Staind - So Far Away (Official Video)

[@Goodson2020]

I was raised in the projects in a single parent home. I was bullied everyday and talked down to by my teachers. I would play this song everyday as loud as I could, dreaming of a way out. I am now an engineer with a wife and 4 kids. We don’t live in the project, I own a house. My kids don’t have do homework by candle light or worry about when/where their next meal will come from. I can provide for their every need. When life got hard I would play this song and dream about a better life. I’ve been blessed. Thanks for this song.

[@Smahley85]

Good Son, god bless you! You’re an inspiration... we were born oppressed but we don’t have to stay oppressed!

[@eats7]

hell yeah dude!

[@markrobertson2196]

Good work man

[@anushasharma9946]

Thank you for keeping the hope alive. I'm proud of you. Trying to make it through some tough times of my own.

[@BossGamrMan2155_Official]

Yeah that is so inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

[@joshuadubois6584]

From very dark and angry life, 3 days in a coma from attempting suicide years ago and lost lives ones, thank you Jesus for pulling me outta the pit of hell, now serving God, AMEN

[@jonvalencia3504]

God bless you

[@joshuadubois6584]

@@jonvalencia3504 God bless you also God's been amazing

[@joshuadubois6584]

If your in the area of Cheyenne Wyoming were about to do a revival and street preachingon 9th 10th and 11th at Halliday park

[@Vertical-sandwiches]

lol

[@darkcell06]

You Matter brother! Proud of you!

[@archipelagobrown7349]

If you're listening to this MASTERPIECE in 2024, you're a legend!!! 🔥

[@MylaS-y9h]

You know it! 😁

[@ashestodust2313]

just heard it first time a few days ago!

[@LtLemonade]

RIP Jon Wysocki. This is the song that got me into Staind.

[@Vortigan07]

Same here! Far, far too young to be gone...only a year older than me! RIP 🌹

[@peterfrausto559]

Did something stupid, went to prison, lost everything. Got out with nothing and no one, everyday had this song in my head. Now, I have a good job, a house, and that life is So Far Away.

[@samuelbritt5013]

I feel that on a spiritual level my guy 💪🤙

[@jomar8818]

Congratulations we all make mistakes it's what we do after them tht counts

[@shanegraham9077]

Welcome bro

[@DarkAristocrat]

You did it, man. Congratulations!

[@ghaulz4311]

Sick dude! Keep going!

[@shainebingham9310]

Staind, Chevelle and other bands helped me through my darkest days in the early 2000’s. Failed marriage, failed relationships. So bad that I was close to being homeless. Music like this helped me thru the bad. Within years, I met the lady that would be my wife. Showing me how to love. How to live. Always pushing me to be a better man. 13 years later, I can never imagine what life would be without her. 2 amazing kids. A great Job. It’s something I could never dream of. Thankful everyday. Thank you Staind.

[@wendideleoncampbell4174]

Exactly ❤🎉🎉🎉😊

[@mustaqrahim9055]

like night and day bro

[@karenward162]

That is beautiful!

[@martinfoster280]

Keep on rolling brother!

[@jeffreytubbs8262]

ride on brotha

[@thomasbarlow4223]

A wise man once said when you're happy you enjoy the melody but when you're sad you understand the lyrics.....

[@tat2jitsu411]

Was a very wise man

[@vaeaotukolo5225]

Cool brother love those wise words 👍

[@temporarytemporary8960]

Thank you , Thomas

[@nickhill8612]

A very wise man with real life experiences.

[@gregoryhyde947]

I get the lyrics..

[@chadblood6496]

R.I.P. JON WYSOCKI Thank you for every single note.

[@SteadyBark96720]

😢❤

[@angelafay90]

😢

[@rockguitarist8897]

R.I.P. John

[@kanethesevenfootmonster868]

Damn, R.I.P.....😢😢😢😢

[@diegomiguelleivatorres9942]

God bless you, Jon. We love you. Regards from Peru.

