I'm going to end this debate about him being schizophrenic once and for all. In 2006 there was an interview with the bands guitarest, CB Hudson, within this interview he did say that Justin is schizophrenic.
the great thing about music is that you dont have to know what the song is about, that is meaningless, what is important is what the song means to you... music is art and its the listeners heart and mind that brings meaning to it for them.
I love this song! Listen to it all the time. Before I knew what was going on in Justin's head I thought this song was about dealing with someone you love that love's slamming dope more. I guess everyone's got there own theory on Blue October lyrics.
It's not about rape in any way, shape, or form! Justin has bipolar disorder and this song is about his struggle between his two personalities, like Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde. So he metaphorically drills a wire through his cheek to link the angel and devil on his shoulders.
I know the difference - That's just how Justin described it in an interview. Instead of multiple personalities, his Jekyl/Hyde reference is more to the extreme differences in his emotions.
One thing about bi-polar is that the "high" periods are usually worse for people then the low periods.
Having mental health problems myself I know how draining it can be. Having a partner with mental health problems I know how draining it can be to others.
@ashebeanie Bipolar disorder does not yield two personalities. The song may very well be about a perceived two personalities, and probably is, that's just not really related to being bipolar.
How is being bipolar not really related to having two perceived personalities? I realize that bipolar disorder does not actually give you multiple distinct personalities; nonetheless it can certainly feel that way to a person constantly having to deal with the extreme "highs" and "lows" of the disorder.
Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October is indeed a Schizophrenic. The Wire Drilled through the cheek is a metaphorical wire connecting the little devil on his left shoulder with the little angel on his right. He tries to grab hold of them as one entity and destroy it to put his personality in check and understand himself better. All of the stuff that sounds sexual in the song is showing the deepness of the relationship with himself and how he hates and wants to understand himself.
From the book Crazy Making. In Justin F.'s words. I realized my ugly side had grown into a monster. I was holed up in a Doubletree Hotel with a pocketful of self destructive gasoline....to cover up my condition I immediately rushed to recite him a new poem. Here I am writing about the negative things drugs do to you, while I'm taking them...Hypocrite...~~Hope that helps.
This is the greatest song EVUR! Ive always loved this song. :) =D ...I never noticed it was swollen with a touch of brutal pain, I never knew a heart could live inside the rust from all your rain... XD
The song itself is actually about Massacism, I beleive. The wallet is to keep from screaming of biting ones own tounge or lip off. The wire through his cheek and down his sleeve is the ground he uses to prove to himself he can still feel, even if it is only pain. At least he is alive. Sometimes physical pain can be less hurtful then emotional pain.Or at least so my girlfriend has always told me.
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dont think too much it is very simple pain is not pain if you love it then its beautiful almost like breathing for the first time no harm no foul just knowing that this is what you really are is enough to smile
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omg I love this song it's fucking awesome and if you don't know whats the song is all about the guys girl was macing on a different guys and so he went and guys Brook leg then he was saying to the girl that it was over between them that pretty much sums it up for you
dude if you were trying to troll that was a terrible attempt please at least make sense with your terrible typing (holy fuck i think his terrible grammar affected my typing just a litttlelele a bitititit fuck its like a disease)
Yes, he said he thought of what a person would say to himself. I think he did admirably on this one... It is VERY powerful and all of my favs of his bring truth to some of the the lesser understood issues in this world.
I LOVE THIS BAND and everything they stand for. Emotional turmoil and all. Absolutely can't get enough of them and can't wait until they come out with another album!
Actually, it's not even remotely about rape. The first few verses of the song: "I try to stay on top of you to hold your body down
your shaking seems to hinder every grasp that I had found", and also, "I use a wallet for your mouth so when you bite you will not bleed" are pretty obvious references to dealing with somebody who's suffering seizures, or convulsions.
@everlively or its a sound that uses sexual referances in place of actual emotion struggle between to people. the average human mind dosnt think much past anything more then lust.
