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I sang and wrote this song to advocate for victims of drunk driving. I own the rights to the music.

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Premiere Contest WinnerSong Attached Because U Drink and Drive Repost

Someone special died because you drink and drive

Dear drunk driver I want you to know
Forgiveness is a fire enlight save souls
Maybe you live
Maybe you are deceased
Maybe you forgive 
Maybe you are hurting

Blue you blue drink
Driving reckless quicker
Lives are linked 
cause you can’t handle liquor

You didn’t care
You knew you were drunk
Car a weapon killing daughter or son

What if it was your mama
Or your daddy
Broken and bleeding
Screaming and crying

Wrapped around a tree
Or on the highway
What if your wife and child
Died that day?

Someone special died because you drink and drive.

Every day and holiday a family sighs
No more birthdays or 4th of Julys
No more phone calls or smiles from bright eyes
Victims who died because you drink and drive

Those who survive have hard work to do
Physically, therapy, or creating life new
advocating for cause for spiritual mending
Creating a bridge from tragedy to winning


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Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Dietrich Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 10:53 PM
I remember how much I liked this but never congratulated you on trophy . Added a like on it too!
Jones Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Thanks! You did on July 14 2026 below or you asked me if I sang it. Thanks for the like and previous fave Andrea! 🥹
Croft Avatar
July 25, 2026 at 10:20 AM
the music goes so good with your poem!
Jones Avatar
July 25, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Thanks for listening!
Rodrigues Avatar
July 22, 2026 at 5:17 AM
A jazzy song…hits hard in its refrain, almost in a joyous tone, not for the driver but the hit on “someone special.” Needless agony for those lost. Is that your voice singing?
Jones Avatar
July 24, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Yes
Rodrigues Avatar
July 22, 2026 at 7:27 AM
How wonderful, your voice! Recently, my 16 year old grandson read aloud a poem (from a book), I showed him. What a wonderful speaking voice he has.
Jones Avatar
July 22, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Yes I sang and did the speaking/rap part. I appreciate you listening! Thanks Kim!
Schiavina Avatar
July 19, 2026 at 5:48 AM
Congratulations Karen on your well written inspiring poem and your beautiful singing voice
Jones Avatar
July 19, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Frances you are kind! The only reason I sang is I can’t afford to pay a singer lol! I also prefer people over AI. Thanks so much!
Gibson Avatar
July 17, 2026 at 7:28 AM
Great message, Karen, and well expressed; congratulations. Thanks, also, for my placement in your recent contest.
Jones Avatar
July 17, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Hi Faye! I appreciate your entry and thanks for listening.
Dietrich Avatar
July 14, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Wow. I just now saw you answered my questions from last year. I am so surprised to know this is your own voice. You sing really well. A big fave for this . Did you also come up with the tune?
Jones Avatar
July 15, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Thank you! It was a collaboration. I sang the melody and the producer said hey try singing with yourself in harmony! It was a lot of work to do the rap part just fast enough yet not too slow upbeat.
DuBois Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 7:38 PM
What an impeccable melody, Karen. I love what you do with the timing of words in your chorus. Falling back / jumping forward on the beat. I can't fully explain it, but it WORKS. Bravo!
Jones Avatar
July 23, 2025 at 2:56 AM
What a nice compliment! Thank you for the love Daniel! I’m really not a singer but this song means a lot to me.
Dietrich Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Very nice, Karen. Is it your voice on the speaking part? I really enjoyed your song and it's message. My brother died during law school thanks to a dang drunk driver. Back in the 80's and he didn't even pay a fine. Got off scott free. Great song that I see got a trophy in the past. Congrats to you
Jones Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
So sorry to hear that about your brother! Oh that’s such an injustice for the driver to get off! Makes me mad!!! I sang all the vocals and did the speaking part. It was work but fun! Thanks
La France Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Karen, your song is amazing and it brought tear to my eyes, wonderful and congrats on your win in the contest, a FAV, Constance
Jones Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I’m honored you fav it Constance! Wow! You touched my heart with your warm comment! Thank you.
Woods Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Oh yes, I remember this! It's one of those songs that stays with you even after just hearing it once. First, it has a powerful and true message. Second, the melody is catchy! You created something very special with this! Congratulations! Xo
Jones Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Aw you are so kind Crystol! Thanks
Anderson Avatar
July 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Congratulations for your placement in my 'make a song contest'. A fantastic song - very well done! I hope you will be inspired to add music and songs to more of your poems. Lets get more music here!!
Jones Avatar
July 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I am honored and appreciate my placement John. I think poets are musicians that play words. More music here would be fantastic!
Empress Avatar