[@mike550]

The world truly was a better place when we had music like this. Growing up in this era was special. I miss these times so damn much!!

[@andyarkgleger]

Me to dude

[@joeylyons4549]

Yep. And the thing is you just don’t realize how cool times are till they are past.

[@goldorder6657]

Many people underestimate the power of music rock on 🤘

[@Levergunner88]

Amen to that

[@colinz5810]

Is a shame how the world has turned out to... The older the better whatever it is...

[@Gtfbijg67]

I can’t be the only one that thinks this is one of the best rock songs of all time

[@bowtie-man]

Absolutely not!!!!!👊👊👍👍✌✌

[@kennethostrer735]

Easily

[@brandonyoungblood1219]

Nope not even close to the best i love alice in chains now that the best

[@karengentile1966]

Hits deep no doubt

[@erichassgroup]

100 AGREE !! I couldnt wait to buy the album even tho i worked for them when it was released !!! Proud Day to be apart of it :)

[@blue_eyed_boy918]

Im 2 months sober from a 13 year opiate battle. Music helps me so fucking much.

[@HrvojeRukavina-o1g]

Keep going my friend. Will be tough, but will be more than worth it...❤

[@amongaming1626]

Here with you bro, keep it strong!

[@jonathonkiner7415]

Awesome!

[@AlexMartinez-sm4wu]

Keep going, you got this!

[@willshrake]

Middle of an alcoholism battle. Trying to go day by day. Happy for you 🤟🏻

[@clcoxvp]

I've been a therapist for many years. This song is what I've identified as an anthem of triumph for so many of my patients who have overcome so, so many things. Gives me chills every damn time.

[@jlucsol1947]

If I was your patient you would have heard it from me

[@emilyward24]

Same.... I've survived and overcome many things. This will always be my song. 💯

[@MachinaGirlRobots]

Wish I had you as my therapist...mine tossed me away for having BPD. Stigmatized everywhere I go...hopeless.

[@learningasigo6424]

I just started going to Trauma Therapy. I left behind an abusive marriage. So much to look forward to! ❤️

[@tealahm6399]

L

[@InviableTrader]

This song still hits going into 2023. Love reading through the comments and seeing so many people’s lives changed. Imagine a world without people like this. We sometimes don’t understand our struggle. But through it we can be a living testimony for other in need and going through the same hard time as you did. ❤

[@teresaprice3096]

Thank you for your encouragement. I'm going through a separation after 15 years of marriage. I feel lost.

[@cassiahdarnell4742]

Exactly we need music like this to be influenced for the better. The music now doesn't even compare to the impact of this. I'm so thankful for all of music I've found throughout my life. It really makes a big difference 😌

[@groverjackson8017]

Brother our generation baby boomers you were seen but not heard told to figure it the fuck out and we did and proved to the ones that said we were trash never to amount to nothing I traveled the world ask no one for nothing could this generation do that I think not we gave them too much

[@groverjackson8017]

Your so right brother I'm 61 still listening

[@rickybobby420.]

​@@groverjackson8017"we gave them too much" so who's fault is it? Your's or their's ?

[@imfrogs7411]

When I was a kid my mom would play this song every day during the summer. Even though me and my siblings were and are very different we would scream/sing this song word for word. It means a lot to me.

[@jaclynem3884]

5 months clean. This song gives me so much hope. 😊

[@FireandIce0221]

3 1/2 years! Keep pushing ❤️

[@JaclynEm]

@@positivepsycho2932 11 months, 26 days! In 4 days, God willing, I will celebrate a year clean.

