........STAIND
"It's Been Awhile"

Itā??s been a while
Since I could...
Hold my head up high
Itā??s been a while
Since I first saw you
Itā??s been a while
Since I could stand
On my own two feet again
And itā??s been a while
Since I could call you

And everything I can remember
As fucked up as it all may seem
Consequences that Iā??ve rendered
Have stretched myself beyond my means

Itā??s been a while
Since I could say
That I wasnā??t addicted
Itā??s been a while
Since I could say
I loved myself as well and...
Itā??s been a while
Since Iā??ve gone and fucked things up
Just like I always do
Itā??s been a while
But all that shit seems to disappear when Iā??m with you

And everything I can remember
As fucked up as it all may seem
Consequences that Iā??ve rendered
Gone and fucked things up again... again

Why must I feel this way?
Just make this go away
Just one more peaceful day
But then I go an fuck things up again

Itā??s been a while
Since I could...
Look at myself straight
Itā??s been a while
Since I said Iā??m sorry
Itā??s been a while
Since Iā??ve seen the way

The candles light your face
Itā??s been a while
But I can still
Remember just the way you taste

Everything I can remember
As fucked up as it all may seem
To me... I know this pain
Can I blame this on my father?
He did the best he could for me

Itā??s been a while
Since I could...
Hold my head up high
Itā??s been a while
Since I said Iā??m sorry