Blue October "Hate Me" Acoustic Version

Justin Furstenfeld from Blue October performs a touching version of "Hate Me".

[@stilllaughing7285]

This song is always hard to listen to, not only because it's completely honest and incredibly personal but also because i get it.

[@thomasrooney7088]

Your life's this dark?

[@andrewclongal]

Same here.

[@RoxyandPetey]

Same

[@ramrod4539]

I don't why but every time I try to read the comments, they are always blurred out.

[@scotstewart4011]

@@ramrod4539 I didn’t understand your comment, until I started to read them :(

[@sarahtifft5401]

i don't know how people can hate this version- so much emotion in his voice. i love it more than the original.

[@diggersmygirl]

Check this out B4 he did his version:-- Hate Me Blue October performed by Lee Brown and PIANOTERRY However no one can feel it more then He can

[@ronaldmaffin8401]

Sarah Tifft

[@findingbliss4me]

He said when he recalls where he was before...compared to how happy he is now...he hopes that someone who relates to his dark music can see that they too can get to a better place. Look at blue October 4/12/2018 live recording. It addresses it there.

[@tristanheinze7720]

Best Version

[@elainastandifer851]

I do too, the emotion makes it more relatable for me

[@SweatyJones]

I know this song is about addiction, but it really speaks to me with my depression.

[@89ry89]

i feel you on that one buddy,. this song helped me thru some depression I had

[@Pope2501]

Hang in there, man. Want to say what got ya down there?

[@louloudi1975]

How can someone. ...stay in depression. ...when in life....someone came....from nowhere.....and gave you love?? Is destance a reason...to keep this person away from you? Love is something spiritual. ..

[@raulrodriguez5073]

Steffan Jones stay strong acceptance is the hardest...depresses since 1998...pills help but sadness is there...seing my kids become who they are is what helps me on a daily basis...

[@GothicaBeauty]

Steffan Jones the song is about suicide & Justin’s personal battle with mental health. The voicemail message at the beginning is taken from his answer machine left by his Mom who knew he was sick & the very end is where they’re trying to bring him back from a suicide attempt.

[@andrewclongal]

The lyrics to this song could not be more raw. It's, in my opinion one of the saddest yet most beautiful songs ever written.

[@jls1278]

My mom passed away 6 weeks ago and unfortunately she never really seen me sober especially from opiates in my adult life. Now I'm 2 weeks sober. I know that's not long but it's a start. Mom I miss you so much and I'm so sorry for all the problems I caused for you and what I put you thru. You deserved so much better than me and I cant say enough how sorry I am. I love you and miss you mom. RIP MOM

[@imwithyamum]

Keep going buddy she would be proud

[@the_mstrx7661]

Keep your fucking head up bro you got this TRUST ME, it’s hard I know but I hope you all the fucking best you KING💕

[@hudsonpallett6184]

How you doing these days?

[@jules7111]

Aww so sorry about your mother. May she stay in your heart. But with love and her spirit may you continue with your journey. Blessings.

[@atomicpsych0]

Hope you're still pushing forward

[@claressalucas8922]

This song makes me cry EVERY SINGLE TIME I hear it. I seriously have to change the station if I'm on the highway. Even just reading the lyrics rips my heart out.

[@naomimills7215]

My husband is 7 mo sober.. he always loved me but when he was so high on pills he was so different. When he went to rehab a month before we got married it put us to the test. I saw him in rehab and we talked about our relationship and he made me be honest about how shitty a lot of it was, the times I knew he was lying but choose to let it go, when he would spent more then half he paycheck on payday and we still had Bill's we had to pay with us both working full time we scrapped by. Now life is pretty amazing. We've never been better and he is so rational now that it was hard to adjust to at first. We are a team now 100%, we dont lie to each other we talk about everything and he is my rock. He got sober from coke at 18 when he had his son then relapsed with pills for years. Then he got sober for me and his son. I respect and admire him more than anyone on this earth. He looked at his demons honestly and choose to change his life completely.