[@alankellong5735]

wow . thats what happens when you take a shower every day. dum azz

[@JaclynEm]

@@alankellong5735 Real mature. You should look into why making snide comments on the internet brings you a sense of superiority. I’ll pray for you. :)

[@alankellong5735]

@@JaclynEm maybe he shouldnt be a wurthless junky

[@dignifieddan.4198]

I struggled with severe severe addiction in my past, and this song will forever be so special to me.. an anthem for overcoming, facing your demons, starting clean. Forgiving myself and forgiving others... if your struggling, you can make a way. You can fight your way back into the light and create a life you couldn’t have even dreamed of. I’m rooting for you.

[@pamflippo6639]

Rooting for you also.

[@pamflippo6639]

Rooting for you also.

[@jamiewarren4669]

Amen to dat Dan mate 😜🤘

[@rchavez5184]

Thank you and God bless you 💓

[@beezybeez5971]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6q3fa2Ld6mtj7s Gotta hear this ! :) ! :) ! :) !

[@theboogeyman2813]

If I was told early 2000's would have been the best years of my life, I would have savored the moment longer.

[@timelessviral7109]

same.

[@radagascar1]

I heard that

[@fringeminority3224]

I hear that .. my late teens early 20s

[@lilianalv6382]

Me to

[@miche11emarie]

Your comment hit a note in me... We must savor every moment for that same reason. ❤️

[@LPJack02]

RIP Jon Wysocki (January 17, 1971 - May 18, 2024), aged 53 You will be remembered as a legend.

[@StaticBlaster]

😭😭So many people gone so soon. RIP Joilene (my cousin) (March 2, 1999 - April 6, 2024), aged 25. It's ironic because I was listening to Staind right after she passed away. RIP Jon Wysocki.

[@oliwiabednarek7777]

I agree with u. [*]

[@tydavis8831]

good band but let's be realistic, no one will remember that name in another 40 years.

[@Stevo-vx8go]

I don't know man, you've seen that Limp Bizkit is trying to make a come back. These guys were part of the nu metal era or even earlier to be honest. ​@@tydavis8831

[@Heyoudummy]

@@tydavis8831I will remember.

[@juniorpena4642]

Aaron Lewis is an incredible voice and musician.

[@jessicarene731]

100%

[@Daflux84]

Yep hiss voice rules One of his songs of staind was played on the funeral of one of my best friends

[@ridgejordan1859]

This was prime Aaron Lewis. Dudes a right wing sellout now. Real let down tbh. But the industry is what it is. And this song still bangs.

[@ajfanotreally2523]

@@ridgejordan1859 he’s not a sellout he just went his own way

[@wandaross7954]

Love all his music but Something to remind you is my favorite.

[@nickycabanillas7074]

It’s not about where you started it’s about where you finish. People make mistakes and do things they regret, but if you can pull yourself back together and change everything then you indeed came so far from where you started 👍🏼

[@chubbyswagdadbig6767]

thank you

[@rachelbumgardner3916]

Yes Sir

[@hydroexcel7457]

This does not have anywhere NEAR as many likes as it deserves. I've done my part and given you a like.

[@abel6962]

Thank you for the motivation you made my day !

[@beezybeez5971]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6q3fa2Ld6mtj7s Gotta hear this ! :) ! :) ! :) !

[@brandonmellgren9964]

This is one of those songs you listen to when your at the bottom of your life and when you can also listen to when you turn things around. Being a drug addict and recovering and having it on my mind all the time. I can just listen to this song and realize how far I've came.

[@tat2jitsu411]

Brandon get your self Something to do Try some Brazilian jujitsu X-11B INFANTRYMAN 🎖🥋

[@coyotes620]

Well that moved me

[@michelletagle4144]

So real-thanks for sharing❤️

[@shawnaldrich7868]

Believe is the song that helped me in recovery,great band

[@richardrabe7940]

Keep pushing brother and dont look back

[@Mandyyyminaj]

This song will never not be "my song" since I started my sobriety journey over ten years ago. I haven't been clean that whole time but I am sober today and making changes to stay sober and actually live the life I deserve instead of killing myself slowly

[@JazZy-pn4ms]

Everyone is a fighter inside. Wishing all of us keep this fight as long as we breath until the day come and we celebrate the historic victory in our life. Despite the emptiness, always be brave, never back down.

