Look at people walking by, truly look at them. Say hi to whoever looks at you. Say hi like you're glad to see them. God is always there with you when you do that. Probably because saying hi to complete strangers you make them feel seen. And that might be love in its very basic form.
This song saved my life. Specifically the speech before it... And the "next 4 minutes"... I won't go into details but - I put it down, and I'm still here. and "I can't thank you enough."
@wendydugal63 I totally understand. My son is a Heroin addict. He's died twice, and brought back to life by CPR and Defibrillation. Narcan wouldn't work. God I wish he could talk to Justin.😢
@@MamaofaWrestler my daughter had a seizure in my arms when I was carrying her into the hospital and her heart stopped. She was brought back and ran from the hospital. Im so sorry and I hope both of our babies recover and live wonderful lives that they deserve❤️ sending you hugs
Congrats on being clean and sober. I have been since 2006 i was a bad junkie and knew if i didn't stop i would die so i got MYSELF off the speed keep it up
I have 6 yrs. I still suffer with depression also. But Blue October is a band I can relate to. Dealing with PTSD and having anxiety for so many years, I can understand the things Justin Furstenfeld has gone through. Stay strong and remind yourself each day that You Are Beautiful! That it’s Okay to Feel these Emotions. Talk each day to God. He Is There through Anything you’re going through. And most of all, Love You 1st. I will pray for you. ❤️🙏❤️
Stay the coarse sweetie! Everything else will come and life "Will" eventually reward you! Simply the up's and downs of life! One day you will be smiling! Bet! This is simply the road leading you there!
I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a better performer and I’m pretty sure it’s because Justin isn’t just performing this, he is actually experiencing it right here with us.
I can’t ever get enough of Justin and his music, his message. Sometimes it feels like he wrote these songs just for me. I hope he lives to be a very old and healthy man
This song was on repeat DAILY. I woke up to this song. I worked out to this song. I secretly cried my tears in the shower to this song. As a crisis counselor going through my darkest moments this song was my therapy. Seeing and feeling him sing this live was the moment I started pulling out of my dark depression. I'm forever grateful for Justin and his crew.
I must have listened to this song 50 times today. I went down a rabbit hole of reaction videos. Also, I played it for some of my coworkers and patients. I swear I'm going to teach a class based on this song.
Getting up is something I just can't figure out..... you resemble the love of my life...my Mr. Forever that didn't last forever as I thought... to my Clifford if you see this just know I LOVE YOU TODAY, TOMORROW AND FOREVER!!! AND I LOVE YOUR MUSIC JUSTIN
Some people come into our lives because we drew them to us & some drew us to them & they're meant to be in our lives for a time. They bring us valuable lessons & show US ourselves but in the end; they're not meant to be in our lives every moment for all of our lives, They were with us when they were meant to be, when they were needed or when we were needed by them; for a season. We may not ever know why we had to part but there were/are valid reasons. Our task in this life is to learn to accept what IS & our quest is to figure out HOW to live in each minute of each day as it arrives, practicing mindfulness, awareness & gratitude for every blessing, by treasuring the bliss & beauty we encounter & our own selves (as the valuable vessels of light & love we all are.) Some are stuck in a loop of self defeating hatred, judgement & violence that leaks into the present reality from a place & time of intense pain in the past. It lies buried within & is passed on to us even in our D,N,A. Leftover remnants of sorrow need to be felt, examined then accepted & released. Once we've accepted what hurt us & no longer struggle with who to blame bc we've accepted the truth that all humans hurt others, that we too have hurt others & NO ONE truly intends to hurt others, so our 'blame' is a pointless exercise to stay lost in & it heals no one, THEN we can choose to forgive & let the PAST PAIN GO. The only one keeping us there is ourselves, WE really can change our self destructive, negative inner dialogue's script & use it to empower us. WE have the choice. The biggest lesson we need to lean is to LOVE as God (aka; our higher power) loves us; as a parent loves their child, no matter what. A parent can forgive their child's errors so easily & fully time & time again, they're generous with their mercy because of the bond of unique love they feel for their child... this real love makes a permanent space in their heart for.their precious child. We ARE God's children. A human parent might have their child go through surgery that's painful, in order to SAVE the child's life & if the child's young, they won't understand why their parents made them go through that pain, but nonetheless, the painful thing was done out of the parent's LOVE, to help & save the child. We too may go through painful things & not understand why we are having to go through them, but chances are further down the road we'll know all the reasons & then we'll understand. Trust in your heart that there's a good reason, for everything. This frees you from the stress of trying to control everything to make it all go the way you want it to go. We are NOT our errors, not what we may've done or said & neither is anyone else. I'm working on seeing every person with enough love that I can see the 4 year old in each person; the wounded, scared, insecure, in need of affection & understanding child crying for Momma, my heart has grown since trying to do this more & more. WE're all 4 yr olds inside. Free choice is the reason for everything that has ever hurt anyone. We can use ours to choose to let the ghosts of our pain & release it all, for all time. Our job is to shed our ego, to learn to love fully, others and ourelves, to LOVE BEYOND OUR PAIN, above our pride, by valuing people more than the things that get said or done or what location they're at (with us or with someone else maybe) and to realize that we're each a sliver of all the possibilities we represent existing in an infinite universe.