[@germantarapow9112]

Hope someday i could write the same thing

[@spades771]

It's like a musical dagger stabbing through all of my emotional defenses straight into my soul thanks Justin

[@cherishdelorme4383]

Whose still listening in 2022? One of those nights and this has always been my go to "get me through" song Keep pushing

[@aaronmannofficial]

I love the way he sings it here. It plays a story in your head. If you’ve ever experienced a karmic relationship that’s full of pain and lessons. This song resonates. You have to say goodbye to a lover because the dynamic is just too toxic together. It hurts. For both parties but you must move on and become a better person because of it all.

[@boondockmom]

This song is so important because it reminds me of what I should have said to my son and what he should have said to me before he died by suicide. this song helped me balance my anguish and grief and guilt.

[@afternoonz1126]

Dayna Whitmer my mother's friend lost her son to suicide last year, I remember specifically thinking that no pain in the world could match hers. I am very sorry for your loss and very thankful for the life that you gave to your son.

[@queenv5580]

Dayna Whitmer This was my little brother's ringtone on his phone when he took his life. His letters to my Mom and I were full of him thanking us for our unconditional love. I am sorry about your son

[@suecondon1685]

Heartbreaking 💔

[@benanderson9629]

I'm so sorry to read this. My brother passed a couple years back by suicide. A friend told me a line that I have gained alot of comfort from and shared often since:"If love could have saved him, he'd stil be here." My brother knew he was loved, he told us so. If there was anyway that loving him more could have prevented his death, then he'd still be around. But thats not what it was about, and so he's not. I can't imagine the pain of a loss of a child. I hope that your well. Take care.

[@kendal52581]

sorry to hear about your son. same situation brought me to this song. lost my wife to suicide a few weeks ago

[@onecoxy]

This is the most powerful version of this song that I have ever heard. Just hauntingly wonderful. I love it.

[@silvergirl1960]

I love both versions. The first he did when he later said he wasn't well. This one feels like he was well, but it doesn't dishonor the original version. I love him for sharing all of it.

[@jamesturcott7339]

He put addiction into words, love this😊

[@beanerbill3296]

💙 without artists like this we would never know if people relate to us.

[@benbacon5986]

^This^

[@derueoloughlin8672]

Well stated

[@ConsciousHealthCoach]

BEST comment

[@peterjohnson9077]

Song saved my life

[@arletowle]

this man expressions pain that i've never had words to express...it is a gift to those who've lived the darkness and who are still trying to survive the hideous face of life. thank you justin...i just might make it with your help.

[@Sc250108]

7 years on.. How did you go?

[@anthonypforr6463]

About 40% of his songs I relate to and cant keep back tears..... I'm a 46yr old man... and this group is beautiful and pure in emotion.

[@brokebutfunctioninggarage]

I cannot even begin to explain how hard this song hits me... all the times in my life where I was broken and battered. All the times I've given it all only to have a person literally smash everything Ive fought for so hard into a million little parts.... Each one mocking me as they shatter upon the floor.... Watching people self destruct no matter what you do to slow or stop it from happening... things you couldnt change no matter what you did but still somehow blame yourself for not changing... The world is a horrible place... beautiful enough to make you love it... dark enough to smother within... Peace, Love... Empathy.

[@butterfly-pax2604]

Wow that's pretty deep but I can relate and to this song.

[@dogmosatchmo]

This crushed me...Entirely

[@jasonhagerman4708]

I love this acoustic version. It needs like 8 million more views.

[@MsQuinn-cv1pi]

"Hate me in ways Yeah, ways hard to swallow Hate me so you can finally see what's good for you."

[@johnholden7825]

I don't know if anyone's visiting this video at this point, but man... this was one of the few mainstream songs that really helped me through the worst of my nihilistic suicidal issues. I hope Justin knows how much he touched one guy's soul.