[@Tyleya]

This song saved my life when I was 19. I’m 32 now and I’m happy I decided to live.

[@anushasharma9946]

I'm still struggling and came here because this song gives me hope, and so does your story. Thank you for sharing ♡

[@michaelhaddock6954]

Things always change aslong as you give them a chance too

[@smashthemachine3746]

Beautiful

[@frazyfraz298]

@@anushasharma9946 hope you are doing well and that life is treating you better. 🙂

[@zoegartham312]

@@anushasharma9946 This song is a mixed bag for me. You see, I was a shaken baby, and so the words, "somebody shake me cause I, I must be sleeping..." and "I'm so afraid of waking, please don't shake me!" are especially poignant to me, and not always in a good way. In fact, they quite often remind me of my disability that was the result of shaken baby syndrome. At the same time, however, I love Staind and Aaron Lewis. They have so many songs that speak volumes to me, and I even went to an acoustic concert of his in Portland many years ago. Everything I know about him, everything I have heard, speaks of a good, caring person that puts his heart and his soul into his music... which is why I can listen to this song because I know he doesn't mean it as a way to hurt someone but as a way to simply wake them up. When I listen to "So Far Away," I do so to remind myself that life has BOTH good and bad, and we need both. Without the bad times, we won't recognize the good... and while it is hard for me to listen to, it's sometimes a message that I need to remind myself of.

[@Sithwar777]

This song sends chills down my spine and bring tears to me eyes. WAKE UP YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

[@GamerPhilosophy]

U don't search this song...the song comes to those who need it 💞👌😊👍

[@adrianagomes3172]

I felt that 💪🏾

[@t-man5196]

...wrong

[@EndlessNoChill]

real shi

[@nickolecallaway1376]

It definitely came to me today, when I needed it!🤌😭

[@t-man5196]

@@nickolecallaway1376 ugh shut up

[@er3din237]

20 years later and this song is still amazing

[@mvpcardinal4668]

Dosent life pass us by in a blink of an eye

[@SueLevan-sr5ej]

Yes it does!!!

[@rockydennis4497]

"I can forgive and I'm not ashamed to be the person that I am today"!!!!Some powerful lyrics right there!!!!!!

[@rockeruss555]

This song was released in 2003 and still rocks in 2024/2025. Anyone agree? 👍

[@diegoangaritajr.7942]

yeah!

[@KricSmith]

Russell Lapiad imma react to this

[@Chaoskye]

Fuck yeah

[@SnowyFoxFlake]

Absolutely! Always a classic. ;)

[@wakuluriel4363]

Yep thank u for that sir

[@kencooper8835]

RIP Jon Wysocki The late 90's, the music, was a special time, a special space.

[@cbergan80]

“ i can forgive, and I’m not ashamed to be the person I am today”

[@GenXBeeKind]

❤✨

[@SpecialPanda420]

I can forgive. And I'm not ashamed. To be the person that I am today. Man I hope I can reach this feeling someday. Such a strong lyric...

[@bonniehirtz786]

You will.

[@emilynickleson2056]

It's hard..huh?

[@nunyabizness4537]

Hope yo get there brother

[@stevecormier1514]

The greatest voice. He does it with passion. All of their music is done with emotion. You can feel it.

[@rekamniar]

Totally! His voice is perfect for his songs, like no other can give the song justice to it

[@jaybee8207]

Depression. Anxiety. Alcoholism. Drug addiction. Psychosis. Sobriety. Love. Marriage. Twins born. This song……. 💪🏼

[@Illek-rm7vz]

And deadbeat parents

[@viksaggu9085]

Who’s here in 2020! Man underrated band

[@nemiza8288]

Hell yeah brother

[@MrWorldsocold]

Seen them in a small venue and was by far the best show I've ever seen

[@vito9734]

me 😅

[@Build-A-Bike]

It's still good!