June 27, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Wow dear karen! This is amazing and impressive! Did your son make the melody? You can sing! You should do it more often! I love this! Congratulations on your trophy win! Sorry i was away and still unwell! Im happy to see you win! You are truly a superstar! Sending you light
Jones Avatar
June 27, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Sorry to hear you are sick Inky. :0( No I sang the melody and the producer followed my voice mostly but the background heavy chords he did. So it was a kind of collaboration. Thank you for your kind comments. I consider myself a writer more than a singer lol. Blessings
Gauthier Avatar
June 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Beautiful strong message ~ definitely deserves to be out there for everyone to hear. Well done ~
Jones Avatar
June 20, 2025 at 9:39 PM
You are kind Line and thanks! God bless!
Woods Avatar
June 19, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Wow!!!!! I love this! Talk about talent... the harmonies were beautiful. The lyrics you wrote have such a powerful message of truth. I'm super impressed! Xoxo
Jones Avatar
June 19, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Aw you are so sweet! Thank you so much Crystol! :0)
Woods Avatar
June 19, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Oh and congratulations!!!
mysore Avatar
June 19, 2025 at 6:08 AM
OH my my! you have such a wonderful voice too my dear blessed poet! Thanks to this unique contest where I can hear to the poets, it is altogether a different feeling. G! so inspiring. I am happy for your top win dear friend. congratulations. three cheers!!!hoho
Jones Avatar
June 19, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Thank you dear poet! You are kind!
Anaya Avatar
June 18, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Congratulations on your trophy win ! Most deserved, most talented, most original, amazing voice, best choice! Bravo miss Karen~ XO
Jones Avatar
June 19, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Anaya thank you so much for your kind comments!
Radhakrishna Avatar
June 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Brilliant! and it is a sing set to music with a great message! Congrats on your very well deserved top win! You should take this further and see if you can get some established singer to sing this song!! Worth writing to them! Elton John would be worth! PS team should write and ask! The message is powerful!! Well done!!
Jones Avatar
June 19, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Krish thank you for your kind words! i have wanted to for years but life gets in the way. lol
Beaufort Avatar
February 28, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Karen, I can see you put a lot of work into this…and it shows. Great message. You obviously have a lot of talent and you get to decide how to use it for your maximum pleasure and advantage. It’s a lot of work to comment on each other’s poems, but it’s also enjoyable. Again, thanks for being here!!
Jones Avatar
February 28, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Wow you have really inspiring comments and I appreciate you taking time to do so Duke! Thanks
Kazadi Avatar
February 16, 2024 at 6:55 AM
Dear Jones, I have so much loved your song, the song is as good as your poems. The best advice you can give someone who drinks, is to away from the steering under alcohol influence. Thanks for sharing this beautiful piece, John
Jones Avatar
February 16, 2024 at 6:59 AM
John I appreciate your listening to it and your kind comments
Fowler Avatar
October 30, 2023 at 9:29 AM
Your song with the written lyrics here is fabulous Karen. A great reminder of the devastating hazards of driving while intoxicated, or under the influence. Thank you for advocating! :)
Jones Avatar
October 30, 2023 at 11:02 AM
So glad you like it Linda! Thanks for reading so many of my poems!
Croft Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 11:01 PM
This sounds so good with music.
Jones Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 12:25 AM
Karen I appreciate you listening. Thank you.
Legros Kelley Avatar
October 16, 2023 at 12:45 PM
Wow Karen, this is a deeply touching message, beautifully put to song, and very well done. This is a message that needs to be heard. Your poem set to song and the music is incredible, you are very talented. I hope more people can hear it, and may it play back in their minds before they get behind the wheel of their car while intoxicated. This is awesome. Thank you for sharing this, a fave for me. God bless you Karen <3
Jones Avatar
October 16, 2023 at 12:50 PM
I so appreciate you taking time to listen and then comment. I'm honored it is a fav and God bless you as well. :0)
Poet Avatar
October 16, 2023 at 7:36 AM
Karen, your deeply felt words are sensitive and honest. You sing them well, adding depth and emotion to the profound lyrics. Listeners are emotionally moved by your music and encouraged to think about its message. Blessings
Jones Avatar
October 16, 2023 at 8:45 AM
Sotto Poet thanks for lending your ear. I appreciate your kind words and only hope the sadness of the song will inspire someone to change their behavior. Love and light hugs to you.
Ashley Avatar
October 15, 2023 at 8:56 PM
Dear Karen, your lyric is heartfelt and intimately expressed. Deeply moving and inspiring, made even more so by your beautiful vocals. Poignant and thought-provoking. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Jones Avatar
October 15, 2023 at 9:13 PM
Thanks so much for your kind words Susan! I appreciate that.
Roper Avatar
October 15, 2023 at 5:33 PM
Thank you for guiding me to this, it is a very heartfelt lyric. I really enjoyed the tune and voices. God bless you
Jones Avatar
October 15, 2023 at 5:36 PM
God bless you too and hugs
Jones Avatar
October 15, 2023 at 5:35 PM
Thank you Eve. My dream is to have someone famous sing it. I could not afford anyone so I sang it myself.
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