Well, Here I am 53 years old sitting in my office in tears. In March of 2020 I lost my best friend, My soulmate, The love of my life to a heart attack at only 55. We had seen you solo and with the band probably 15 times. He used to call me and sing this on my answering machine. You were " our" band. Your messages hit us both deep and hard. The last thing he said to me was, I will be calling you .. then he went on to sing the song. I can't thank you enough for all of the wonderful memories listening to you. We didn't have any kids, so I thought I would be alone for the rest of my life. Until just now. I am part of the Blue crew. Not alone. Thank you. ~Peace and Love~
I'm in tears after reading this. I'm so sorry for your loss, I cant begin to understand your pain, but yes, I am your family too. We will always be here, persevering together. Much love.
I love Blue October 2 especially calling you I dedicate it to my pitbull name Sunshine everyday I consider her my daughter sorry for your loss I lost my husband to pancreatic cancer in 1995 so I can relate wishing you the best
13 years later, I'm still unendingly in love with this band and will forever have a place in my heart for them. They got me through many years of marital abuse and pill addiction/alcoholism. 7 years clean ❤️
Thank you Blue October and everyone that is sharing their story. I lost my 29 year old son to covid. He left behind a wife and 3 children. It hurts so bad, seeing my family's pain hurts too. The music and all your comments is comforting
This song has SO many different levels of love. The love for my daughter, the love for my daughter's father who has passed away, the spiritual side - the love I experience from God - with my brokenness, he took away the old and shows me new love and grace everyday, "I can't believe you actually picked me" ...no matter where you are on life's path...you can never take away the Love of God. Thank you to Blue October!
Rachel, I just wanted to let you know that you're testimony touched me deeply... Thank you for your honesty and sharing your pain and doubts - we all have them but many hide them or deny them. Stay strong and true, my friend, for your Father knows who you are and who you will be. You are a beautiful woman and stand out as a treasure because of your brokenness and decisions to not grow bitter, but instead, grow into a testimony of Jesus's grace and love!! It is beyond worth it for the prize of the race... I'm praying for you
I hate closed minded people who chose to hate on Blue October rather than relate. The REAL STORY is this: Justin wrote this for his girl's birthday as he didn't have any money for a gift at the time! :) This is a love story of how there is still good in the world and people help others despite the ugly surrounding us everyday. It also happens to be my boyfriend and I's song as he travels a lot hence "calling you"...this can be interpreted in so many ways! That's what makes BO so versatile!
I've never watched the freakin music videos before, but I'm glad I haven't until now. I have a beautiful little girl that will be a year old end of October, and she saves my life every day. This actually made me cry.
This fucking song makes me cry every time I listen... I have a baby girl and when he says I got a little daughter now, she beautiful, you should see her and then you see he's blind and CAN'T see her, I well right up.
Really is beautiful isn't it? Music with a meaning, real vocals, real instruments, and real down to earth guys, I miss when the music industry was about learning and not greed and fame. Keep it real guys, live life!!!!!
don't kid yourself, "the music industry" was NEVER about anything but the money...that's why this has 10M views and not 1B... and there are still plenty of artists out there writing deep songs, you're just not looking hard enough...
Josh, I love you. I wish you where still here so we can still sing blue October songs. Thank you Justin for giving all of us a connection and feeling like we aren't alone through music.... Music really does soothe the soul...
@@daviddale9985 or any fan who listened to any "alt" radio station in the early 00's. ........ wait wait wait, as a matter of fact, haven't they had like 11 top 40 hits? Lol yeah only real music fans know who they are
I saw Blue October in concert maybe 10 years ago, and I was blown away. Not only did they put on one hell of a show, but Justin had just broken his leg but instead of canceling the show this dude SAT ON A STOOL AND PREFORMED, with his leg in a brace. Became a fan for life after that.
I purchased this 2 cd set just for this song back in 2003. I also just today found it and thought I wonder if there is a video for this song. Omg I think I have watched it 15 times already. Really great song and video.
My dad introduced me to blue October when I was 21/2 years old (note I am 13 now) his music has been part of my life for a long time, my parents divorced when I was 3 1/2 and my dad stayed in California while me and my mom moved to michigan, every time I listen to blue October I think of my dad. The line in blue skies "I want my daughter to jump into my lap, I want to tell her daddy's fine and always plans to be" that is my favorite line in the entire song, I think of my dad, I still see him every summer, but that's less time with him. Sorry I needed to get that off my chest.
My son told me that he picked me to be his mom and was sent to me. He most definately saved me. This song makes me cry every time I hear it. He is perfect.
It's taken me many years to listen to this song without breaking into tears. When I see the little girl in the video, it reminds me of my youngest daughter and all of the pain that she endured during my divorce. The sound of the guitars and the voice of the lead singer bring out so many emotions. THANK YOU for such an amazing song!
For the first 6 years of my life, my mom would drive me around in her Jeep she slapped on 44” tires. an entire stack of dozens of CD’s and this was her favorite. Blue October is absolutely fantastic, always bring back incredible memories. Much love.
My daughter is the most wonderful beautiful toughest steady everlasting thing in my life. I'm not worthy....but I am so blessed!!! Thank you Kylee Jane ily so so so so so very much
WHY IS THIS BAND AND THIS MAN NOT LIKE PLAYING EVERY OTHER MINUTE ON THE RADIO!!! This is criminal! I swear... wtf!!!!! Their lyrics in every song then combined with the voice and the band. INCREDIBLE!!!!!! WOW!!!!