@Blinker9999 nah that was an honest mistake justin sings like a sheep in another song talking about priest pedophiles... its pretty hard to tell what he sings about in alot o his songs, an a lot of his songs points to his anxiety symptoms, it is my personal hell to say the least that anxiety is a terrible tyrant that destroys lives, im happy that some has the ability to become rockstars and live life
foreal?...no, just no lol nice attempt at BSing the meaning like you actually know...thats kinda rude to those who want to know lol next time start with "my theory is"
he is not bipolar,,,he has bpd
grymmspixie19 2 months ago
THIS IS ABOUT AS ATRACTIVE AS A DUMPSTER FIRE
CuntyMcShitterman 3 months ago
I'm going to end this debate about him being schizophrenic once and for all. In 2006 there was an interview with the bands guitarest, CB Hudson, within this interview he did say that Justin is schizophrenic.
GrangerLover101 9 months ago
I love blue October! I really enjoy it when they go a little harder but everything is great!
LO50389 1 year ago
why is everyone arguing over bipolar and schizophrenia and things, instead of focusing on how great the song is?
amandaxlouxwho 1 year ago 5
Great Song
wyckedmoviez 1 year ago 2
the great thing about music is that you dont have to know what the song is about, that is meaningless, what is important is what the song means to you... music is art and its the listeners heart and mind that brings meaning to it for them.
blahatthis 1 year ago
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blahatthis 1 year ago
Justin is a fucking genius lyricist.
nocturnezero 1 year ago 4
-Sniff- This makes me miss my 6th grade teacher so much. He would play this song and other songs on his IPod. He was the coolest teacher EVAR!
robloxianmaster 1 year ago
I love this song! Listen to it all the time. Before I knew what was going on in Justin's head I thought this song was about dealing with someone you love that love's slamming dope more. I guess everyone's got there own theory on Blue October lyrics.
MsWickedOne315 1 year ago
I dedicate this song too my social anxiety disorder
orangepony13 1 year ago
I love this fucking songg(: I listen to it alll the timee(:
foreplayrules94 1 year ago
@ryukthegod666 he is schizophrenic and bipolar read up man...
agriffin1229 1 year ago
stupid video. great song.
Liz11988 1 year ago
It's not about rape in any way, shape, or form! Justin has bipolar disorder and this song is about his struggle between his two personalities, like Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde. So he metaphorically drills a wire through his cheek to link the angel and devil on his shoulders.
ashebeanie 1 year ago
@ashebeanie You are confusing bipolar disorder with DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder) or in its old terminology Multiple Personalities.
PyppyRainbowElf 1 year ago
@PyppyRainbowElf
I know the difference - That's just how Justin described it in an interview. Instead of multiple personalities, his Jekyl/Hyde reference is more to the extreme differences in his emotions.
ashebeanie 1 year ago
@ashebeanie I consider myself corrected. :)
One thing about bi-polar is that the "high" periods are usually worse for people then the low periods.
Having mental health problems myself I know how draining it can be. Having a partner with mental health problems I know how draining it can be to others.
PyppyRainbowElf 1 year ago
@ashebeanie Bipolar disorder does not yield two personalities. The song may very well be about a perceived two personalities, and probably is, that's just not really related to being bipolar.
nocturnezero 1 year ago
@nocturnezero
How is being bipolar not really related to having two perceived personalities? I realize that bipolar disorder does not actually give you multiple distinct personalities; nonetheless it can certainly feel that way to a person constantly having to deal with the extreme "highs" and "lows" of the disorder.
ashebeanie 1 year ago
@ashebeanie Bipolar disorder is two sides of the same personality. MPD Is two or more vastly different personalities in the same cramped room.
TsundereLightning 8 months ago
i love you justin.
i really do.
every side of you.
ThexLoVexPeAcEx 1 year ago
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robloxianmaster 2 years ago
no he isn't, he's just finished touring. Fail.
ComaCalm 1 year ago
ha your a dumbass
melinko0662 1 year ago
he is not a rapist! u guys r so close minded... it is about his schizophrenia like that 1 guy said...
bluethebombdiggity 2 years ago
@bluethebombdiggity He doesn't have Schitz...
