If I could bring back yesterday my world would be much different
I would have Derek back with me and my life would be so much better
He would have turned seventeen his last birthday
Now he's sixteen forever
I would always let him know
How much he means to me
He would be so gloriously happy
And never want for anything
I would tuck him in at night
And sit beside him on his bed
The way I used to do
When he was a little kid
He would have the finest electric guitar
That our money could buy
It would have a amplifier
That would be turned up way too high
His room would be decorated
With all those music posters and crazy things he liked
His heritage is from the South
It meant a lot to him
He could spill ink on his carpet
That never seemed like such a big deal
I'd give up anything I had
To be able to ground him again
He never meant any harm
He was just being a kid
All his friends called our home the "Hang-Out Place"
The good times they all shared together are now sweet memories
He'd be out of school
With one or two babes on his arm
I always knew he could be such a charmer
He charmed me all the time
Everything would be so different
I'd tell him I loved him everyday
I wouldn't take him for granted
Though he knew I loved him greatly
He certainly dressed to hism own style
What I wouldn't give to tell him that it was okay to dress like that
But then again what am I saying
He always set the fashion
He always needed extra cash
And wasn't afraid to work for it
Charged me all the time to do my dishes or wash my car
If I could bring back yesterday
My family would be whole
We would all be here together
There wouldn't be that empty void
My world wouldn't be turned upside down
Like it still is today
I wouldn't need to visit his cemetary
To put flowers on his grave
But yesterday is gone
I can't go back, I've tried
I didn't realize the truth
Until it was too late for my son
Derek has passed away
Through no fault of his own
He'll never be able to make it
Safely back at home
So please do me a favor
Mother and Dads out there
Don't take your child for granted
Let them know you care
This may be your last chance
To give your child a hug
And tell him that you love him
Because tomorrow may never come
