Lyrics by Dave Gill The end of October came rushing by I can't believe how time can fly It's enough to make a grown man cry to think what I've been through A friend of mine and me at the bar The night of Halloween He said "Who do you want to be this year?" And a thought occurred to me Lots of people go as monsters just scaring everyone or dress up like a police officer with a badge and gun It seems tonight could use a change perhaps something brand new like a stronger, braver me with lots of work to do This time of year is a time for reflection I'd get a head start in a new direction I wouldn't go and try to shoot for perfection but I know what I'd need to do It wouldn't be about the glory or fame Heck, I doubt anyone would remember my name But I would give it my best shot just the same And wouldn't stop 'til I was through I could be the one who makes it all right I could be that guy a better man for my wife and a father to my son someone I should have been like a stronger, braver me so I could try again I stepped outside to the icy wind as it cut me to the bone I stumbled down to the overpass and my shaky cardboard home I dreamt of my ex-wife and kid the thought took my breath away I'd give anything to be someone else today I probably wouldn't cure cancer or ever stop a war But I know that somewhere deep inside me there's really so much more I don't need a cape to do what's right or to end a catastrophe I could be something brand new A stronger, braver me Yeah, I'd like to be something brand new a stronger, braver me
