ever had in one song. I quit listening to music for so long. Every time i play this i just pour tears over and over.. you are music
Justin is probably one of the BEST EVER vocalists in rock music - This song is as powerful as they get, amazing!
I knew nothing about Blue October when I first saw this video in 2018. But for some reason it SCREAMED Texas to me. Maybe because I remember mornings looking out over 90 from the elevator bank of the original Big Willie? That was the memory that first came to mind then. Can't thank these guys enough for what they've given us and what they've gone through to give it.
Most amazing and passionate band's I've listened to in life. Not to mention the best people I've meet, blessed to be part of the BLUE family.
THANK YOU TO THE ARTIST THAT INSPIRE US IN OUR LIVES.....YOU HAVE SAVED MANY PEOPLE MY FELLOW TRAVELER THANK YOU JUSTIN AND THE BAND........CLEAN AND SOBER IS AWESOME PLACE TO BE!!!
An awesome song , sang with deep heartbreaking emotion , a truly exceptional vocalist
This man is pure magic. Hauntingly perfect voice. Passion that exudes from every lyric. Unafraid. Pure love.
This band deserves more recognition.
Ed Suffield they sure do but don't let the mainstream get a hold of them!! They will be forced to release the pop shit then!! Oh and the radio will play the shit out of the songs!!! 😂
No they won't. They've learned that lesson already. And now they produce on their own label. Up/down records.
I just heard this song today and my heart just broke into a million pieces.nypu are so fucking beautiful. The most beautiful sounds ever. . The most passion, you have more love in your heart than anyone I have ever heard.. I heard this at work and I was too embarrassed to cry
This song kills me. What an incredible performance by a truly emotional rare and honest group of artists. I hope I can see them live one day. First time I heard I Hope You're Happy, I sobbed over the steering wheel of my car for a full 10 minutes.
wow..Powerful, emotional, stirring, exciting, soulful, beautiful music..First time..wow
just an incredible performance! so much passion in this song! put on repeat 1000 times!
hello from Panama , this is the best performance live singer ever.
Just discover this band on accident ... already bought several songs .... love the depth and emotion of not only the song but his spirit ... he's an amazing artist .. amazing individual ... Loving the beard look ....
Echoe Peer welcome to be being a blue addict
Echoe Peer totally agree
Came up in an Apple 🍏 Music 🎶 Playlist for me,
abt 3Weeks ago I guess... now I’m addicted❗️😉 Love to see them live in Australia 🇦🇺❗️😎
Echoe I discovered hate me and I bought it. Never really listened to any of their other songs. I recently listened to not broken anymore which I clicked accidentally. I cried like a baby
I love blue october Jason is awesome & I love all of his music very talented artist
Justin
I stumbled upon this band while listening to a yourtube playlist... "Hate Me" was the first song I listened to, which led to another, and then another. I fell in love with their passionate lyrics and style. I myself have never battled an addiction or depression...but I know many who do or had. I have shared a few songs with a couple people in my life, who are struggling, and they are very appreciative, and are now fans. Feeling/hearing the pain and then crying tears of joy, watching the transformation and triumph; is moving and soulfully healing, to say the least. I will make it a point to see them in concert...
You feel every word Justin sings.... the passion and the pain is so apparent in his voice....
Love Blue October. Always have since I was younger. Songs like these need to come back to radio. Lyrics that touch the soul.
Seen this band 5 times and it better and better everytime.....Houston
I will STAY and listen to this masterpiece again and again and again....
I'm so glad their not mainstream ! Theres no words that can fully describe the beauty of his voice..right up there with Neil Diamond when it comes to heartfelt and passion, as well as the ability to touch so many hearts...
There's so much emotion in his words and performance. I don't think I could ever sing this or Hate Me live without breaking down every time. Justin, you're the fucking man, and your music has gotten me through so many hard times. And I just wanted to say thank you.
