On October 5, David Archuleta will release "The Other Side of Down." What, exactly, does this album title mean?

"For me, it's about moving forward and making progress," says the former American Idol finalist. "I'm heading towards the other side of down, which is up.'"

Fans can look forward to a CD worth of hopeful, positive lyrics. That's just how Archie rolls, saying:

"Instead of acting like everything in life is so hard and confusing, look at it this way: the only way you can go from here is up. It's our decisions and how we handle things, even when they get rough. If we keep holding on, looking at things positively and working hard, we can improve our lives, help ourselves, and even help the greater good."

Listen to snippets of all David's new songs here!