Death of an Innocent

I found this printed on a crumpled sheet of paper about seven years ago. I believe that it should be shared with everyone.

I went to a party, Mum, I remembered what you said
You told me not to drink, Mum, so I drank soda instead
I felt really proud inside, Mum, the way you said I would
I didn't drink and drive, Mum, even though they said I should

I know I did the right thing, Mum, I know you were always right
Now the party is finally ending, Mum, as everyone is driving out of sight
As I got into my car, Mum, I knew I'd get home in one piece
Because of the way you raised me, Mum, so responsible and sweet

I started to drive away, Mum, but as I pulled out into the road
The other car didn't see me, Mum, and hit me like a load
As I lay there on the pavement, Mum, I heard the policeman say
The other guy is drunk, Mum, and now I'm the one who will pay

I'm lying here dying, Mum, I wish you'd get here soon
How could this happen to me, Mum, my life just burst like a balloon
There is blood all around me, Mum, and most of it is mine
I hear the medic say, Mum, I'll die in a short time

I just wanted to tell, Mum, I swear I didn't drink
It was the others, Mum, 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, Mum, it can ruin your whole life
I'm feeling sharp pains now, Mum, just like a knife
The guy who hit me is walking, Mum, and I don't think it's fair
I'm lying here dying, Mum, and all he can do is stare

Tell my brother not to cry, Mum, tell Daddy to be brave
And when I go to heaven, Mum, put "Daddy's girl" on my grave
Someone should have told him, Mum, not to drink and drive
If only they had told him, Mum, I would still be alive

My breath is getting shorter, Mum, I'm becoming very scared
Please don't cry for me, Mum, when I needed you, you were always there
I have one last question, Mum, before I say goodbye
I didn't drink and drive, Mum, so why am I the one to die?

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