Don't Drink and Drive

I went to a party Mom,
I remembered what you said.
You told me not to drink,
So I drank soda instead.

I really felt proud inside,
The way you said I would.
I didn't drink and drive,
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,
As everyone is driving out of sight.

As I got into my car,
I knew I'd get home in one piece.
Because of the way you raised me,
So responsible and sweet.

I started to drive away,
But as I pulled out into the road,
The other car didn't see me,
And hit me like a load.

As I lay there on the pavement,
I hear the policeman say,
"The other guy is drunk,"
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?
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,
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?
It can ruin your whole life.
I'm feeling sharp pains now.
Pains just like a knife.

The guy who hit me is walking,
And I don't think it's 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,
Put "Mumma's Boy" on my grave.

Someone should have told him,
Not to drink and drive.
If only they had told him,
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 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?