[@tylerbrown3570]

Yeah bro! No doubt.. Made out for the first time in middle school..

[@dribjerp3443]

I feel honored being born in 1990. I grew up listening to the the most powerful music. It had real emotion and true feelings behind the lyrics. My kids will listen to music like this.

[@isthatyougordon7719]

My twins were born 2 weeks ago , and they each have been shown this song already lol

[@a.claudiasilva9589]

Same here

[@mike550]

Truly was a much better time for everyone in the world. I appreciate it so much more now and wish we could have that era back. It’s sad to see what’s become of the world and people.

[@kristiejones5122]

81 baby here! I have always and will always be one of Aaron’s biggest fans!

[@Bassn1ck]

86 and showing all my kids the great 90s and 2000s rock music. Heard the 16 year old listening to linkin Park. There is hope lol

[@ericrobb3600]

My mother quoted these lyrics for my brother at his funeral. Rest easy Bradley. My hero

[@DoodlebobEdits]

Sorry for your loss brother. Keep your head high

[@loriejaneybanez597]

May his soul rest in peace

[@WeissVogel]

My condolences.

[@juli2mada]

May his soul rest in peace

[@dylankrieg3315]

Sorry for your loss, I know what it is. Your brother will always be alive through you and all the person he met. Keep your head high

[@michellewilcox8635]

I'm 5 months sober from a42 year addiction to alcohol and drugs and it was a struggle but I'm finally free from the bondage that held me down, I'm so grateful to be where I am today 🙏😂❤

[@sillegoose90]

So I was 13 when this came out and I'm 31 now but I swear the older I get the better these songs get!

[@SydneyCarton2085]

Yes

[@colinz5810]

One of the genuinely amazing songs!

[@judgedredd1399]

Yuup

[@Bravo79]

I know the feeling

[@justinwork6520]

Same

[@jamessunstrum2459]

THREE YEARS CLEAN FROM CRACK, CRYSTAL METH AND BOOZE. JUST BECOMIMG AWAKE NOW. ITS PAYBACK TIME. SOCIETY WILL NEVER LAUGH OR INSULT ME AGAIN. I AM A HUMAN BEING. THANK YOU STAINED THIS SONG MEANS ALOT.

[@jennesticacapriatti5184]

tell me how you got sober from crack,,, - PLEASE! THANK YOU

[@linkarturious6025]

12 years clean off of methamphetamines.....ik the power your feeling and I'm finally at a point in life where I understand just how powerful we all can be this song exemplifies that power. Good job man 3 years....keep that stride bruh you got this

[@lucianoverbeck8037]

Keep stayin' strong brother man. I'm 19 yrs old, and I've seen all 3 of those take my family over. But I'm livin' high, maybe of some pot, but that's jus a coping mech. At least I don't smoke nicotine, is what I'm sayin. But be safe, brodda. This is the time for YOU, not no-one else. Be watching your back, but keep lookin' at the road ahead.

[@quinnlane7257]

You can do it brother a lot of my friends were on meth Only the Strong got out

[@SydneyCarton2085]

Let it go, you have nothing to prove to society only to yourself. Do it for YOU because you are worth it and because God loves you.

[@christopheralbano7862]

It's now summer of 2023 and this song has helped give me hope for the future and allowed me to dream of better times ahead if I can keep moving forward. Thank you and good luck to you all.

[@craigfirpo8498]

You can! Not “if” , stay strong. Music is a powerful tool, music is the one universal gift that can actually push us in hard times , I’m with ya

[@breathless8075]

Yep, We truly are living through some really crazy times but I bet when you go back in history, many of those times have been the same. ALL We can do is keep putting one foot in front of the other.

