MOVE over February, October is now the month to fall in love – thanks to a viral TikTok trend.

October 1st has become a trend on TikTok, with users on the social media platform adding a popular seasonal song to their video content.

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What is the trend about?

Although people often get excited about Halloween and the spooky season in October, this trend is all about love.

The October 1st trend was sparked by the popular song We Fell In Love In October.

Norwegian singer Girl In Red’s song peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs in (you guessed it) October 2019, and was number 21 on the Rock Streaming Songs chart the same month in 2023.

The new trend is about flaunting your relationship on TikTok on October 1 or longing for a relationship while We Fell In Love In October plays in the background.

What is the song about?

The song is all about falling in love and being in a relationship with another girl.

The song’s lyrics include: “You look so beautiful and I love this view / We fell in love in October / That’s why I love autumn / Looking at the stars
/ Admire from afar.”

Followed by “My girl, my girl, my girl / You’ll be my girl.”

Why did the song go viral?

The song has become a hit for women in same-sex relationships to express their love for their partner.

Men who are in relationships with women also started posting the trend on TikTok on October 1, 2024, as a tribute to their girlfriends.

However, the viral TikTok trend is not just limited to people in relationships.

Most of the videos under the October 1st trend are single people who want to be in a relationship.

One person posted a video with the caption: “POV: You on October 1st looking at stories” while scrolling through TikTok.

While another posted: “I hope I get posted on October 1st” with over a million views.

How long has this been a trend?

The October 1st trend has been around since 2023.

The video trend has more than 50.5 million posts on TikTok and billions of views dedicated to love.

Keep an eye on the October 1 trends to see if you’re lucky enough to be notified.