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, though the others said I should

I know I did the right thing, mom, I know you're always right
Now the party is 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 driving away, mom, but as I pulled into the road
The other car didn't see me, mom, and hit me like a load

As I lay here 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 did not 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 goodbye
I didn't drink and drive, mom, so why am I the one to die?

DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE!!