[@sydneywooton4228]

I feel ya man

[@atomicpsych0]

I'm here revisiting this in 2023. I'm not really an addict, but as a military man I've had a lot of short comings when it comes to my family and this song gets to me

[@michaelhjalmarson5602]

Hey bro i hope that time in your life is over with. Stay strong

[@TaunellE]

For my Brother. I finally did it. 6 months now. I cannot wait to tell you, that You were the Reason. ♡

[@jcormier97comcastcom]

AWESOME Version.... I thank my mom everyday, I wouldnt be alive otherwise. To quote Dar Williams..."I wasnt worth the pain my death would cost"....

[@whatsupbato]

Woah, that's a crazy quote. I like it.

[@willm3742]

Love that statement bro 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@TrevorTatro918]

Best version of this song forsure. Battling opiate addiction for the last 17 years. I have a son now and I stay away from heroin for him. This song speaks so loudly to my soul. I know exactly how it feels to want to leave it all behind because of the hurt we cause. I know what it feels like to see the disappointment in your mothers face. I know how it feels to let everyone down. So this hits harder than most songs ever could. How could you do this to me? Shit how could I do this to myself? There’s no better way to silence the soul than doing opiates.

[@bettyolson4610]

he's amazing makes me cry every time I listen to this song

[@evian257]

Got to be one of the most heart-breaking love songs I've ever heard...

[@jcormier97comcastcom]

All Ya'll who have lived through this get it...... I pray you dont feel as sad as I.... Love this song

[@jeffbunkle6762]

you're not alone buddy... my hopes and prayers go out to you and your family

[@joeysharanlionel]

+Jeff Bunkle Jeff is right you're not alone. My prayers are with you. I hope you have found peace.

[@andrewvaldez9584]

Jason C . Yes it sucks to feel that sad. I can relate.

[@TaunellE]

I love you for saying that! Thank you ♡

[@ajeveryday1980]

How can you not be crying right now?

[@9haylee]

This song brings all the hurt to the surface but in a good way.

[@Spinny78]

How can anyone listen to this and not cry? I miss my mom so much. ❤

[@IBenThere]

Im 3 months sober today..bekka im sorry for all the things I didnt do for you ..thank you for making me compliment myself.. ill never forget you 102 days 6 months sober

[@IBenThere]

I made it 10 months. I’m sorry

[@abhishek8987]

Keep going ....

[@fikrif6403]

God bless you sir,keep going I hope you made it 21 now

[@xxxsurfstar]

Today is 10 months for me. Keep moving forward.

[@jmarinaleal]

This song gets me everytime. I've lived this so it cuts deep.

[@isabellabrock7099]

Jean Leal are you still an addict

[@isabellabrock7099]

Jean Leal I struggle daily

[@pumpkinspicelatte1731]

I fought heroin addiction for over 10 years so your not alone. I am 31 now and have been clean for 2 years and week now and it was no easy feat. I started popping pills from my doctor at 16 and got dropped by him at 18 and started using dope. IF it wasnt for my daughter and facing a 16 yr state prison sentence who knows whered I would be. Please try to get help, I know it sounds so cliche, even if its for no one but yourself. You deserve to be happy. I know how hard it is to tell yourself that, at least I know I thought I didnt during my addiction, I thought I deserved all of it. The pain, suffering, sadness, sickness, hate, misery...but no one does, smile and keep your head up. Look for a methadone clinic to get involved in or a sub clinic.

[@mikenapper1]

love this version so raw and real love this song i hope he comes back huge would love to hear that song live

[@upandawaypromotions]

I've cried so much over this I love this band

[@purplehaze5562]

Very beautiful Justin, God bless you bro.

[@veronikahall6593]

I never thought I could weep more heavily listening to this song, but then I found THIS.

[@YeahxxOk]

My son is an addict, haven’t seen heard from him in a while. This song hits hard as a mom with a lost son.

[@JustSaltyCuz]

This is a beautiful song, I’m an Iraq / Afghanistan veteran and I always come back to this song… hate me today…

[@sarahwalley3696]

This is so sad and sweet it gives me goosebumps every time ❤

[@aaronmannofficial]

Thank you I’m going to learn this on acoustic. I love this song so much.

