Death Of An 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 my 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 into 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 wanted 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 turn your whole 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's 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?

~Author Unknown~