I still see you in the corner of my eye Walking down the streets of New York City Never felt so dark or made me cry Autumn stings a little more this time of year Children scream in celebration, oh, you'd hate these decorations Oh I knew you hated carving faces into pumpkins It scared you the way they smiled back October hurts when I'm not wasted I'm thinking on bittersweet memories Of how you always hated Halloween Every witch and werewolf knocking at my door Holds a smiling face, an empty bag The same routine you'd whine about before But I open hoping you'll be there, dressed in something childish Oh my wish: to see you again Oh I knew you hated carving faces into pumpkins It scared you the way they smiled back October hurts when I'm not wasted I'm thinking on bittersweet memories Of how you always hated Halloween Won't you come to me Let's make costumes fun again Drink and talk until it's 5 AM Oh, I remember when Hallow's Eve was About grieving For the ghosts we leave behind Once the candy bowl is empty I retire In my living room, a beer in hand A toast with every can till I'm too tired I'm on the couch each night with you on my mind An open can for you each year Sleeping in my drunken tears Oh I knew you hated carving faces into pumpkins It scared you the way they smiled back October hurts when I'm not wasted I'm thinking on bittersweet memories Of how you always hated Halloween