[@emilywelch5057]

I love that Justin wrote this about his relationship with his mom--i resonate with it like you cant believe...

[@katewhitworth4362]

I watched an interview where he said he wrote it for an ex girlfriend.

[@afternoonz1126]

I'm sober now for 3 whole months thats one accomplishment that you helped me with. The one thing that always tore us apart is the one thing I won't touch again.

[@audreyanndeleon]

❤

[@Colesalad]

Absolutely beautiful. It sheds an entirely different light on the song.

[@diggersmygirl]

Check this out B4 he did his version:-- Hate Me Blue October performed by Lee Brown and PIANOTERRY However no one can feel it more then He can

[@purpledanklady5905]

Sounds really beautiful on just acoustic

[@taylorfaulkner2590]

This was my first ever MySpace song. I always knew he was an amazing singer. People seem to have forgotten how amazing of a song this was. Here I am 12 years (or more) still loving this song. I never knew how much truth this song would ring in my future. But I know a great song when I hear it. No matter what age. Such emotion.😥

[@KISSElPaso]

Easily the best version of Blue October's 'Hate Me' ever. #acousticguitar

[@RealCanadianGaming]

yes

[@miawxoxo5130]

YES

[@kaylacline5643]

never ever listened to them and now i just had a life changing experience

[@JA-uu2rg]

This song means so much to me for so many reasons, I listen to it whenever I'm in a bad head space, I feel every word....his music means the world to me.

[@mrb9642]

I never looked up the meaning to this song….nor will I……but I feel that this is a song that expresses such love for another’s devotion that the only way to repay them is to absolve them of their self inflicted dedication and devotion. Now that’s true heartfelt love……incredible song even after all these years.

[@markstockwell7213]

how can anyone dislike this? amazing.

[@patriciathomas7169]

Thanks Momma, we're all still alive, thanks for taking care of our father during his addiction's & taking care of us!!! You're our heart Momma, I'd never hate you, 😍🌹😍

[@patrickmcghee3902]

Never here of this band till 2 months ago I love his voice is amazing im addicted to them now

[@Ara_Arasaka]

Understanding this song is something I’d never wish on anyone. Not even my worst enemy. Because I understand it. I understand every line. And I can’t keep fighting.

[@MeTube550]

Are you doing OK?

[@Zerinity42]

Hate me....on my arm....I'll never forget. This man saved my life. Because of him, my son exists...because of him, I can breathe...thank you....for so much that you'll never even know. Just...thanks man....

[@pjford1118]

Holt shit, this is even more heart breaking than the other versions! Justin, this is a masterpiece!

[@krisking262]

Dang you got me in tears with this one bro !!!

[@BeTheRabbit]

Love this version

[@TheCyberwolf85]

Beautiful☺

[@freddyer7535]

This was probably one of the most raw,real and emotionally performed songs I have been privileged to watch in quite some time. That some assholes sit here and offer negative feedback is pretty much a joke... all I ask such fucking winners is how are your record deals going and how are your requests for live performances going. Get a life ya jerks. And Justin thanks for the great performance

[@DeadByDesingOfficial]

Ive been a fan of Blue October for years, every now and again another acoustic version of this song pops up in my list, No two are ever the same, every time Justin sings the song it's like he has a different agenda in his head. One of the most underrated bands I've come across.

[@tamcwil73]

The depth of your heart and soul is so touching and beautiful You are a wonderful artist 🎶 I honestly have listened to this beautiful song at least 1000 times 💙 I prase your recovery my friend xo

[@poisonedivysaur]

This song was amazing live. I'm so glad I saw them last night.

[@tamcwil73]

Absolutely so unbelievably moved by your passion and your soul.. I love the acoustic guitar version of the song absolutely outstanding🎶❣️

[@Kirodev]

This song is haunting.

[@xlasnwdhs4102]

i miss them so much it hurts.

[@susankappasmychannel]

Buster! 😭💞

[@susankappasmychannel]

The best song 🎵 😭 FLS

[@RainArenas]

That was incredible!

[@jennradic1014]

This has always been my favorite song does not matter how its done the lyrics are amazing.

