Madds Buckley
Hating Halloween

[Verse 1]
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

[Chorus]
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

[Verse 2]
Every witch and werewolf
Knocking at my door
Holds a smiling face, an empty bag
Thе same routine you'd whine about bеfore
But I open hoping you’ll be there
Dressed in something childish
Oh my wish
To see you again
[Chorus]
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

[Bridge]
Won't you come to me?
Let's make costumes fun again, drink and talk until it's 5 AM
I remember when Hallow's Eve was about grieving
All the ghosts we leave behind

[Verse 3]
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

[Chorus]
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