In this song, Staind lead Aaron Lewis is speaking of how, in his mind, he messes everything up and is disappointing the person who means the most to him. Lewis also dips into his addiction and going clean.
[Verse 1]
And it's been awhile
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
[Chorus]
And everything I can't remember
As fucked up as it all may seem
The consequences that are rendered
I've stretched myself beyond my means
[Verse 2]
And it's been awhile
Since I could say that I wasn't addicted
And it's been awhile
Since I can 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
[Chorus]
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, again
[Bridge]
Why must I feel this way?
Just make this go away
Just one more peaceful day
[Verse 3]
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
[Chorus]
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
[Outro]
And it's been awhile
Since I could hold my head up high
And it's been awhile
Since I said I'm sorry
It’s Been Awhile was written by Johnny April & Mike Mushok & Jon Wysocki & Aaron Lewis.
It’s Been Awhile was produced by Josh Abraham.
Staind released It’s Been Awhile on Tue Mar 20 2001.