Blue October Picking Up Pieces (lyrics)

[@haveagreatday9865]

I feel like he is one of the greatest poets of our time who will always get looked over because we don’t care about substance anymore

[@billybruce822]

Nail on the head!! Very well said

[@SR-lo1vl]

People are seen.... trust your heart! Make sure you bring all your senses with you!

[@susannwambugu4939]

Preach!

[@rachelfeliciano9409]

I do care!!! I'll always be here listening to he's music !! 💓💓🙌💯💯🤘

[@aprilmoncado2486]

have a great day amen!!! He’s the most talented musician in at least the last 15 y.

[@lowebranham100]

it makes me really happy to know so many people have enjoyed this video over the years. I was 14 when I made it, and it's gone a long way. thank you all for watching, and expressing how much the song means to you all for me to read. it has always been one of my favorites too. much love.

[@seanr1013q]

ty for doing it...still holds a huge place in my life!!

[@hermeuscomplete358]

Thank you for making all your songs they have carried me so far. Helping me to understand my husband and be able to carry him Your voice then added words are Peaceful to my soul. A Thank you isn't enough for how your music has helped us

[@DawnXMarie]

ty

[@christineleatherwood7987]

Thanks. You did a great job.

[@damnnliisa4772]

still listening

[@tombyates4]

Man....this group is amazing. His songs hit right on point. Puts into words what others feel but can't say as well as he does

[@carolm6581]

Tom Y And Justin has ALWAYS been able to do that with his music!

[@laredocashew3482]

Tom Y 😍

[@sandrabragg7888]

This song expresses how I feel in life right now.. I feel like my world is crashing down and blue October really brings my spirits up.. I know I'm not alone. We do recover

[@Antagonistkkk]

You're not alone

[@anthonyrubio3030]

It’s not crashing keep the head up and stay strong

[@MrPistolwhipped66]

This band saved my life.

[@amyblue4204]

MrPistolwhipped66 mine as well, and it seems we're not the only ones. Idk how I'd get through life without Blue. P.S. I'm glad you're still here. Keep graceful dancing.

[@animaegunner8013]

Same link in park helped me through life until the main singer Chester bennington committed suicide so I had to come here.....its sad

[@wolfah-animator-drawer-act3639]

animae gunner I agree

[@bohuey]

It is true for a lot of us. I turned to music. Was the strongest mother fucker in the world at one time. All it took was that one moment....

[@TheOnmyriversedge]

MrPistolwhipped66 yep

[@mirandabarr9905]

most of Blue October's songs have really hit home for me. They get me deep and lost n my feelings and make me realize things. I love this group and I love their music

[@linzyspaghinzi]

This song helped me so much when it came out. And now it still does. Justin’s words are so heart-felt and real

[@Anabearsmama]

This song helped me so much in a dark time. Now the lyrics resonate in a more positive & validating way many years later, while processing my neurodivergence and past traumas in therapy. Love how lyrics can hold space for so many perspectives.

[@leesahebert4639]

I have battled depression ever since I can remember. I know a lot of these songs are more about addiction which thankfully I never struggled with but depression definitely falls into the same category. These songs hit home. it is great that Justin has been through all we have been through so his music comes from the heart and not just for money. This is the first time I actually sat and listenend to this song and this touches my soul on so many levels!!

[@78desertgirl]

Same here Leasa. Sometimes people self medicate depression with substance abuse and that is where the difference is. I have fought off doing that my entire life. Going strong and yes his lyrics hit the nail on the head!!

[@christineleatherwood7987]

Which is why many people believe substance abuse should be a medical issue instead of a criminal one. If someone self medicates they need help not a criminal charge/time in jail which only makes that person's life worse/harder. A lot of times it also makes them fall back into abuse of substances and sometimes go harder on it which causes overdoses. Js

[@katrinasmith5739]

good song! R.I.P. MY BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER DELANA MARIE SMITH! 9-16-88 TO 4-6-2012. TOO YOUNG TO DIE TO HARD TO LIVE. YOUR 3 BABIES MISS YOU SO MUCH!

[@wecatchfish9531]

I am sorry for your loss. Your story hurts my heart.... I Lost my mother last year and it hurt and I'm an adult. I cant imagine how it feels for the kids. Best advice I can give is to walk with jesus. God bless

[@katrinasmith5739]

We Catch Fish thank you

[@mariechavera8289]

my grandmother past away

[@candacegarcia921]

Wow. This comment hit me. I have to keep fighting these demons for my 3 babies.