Next month will be 15 years since I started dating my wife. If we weren't together, we were on the phone with each other. So this is definitely our song. We decided that way back then.
I have a daughter, I try to be the father I never had. She's the most beautiful thing in the world to me. I have so much pain, I hope she understands. I never wanted this. I'm always scared to hurt her, to be cold and distant like my parents were...I'll accept whatever punishment her heart feels is necesary.
My best friend just proposed to his girlfriend today, and I was there to witness it. This song was his song to her before they were dating. People really do seem to end up marrying their best friends. I'm so happy for them, and this song will always represent their time together.
my dad would play this for me as a child,i am now 13 soon going to high school and this one song has my heart,my dad is my best friend and we both cry to this song every now and then
my dad showed me this song one night on a car drive because we had left to go back home...it hurts listening to this it's way too emotional it's good music but I just cry when I listen to it. I can relate to the lyrics, it's not that I'm tired of my parents I love them dearly, and nor is it me trying to be older and mature, it's just that I feel like I don't see them often due to work and it's sorta hard to hang...love your parents for what they do, keep them and always love them, they do this to keep you from having to go the wrong way.
The emotional intensity of Justin's music is almost too much to take as a human being. It resonates with me (and pretty much everyone else who has ever heard it) so deeply. May God continue to bless his tour, his family and his amazing life.
I live in the UK, Blue October didn't really get the recognition they deserve here until the release of their single "Hate Me". Upon hearing that song I immediately fell in love with their sound and bought the album "Foiled" just on the strength of that one single. Since then I have bought every album they have released since and most of their back catalogue too. The only albums I don't currently own are "Answers" and "History for Sale" so until now I hadn't heard this song... TBC...
This song is my and my husbands song we had for our wedding song..my husband picked it out. I've followed them from way back in the beginning of Blue. You are all amazing people I've noticed most Blue fans are! *SMILE*🙃
They did. You obviously weren't around or if you were you were too young in the 90s early 2000s. I hate that u all say they are underrated. They were so popular for real
In the realm of emotions, where souls collide, There lies a band with hearts open wide. Blue October, their name echoes in the air, A vessel for words we all long to share. Through verses profound, they paint a vivid scene, A dance of words that touch the places unseen. With introspection as their guiding light, They lead us through darkness, into the night. "Hate Me," a cry that pierces the heart, Unveiling vulnerabilities, tearing us apart. "Into the Ocean," a journey within, Where waters cleanse, washing away our sin. "Calling You," a plea to a love so true, The ache of distance, longing to break through. And "Home," where solace is sought, A refuge within, where battles are fought. With each song, a story, raw and alive, They uplift our spirits, helping us survive. Their melodies hold power, their lyrics so, Transcending time and making wounds heal. Oh, Blue October, your music we embrace, A balm for the soul, in this chaotic space. Thank you for your artistry, your genuine voice, For reminding us all, we have a choice. So, let us raise our voices high in praise, To Blue October's brilliance, in countless ways. May their words continue to inspire and igniteGuiding through the darkness, towards the light.... It's the least I can do, Is to write something back. Thank you for every time you helped me through with the magic of your songs. 🍀✌️
Hi all im from the UK and ihave a music night every weekend playing songs from new groups old groups and i stumbled across Blue October and was blown away with the group i need to see them live just to feel the passion that they portray on video
How in the world are those dislikes counted? They do not count. The talent of this man and his band is EXCEPTIONAL. there are none other caN touch it. He writes his own music and puts passion in it that comes from his soul. He moves me. Pure. Joy. Pain. Truth. He's in my top 10 for life
+Sean Gibson i'm envious of your 9 year old lol, i've been dying to see these guys in concert but i have severe anxiety when it comes to large crowds...
I can remember hearing this song on the radio back in 2003 when I was home from college for the summer in Houston and then going back to school and nobody had ever heard of these guys. Fast forward a couple years and I think people know who they are now. Can't keep a good band down.
I can't help but think of my amazing baby girl every time this song comes on. baby if you're reading this I love you more than you could ever imagine. the day you came into my life was the single most amazing day of my life and I am amazingly proud to call you mine. I love and miss you so much Hailey Reese!!!
I'm so livid. I knew about the big hit "Hate me" but I got locked up in my circle of heavy music and forgot to go back to you. It's such a damn shame I've lived through so many moments that your music would have been able to help me through. Oh well, I'm thankful I've found you again.
I absolutely am In Love with this song!!! Stumbled upon it while going through my mp3s...Jesus. It hasn't left my mind since. Life is indeed changing, and the intro just gets me so much, every single time.
This song is how I feel about my kids. I travel for work and am away 4 to 5 days a week. I HAVE to hear their voices every day so I can be reminded why I do what I do. Heari g my son tell me about his day. Or my daughter telling my she loves me more than the whole Universe. That is my addiction and what I live for.
