The Party
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 real proud inside Mom, the way you said I would I didn't drink and drive, though the others said I should I know I did the right thing Mom, I know you're always right Now the party's finally ending Mom, they're 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, Mom, 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, it hit me like a load As I lay there on the pavement, Mom, I heard the policeman say The other guy is drunk, Mom, I'm the one to pay

I'm lying here dying, Mom, I wish you'd get here soon How could this be happening 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 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 as I, Mom, But he drank and I will die Why do people have to drink, Mom, it can ruin your life I'm feeling sharp pains now, Mom, 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, Mom, and all he does 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" upon my stone Someone should have taught him, Mom, not to drink and drive If only they had taught him, Mom, I would 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 there. I have one last question, Mom, I didn't drink and drive, Mom, so why am I the one to die?