[@EvolveThroughTime]

This breaks my heart. I'm so sorry for your loss. My baby girl is only 5 now, but I could never ever imagine losing her. Keep strong

[@ShariCrocker-hl5dr]

40 plus years it took myself. Still piecing my heart back together.

[@hotelmario510]

It's rare for me to find a song that makes me genuinely lose my shit and start sobbing. This is one of those songs.

[@laredocashew3482]

Wow. This song. Years after years, tears after tears...Blue October pieced the missing pieces of puzzle of words. My efforts to describe, let alone to express my feelings, have been in vain... Pain, no gain for me, years after years, tears after tears. Thank you Blue October.

[@Kelseysmyangel]

I gave up on the past because its unforgiving. This verse helps so much!

[@jeff1967ist]

I actually feel this man's music! Wish I could overcome my depression I try every day!

[@caraparks3761]

I'd say he saved mine too, but really he gave me the strength to save my own life. To that, I can only say thank you Kustin for your honesty and sharing your struggle..I'm still figuring it all out.

[@caraparks3761]

Spell check..I meant Justin..obviously

[@abbykaiser7097]

i honestly feels like i’ve known blue october’s lyrics to all of their songs before i was born. thank you for keeping me alive

[@marielwom4765]

my mom had me and my sister listen to blue october while growing up and when I have children I'm going to do the same.

[@paulbarela8166]

Maria lwom Nice!!

[@skyman622]

this song.....every last word of it describes me in an almost eerie way.....

[@scent121joconnor2]

I live in England amd got no idea how I found out about this band. but at time I was suicidal about kicked out my parents house had hepc and a herion and crack habbit.this song had massive impact on me. changed my outlook made me want to fight my habbit. was a long journey took me a quite few years to get totally drug free but I did it. it was amazing this song blow my mind and then I listened to more and more and more and i remember thinking wow he fully gets me he has probably been were I am and now look at him whole band proper legends. I love it now the songs have changed over the years due to his life changing he is a very talanted man

[@christinefisher6385]

I’m Bipolar I and this hits home right down to my core. I love Blue October; so relatable. I could talk for hours and never be to explain as well as these songs do! Just like the perfect storm I live.

[@stephaniejones3867]

Blue october is one of the best bands of all time❤

[@redviper67]

I have listened to ALL of Blue October's Albums... including live and acoustic albums... but I missed this one somewhere. thanks

[@jermsbevins7044]

Same here man.... years n years of so many emotionally connecting songs.... n n bammmm.... just found this one tonight.....

[@jakepchalker7849]

You are a life saver Justin you have no idea how many people you have helped.

[@e.t.phonehome5260]

Thank you so much for this gift you gave to the world. There is something about these songs and seeing these words eloquently written on the screen in front you. God Bless you.

[@tweakythrower7580]

sometimes i feel like weeping, awake and when i'm sleeping, perfecting how to put a game face on.

[@paperclips4113]

Much WISDOM

[@spiraljoe1273]

this man comes up with real jewels.....really like this one

[@hughunger4665]

Best band ever!

[@melanee6926]

This man was put on Earth to make this song for us, the hopeless

[@debbiecondelario8460]

Blue October fear saved my life it came on just as I was about to take my own life

[@thenanouzz]

Debbie Condelario if ypu ever need a chat im here.. yes im a perfect stranger... but i cate

[@daithidemhoreis203]

Sometimes strangers are better to talk to because they don't judge you

[@Misscassey64]

Love their music right on board and never gets to old to listen to

[@savedsole3848]

Good song 🎵 👍🙂

[@emmar560]

HIS SONGS ARE ALL A PIECE OF MY LIFE...

[@swampalienz]

how can I relate to a song so much I love Blue October

[@alexflores5884]

ya i could too

[@sammy-dawnellenleigh-johns6272]

I am still here.....holding it in my heart....always🙏💞Unconditionally😊

[@mnkyfsh]

i love this song, it kind of explains how i have been feeling lately

[@jaimeehansen6123]

Love love love. Thank you so much for sharing with lyrics ❤

[@victoriaadkins3729]

I've never heard a song so spot on.

[@AuditoryStorytelling]

Agreed. Justin always seems to say things better than I ever could.