"Calling You" There's something that I can't quite explain I'm so in love with you You'll never take that away And if I've said it a hundred times before Expect a thousand more You'll never take that away Well expect me to be Calling you to see If you're OK when I'm not around Asking "if you love me" I love the way you make it sound Calling you to see Do I try too hard to make you smile? To make us smile [Chorus:] I will keep calling you to see If you're sleeping, are you dreaming If you're dreaming, are you dreaming of me I can't believe you actually picked me I thought that the world had lost it's sway It's so hard sometimes Then I fell in love with you Then came you And you took that away It's not so difficult The world is not so difficult You take away the old Show me the new And I feel like I can fly when I stand next to you So while I'm on this phone A hundred miles from home I'll take the words you gave me and send them back to you I only want to see If you're OK when I'm not around Asking "if you love me" I love the way you make it sound Calling you to see Do I try too hard to make you smile? To make us smile [Chorus x3]
This band is my shit. I listen to it on the nights when I can't sleep and I am all alone, sitting in front of the computer playing their videos, and they are just for me, every one of them, I never get tired of their music, and it speaks very personally to me, missing my daughters, wishing I could call them, wishing they loved me, wishing I knew where they were. Being their mom was heaven. Parental alienation is hell.
I dedicated that song to my wife and I sing this to my son every night. When he heard it from my playlist, his face, nothing could compare it in my heart
This song will forever be my favorite, I have two beautiful girls and every single time I hear this song it makes me wonder why my father never tried looking for us, Never tried calling even though he knew how to contact us. Some of his family have send me friend request on fb but from him I haven’t heard or seen anything. Haven’t seen him in 22 years. And I’m not complaining or sad about it I just cant imagine leaving my kids with no explanation to why things didn’t go right with the mother
Justin and blue october's lyrics are from a dark but yet true headspace. Whether youre singing this or singing their new stuff. Justin will continue to touch those of us who struggle with whatever is we struggle with❤❤
I met my wife in 09 and this was one of the songs we shared until we finally got together. Even now it is is something we sing to each other for support and happiness. Foiled and approaching normal are the best albums I know.
By far one of my AL TIME FAVORITE SONGS. They've written 2 of my all time favs. This song is so beautiful. Expressing love through sound, lyrics, rhythm. A PASSIONATE WOW!!!!!!
This song has literally saved my life. I've been through things nobody should have, listened to this and.... saved me please do more like this I am a life fan
I love how the chorus in this song and the opening lines of the choir singing in “hate me” correspond. (If you're sleeping, are you dreaming? If you're dreaming, are you dreaming of me? I can't believe you actually picked me.)
This is my song as a single parent of two girls, who are now grow up. We live in different countries, and provinces. This is our family love song since the first time we heard it. I send it to them by text or posting on FB and they know what it means. It means everything 💗💗💗💗💗
When I was in rehab two years ago they gave us mp3 players and had to list atleast 10 bands or artists. I didnt pick these guys but I picked some bands of this era and genre and they put this song on it outta 600 songs. I remember listening to these guys back in highschool but forgot about them after awhile. But anyways I fell in love with this song cause it kinda explained my current situation and love for my significant other that was at home hoping and praying I get better. I played it to her at a visit and she absolutely loved it and played it alot then after that. Unfortunately after a week of being outpatient She lost control of her car while going to a counseling session of mine later in the day and passed away. This is the first day I listened to this song since. My life has forever changed since then.
I've loved these guys since I was in high school in the late 90s. All these years later I still love their songs. They have so much depth to them. Even their original tracks still reveal themselves differently. For years I listened to this song and thought it was a love story between a man and his girlfriend. I used to sing it to my wife when we were dating. As we prepared for my sixth deployment, we also found out we were expecting our first child. As I drove to base that next morning, I turned on this song, and for the first time I realized that he also wrote this song about a parent's love for their child. Then I saw the music video for the first time and laughed. Brilliance. Underappreciated brilliance. My little boy will definitely know this music. You'll be to my children, as Patsy Cline was to me growing up, or Mama Cass. I can't wait to see him, and start introducing him to the old man's favorites.
What a beautiful song. He sang this song to his old gf as a birthday gift since he couldn't afford anything else. The video is beautiful as well. I believe it means that although he is blinded and acts like a douche, his intentions are good. I love this band!
My best friend sent me this song after my ex who I thought was the one, completely shattered my heart. I cried like hell and replayed it for weeks. I then realized why my homies family was in love with this band. It's the open soul. I grew up around music that turned your emotions off and this and Pink Floyd just awoke some feeling inside that I only got when I was really young from the bond I had with my mom. Was taught to ignore my feelings and to push them down and deal with them by myself. You don't have to do that. This world is so beautiful. It's so ugly at the same time. You have a choice to wake up everyday and focus on either or so do yourself a favor and choose to see the beauty man. People wanna see you smile 😘
My dad introduced this song to me like 8 years ago and as a kid I never really understood it but I knew it made my dad happy singing it with me in the truck and as a teen I thought it was about a guy and his girlfriend being in love and now as an adult I’m watching this video balling my eyes out. The nostalgia is heavyyyy! This band is SO underrated!
Every song you write is insane,i am 100% so in touch with it if I wasn't poor & i had money like yourself & I'm not judging I think you & I would be best of friends because you're real!! I'm a single father of two boys & your daughter Blue which is my favorite color I hope I pray that you guys really really reconnect & you're a great father bro,my heart aches for you just keep an eye on you with your brother & I will call you brother because I feel that love for you & I'm not being queer I'm just being real God bless you man your biggest fan Ken! Thanks for all the songs...