Quake120 what are the circumstances please
Quake120 wow thanks..I can relate to that..I've just come across this band last week..through a 30 seconds to Mars link. ..can't stop listening them now..thanks for your reply
Thank you Justin 😘
Check out "light you up". Live version.
seeing Blue October for the second time on July 22nd!! Justin is so mesmerising and passionate when singing, I'm a fan for life!!
he's so raw live.......amazing performance
Robert Burleigh seen them live twice. I was not disappointed either time. me and my husband have made it a habit to see them every year now.
Ryon Urso salt lake city
They tour across the country. I've seen them/him 4 times. Amazing everytime.
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Holy Shit. Couldn't be luckier than we are to witness this absolute beauty and passion from begging to end. Time stands still. All the feels felt.
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this band is addicting. I listen to them alot. they never get old. please listen to home. its a great album. all of them are. if you dont know Justin's history please look it up. he has a powerful testimony.
Addicting is right, seems I can't go a day without listening to them.
Jason Genzink same . I show my friends a new song every day. we sing in the school halls on the bus haha.... love there music
Sway is my favorite album from them, after Foiled. They're all amazing though. Definitely one of the greatest bands in existence today. Justin has the best live voice I've ever heard in my life!
yes very true
Justin and Blue October have somehow managed to find a way into my list of musical influences. I have to stop playing sometimes because its just too much of a reflection of myself. Espeically Black Orchid
I am French and now they cross the Atlantic.
A lot of emotion in the comments I could read from each track listened to.
I just discovered the group and by chance and more.
Yes a voice that we listen without restrictions.
I do not know how they were 20 years ago but today is a great performance I hear.
I love, bravo.
Agreed - he's a great vocalist and they are an awesome band. I saw them for the first time about a month ago in Pittsburgh. My brother is a HUGE fan. He's terminally ill with brain cancer and going to their concert is/was on his bucket list. A definite great experience and so MAJOR that I was able to share this with my brother. Their lyrics really touched home and so so so great. I'm planning on seeing them every year from here on out. Absolute great experience.
Ducks3081010 DO IT!!! God's blessings to you and your family.
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Justin's truth and bravery in storytelling is incredible. Blue October's songs come to me when I need to hear them. Maybe it's that we were born 4 days apart, we're both bipolar, etc., I suffered crazy trauma as a child and was just lucky to stop it before I turned to heroin. He shines a light for every addict to hang on. Look at Hate Me, I Hope your Happy, I recently realized, it's filmed in the same house. If that could be every addict's journey this world would finally heal itself. The FDA needs to for the love of humanity, stop approving drugs that would kill what, now, a dinosaur? Addicts you are being fed, as we all are, chemicals IN EVERYTHING to weaken, control and numb us. Meditation changed my life. Thank you, keep the new stuff coming!
I just witnessed a man poor out his heart... painful but beautiful.
He does it well through his music..love it! He's so real!
You should check out his performances of this song back when he first released it. This version doesn't have as much feeling because he's healed a lot since then. I broke down with him on that one.
@@SuperShelman Links please
@@ibuzz1337
Probably the most emotional performance I've seen of his. So intense. I'm glad he's doing better now.
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Couldn't have hit it more square on.
My girlfriend and I got to see them live December 2018 at the Hard Rock (Las Vegas).
As a divorcee with children n also having to have fought and still continue to fight just for any time I get with my kids... His songs say everything that I feel and personally don't know how to say or am too weak to say aloud.
So much power behind it all.
I never get tired of listening to them ,I put them on before my family and I go to sleep and fall out and wake up to them ! I sleep so much better when I have them on. I guess they give me that quite mind and I love them for that! Thank you blue october. Love you from the Lagorio family.
Omg!!!!!!! The ending so powerful!!!!!!! His voice is insane!!!!!!
I begin everyday with this band! Feel Again live version is like my first cup of coffee. I hit replay and pour another cup! Can't wait to see them live!
Simply stunning and a masterpiece.
Deep deep vocal.....has to be one of the best vocals you'll ever hear
Just gorgeous passion in this man's voice. My new obsession. Just discovered him two weeks ago. HOW is he not on the radio ALL the time.
Have no words to describe how much this band has had an influence in changing my thoughts on the world and my own well being. Only found out about them 3 months ago. Incredible music. Keeping going Justin and all. Much love and thanks.