[@Jasneidyrosas]

Man .... I love blue October

[@RamzEmpire]

+Lovely Jasneidy after what i've heard through i am now in loveLY to you after this romantic music of blue.:)

[@bathroomg0blin]

Same

[@drxedf0420]

I feel like you put my soul on a song.... Thank you so much for expressing the things I could never seem to find the words for

[@emmar560]

He seriously wrote the story of my life...

[@heavenkept]

I'm scared of death, i'm scared of living. Shit i gave up on the past 'cause it's unforgiving

[@katiestait8138]

💕 I ♥ This song so much! 💕

[@robthetireman]

I been clean and sober over 5 years now , in part of knowing the past is just that the past , we cannot change it, but we can change the future , by changing every little thing we do , and for me it has worked , I still have the thoughts , but i made it real difficult for me to go backwards, I changed everything, moved out of the city life , to extreme rural living , and made sure every dime of income has a place , just my way , maybe work for someone else also i hope this music is awesome thanks for letting me talk

[@staceyogle7863]

Lo've this band his voice is amazingly awesome!!!!!

[@paperclips4113]

Justin and his daughter, "Blue" -saw them sing together via youtube last night. Very cool...I like when he elbows her and she elbows him right back. Lol Rolls her eyes and gives him a reluctant kiss on cheek. Then she sings her own song! Must see. So proud of him..

[@georgemason3530]

Love this band and man.

[@dotfern3010]

I'm tired of living with a man I can't stand to be around any longer.... just finding a way to keep my game face on, though it's just not me to be fake... gotta find a way out...!

[@ashw7372]

Did you ever find a way out? I hope you're doing better now.

[@holysl]

Blue October is life 🖤

[@kahel1750]

can't ignore this song.. wether I'm happy or broken still reminds me of... now im broken. fought so much in silence...

[@andreasullivan2419]

Justin has come along way since the 90's Who else believes that?

[@susannwambugu4939]

Simply amazing.

[@ginapasser2394]

My fave too! Imjust want to give him a hug dang!

[@staystrongjoseph]

Nostalgia... reminds me of the last days of college

[@Aujax92]

I love this band but it always reminds me of my friend who introduced them to me who died in a car accident when he was 19...

[@lowebranham100]

Aujax92 i’m sorry to hear that. i hope you are doing well.

[@lovadore8472]

I love this song...

[@MarioLamRedRebel]

Love this band 💞💞💞💞💞

[@heavenkept]

But, i still walk on.

[@gladyskerber1617]

I'm only 14 and I understand this I have to pick up the pierces of my family roof what's left god bless everyone I hope that people don't have to go threw anymore shit

[@jcdoors1978]

I've never been able to pick up all the pieces of those I've broken in my path of destruction while in the grips of addiction.

[@ChuckAKitty666]

Justin Mainhart you will. And i feel ya. My life is currently hell. Never lose faith tho.

[@seanr1013q]

keep your head up...it gets better , I promise! much love-me

[@applesunset3190]

Why are they still around today? Because of us💞💖

[@coppedgelisa5380]

NO ONE has Ever driven me to so many Tears

[@sean3582]

I can't wait to see them Nov 26th in Wilkes-Barre,Pa..

[@mintbutterfly10]

When I have no strength left within. I come listen to Blue October.

[@jewski27]

You can only keep that game face on for not so long.

[@tonythetowboatpaz5810]

This song and hate me today really speak to me i love them

[@mariedavis5116]

Boy u hit the neal on the head with this one, thank you😢

[@raymonthomas5221]

Love this song

[@bekahmiller8103]

i've never related to a song so much.

[@kristofermcmullen2991]

Justin is a musical mystery, his songs aren't hollow and mass produced

[@lucianozoanni1317]

Fantastici!!!!

[@leviraymer3099]

This is an awesome song. I love it so much

[@tracybarger1443]

is he in my head???

[@kove8845]

That voice ❤

[@lonnellpantos3375]

Bravo Blue October!

