The official music video for Staind's "It's Been Awhile," the breakthrough single from their 2001 album "Break the Cycle." The track became Staind's biggest hit in the post-grunge and alternative metal scene, reaching #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 while topping both Modern Rock and Mainstream Rock charts. Aaron Lewis's vocals and Mike Mushok's guitar work defined the sound that kept "It's Been Awhile" on the charts for 20 consecutive weeks. The song established Staind as one of the most played rock bands of the early 2000s.

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Lyrics:

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

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 can 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

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

Formed in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1995, Staind built their reputation in the post-grunge and alternative metal genres. The band consists of Aaron Lewis (vocals, rhythm guitar), Mike Mushok (lead guitar), Johnny April (bass), and Sal Giancarelli (drums), with former drummer Jon Wysocki contributing to their early success. Staind has sold over 15 million albums worldwide, with major hits including "It's Been Awhile," "Outside," "So Far Away," "Right Here," "Fade," "For You," "Price to Play," "Mudshovel," "Home," and "Believe." Their album "Break the Cycle" achieved 5x platinum certification, establishing Staind as one of the defining bands of early 2000s rock.
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Staind – It's Been Awhile (Official Video)