One of the best LIVE ! 🔥👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Have seen Blue October 7 times live, including the concert where Blue first got to see Justin perform live in 2017. It was an incredibly inspired performance. The entire band is passionate, articulate, and beyond talented. If you haven't listened to their albums you are doing yourself a disservice.
Justin love you.....the passion....the message.......top freakin shelf!!!!!!! Forgot how much i loved you my texas homeboys
I came here after watching a lot of tributes to Chester, Hate Me especially.. but this performance helps a lot of us and the message in this song is so deep and sincere. Thank you Blue October for making music that helps people in the best possible way.
I love chester, miss him everyday.
this song is about justin losing custody of his little girl Blue.
He’s an incredible song writer! This song touched my heart 😢
Best band, best concert, ever. The clarity and scope of sound is spot on and my God Justin is just dripping emotion.
You went through it. That's the only explanation for your expression in your music. The energy, the impact it has on me when I listen to the songs - thank you thank you thank you!
I just stumbled on this band about one year ago.. I am going to say, I cannot `Get enough! I love it all!!
5 stars from Portugal. Great singer and song.
This song means so much to me!!!! I cry everytime I listen to this song
No singer or band has ever made me tear up as many times as they have since the first time hearing them 20 years ago or so.
What a song, man oh man, what a song. And I always get the goosebumps when he truly opens up that magnificent voice. Peace and love.
Wow, just wow....what a live performance...he really makes us feel the music and the feelings that he shares...absolutely outstanding. This and "Hate me" are on my fav list forever!
I read all of the posts that people have added since I posted mine a year ago. It inspired me. Let me share again something on my heart. My daughter and I saw a Blue October show in Cleveland (House of Blues) and we were sitting outside waiting in the GA line. SO many strange people. Who are these people? Land of MISFIT toys... It was like a circus. BUT I stopped my judgement and the scales fell from my eyes as I realized that I was them... Divorced. Broken. Lonely. Hungry for something that wasn't quite tangible. I looked down and saw my tattoos and not quite "Sacs 5th Ave" wardrobe and realized that people probably looked at us and wondered "Who are these strange people?" My daughter resembled the girl from Edward Scissorhands, with her hair recently cut short and dyed all sorts of colors. Maybe this is what "REAL" looks like?
I've come to know many Blue fans from all walks of life. I love them. It is like this unwritten, unspoken thread that binds us because we "get it"... In order to really get Blue October's music,,, you have to have LIVED in this world,,, made mistakes, OH and admit them,,,, and you have to be willing to own who you are. Otherwise,,, Blue might as well be CREED to you.
When you are those things above,,, as we are it seems (or at least try)... we get what Justin is saying. The words have a home. We not only relate but we have been there too. Many have taken the same residency in comfy beds. Many have used one too many colorful pill. Or maybe threw back one too many drinks. Justin doesn't just leave us in a 'Dirt Room'... He brings us there for healing and then leads us out to be "Home" and "Happy" again. Life is a journey that someday will end. We all will fuck up again. Thankfully we have Blue's music to help us identify with it, own it, and attempt to get up and move forward again.
I am grateful for the band, definitely for the music but also for all these freaks who showed me the mirror where I discovered that I too am a freak. And I'm damn comfortable with it too.
Kevin Hawkey you live in Cleveland?
Beautifully said!
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Amen brother
"lived in this world", "made mistakes" , "oh and admit them".....my favorite part. Just saying. I've turned all my friends into BO...and I've always wished that they'd just learn the lesson you posted ...😍👍👍
Goosebumps and tears every time i hear this version...thinking of my little girls when they went back to their mom Sunday evenings after our visitation weekends.
But now they are 19 and 23 and I cherish the past 11 years they lived with me.
I love you Justin, I cant get enough of your music.!! I love how you poor your heart out about the journey you have been thru.
Keep it up!!! See you soon at Bogarts. 😀😀😀
its very pure non filtered lyrical art in its finest,
his pain is our pleasure and therapy sessions
i lost mom dad brother sister and so many more, God be the Glory,
then
Blue October lol
So much passion and luv in him, when I see him singing just want to hold him and the words are so strong...