I know this is a song for your Ex-girl & Brotha i feel your pain.. I suffer from depression & anxiety it's tough enough with that alone! Justin your a great guy & singer-songwriter also! Hopefully you'll be making new music soon & come Massachusetts? I haven't seen you in concert yet,but before my cancer takes me i'd love too see you guys play... Wish you & the band plus your family the best...
It's so humbling and terrifying to have children...I dont like having anything outside of my skin that can be harmed outside of my arms reach...the wish of this parent is that my child will hear my whispers in the wind but follow their own heartbeat with their footsteps gracefully(with guidance) and faithfully(daily).
Am such a BO fan and don't often watch videos as I'm doing other things, but love the group, the underdog nature of their lyrics and with this video, again the guy possibly written off by everyone for his, well his "LOOK". So that in his daily walk saved people who would have scolded, looked the other way or dismissed him because they're anti-not white were save by gestures or luck. I like to believe he was atoning for whatever he did and became a better person in his daughters eyes and that is an epic portrayal of the band lyrics. 56-yrs old male with three daughters and a son who gets the pain of this band and what they write about and what others get from that. Am so happy I found a BO song so many years ago and will keep on keeping on...
Well, Here I am 53 years old sitting in my office in tears. In March of 2020 I lost my best friend, My soulmate, The love of my life to a heart attack at only 55. We had seen you solo and with the band probably 15 times. He used to call me and sing this on my answering machine. You were " our" band. Your messages hit us both deep and hard. The last thing he said to me was, I will be calling you .. then he went on to sing the song. I can't thank you enough for all of the wonderful memories listening to you. We didn't have any kids, so I thought I would be alone for the rest of my life. Until just now. I am part of the Blue crew. Not alone. Thank you. ~Peace and Love~
I'm in tears after reading this. I'm so sorry for your loss, I cant begin to understand your pain, but yes, I am your family too. We will always be here, persevering together. Much love.
We are all family here!
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I'm here to talk Blue with you anytime!
I love Blue October 2 especially calling you I dedicate it to my pitbull name Sunshine everyday I consider her my daughter sorry for your loss I lost my husband to pancreatic cancer in 1995 so I can relate wishing you the best
13 years later, I'm still unendingly in love with this band and will forever have a place in my heart for them. They got me through many years of marital abuse and pill addiction/alcoholism. 7 years clean ❤️
That's wonderful. I'm still fighting my demons, but this gives me hope. Thanks, Hannah.
Ryan Kenyon it's amazing the things can save you. I hope nothing but the best for you, friend ❤️
All I have to say is FUCK YES!! Good for you !!!!! That's so awesome !!
Here's to 8. To infinity and beyond after.
Proud of you
Thanks loves ❤️
I love how he says, "you should see her. She's beautiful," because you could never see her like he does.
That part always makes me teary eyed
This whole video does the same to me. Live version lights up the stage every single show.
Yes I feel that way about my pitbull name sunshine I never had children so she is my daughter
@@rhondaellison5534 yea we know you keep spam posting the same shit everywhere
One more gang banger kid
Thank you Blue October and everyone that is sharing their story. I lost my 29 year old son to covid. He left behind a wife and 3 children. It hurts so bad, seeing my family's pain hurts too. The music and all your comments is comforting
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Can I ask what health was he in prior
He was healthy, no issues. Big strong young man. The Drs were surprised.@@brandongill4542
@@jaygrams5046 thank you brother for the insight it is scary to think about
No, unfortunately.
Justin pours his heart into his music. God blue october is super underrated
You should attend one of their shown. My god they sound fucking good!
So true! They are amazing. Nothing like them.
Blue October has one of the most wholesome fanbases the modern world has ever seen.
You're free to disagree
Not when they're drunk and start fighting at their concert. Watched 2 groups get 86'd last night.😮
OMG. Just found this golden egg. Never heard of them before. Their songs are awesome! 👏
Dang! well you're in for alot of great songs. Awesome band that hits home for so many.
Yes one of the best things about Texas Blue October so proud of them from my hometown Houston Texas
Nice! You'll never REGRET it... NOW WE'RE ALL HERE..
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You have hopefully gotten hooked to Blue. They are the Best...many words to hit home with so many of us..welcome...
@@bethmorgan7404 yes I agree love 💙 blue october
All of your songs have depth and meaning. I love that. I'd love to have a little girl too and be a good father
This song has SO many different levels of love. The love for my daughter, the love for my daughter's father who has passed away, the spiritual side - the love I experience from God - with my brokenness, he took away the old and shows me new love and grace everyday, "I can't believe you actually picked me" ...no matter where you are on life's path...you can never take away the Love of God. Thank you to Blue October!
Rachel, I just wanted to let you know that you're testimony touched me deeply... Thank you for your honesty and sharing your pain and doubts - we all have them but many hide them or deny them. Stay strong and true, my friend, for your Father knows who you are and who you will be. You are a beautiful woman and stand out as a treasure because of your brokenness and decisions to not grow bitter, but instead, grow into a testimony of Jesus's grace and love!! It is beyond worth it for the prize of the race... I'm praying for you
Absolutely
2022!!! I listen to this song everyday! Have since I found it when I was in highschool
Why is Blue October so underrated?! The sound, their vocals, the heartfelt message are exceptional!
