DEATH OF AND INNOCENT

      I went to a party, Mom, I remembered what you said.
You told me not to drink, Mom, So I drank soda instead.
I really felt proud inside, Mom, The way you said I would.
I didn’t drink and drive, Mom, even though the others said I should.
I know I did the right thing, Mom, I know you are always right.
Now the party is finally ending, Mom, as everyone is driving out of sight.

      As I got into the car, Mom, I knew I’d get home in one piece.
Because of the way you raised me, so responsible and sweet.
I started to drive away, Mom, but as I pulled out onto the road, the
Other car didn’t see me, Mom, and hit me like a load.
As I lay there on the pavement, Mom, I hear the policeman say,
The other guy is drunk, Mom, and now I’m the one who will pay
I’m lying here dying, Mom, I wish you’d get here soon.

      How could this happen to me, Mom? My life just burst like a balloon.
There is blood all around me, Mom, and most of it is mine.
I hear the medic say, Mom, I’ll die in a short time.
I just want to tell you, Mom, I swear I didn’t drink.
It was the others, Mom, The others didn’t think.
He was probably at the same party as I.
The only difference is, he drank and I will die.

      Why do people drink, Mom?  It can ruin your life.
I’m feeling sharp pains now.  Pains just like a knife.
The guy who hit me is walking. Mom, and I don’t think it is fair.
I’m lying here dying and all he can do is stare.

      Tell my brother not to cry, Mom.  Tell Daddy to be brave.
And when I go to heaven, Mom, put "Daddy’s Girl" on my grave.
Someone should have told him, Mom, not to drink and drive.
If only they had told him, Mom, I would still be alive.

      My breath is getting shorter, Mom, I’m becoming very scared.
Please don’t cry for me, Mom, when I needed you, you were always there.
I have one last question, Mom, before I say good-bye.
I didn’t drink and drive, so why am I the one to die?