ComaCalm 1 year ago
@ComaCalm dude back up off....i dont wanna start no shit.
bluethebombdiggity 1 year ago
i just think he is scared of the denstist and not a drugadict, hypocrite, or rapist!!!! leave justin aloe!!!
musicmirage98 2 years ago
Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October is indeed a Schizophrenic. The Wire Drilled through the cheek is a metaphorical wire connecting the little devil on his left shoulder with the little angel on his right. He tries to grab hold of them as one entity and destroy it to put his personality in check and understand himself better. All of the stuff that sounds sexual in the song is showing the deepness of the relationship with himself and how he hates and wants to understand himself.
Topdoggie7 2 years ago
He's not a Schizophrenic. Trust me, I'd know.
ComaCalm 1 year ago
That's what the song means.
Topdoggie7 1 year ago
@Topdoggie7 FFS! He doesn't have Schizophrenia. Will you people please research before posting rubbish about them. Please just enjoy the music <3
ComaCalm 1 year ago 3
rape!!!
MrJUSTSTART 2 years ago
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Wrong!!!
1Pantikian 2 years ago
someone having a seizure...
censurabass 2 years ago
I love this song...blue october is very good :D
XxMizoreShirayukixXx 2 years ago 5
This song is about drug addiction. Something that many people strugle with.
So unless you know what your talking about dont say stupid stuff.
craigswife0727 2 years ago
I think its about depression. quote "the art of how we grieve." About hurting himself, crying, anger, and what not..
<3Adara Anarchy
adararocks 2 years ago
i love blue october and this song i love all of their songs
snrod753 2 years ago 5
From the book Crazy Making. In Justin F.'s words. I realized my ugly side had grown into a monster. I was holed up in a Doubletree Hotel with a pocketful of self destructive gasoline....to cover up my condition I immediately rushed to recite him a new poem. Here I am writing about the negative things drugs do to you, while I'm taking them...Hypocrite...~~Hope that helps.
lvmybys31 2 years ago 2
Kick Ass Song
<3
sydneyrobbins78 2 years ago
This is the greatest song EVUR! Ive always loved this song. :) =D ...I never noticed it was swollen with a touch of brutal pain, I never knew a heart could live inside the rust from all your rain... XD
My favorite verse.
FuDGyMaPleS 2 years ago
It's not about rape, I don't think. I actually think that it's about holding someone down to keep them from hurting themself.
But this really is an amazing song!
smileyface7727 2 years ago
this is ma song =]
and nice periods btw
had to laugh wen i saw tha sigh XD
LaChiiniita08 2 years ago
blue october is amazing
i love like all the songs
the voice is amazing
everyone who says otherwise sucks!!!
ZWFQLMPS 2 years ago 4
cuntymcshitterman you are a dumb fuck if YOU DONT LIKE song dont listen u dumb fuck and dont wish illness on unborn children u dipshit
barreyne2 2 years ago
Good lyrics, but kinda crappy song
twilightgirl150 2 years ago
judging by your youtube name, it's fair to say you're a tool.
orangetoes223 2 years ago
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this is a shitty band you all are crazy so suck it like a dolphin i hpe your children are born with no legs
CuntyMcShitterman 2 years ago
your such a fucking asshole, ur problably a fucking spoiled brat...
Nascarfan35 2 years ago
I like the bass and lightness of this songg.
thecarnivoresboombox 2 years ago
man, i love this song!!!
Blue October is def an underrated band
freakygothic 2 years ago 4
i love his voice
(he may sound like a rapest but damn if thats not sexy) lol
kitasmith 2 years ago
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no he dosent u dk what it means
slaysdemons9 2 years ago
i love this song so much! even though it's twisted...or maybe BECAUSE it is.
lawl at your commentary at the end of the video. it is indeed a very long song.
xD
eroPsych 2 years ago
bullshit this song is purely masocistic i fucking love it
sufferandsurvive 2 years ago
The song itself is actually about Massacism, I beleive. The wallet is to keep from screaming of biting ones own tounge or lip off. The wire through his cheek and down his sleeve is the ground he uses to prove to himself he can still feel, even if it is only pain. At least he is alive. Sometimes physical pain can be less hurtful then emotional pain.Or at least so my girlfriend has always told me.