I was thinking the same thing!!! I know it’s been 5 years but it still is true 😂
Agreed, serioüusly.
I hate closed minded people who chose to hate on Blue October rather than relate. The REAL STORY is this: Justin wrote this for his girl's birthday as he didn't have any money for a gift at the time! :) This is a love story of how there is still good in the world and people help others despite the ugly surrounding us everyday. It also happens to be my boyfriend and I's song as he travels a lot hence "calling you"...this can be interpreted in so many ways! That's what makes BO so versatile!
a most delicious love song
I've never watched the freakin music videos before, but I'm glad I haven't until now. I have a beautiful little girl that will be a year old end of October, and she saves my life every day. This actually made me cry.
This fucking song makes me cry every time I listen... I have a baby girl and when he says I got a little daughter now, she beautiful, you should see her and then you see he's blind and CAN'T see her, I well right up.
Really is beautiful isn't it? Music with a meaning, real vocals, real instruments, and real down to earth guys, I miss when the music industry was about learning and not greed and fame. Keep it real guys, live life!!!!!
don't kid yourself, "the music industry" was NEVER about anything but the money...that's why this has 10M views and not 1B... and there are still plenty of artists out there writing deep songs, you're just not looking hard enough...
@@olddirtytattooedwarhorse7772 right?
I was LMFAO when he said that
Zalein8 stop talking out ur arse
I'm with you on that comment, most mainstream music is crap, sex, drugs, killing n thot bitches are just stupid encouragement of sin..
Josh, I love you. I wish you where still here so we can still sing blue October songs. Thank you Justin for giving all of us a connection and feeling like we aren't alone through music.... Music really does soothe the soul...
This band is highly underrated.... They are really great.
In my eye's that makes them more special, only.fans of real.music could tell you who Blue October are.🤘
@@daviddale9985 or any fan who listened to any "alt" radio station in the early 00's. ........ wait wait wait, as a matter of fact, haven't they had like 11 top 40 hits? Lol yeah only real music fans know who they are
Awesome song!!! I didn't get the video at first but i finally understood what Enrique was doing.
60 here. My wifey been/ going through cancer and back surgery. Love this song and band
I saw Blue October in concert maybe 10 years ago, and I was blown away. Not only did they put on one hell of a show, but Justin had just broken his leg but instead of canceling the show this dude SAT ON A STOOL AND PREFORMED, with his leg in a brace.
Became a fan for life after that.
I CANNOT PUT INTO WORDS WHAT THIS SONG MEANS TO ME. LIFE IS CHALLENGING AND WAY WORTH IT WHEN THE PRIZE IS A SETTLING LIFE AND ANGELS ARE BROUGHT IN.
Hallelujah!!!
Hook'em baby!
this band deserves way more credit than they get. it's so sad that hate me is thier biggest hit
+Carmen Garcia the only thing that dosnt make sense on this video is the opening since part of the lyrics us I can't believe you picked me
+Carmen Garcia the only thing that dosnt make sense on this video is the opening since part of the lyrics us I can't believe you picked me
I am with a100% on that on. Fear and Sway are my newest favorite. I love Justin.
+Kristy Wholey They changed the video from the original. It wasn't always about a kid, it was about being in love with a girl
That's why I said the into made no sense
I purchased this 2 cd set just for this song back in 2003. I also just today found it and thought I wonder if there is a video for this song. Omg I think I have watched it 15 times already. Really great song and video.
He makes all of songs emotional they make me cry every time.
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My dad introduced me to blue October when I was 21/2 years old (note I am 13 now) his music has been part of my life for a long time, my parents divorced when I was 3 1/2 and my dad stayed in California while me and my mom moved to michigan, every time I listen to blue October I think of my dad. The line in blue skies "I want my daughter to jump into my lap, I want to tell her daddy's fine and always plans to be" that is my favorite line in the entire song, I think of my dad, I still see him every summer, but that's less time with him. Sorry I needed to get that off my chest.
Great!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Abby Roche i relate to this a lot
My parents divorced when I was that age too😔
Abby Roche eeeyyyyy I'm in michigan too!
That's good you should always exspress your feelings so that they don't get bumbled up and cause some issues with your mental health.
Many guys dedicate this song to their ladies, but when you're a father you really get the lyrics.
My son told me that he picked me to be his mom and was sent to me. He most definately saved me. This song makes me cry every time I hear it. He is perfect.
My dad and I used to listen to this amazing song in our way to school
I am not a Father but I dedicate this song to my future Daughter! ❤
It's taken me many years to listen to this song without breaking into tears. When I see the little girl in the video, it reminds me of my youngest daughter and all of the pain that she endured during my divorce. The sound of the guitars and the voice of the lead singer bring out so many emotions. THANK YOU for such an amazing song!
Omg have I been living under a rock? This band is genius. How did I not know?
Es correcto hermosa Kristen Parker.
