It's Been A While
Staind · The Singles 1996-2006 [2006]
It's been a while
Since I could
Hold my head up high
And It's been a while
Since I First saw you
And It's been a while
Since I could stand
on my own two feet again
And it's been a while
Since I could call you
And everything I can remember
As fucked up as it all may seem
The consequences that i've rendered
I stretched myself beyond my means
And It's been a while
Since I can say
That I wasn't addicted and
It's been a while
Since I can say
I love myself as well and
It's been a while
Since I've gone and fucked things up
Just like I always do
and it's been a while
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
I'm 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 a while
Since I said I'm sorry
And it's been a while
Since I've seen the way
the candles light your face
And it's been a while
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
And it's been a while
Since I could
Hold my head up high
And it's been awhile
Since I said I'm sorry
Since I could
Hold my head up high
And It's been a while
Since I First saw you
And It's been a while
Since I could stand
on my own two feet again
And it's been a while
Since I could call you
And everything I can remember
As fucked up as it all may seem
The consequences that i've rendered
I stretched myself beyond my means
And It's been a while
Since I can say
That I wasn't addicted and
It's been a while
Since I can say
I love myself as well and
It's been a while
Since I've gone and fucked things up
Just like I always do
and it's been a while
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
I'm 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 a while
Since I said I'm sorry
And it's been a while
Since I've seen the way
the candles light your face
And it's been a while
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
And it's been a while
Since I could
Hold my head up high
And it's been awhile
Since I said I'm sorry
It's Been A While
Staind's 'It's Been A While' stands as a defining track from their 2006 greatest hits collection, capturing the band's evolution from nu-metal to a more melodic rock sound. The song features the signature vocal style of frontman Tom DeLonge, blending emotional intensity with the polished production characteristic of their later era. Released alongside hits like 'Zoey Jane' and 'Tangled Up In You', the recording exemplifies the group's ability to craft anthemic choruses that resonate with fans of the genre. As a staple of their discography, the track highlights the band's shift away from aggressive riffs toward a focus on songwriting and vocal dynamics, cementing their place in the modern rock landscape.