Life is so precious! I finally found my joy! And I would love to send the energies of joy, love,compassion and acceptance to each and everyone reading this! You are enough! You are loved! You are so unique and there is only one of you!You are beautiful and I don’t know you! But truly love you! Peace be with you ❤
Sings the best song live, but before he does gives out the most unbelievable message to his fans. “So if there’s anybody out there that might be going through some shit right now. If there’s anybody out there who’s heart just hurts will you please just raise your hand for me so I can see you. For the next four minutes and thirty seconds. I want you to let that shit go. I got you, ok. I love you. “ Justin Furstenfeld
I was abused for many years and I can't even trust my own feelings about who I am. I just got home after a week in a mental illness facility in San Antonio, Texas. I thank God that I am still here!!! Please get help if you lose yourself temporarily. God bless you all who reads this and I am praying for you all. Ron Bridges
i've seen a few hundred bands in concert...November 2022 Blue October was playing at the Orpheum in Wichita,my daughter and I went,by far the most intimate,emotional,and uplifting concert in my 51 years. Justin said he wasn't leaving the building until he met all 1,800 people that were there! and he did exactly that,i've never felt so many emotions meeting people from my favorite bands...He is truly one of a kind
Their is so much bad and hate in this world and for you to call it out and show your love and the amazing beautiful energy that drips from you and flows out heavy out your pours and screams out so loud to us all on stage to say how much you tell how precious and how lucky we are to even get to see how very much lucky we are for God to let us be blessed to know what it even is to breath and inhale a tiny bit of life! I thank you so much for caring the way you do , you are are most definitely with out a doubt one of the most all time true great artist singers and song writers ever was! God bless you and your band and good luck to the years to come! Thank you for all you are and for your caring. yours truly. HadleyBoy 317 NapTown West side MarsHill Indianapolis!
After the worst cancer diagnosis, this is spot on. Thank you for giving me hope. It's one of the only things no one can take from us. I'm not the ONLY one...AND Thank you!
My husband introduced me to you several years ago. You were so intense and he listened to you at the gym. Then I listened to your words. My Baby Daughters music teacher in kindergarten asker her random what song to have the class sing that day 10 ish years ago. She said Hate Me by you. Music teacher gave me a call. 😊 I have had my children grow up on your songs. I relate to your life alot. Hospital and my life hates me. I almost died twice last year. My heart. That’s when you were in Tulsa last. I have told them to just let me go away. But I don’t have time to be dead. My kids were always proud that I never didn’t care if they cursed in an artists song. There was a reason that was in the lyrics. Other school moms looked at me like a crazy person.let them curse if they were singing an artist’s song. I grew up in music. Bell choir, choir, children’s choir. School choir. I was the youngest flautist and singer in 3 adult choirs. I appreciate your songs and your lyrics. I think your band might be part of the reason My Baby Gage learned the violin. Thank you.
Most inspiration comes from experience, been working hard on my self for 30+ years I'm better than I used to be thank God, ... Justin thank you for giving back , your exactly what people like me need❤❤❤
This beautiful man took the time to talk to my sister who loves him. She suffers from a chronic illness and depression grabs hold. Justin helped her with his songs and again with just being him. He is real, raw, and so talented!! Thank you for helping save the only family I have, my one and only, bc there is NOT a better, more beautiful person than my sis. Also, Justin made sure she got a shirt. 😍
And this is why I love and respect Justin and the boys so much. His gratitude. His inspiration. His love. The energy. Passion. Thank you for sharing this. Tears right now.
