Dedicated to the Innocent

I went to a party, Mom, I remembered what you said.  You told me not to drink and drive, 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 drive and I will die.

Why do people drink and drive, 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?