Blue October - I Hope Youre Happy meaning

Despite that clear meaning, this single comes across as if it’s open to interpretation to some extent. The lyrics could apply to a family member or close friend who is separated by a vast distance, in that sense acting as words of encouragement for them to keep going, letting them know you’re always thinking of them. Take the opening verse for example, “There will be days when you’re falling down. There will be days when you’re inside out… I’m always gonna have your back. So, try to remember that.” At other segments, it’s blatantly about a relationship that didn’t work out, as is demonstrated by lines such as “I remember every word that we spoke; you right here next to me. I remember how we tried and we tried. I remember everything…”

That acts as perhaps the greatest strong suit of “I Hope You’re Happy”, because it allows the listener to interpret it in whatever manner means the most to them, ensuring it will be an emotional song that people connect with. The message also fits perfectly in line with Furstenfeld’s frame of mind, demonstrating a want – and even need – to make peace with the demons of your past and make sure everything is on good terms, if for no other reason than to know you’re doing the right thing. And by doing so, one could feel at peace.

While the single may be infectious and the message behind it is an inspiring one, the instrumentation, while behooving of it all, is lacking in places. The percussion sounds hollow, much like one would expect from a drum machine, therefore, no matter what the guitars, violin or bass do, “I Hope You’re Happy” constantly sounds somewhat barren. It aims for a grand sound musically, attempting to incorporate a bit of a rich orchestral vibe, though the full theatrics of it never completely manifest.

Approaching the edge of the runway, it never manages to actually take off, the conviction and genuine attitude that is exemplified by Furstenfeld not being enough on its own to make “I Hope You’re Happy” into a memorable song. It’s enjoyable and even fun, though it doesn’t seem poised to score a top spot in their catalog of material.

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Current Shows:
2018
January
*Justin Furstenfeld Solo for the An Open Book Tour*
25–Rams Head On Stage–Annapolis, MD
26–World Cafe Live–Philadelphia, PA
27–Port City Music Hall–Portland, ME
28–The Rockwell–Somerville, MA
29–The Rockwell–Somerville, MA
31–The Ark–Ann Arbor, MI

February
*Justin Furstenfeld Solo for the An Open Book Tour*
1–Turner Hall Ballroom–Milwaukee, WI
2–Cedar Cultural Center–Minneapolis, MN
3–Wooly’s–Des Moines, IA
5–Scottish Rite Hall–Omaha, NE
6–Bourbon Theatre–Lincoln, NE
7–Stargazers–Colorado Springs, CO
8–Aggie Theatre–Fort Collins, CO
10–Mesa Theater–Grand Junction, CO
11–Fox Theatre–Boulder, CO
12–Soiled Dove Underground–Denver, CO
15–House of Blues–Dallas, TX
16–Brooks & Bates Theatre–San Angelo, TX
17–Ice House on Main–Bryan, TX
18–The Heights Theater–Houston, TX

March
7–Melkweg–Amsterdam, Netherlands
8–Fabrik–Hamburg, Germany
9–Neue Theaterfabrik–Munich, Germany
11–Astra–Berlin, Germany
13–Batschkapp–Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
14–Live Music Hall–Cologne, Germany
16–O2 RITZ–Manchester, United Kingdom
17–O2 ABC–Glasgow, United Kingdom
18–Church–Leeds, United Kingdom
20–Concorde–Brighton, United Kingdom
21–the Waterfront–Norwich, United Kingdom
22–O2 Academy–Bristol, United Kingdom
23–O2 Shepherds Bush Empire–London, United Kingdom
24–O2 Institute–Birmingham, United Kingdom

April
18–Metroplex–Little Rock, AR
19–Mercury Ballroom–Louisville, KY
20–House of Blues–Chicago, IL
21–Piere’s–Fort Wayne, IN
26–The Opera House–Toronto, Canada
27–Starland Ballroom–Sayreville, NJ
29–The Queen–Wilmington, DE

May
2–THE LINCOLN THEATRE–Raleigh, NC
3–The Fillmore–Matthews, NC
4–House Of Blues–North Myrtle Beach, SC
5–House of Blues–Lake Buena Vista, FL
9–Vinyl Music Hall–Pensacola, FL
10–Varsity Theatre–Baton Rouge, LA
11–Hard Rock Hotel & Casino–Biloxi, MS
13–Gillioz Theatre–Springfield, MO
16–Columbus Athenaeum–Columbus, OH
17–Mr Smalls–Millvale, PA
18–Bogart’s–Cincinnati, OH
19–Sherman Theater–Stroudsburg, PA
20–Baltimore Soundstage–Baltimore, MD

There will be days when you're falling down
There will be days when you're inside out
There will be days when you fall apart
Someone else will break you heart
They're never gonna hold you back
I'm always gonna have your back
So try to remember that

I hope you're happy
I hope you're good
I hope you get what you wish for
And you're well understood

And now I'm standing here and looking at you
I wonder what the hell you're gonna do
With those Dr. Pepper eyes and you bubble gum hair
Yeah, I'm standing right here
I remember how I held you so right
I remember that Saturday night, do you?

There will be days when you're falling down
There will be days when you're inside out
There will be days when you fall apart
Someone else will break you heart
They're never gonna hold you back
I'm always gonna have your back
So try to remember that

I hope you're happy
I hope you're good
I hope you get what you wish for
And you're well understood
And whatever your progress
I know you'll be fine
Because I hope you're happy
Even if you're not mine

I remember when the world was ours to take
I remember you next to me
I remember you with every breath I take
You'll always have a piece of me
I remember, yeah
Try to remember that

I remember every word that we spoke
You right here next to me
I remember how we tried and we tried
I remember everything
Try to remember that
That I hope you're happy
That I hope you're happy

I hope you're happy
I hope you're good
I hope you get what you wish for
And you're well understood
And whatever your progress
I know you'll be fine
Because I hope you're happy
Even if you're not mine
Try to remember that
I hope you're happy


Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher

I Hope You're Happy Lyrics as written by Justin Furstenfeld Stephen Schiltz

Lyrics © Red Brick Music Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC

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What was Blue October addicted to?

Rock band Blue October got its start in Houston in the '90s. Justin Furstenfeld has always been candid about his struggles with drugs, alcohol and mental illness. The band's biggest hits, “Hate Me” and “Into the Ocean,” are harrowing chronicles of addiction and trauma.

Why is the band called Blue October?

Blue October is an alternative rock band that came from Houston, Texas. The band's name was inspired by a stay in a hospital that lead vocalist Justin Furstenfeld had to make. Furstenfeld suffered from bipolar disorder for most of his life, saying that "I'm not a danger to myself (anymore)."

Is Blue October a one hit wonder?

One-Hit Wonder: The band has just one American Top 40 single, "Hate Me". Follow-up single "Into the Ocean" stalled at #57 and that was the band's last appearance on the Billboard Hot 100.

Is Blue October band famous?

The band has had seventeen Top 40 singles on the alternative rock chart over their past eight studio albums, and are best known for their platinum singles "Hate Me" and "Into the Ocean" from their 2006 platinum album Foiled.