Victoria Simmonds releases new single
"October Girl"
Independent Indie Artist releases powerful new single

“It was fantastic to revisit this song” said Victoria Simmonds, “We have brought it to life”.
Victoria Simmonds jumps into autumn 2023 with the release her latest single “October Girl” on the 17th October. After the success of her last release “Still a long way to go” this summer, this song is set to impress.
This song speaks about choices and decisions we make in a relationship and how it will affect the other person. It touches on female strength and empowerment with great emotion. “The hand I'm holding or the heart I'd break” is a line that resonates with the opposition in the song. In this song, Victoria highlights the soulfulness of her powerfully emotional voice showing the control and emotions that are true to her style of music.
The song was originally featured on the album “Let's do Happy” and has been remastered, giving it a richer sound.
British singer-songwriter, Victoria Simmonds, is an independent artist. Having lived in both the UK and France she has performed around Europe. Her music is a blend of Indie, Folk, Alt Pop/Rock. She fills the songs with her powerful voice which brings expressive, controlled and heartfelt emotions.
Her first album "Let's do Happy" was released in 2020 followed by the acoustic sessions in 2021. In 2023 she continued her work with Paddy O'Grady to create more music. Her last single "Still a long way to go" was also recognised on BBC Introducing Solent.
Victoria has been likened to the likes of Stevie Nicks and Alanis Morissette and Adele.


October Girl
Time passes and I'm left drifting in it's wake Pulled both ways by the choice I have to make The hand I'm holding or the heart I'd break
No-one in this story is left unbroken
Idly thinking of how different it might be
There's always a sight I never tried to see
It takes the situation out of fantasy
In the real world nothing's perfect and that includes me
And I'll hold you, kiss you take you in my arms and say
I'm sorry baby you'll fall into my charms
Then you'll surrender, helpless
Caught up in this wave of disbelief
Spun by a liar a beggar and a thief
I've been blinded bout what future lies for me Clouded in a moment and yearning to be free The autumn changes places with the summer breeze
And I find what's left behind
Is a beauty of her own
And I'll hold you, kiss you take you in my arms and say
I'm sorry baby you'll fall into my charms
Then you'll surrender, helpless
Caught up in this wave of disbelief
And I'll hold you, kiss you take you in my arms and say
I'm sorry baby you'll fall into my charms
Then you'll surrender, helpless,
Caught up in this wave of disbelief
The October girl she has a strength you very rarely see
A truth that's left unspoken and hides inside of me
Deep within the world of this October girl
This October Girl
Lyrics and Music by Victoria Simmonds and Paddy O'Grady – October Girl - 2023
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