It's Been Awhile
Staind
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It's been awhile Since I couldn't 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 all the things I can't remember As fucked up as it all may seem The consequences that are rendered I stretch myself beyond my means And it's been awhile Since I could say That I wasn't addicted It's been awhile Since I could say I loved 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 remember As fucked up as it all may seem The consequences that I've rendered Have gone and fucked things up again Why must I feel this way? Just make this go away Just one more peaceful day It's been awhile Since I couldn't 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 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 It's been awhile Since I couldn't Hold my head up high And it's been awhile Since I said, "I'm sorry"
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Written by: Aarron Lewis, John April, John F. April, Jonathan Wysocki, Michael Mushok, Michael J. Mushok
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Song Release"It's Been Awhile" was released as a single by the American rock band Staind on March 27, 2001.
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Album InclusionThe song is from their third studio album, namely "Break the Cycle", which was released in the same year.
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Chart PerformanceThis is Staind's most successful song, which topped the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart for a record 20 weeks.
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Record-Breaking Achievement"It's Been Awhile" stands as the third longest-running number one on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, where it ruled for 16 weeks.
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Musical StyleThe song is showcased as a distinct departure from Staind's earlier nu metal sound, as it represents their switch to a more melodic rock style.
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Lyrical ThemeIt is widely accepted that "It's Been Awhile" is a song about Aaron Lewis (the band's frontman) reflecting on his past mistakes and expressing regret.
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Notable Live PerformanceIn 2011, Lewis performed a special acoustic version of "It's Been Awhile", which was televised on the program "Loudwire".
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ReceptionRolling Stone magazine listed "It's Been Awhile" as one the Top 50 rock songs from the 2000s.
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Platinum CertificationThe song was certified platinum in the United States, signifying the sale of over one million copies.
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Personal SignificanceLewis has mentioned in interviews that the song has a deep personal significance to him, as it mirrors his own struggles with substance abuse.
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Featured in Pop Culture"It's Been Awhile" was included in the soundtrack for the video game "Rock Band 3", which means it has made itself notable in pop culture, uniting fans of the music and gaming industries.
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Fan FavoriteDespite the band's extensive discography, "It's Been Awhile" remains one of Staind's most requested songs during live performances.
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Music Video PopularityThe music video for "It's Been Awhile", directed by Nigel Dick, was immensely popular and received substantial airplay on MTV upon its release.
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