“Home” by Blue October – A Song Review

 

     “It’s not because I live in that dark place; my songs are dark because creativity surfaces when I’m visiting that area.” That was the response when our friend showed concern for someone who, based upon his music, was a troubled individual. When we listen to the music of Blue October, it’s comforting to think the explanation might also apply to the band’s frontman - Justin Furstenfeld.

     Over the years, the music of Blue October has been powerful. The power is primarily generated by the lyrics, but is enhanced by the emotion in the vocalization and the well-timed instrumental touches. Perhaps the best example is the song “Hate Me,” which begins with a voice message from a mother concerned about the emotional well-being of her son (Justin) and asks whether he is taking his medication. Then, the lyrics carry the listener to that dark place.

     This year, Blue October released the album “Home.” The title song is powerful, but resides in a more positive space. Is this Justin Furstenfeld visiting the area or has he relocated his residence from its usual dark place? We’re rooting for you, Justin! The lyrics of “Home” are included below.

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Lyrics to “Home” by Blue October

I'll smile if I want to

I'm not afraid, gonna flaunt it too

What a glow when you're living true

Yeah

I'm living for the right now

I had a few friends show me how

I take a deep breath and blow it out

Let it go

But listen I—

I can't wait to see what's around the corner

I can't wait to soar

Baby, I lie awake and I watch you sleeping, thinking

It's the little things that make a home

Like dancing in the kitchen in the pale moonlight

Only care in the world is that our kids are all right

Daddy loves mamma and mamma loves him

Tomorrow we get to do it over again

So smile at me, baby, take my breath away

With the good Lord willing, I'll be happy to say

That daddy loves mamma and mamma loves him

Tomorrow we get to do it over again

I feel like I'm gonna win

And I'm as proud as I've ever been

'Cause I'm surrounded with some good friends

Yeah, good friends, good friends

I'm forever like a tattoo, yeah

I got to stay sticky 'cause I gotta be the glue for

My girl, my friends, my home, family, I do it all, truly

I can't wait to see what's around the corner

I can't wait to soar

But, baby, I lie awake and I watch you sleeping, thinking

It's the little things that make a home

Yeah

'Cause we'll be dancing in the kitchen in the pale moonlight

Only care in the world is that our kids are all right

Daddy loves mamma and mamma loves him

Tomorrow we get to do it over again

So smile at me, baby, take my breath away

With the good Lord willing, I'll be happy to say

That daddy loves mamma and mamma loves him

Tomorrow we get to do it over again

We found our home

Something we can build for years

The young and old

I'll be there to wipe your tears

We all get to see

Who we grow up to be

An anchor when in doubt

An ocean when in drought

We aim for it all

We lift up these walls

To make this house our home

Dancing in the kitchen in the pale moonlight

Only care in the world is that our kids are all right

Daddy loves mamma and mamma loves him

Tomorrow we get to do it over again

So smile at me, baby, take my breath away

With the good Lord willing, I'll be happy to say

That daddy loves mamma and mamma loves him

Tomorrow we get to do it over again

Dancing in the kitchen in the pale moonlight

Only care in the world is that our kids are all right

Daddy loves mamma and mamma loves him

Tomorrow we get to do it over again

So smile at me, baby, take my breath away

With the good Lord willing, I'll be happy to say

That daddy loves mamma and mamma loves him

Tomorrow we get to do it over again