For those of you mentioning that the song is/might be for his daughter, you are absolutely correct. In an interview where he went over each song in the new album, he said that this song was solely for his daughter, and if you don't like it, then too bad. He pretty much said that. Because it's for Blue [his baby girl, for those who don't know- Blue Reed Furstenfeld]. He wants the world for her, but he also wants to let her know about how tough life can be, but not to let it get her down.
And I agree with Everlastingfriend. This is one of my favorite songs from AN. It really flows with my mindset, and you can really tell how much this girl, his daughter, this shining star, has lit up and changed his life. All of you talking about how different this song is from their usual stuff, or how happy it is- doesn't that tell you something? The contrast alone should tell you all you need to know about how his life has changed, therefore his songwriting and mood.
Preferring their previous works is fine. Absolutely. Just because a band, even your favorite band, comes out with a new album, doesn't mean you have to listen to it, or that you'll like it. You listen to what you feel like listening to. I could write a book on it, really. But seriously, Blue October is my absolute favorite band, and I haven't found a song by them that I don't like, or even have anything negative to say about. There are songs I like listening to more than others, of course, but it all depends on my mood, as it does for most people.
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So they're not 'selling out.' He didn't write this to be popular, to make more money. Again, this song is for Blue. He wrote it ~for her.~ Not for any other reason. Mainstream can't touch this. Sure, I'd be glad for them if it hit the radio, but I'd be pleased all the same if it doesn't. Because they're not pop. They're better than that. They're Blue October.
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So they're not 'selling out.' He didn't write this to be popular, to make more money. Again, this song is for Blue. He wrote it ~for her.~ Not for any other reason. Mainstream can't touch this. Sure, I'd be glad for them if it hit the radio, but I'd be pleased all the same if it doesn't. Because they're not pop. They're better than that. They're Blue October.
For those of you mentioning that the song is/might be for his daughter, you are absolutely correct. In an interview where he went over each song in the new album, he said that this song was solely for his daughter, and if you don't like it, then too bad. He pretty much said that. Because it's for Blue [his baby girl, for those who don't know- Blue Reed Furstenfeld]. He wants the world for her, but he also wants to let her know about how tough life can be, but not to let it get her down. And I agree with Everlastingfriend. This is one of my favorite songs from AN. It really flows with my mindset, and you can really tell how much this girl, his daughter, this shining star, has lit up and changed his life. All of you talking about how different this song is from their usual stuff, or how happy it is- doesn't that tell you something? The contrast alone should tell you all you need to know about how his life has changed, therefore his songwriting and mood. Preferring their previous works is fine. Absolutely. Just because a band, even your favorite band, comes out with a new album, doesn't mean you have to listen to it, or that you'll like it. You listen to what you feel like listening to. I could write a book on it, really. But seriously, Blue October is my absolute favorite band, and I haven't found a song by them that I don't like, or even have anything negative to say about. There are songs I like listening to more than others, of course, but it all depends on my mood, as it does for most people.
That's my two cents, anyway. =)
Forgot to add this So they're not 'selling out.' He didn't write this to be popular, to make more money. Again, this song is for Blue. He wrote it ~for her.~ Not for any other reason. Mainstream can't touch this. Sure, I'd be glad for them if it hit the radio, but I'd be pleased all the same if it doesn't. Because they're not pop. They're better than that. They're Blue October.
Forgot to add this So they're not 'selling out.' He didn't write this to be popular, to make more money. Again, this song is for Blue. He wrote it ~for her.~ Not for any other reason. Mainstream can't touch this. Sure, I'd be glad for them if it hit the radio, but I'd be pleased all the same if it doesn't. Because they're not pop. They're better than that. They're Blue October.