I saw Justin perform this one his 3rd birthday in little rock, arkansas. I met him that day and I could feel that he wasn't yet comfortable in his own skin but he had come so far from where he was when they recorded "Foiled". He had no idea how far he really had come. We talked briefly after the meet and greet. He is a very bright and intelligent young man, despite all of his dark lyrics and brooding personality. Little did he know that just a couple of blocks from where we stood is where I spent many nights in meetings discovering who I was and accepting and forgiving myself. I watched Justin grow up and into himself for the last 10 years before that night. His music was the backdrop to my life and boy could I relate to him. Never been so proud of anyone as I was of Justin Furstenfeld that night and when I walked up to him and said happy birthday, Justin! A smile crept over his face as not many knew what that meant to him. As he smiled, he said thank you. I would like to think that he became a little more comfortable in his own skin that night. I feel that he is a bit of a kindred spirit. He doesn't know how many times he kept me alive in my darkest days and to him, I am forever grateful. Hey Justin... Thank YOU. You and your music and your journey helped to save this life...MY life! Much love, my friend. ❤✌
Mohammed XY if you don’t know Blue October, you are missing out on TONS of great music. Twenty years of music. Much of it as beautiful and heartfelt as this one.
I must have listened to this song a thousand times. Every time I want to pull the trigger, drink the poison, or fall until it's dark and there are no more thoughts, no more pain. One day it will come but for these 4 and a half minutes I remember what it was like to hope and believe.
I'll hold you up when you can stand no longer. Will you hold me up when I just want to sink into the darkness and let it consume me? When you think your heart can take no more, I'll hold it together for you.
Prayers 🙏 & Peace 🕊️ Reign Over This Current Experience that is too hard to comprehend or understand There May be A Day where more understanding & acceptance can occur, but Today We just Need Space, Self Care - Healing ❤️🩹 & Patience For Our Own Processes We continue to move forward & come into the Life where We Are Fulfilling the Purpose & Timing that We Are Destined to Create. We will help All know that there can be Peace & Peace does Still Persist & Exist Grace, Mercy, Love & Peace ❣️ We Are Not Clanging Bells 🔔 We Are Harmonious trickles of water 💦🌊 on a stream or a river & soft peaceful waves on a serene / clear lake Fly in Your Dreams & Be the Pebble that your brother skipped along the Top of the water & Seemed to endlessly Skip into the Horizon ;) Let It Go & continue to Let it Go - you don't need to be the Ripple - just Be the Smooth Perfectly Formed Pebble that Your Brother picked to skip & shimmer 😊
I’m so in love with your sobriety and passion for recovery and mental health health your music inspires me in my recovery of 10 years September 27th 2013 I can’t wait to see you in Denver Colo Nov 2023 for the 2nd time Hate me song saved me from my abuser helped me to get away from him
This is my go to song when I feel like giving up I listen to this song. I suffer from Cptsd, major depression, anxiety, epilepsy and narcolepsy Thank for helping me through this difficult time. Because of you I’m still here today,
Just listen to his words and where they come from and heal yourself. Life is long and rocky, ride it like you are on a bull in a rodeo. And don't ever let go.
I absolutely love this band and Justin is Amazing. I can totally relate to this I have had depression since the age of 14 and addiction was my escape and with intense therapy was finally diagnosed when I was much older. Now Im 56 with my own children and now sober. This band has helped me through my dark times and my good times. I listen to this song often, especially when Im in my head too much. Love this song brings me back. Love all of there music, been following them forever.
It’s ok you’re not alone but you matter I love you as a friend from one human to another I love you hope you stay safe and healthy and happy god bless you and yours
Sometimes it doesn't get better Jesse....but you get used to the pain and make friends with it. I used to block the pain of my dad's death with drugs....I was blocking his memory. I made friends with the pain and now I'm free to remember my father and his love.
+Eric Gallup Yeah, so much emotion. I've yet to see a version in which he sings it with more feeling. I didn't like recording it because I felt like I was missing out on the experience, but once I watched what I had, and heard that the audio was actually pretty good, I was so glad I did, so I could let other people see this amazing performance.