[@lisamarie5771]

I love this can hear his pain for her what a sad song when you love someone but you can't be with them it's this song and a pain that is almost unbearable love this

[@brianeclarke686]

I love your music. All of it. And I'm sorry for all that have to go threw hell.

[@stevenwoodman1032]

Thumbs up before it's started. Class voice

[@kaytdai9126]

I love this song!!! He makes such good honest music. Soo happy for him for taking care of himself.

[@laurafarley3]

My fiancee, now my ex-fiancee trashed our house Saturday night. She broke things and ...it wasn't the 1st of it's kind of event. But I decided it would be the last. I am still very much in love with her. And the whole situation has broken me irrevocably. Thank you for this song. And all of the versions.

[@sutoor99]

PURE BEAUTY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SusyStew]

Beautiful

[@shaunramirez2740]

This song makes me think of my mom and everything she did and tried to do for me. She's gone now and it reminds me how I was and breaks me. Thanks for this version

[@scurvdog84]

Wow, I just found the original video a couple months ago, I don't know why I never heard it earlier. And I listened to this one and it brought back such memories of a woman who was only a friend, not a lover or anything like that, a friend that also had the same mental illness as me. I realized that for like five plus year's she was always there, middle of the night, during the day no matter the time or what we were doing, we were always there for one another. Long story short we started arguing about silly things, I said very bad things, the things you can't take back, arguing over nothing, anyway she don't talk to me at all anymore and I don't blame her a bit. But I wish she knew she was very likely the best friend I ever had in my whole life and probably knows me better than anyone. But this song and the lyrics........he puts words to the emotions and thoughts I've not been able to verbalize, actually had me “ugly crying” to borrow a phrase this woman often said. Thank you Blue October

[@sandraquintero3000]

Amo a éste Señor!!

[@IgoTpaynus69]

Beautiful lyrics

[@JohnWick54935]

Woooooowwww I'm at a loss for words 😮😢💔

[@TheSuppressFurry]

this man has been through some shit and hit me with the feels.

[@Slightlyevil]

I remember this helping me through a sad breakup as a teenager. It's stuck with me ever since. It's what made me fall in love with him and the rest of the band.

[@edgeej.drezwell3736]

I always loved this song because it reminds me of family my whole life. The exact same feeling. Part of letting go of that life we thought we loved and knew is affecting truth it was never real or needed. Life alone helps me share my Music and Art with everyone else. Grateful for that and this song. Thank you.

[@austinbruce2895]

When every lyric hits you at the perfect timing in your life...

[@sointeresting3938]

So beautiful!

[@caliber-do1cp]

emotion in his voice and face AMAZING

[@garrettkline259]

I know there's no chance of him seeing this post but I'm gonna say it anyway, thank God for you and your music my brothers. From the bottom of my heart for letting me know I'm not the only one who feels the way I have felt. And really just for keeping going even though you want to give up, you didn't, or haven't and that helps me every time I hear one of your songs so again, thank you so much guys.

[@Melfel1]

It was so amazing meeting Justin!

[@guitarplayer6477]

Incredibly moving, brilliant, sad and awesome.

[@pearlved4128]

Damn ninjas cutting onions again!! I’m an atheist, but this is like a religious experience. Beautiful

[@SusyStew]

Beautiful. ❤

[@airbornemelody6156]

This is so touching... your emotion is just so heavy..

[@sutoor99]

Sing it my brother! You another one of the reasons I keep writing and singing( Passion from the soul) You can't teach that. Perfect

[@andrewkearley6900]

This version hits so different, such deep emotion. Just wow

[@Verbsdescribeus]

love this song forever :)

[@gioannagiddings929]

I love this

[@sergecarrillo6185]

What can you say, it's BluOct. Awesome.

[@Emmet-mc9um]

This vision spoke to my soul..... thank you

[@InfernalDrifter]

i like this version. Ive loved this song since i was in high school dealing with depression myself. I could listen to the history for sale album forever.

[@numberr088]

Beautiful.