For the first 6 years of my life, my mom would drive me around in her Jeep she slapped on 44” tires. an entire stack of dozens of CD’s and this was her favorite. Blue October is absolutely fantastic, always bring back incredible memories. Much love.
when my son leaves my side, I think of this song. one day we will be together almost everyday! cannot wait
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My daughter is the most wonderful beautiful toughest steady everlasting thing in my life. I'm not worthy....but I am so blessed!!! Thank you Kylee Jane ily so so so so so very much
WHY IS THIS BAND AND THIS MAN NOT LIKE PLAYING EVERY OTHER MINUTE ON THE RADIO!!! This is criminal! I swear... wtf!!!!! Their lyrics in every song then combined with the voice and the band. INCREDIBLE!!!!!! WOW!!!!
This vid always chokes me up.
Anybody watching in 2024? ❤
Blue October still has it 🥰🤟
Určitě je sleduje velký počet lidí,ten ,kdo je zná,tak mu zůstanou v srdcích do konce života,miluji je❤❤❤
Watching AND going to see them next month! 😁
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Zekers, ik blijf terugkomen😍😍 mooie teksten en muziek🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
Next month will be 15 years since I started dating my wife. If we weren't together, we were on the phone with each other. So this is definitely our song. We decided that way back then.
I have a daughter, I try to be the father I never had. She's the most beautiful thing in the world to me. I have so much pain, I hope she understands. I never wanted this. I'm always scared to hurt her, to be cold and distant like my parents were...I'll accept whatever punishment her heart feels is necesary.
My best friend just proposed to his girlfriend today, and I was there to witness it. This song was his song to her before they were dating. People really do seem to end up marrying their best friends. I'm so happy for them, and this song will always represent their time together.
And if I liked this a hundred times before, expect a thousand more.
You guys are the most underrated band out since debut, period. Fan for life! Last San Antonio show was beautifully done!
I am a Kind and Caring Soul because of your Lyrics Justin 💕💕💕💕💕
Keep shaping the world 🌙
my dad would play this for me as a child,i am now 13 soon going to high school and this one song has my heart,my dad is my best friend and we both cry to this song every now and then
Still here in 2024. Blue October forever ❤
Who's here December 2024?!? ❤
my dad showed me this song one night on a car drive because we had left to go back home...it hurts listening to this it's way too emotional it's good music but I just cry when I listen to it. I can relate to the lyrics, it's not that I'm tired of my parents I love them dearly, and nor is it me trying to be older and mature, it's just that I feel like I don't see them often due to work and it's sorta hard to hang...love your parents for what they do, keep them and always love them, they do this to keep you from having to go the wrong way.
I'm in love with my daughter!! You should see her... she's beautiful
The emotional intensity of Justin's music is almost too much to take as a human being. It resonates with me (and pretty much everyone else who has ever heard it) so deeply. May God continue to bless his tour, his family and his amazing life.
I live in the UK, Blue October didn't really get the recognition they deserve here until the release of their single "Hate Me". Upon hearing that song I immediately fell in love with their sound and bought the album "Foiled" just on the strength of that one single. Since then I have bought every album they have released since and most of their back catalogue too. The only albums I don't currently own are "Answers" and "History for Sale" so until now I hadn't heard this song... TBC...
This song is my and my husbands song we had for our wedding song..my husband picked it out. I've followed them from way back in the beginning of Blue. You are all amazing people I've noticed most Blue fans are! *SMILE*🙃
One of my favorite bands. To bad they don't get acknowledged enough for there great songs.
They did. You obviously weren't around or if you were you were too young in the 90s early 2000s. I hate that u all say they are underrated. They were so popular for real
elizabeth calloway They really were big in the 90s but they've been forgotten about. It's sad.
***** Some of us will never forget :)
In the realm of emotions, where souls collide,
There lies a band with hearts open wide.
Blue October, their name echoes in the air,
A vessel for words we all long to share.
Through verses profound, they paint a vivid scene,
A dance of words that touch the places unseen.
With introspection as their guiding light,
They lead us through darkness, into the night.
"Hate Me," a cry that pierces the heart,
Unveiling vulnerabilities, tearing us apart.
"Into the Ocean," a journey within,
Where waters cleanse, washing away our sin.
"Calling You," a plea to a love so true,
The ache of distance, longing to break through.
And "Home," where solace is sought,
A refuge within, where battles are fought.
With each song, a story, raw and alive,
They uplift our spirits, helping us survive.
Their melodies hold power, their lyrics so,
Transcending time and making wounds heal.
Oh, Blue October, your music we embrace,
A balm for the soul, in this chaotic space.
Thank you for your artistry, your genuine voice,
For reminding us all, we have a choice.
So, let us raise our voices high in praise,
To Blue October's brilliance, in countless ways.
May their words continue to inspire and igniteGuiding through the darkness, towards the light.... It's the least I can do, Is to write something back. Thank you for every time you helped me through with the magic of your songs. 🍀✌️
Hi all im from the UK and ihave a music night every weekend playing songs from new groups old groups and i stumbled across Blue October and was blown away with the group i need to see them live just to feel the passion that they portray on video
i am physically disabled by a car accident 18 years ago since then, music is my support, thanks :-)
How in the world are those dislikes counted? They do not count. The talent of this man and his band is EXCEPTIONAL. there are none other caN touch it. He writes his own music and puts passion in it that comes from his soul. He moves me. Pure. Joy. Pain. Truth. He's in my top 10 for life
taking my 9 year old to see these guys tonight in Houston. its gonna be his first concert!