@@chrysoulakroust7065 yeah I am know hope ur ok too I was also in the video blue October did with the fans look for the person with the mobile phone with scrolling text on it
@@chrysoulakroust7065 it takes time my od was bad and took alot out of me sadly I battle with bad depression anxiety every day as well as having acute fibromyalgia be kind to yourself though
This song has always been one of my favorites! But as I've seen so many people say, its the spoken intro on this version that gives me goosebumps and makes me bawl and raise my hands in the air. Thank you for helping and inspiring others! You will always be #1 in my heart!
This narrative is EXACTLY how I feel, and EXACTLY what I’ve lived!!!! I post and tell my truth to help others. Justin has helped me. Pay it forward, Friends. This song saved me many times over. I hope I can save someone, too. 🙏❤️😘
@@Echoversedot wowyess!! You'r a big heart woman Kat... i'm proud of you! Wish you all you deserve, wish you love, keep your head up, ☀️, I can't see you but i know you'r shining 💙😇🤗
@@Echoversedot just want to say, my english is real poor... i'm french so excuse me for all my mistake, i wish to speak better...to express you all of me. Listen to Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa : i''ll take care of you 😇💙💙
Yes anxiety will tear you up! Thank you for this song! I feel like it was meant for me. Especially in today's world with war and political issues I love you Justin! ✌️❤️👍
For 20 years his music always makes me cry. I've gone through the phases of his songs it seems and grown with them. They will always be my favorite band ever.
Your songs your words they like magical words where people can relate to you and what you have been through Your words your songs are so powerful thank you.
This song is my life dedication to myself! Every word spoken and every lyric sung ( soulfully spirituality beautifully lights ) I decided this song to my life ! Thank you Blue October Fans Fellow human beings, We’re all the same , different scripts , But still we are loved . I’m praying for you 🙏💜🌎💕🙏 We’re not alone and I couldn’t be more thankful for you , it’s eternal, Soulfully wholeheartedly THANK YOU !
Not necessarily liking, but definitely relating & hoping We are All able to process our own experiences to a point that we can start seeing where Peace exists in this World 🌎🌍- Even if that Peace Can Only Be Obtained by finding the Remote part of the Woods - Where The Tree Falls & Makes No Sound because No person is there To Record it - But Finally We Have Found That Sweet Spot & Realize - This is Where I Find My Peace 🎉🕊️ In This Moment in Time That I Will FOREVER REMEMBER & STORE IN THIS FEEBLE mind I WILL KNOW & REMEMBER THIS PEACE Peace Exists, But Sometimes We do need to create our own version of Peace to make it FIT OUR IDEAS, LIFESTYLES & MINDSETS GET CREATIVE & ALWAYS PERSIST - Be Stubborn, Be BOLD KNOW YOU ARE MEANT TO BE YOU THERE IS NO OTHER YOU JUST LIKE YOU & WE ARE ALL AWESOMELY CREATED, NEEDED & HAVE THINGS THAT ARE SIMPLY OURS CAUSE THOSE QUALITIES & TALENTS ARE NATURALLY OURS WE DECIDE WHO WE WANT TO BE ULTIMATELY MAKE THE DECISION OR FOCUS THE IDEA & MOVE FORWARD KNOWING THAT NO ONE ELSE CAN TRULY DO THAT THING YOU PICK - THE WAY YOU CAN DO IT - OR EVEN PICTURE IT. CELEBRATE 🎉 YOU, WE, US WE WILL BE & WE WILL CONTINUE EXISTENCE CONTINUES - IT JUST KEEPS SHOWING US MORE THINGS TO LEARN & HOPEFULLY WE CAN LEARN HOW TO ENJOY THOSE THINGS WE GRADUALLY GET TO UNDERSTAND & HELP REVEAL TO OTHERS
Justin, you and your band are so powerful. Thank you for your show tonight down in S. Florida. It was amazing and unforgettable. My wife is now a fan. She didn't really understand it all until she saw it. I never saw it in person until tonight. I am happy have a lot of reasons not to be. I am happy. I listened to your last song when you promised we'd get 3 more to listen. I get so many more things now (I am 52). Blue October needs to be seen in person.
🤍🤍🤍 I will always be grateful for this moment. I've listened to your magic for over 20 years. I've listened to this song hundreds of times. But right now, I know anything is possible. Thank you for the beautiful soul you are.
