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,
everyone is driving out of sight.
As I got into my car, Mom,
I knew I`d get home in one piece,
Because the way you raised me,
so responsible and sweet.

I started to drive 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 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 is 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, 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?