One love-
Abduhl
Abduhlhasred 2 years ago 2
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dont think too much it is very simple pain is not pain if you love it then its beautiful almost like breathing for the first time no harm no foul just knowing that this is what you really are is enough to smile
npmorgan1 2 years ago
Don't think you know what punctuation is, either.
houseXallegory 2 years ago
lol love the endig
Fromaster39 2 years ago 2
des thes song have a different name?
TheTrueCoyote 2 years ago
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omg I love this song it's fucking awesome and if you don't know whats the song is all about the guys girl was macing on a different guys and so he went and guys Brook leg then he was saying to the girl that it was over between them that pretty much sums it up for you
reply209 3 years ago
dude if you were trying to troll that was a terrible attempt please at least make sense with your terrible typing (holy fuck i think his terrible grammar affected my typing just a litttlelele a bitititit fuck its like a disease)
drakboner 2 years ago 5
Christ this song is sexy, regardless of its meaning.
Magpie2911 3 years ago 4
It really is.
reject86 3 years ago
This song is fucking awesome!
<3
SynSlaughter 3 years ago 3
YES!! I agree XD
OneOfAllThoseFreaks 3 years ago
it's about the battle with schizophrenia
simsrules 3 years ago
oh cool thx ppl for explaining it now itmakes more sense cause my guess was obviously rape! ty alot this is my favourite song of theirs
xxRitsukaxAoyagixx 3 years ago
one of there best (besides calling you)
songwriter3210 3 years ago
Nicely put! That's certainly what I first thought of when I heard the song
Nevermisses 3 years ago
It's about dealing with a Jekyll and Hyde personality. Justin stated so.
GeminiStigma 3 years ago
Yes, he said he thought of what a person would say to himself. I think he did admirably on this one... It is VERY powerful and all of my favs of his bring truth to some of the the lesser understood issues in this world.
shadetreedancer 3 years ago
LMAO! Bballer made me laugh so hard!
wellithellz 3 years ago
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maybe he's just a psycho killer that kills ppl and drills wires through is cheek
lchsBballer 3 years ago
I LOVE THIS BAND and everything they stand for. Emotional turmoil and all. Absolutely can't get enough of them and can't wait until they come out with another album!
kevinspaceycadet 3 years ago 2
i think its more of a inner battle.
heyitsgraceelizabeth 3 years ago 3
Actually, it's not even remotely about rape. The first few verses of the song: "I try to stay on top of you to hold your body down
your shaking seems to hinder every grasp that I had found", and also, "I use a wallet for your mouth so when you bite you will not bleed" are pretty obvious references to dealing with somebody who's suffering seizures, or convulsions.
Blinker9999 3 years ago 24
@Blinker9999 that or its sexual lol
pkgordon 1 year ago
@pkgordon It's not sexual... get your mind out of the gutter. The average persons mind can achieve more than that.
everlively 1 year ago
@everlively or its a sound that uses sexual referances in place of actual emotion struggle between to people. the average human mind dosnt think much past anything more then lust.
pkgordon 1 year ago
@Blinker9999 nah that was an honest mistake justin sings like a sheep in another song talking about priest pedophiles... its pretty hard to tell what he sings about in alot o his songs, an a lot of his songs points to his anxiety symptoms, it is my personal hell to say the least that anxiety is a terrible tyrant that destroys lives, im happy that some has the ability to become rockstars and live life
greybigshark 1 year ago
@Blinker9999
foreal?...no, just no lol nice attempt at BSing the meaning like you actually know...thats kinda rude to those who want to know lol next time start with "my theory is"
Harkerist 1 year ago