+Sean Gibson i'm envious of your 9 year old lol, i've been dying to see these guys in concert but i have severe anxiety when it comes to large crowds...
I took my 10 year old tonight and it was his first as well. We live in Houston but came to Dallas and tomorrow we follow them to San Antonio ❤️❤️❤️
That is awesome I've seen them once and they are amazing live
This was the song we played for our dad/daughter dance at my daughters wedding.
My husnand love this song. with this song he make fall in love. And now we have 2 daughter .. I love him so much, RIP papee.. Calling you ❤❤
"Shes beautiful, you should see her." *cue onions*
Exactly!! I love their song "hate me" also. That song makes me cry also
So many onions, my baby is 20 and out on her own. This crushes me, but I'm so proud of her.
I can remember hearing this song on the radio back in 2003 when I was home from college for the summer in Houston and then going back to school and nobody had ever heard of these guys. Fast forward a couple years and I think people know who they are now. Can't keep a good band down.
I can't help but think of my amazing baby girl every time this song comes on. baby if you're reading this I love you more than you could ever imagine. the day you came into my life was the single most amazing day of my life and I am amazingly proud to call you mine. I love and miss you so much Hailey Reese!!!
I'm so livid. I knew about the big hit "Hate me" but I got locked up in my circle of heavy music and forgot to go back to you. It's such a damn shame I've lived through so many moments that your music would have been able to help me through. Oh well, I'm thankful I've found you again.
I absolutely am In Love with this song!!! Stumbled upon it while going through my mp3s...Jesus. It hasn't left my mind since. Life is indeed changing, and the intro just gets me so much, every single time.
This song is how I feel about my kids. I travel for work and am away 4 to 5 days a week. I HAVE to hear their voices every day so I can be reminded why I do what I do. Heari g my son tell me about his day. Or my daughter telling my she loves me more than the whole Universe. That is my addiction and what I live for.
This me n my daughter song she was 6 now she 16 and still in both our hearts
"Calling You"
There's something that I can't quite explain
I'm so in love with you
You'll never take that away
And if I've said it a hundred times before
Expect a thousand more
You'll never take that away
Well expect me to be
Calling you to see
If you're OK when I'm not around
Asking "if you love me"
I love the way you make it sound
Calling you to see
Do I try too hard to make you smile?
To make us smile
[Chorus:]
I will keep calling you to see
If you're sleeping, are you dreaming
If you're dreaming, are you dreaming of me
I can't believe you actually picked me
I thought that the world had lost it's sway
It's so hard sometimes
Then I fell in love with you
Then came you
And you took that away
It's not so difficult
The world is not so difficult
You take away the old
Show me the new
And I feel like I can fly when I stand next to you
So while I'm on this phone
A hundred miles from home
I'll take the words you gave me and send them back to you
I only want to see
If you're OK when I'm not around
Asking "if you love me"
I love the way you make it sound
Calling you to see
Do I try too hard to make you smile?
To make us smile
[Chorus x3]
Violin solos
Yep. Incredible
This band is my shit. I listen to it on the nights when I can't sleep and I am all alone, sitting in front of the computer playing their videos, and they are just for me, every one of them, I never get tired of their music, and it speaks very personally to me, missing my daughters, wishing I could call them, wishing they loved me, wishing I knew where they were. Being their mom was heaven. Parental alienation is hell.
I dedicated that song to my wife and I sing this to my son every night. When he heard it from my playlist, his face, nothing could compare it in my heart
This song will forever be my favorite, I have two beautiful girls and every single time I hear this song it makes me wonder why my father never tried looking for us, Never tried calling even though he knew how to contact us. Some of his family have send me friend request on fb but from him I haven’t heard or seen anything. Haven’t seen him in 22 years. And I’m not complaining or sad about it I just cant imagine leaving my kids with no explanation to why things didn’t go right with the mother
Saw this this month at the Space at Westbury. GREAT show. Definitely wont be my last.
Can't believe u actually picked me thts wat I will think if I find someone
Justin and blue october's lyrics are from a dark but yet true headspace. Whether youre singing this or singing their new stuff. Justin will continue to touch those of us who struggle with whatever is we struggle with❤❤
I met my wife in 09 and this was one of the songs we shared until we finally got together. Even now it is is something we sing to each other for support and happiness. Foiled and approaching normal are the best albums I know.
Ugh, this is so nostalgic to me ♡
ohh phan
By far one of my AL TIME FAVORITE SONGS. They've written 2 of my all time favs. This song is so beautiful. Expressing love through sound, lyrics, rhythm. A PASSIONATE WOW!!!!!!
This song has literally saved my life. I've been through things nobody should have, listened to this and.... saved me please do more like this I am a life fan
These guys are the true definition of rock n roll. The grittiness, the emotions, the passion, the anger, everything. Love this band
I love how the chorus in this song and the opening lines of the choir singing in “hate me” correspond. (If you're sleeping, are you dreaming? If you're dreaming, are you dreaming of me? I can't believe you actually picked me.)
Everytime, this song gets me every damn time.
This is one of my favorite songs! Really looking forward to finally seeing these guys live here in Wichita!!!
This is my song as a single parent of two girls, who are now grow up. We live in different countries, and provinces. This is our family love song since the first time we heard it. I send it to them by text or posting on FB and they know what it means. It means everything 💗💗💗💗💗
Yes, again
The beginning of the song is how a dad should feel towards his kids. Such a good message that seems to be lost these days..
