DEATH OF AN INNOCENT
   
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   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 ruin 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?