DEATH TO THE 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 feel 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 police man say,
       the other guy is drunk, mom, and now i'm the one who will pay.
       i'm laying 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 thhe 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, mom, so why am i the one to die?