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?