[@PozerPerry]

awhh i love this song, dispite one or two lyric messups (but honestly, who cares?) the video was great :D

[@MAVtheSlacker]

Crying my soul out right now…😢

[@cynthiaavila5686]

Feel like my heart made of pure steel 😕

[@nothingnobody6688]

He feels like all the good people do and we take our lives it suks being honest

[@JaBoreman]

I really need to talk with you I keep stepping on the vein That keeps my lifeline flowing through I wanna be your perfect stick of glue But I don't feel perfect at all Sad and insecure flaw I find it hard to hold conversations I get sweaty sick and I wanna walk away Its not you its strictly me in this situation But, I'm wondering will it ever go away just go away, still Sometimes I feel like weeping Awake and when I'm sleeping Perfecting how to put a game face on This puzzle I've been keeping Has been in hiding creeping out the closet door Spilling out onto the floor How long will I be picking up pieces? How long will I be picking up my heart? Listen, I'll be as honest as I feel I feel like I'm getting more paranoid and I'm hearing things And they never turn out real It feels like my heart is made of pure steel It's just so heavy all the time I'm scared of death And I'm scared of living I gave up on the past cause it's unforgiving I misplaced my trust I watched my word begin to rust I'm a balloon about to bust I need a place for reliving. Still Sometimes I feel like weeping Awake and when I'm sleeping Perfecting how to put a game face on This puzzle I've been keeping Has been in hiding creeping out the closet door Spilling out onto the floor

[@mudstompert]

john boreman thank you

[@sloppyninja226]

awesome work

[@jbougger]

I have so much hate in my heart right now, but there music helps so much.

[@deathjoker666]

This hits home, sucks being the oldest trying to help a sibling to pick up the pieces after 17 years of marriage to find out their so called husband treated her like shit bullied her, no physical just verbal. Felt awful holding her crying on my shoulder for 20 minutes.

[@alyshahouseman4271]

I just lost my husband my best friend to him relapsing after 15 yrs. He o.d. and r 14 Yr old son found him. He walked out that night and chooses to keep using. I'm left to pick up the pieces..

[@jamietheus363]

Alysha Houseman God is with all of you

[@Dontworryaboutit.]

I'm so sorry

[@joshuaray04]

I'm so sorry for your terrible loss.

[@garryholmes6680]

Alysha Houseman Please Forgive him 🙏 He was fighting his demons, inside he was reaching out from the dark. I'm sorry for the loss.

[@tylerbush1964]

this reminds me of my 3 month old cousin my little Angel

[@TheJangodarkblade]

hits way to close to home

[@tarahilde6027]

Itsl like he knows exactly what ive been going through and knows exactly what i wanna say....its gives me courage❤😅

[@shellyvaughn1055]

I go to sleep to stay awake, away... awake for years and im still here, hear me dreaming of that clocks scream to set me free, to be the person that we wish we could be from my love to his dad

[@cschooley34]

Regret for the things u have done are tempered with time...its the regret for what i have yet to do that i am inconsolable.

[@heatherhensley5374]

Great voice

[@sexygirl7642]

i love this song its my fav an describes my feelings to a t

[@willowheath427]

Beth PALUMBO Blue October really is great! Every song fits with most everything in my life. Even now after everything that has been lost - still picking up my own pieces & everyone else's. Guess that's purpose. Would totally love to see these guys in concert! !!!

[@michaelmoreno7644]

Willow Heath i feel exactly the same way

[@kirstynbathurts6802]

0:38 u forgot glue

[@jaymartino86]

I was gonna say that

[@6luvbublz425]

Kirstyn Timberlake since the glue was forgotten, it fell off the screen LOL

[@heartbrokenangel9242]

Kirstyn Timberlake

[@debbiecondelario8460]

Kirstyn Timberlake blue october fear saved my life it came on just as I was about to take my own life

[@lowebranham100]

sorry guys. I was 14 and this was the first video I ever tried to do. sorry for the mistakes lol

[@KevinSmith-lw3zy]

I really need to talk with you I keep stepping on the vein that keeps my lifeline flowing through. Beautiful

[@KevinSmith-lw3zy]

Eric Berta you need to talk to me? Why?

[@jennihunt2492]

Feel these lyrics after he left without a word. No explanation

[@andrewgonzales4202]

Feels like I'm be PICKING it up Evermore...sigh

[@szeglowskip2]

R.I.P Damien James Szeglowski 1/27/18- 3/1/18

[@tk8181]

🔥♥️

[@catievorndran6305]

The only good thing my mom did when I was a child was have me and my siblings listen to blue October

[@shirlsfitzy1]

how long????? i have the best game face ever, but yeah my heart weighs a ton xx

[@thepulsargroup]

missing "glue" starting at second 35? thx for the lyrics!

[@martieleclair4695]

I love blue October I see team before whit Jenifer and korteny and Jess before 💕