When was the last time   That they heard you say   Mother or father, I love you   And when was the last time   That they heard you say   Daughter or son, I love you     Ones you say you cherish everyday   Can instantly be taken away   Then you'd say I know this can't be true   When you never took the time   To simply tell them "I love you"     When was the last time   That they heard you say   Sister or brother, I love you   And when was the last time   That they heard you say   Darling or best friend, I love you     The one for whom you'd give your very life   Could be taken in the twinkling of an eye   Through you tears you'd ask why did you go   Knowing you didn't always show   Just how much you loved them so