One Night

I went to a party, mom
I remember 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 knew I did the right thing, mom
You were always right
Now the party is finally ending, mom
And 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 out into the road
The other car didn't see me, mom
And it hit me like a load
As I lay here on the pavement, mom
I could hear the policeman say
The other guy is drunk, mom
And I'm the one who'll 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 didn't think
He was probably at the party as I;
The only difference is
He drank and I'll die

Why do people drink, mom
It can ruin your life
I'm feeling sharp pains now
Pains just like a knife
The guy who hit me is walking and I think it is unfair
I'm lying here dyingand all he can do
Is stare

Tell my brother not to cry
Tell daddy to be brave
And when I go to heaven, mom
Put "Daddy's Little 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 need 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?

The real Auther is Unknown