“It’s Been A While”
Since I could hold my head up high
And it’s been awhile
Since I first saw you
And it’s been awhile
Since I could stand on my own two feet again
And it’s been awhile
Since I could call you
And everything I can’t remember
As fucked up as it all may seem
The consequences that I’ve rendered
I’ve stretched myself beyond my means
And it’s been awhile
Since I could say that I wasn’t addicted
And it’s been awhile
Since I could say I love myself as well
And it’s been awhile
Since I’ve gone and fucked things up just like I always do
And it’s been awhile
But all that shit seems to disappear when I’m with you
And everything I can’t remember
As fucked up as it all may seem
The consequences that I’ve rendered
I’ve gone and fucked things up again
Why must I feel this way?
Just make this go away
Just one more peaceful day
And it’s been awhile
Since I could look at myself straight
And it’s been awhile
Since I said I’m sorry
And it’s been awhile
Since I’ve seen the way the candles light your face
And it’s been awhile
But I can still remember just the way you taste
And everything I can’t remember
As fucked up as it all may seem to be I know it’s me
I cannot blame this on my father
He did the best he could for me
And it’s been awhile
Since I could hold my head up high
And it’s been awhile
Since I said I’m sorry
About It’s Been A While
Artist: Staind
Related Songs: Fade
Album: Break The Cycle
Released: May 8, 2001[1]
Recorded: August – December 2000[2][3][4]
Studio: NRG Studios (Los Angeles, CA), Long View Farm Studios (North Brookfield, MA), Southbeach (Miami Beach, FL) and Electric Lady Recording Studio (New York City, NY)
Genre: Post-grungenu metalalternative metal
Length: 50:49
Label: Flip Elektra
Producer: Josh Abraham