went to a party, mom, I remembered what you said.

You told me not to drink, mom, so I drank soda Instead.

I felt really 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 now 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.

I got into my car, mom, I knew , I would 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 onto 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 was 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, that I'll die in very short time.

I just want 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 I was.

The only difference, 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, I don't think it is fair.

I'm lying here 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 will 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??

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