girl in red - October Passed Me By Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who co-wrote and co-produced 'October Passed Me By' with girl in red?

   Marie Ulven Ringheim, known as girl in red, co-wrote and co-produced 'October Passed Me By' with Aaron Dessner from The National. Dessner was also a principal collaborator on Taylor Swift's albums 'Folklore' and 'Evermore'.

2. What inspired girl in red to write 'October Passed Me By'?

   Girl in red was inspired to write 'October Passed Me By' in response to personal feelings she needed to confront in 2021, stemming from a significant experience in her love life. The song reflects on the past relationship that first inspired her song 'We Fell In Love In October'.

3. Is 'October Passed Me By' connected to any other songs by girl in red?

   Yes, 'October Passed Me By' is a sequel to girl in red's 2018 breakthrough single 'We Fell In Love In October'. The new song reflects on the past relationship that inspired the original track and how her feelings have evolved over time.

4. How did girl in red feel about revisiting 'We Fell In Love In October' on social media?

   Girl in red felt that making social media content about 'We Fell In Love In October' years after its release was not honest, as she had emotionally and artistically moved on from that place. It felt boring and uninteresting to her, so she chose not to engage in such activities.

5. Who directed the short film that accompanies 'October Passed Me By'?

   The short film accompanying 'October Passed Me By' was directed by Stockholm-based director Gustav Johansson. The film visually complements the themes and emotions expressed in the song.

6. Why did girl in red collaborate with Aaron Dessner for 'October Passed Me By'?

   Girl in red found the idea of collaborating with Aaron Dessner interesting and low-key, as she had never worked with him before. She had already written the song and reached out to him for production, resulting in a collaboration that spanned remote work from Oslo and LA.