My dream: For Blue October to perform this song at the wedding I'm never going to have.
+myspacemaryy Why will you never have it?
hmm you think they'll come to my wedding? how to contact them....
+Christy Rollman Getting in touch with their booking agency would probably be a good start I would think.
+myspacemaryy I think of stuff for the wedding I'm never going to have too. Anyway, great song. Great idea.
+myspacemaryy Don't worry, I'm in that same boat as you...
When I was in rehab two years ago they gave us mp3 players and had to list atleast 10 bands or artists. I didnt pick these guys but I picked some bands of this era and genre and they put this song on it outta 600 songs. I remember listening to these guys back in highschool but forgot about them after awhile. But anyways I fell in love with this song cause it kinda explained my current situation and love for my significant other that was at home hoping and praying I get better. I played it to her at a visit and she absolutely loved it and played it alot then after that. Unfortunately after a week of being outpatient She lost control of her car while going to a counseling session of mine later in the day and passed away. This is the first day I listened to this song since. My life has forever changed since then.
I love this song, and we used it at our wedding for our bridal waltz... reminds me of the wife every time I hear it...
I've loved these guys since I was in high school in the late 90s. All these years later I still love their songs. They have so much depth to them. Even their original tracks still reveal themselves differently. For years I listened to this song and thought it was a love story between a man and his girlfriend. I used to sing it to my wife when we were dating. As we prepared for my sixth deployment, we also found out we were expecting our first child. As I drove to base that next morning, I turned on this song, and for the first time I realized that he also wrote this song about a parent's love for their child. Then I saw the music video for the first time and laughed. Brilliance. Underappreciated brilliance. My little boy will definitely know this music. You'll be to my children, as Patsy Cline was to me growing up, or Mama Cass. I can't wait to see him, and start introducing him to the old man's favorites.
What a beautiful song. He sang this song to his old gf as a birthday gift since he couldn't afford anything else. The video is beautiful as well. I believe it means that although he is blinded and acts like a douche, his intentions are good. I love this band!
If anybody is watching this in 2020 you’re a legend
I am 😄
I am blue October is best band and I’m watching cause Spotify removed this from there song library
Always. It's me and my husband's song. ❤
I am and always will... Justin is Amazing... I love every song
Heck yeah!
So many years. And still my love of this song has never faded. It may even predate TH-cam.
Sung this to my daughter when she was first born. She’s eighteen and beautiful!! So proud!!
My best friend sent me this song after my ex who I thought was the one, completely shattered my heart. I cried like hell and replayed it for weeks. I then realized why my homies family was in love with this band. It's the open soul. I grew up around music that turned your emotions off and this and Pink Floyd just awoke some feeling inside that I only got when I was really young from the bond I had with my mom. Was taught to ignore my feelings and to push them down and deal with them by myself. You don't have to do that. This world is so beautiful. It's so ugly at the same time. You have a choice to wake up everyday and focus on either or so do yourself a favor and choose to see the beauty man. People wanna see you smile 😘
My dad introduced this song to me like 8 years ago and as a kid I never really understood it but I knew it made my dad happy singing it with me in the truck and as a teen I thought it was about a guy and his girlfriend being in love and now as an adult I’m watching this video balling my eyes out. The nostalgia is heavyyyy! This band is SO underrated!
Every song you write is insane,i am 100% so in touch with it if I wasn't poor & i had money like yourself & I'm not judging I think you & I would be best of friends because you're real!! I'm a single father of two boys & your daughter Blue which is my favorite color I hope I pray that you guys really really reconnect & you're a great father bro,my heart aches for you just keep an eye on you with your brother & I will call you brother because I feel that love for you & I'm not being queer I'm just being real God bless you man your biggest fan Ken!
Thanks for all the songs...
I know this is a song for your Ex-girl & Brotha i feel your pain.. I suffer from depression & anxiety it's tough enough with that alone! Justin your a great guy & singer-songwriter also! Hopefully you'll be making new music soon & come Massachusetts? I haven't seen you in concert yet,but before my cancer takes me i'd love too see you guys play... Wish you & the band plus your family the best...
Such a great song I'm glad to say that I am happy father also and I love my daughter more than the world and I am going to call !!
It's so humbling and terrifying to have children...I dont like having anything outside of my skin that can be harmed outside of my arms reach...the wish of this parent is that my child will hear my whispers in the wind but follow their own heartbeat with their footsteps gracefully(with guidance) and faithfully(daily).
Am such a BO fan and don't often watch videos as I'm doing other things, but love the group, the underdog nature of their lyrics and with this video, again the guy possibly written off by everyone for his, well his "LOOK". So that in his daily walk saved people who would have scolded, looked the other way or dismissed him because they're anti-not white were save by gestures or luck. I like to believe he was atoning for whatever he did and became a better person in his daughters eyes and that is an epic portrayal of the band lyrics. 56-yrs old male with three daughters and a son who gets the pain of this band and what they write about and what others get from that. Am so happy I found a BO song so many years ago and will keep on keeping on...
I'm Brazilian fan and i really dream with a day that they will come here!
Best band ever!!!!
I love so much!!!
This goes out to my step daughter, you saved my life.