[@BIGFELLA04]

I hope you had a good year and this next year gives you plenty of opportunities and happiness

[@LJ-yz4ob]

First time seeing them with Breaking Benjamin at the end of May. Looking forward to this concert.

[@or1135]

Will be mine too!

[@mikepetruccelli4177]

Been clean for almost 10 years .. Song means a lot

[@heavyduty17]

I share the same feeling bro..

[@richmondvernon9993]

Praise the Lord! Congratulations and blessings going forward in sobriety,

[@ericahunter3976]

What a freaking awesome thing . I am so proud of you. I work with recovering addicts for a living and my husband is one. God is so good and you have worked so hard. Congrats Mike. You are a freaking warrior

[@mikepetruccelli4177]

Erica Hunter thank you 🙏 I appreciate the kind words

[@ellebee2447]

Yes,I'm coming up on 1 year clean,I tragically loss my wife to addiction, it took me such devastating life changing loss to get clean miss you liz 💔😥

[@mgking77]

One of the greatest songs ever written in my opinion! Change, redemption, self growth and personal acceptance.

[@moisemensah8233]

True. I was everybody's fool in high school. I was the popular guy who was goofy and fun loving enough to be surrounded by everyone un my hometown. I grew up as a gifted child with ADHD. I was depressed behind my funny demeanor. I faced unfathomable losses and tragedies at a startling age. To numb the pain, I partied too much for a year and turned into alcohol abuse and stopped attending university as a result. Subsequently, I lost my identity, was extremely sad, felt trapped in my life and my hometown so I attempted suicide twice. First time at 17. Second at 21. Weeks after my second attempt, I departed from my hometown and built a new life away in Paris. 7 years passed by, and even though I didn't completely forgive myself or others due to recurring PTSD, I came back to school, started over in Paris and graduated college & grad school with Honors and recreated a life I'm PROUD of. I had to relearn how to live, how to make friends, how to interact with people, how to accept, how to love, how to repair my broken relationships, how to make peace. Everything. I changed my look, my appearance, my tastes, my wardrobe, my body shape, my mindset, even some personality traits I had to do away with in order to mature and blossom into an adult. I'm PROUD because my friends and family are PROUD of me. I'm PROUD of the person I am today for surviving suicide. Depression still lingers, l still cry here and there but I'm more at peace and accepting of myself and my mistakes than I was when I was a teenager. I'm 28 and I hope to face many more days. I must.

[@mgking77]

@@moisemensah8233... congratulations on persevering!

[@noelxkuroro]

1:34am...all my friends are drunk and I'm still up listening to this song.....I hope my comment gets lost in the comments and I'll find it 10 years from now... With all the shit I've been through, I'm not ashamed to be the person that I am today...

[@rebeccathompson1525]

Good for you. Good bless you.

[@фредерикмиз]

Rise above that life.

[@micheleabbottabbott75]

👍

[@denisbelliveau5128]

I have been through hell and back when I was a kid.Im not ashamed the person I b came

[@jayd0192]

👌

[@22Dark2Light22]

19 years later and this song still speaks to people's souls. Amazingly beautiful lyrics and melody. This song will forever be relevant to every generation!

[@habeuscorpus7304]

Yes, this song is relevant to every generation !

[@theenchantress5618]

everyone in the comments, I've noticed there's no trolls usually when it comes to these types of songs. Everyone just genuinely is here to listen to some old school alternative and everyone respects the artist and the song. I feel like ppl who like these songs so much and like these bands are empaths. We feel everything so deeply. And thats why we all get along

[@DJSfarzo69]

Year 2022, and this song still communicates with people's souls

[@williamvernold323]

Damn right it does. Great song about recovery, overcoming......improvise adapt and overcome. Then take a look back and see how far you've come. It'll help you reach the next milestone.

[@Esmeralda.xoxo13]

Yup

[@chartresetuthill4565]

Ageless. Brings each of our unique stories parallel. Reconnecting Generational gaps. Albeit, its gonna be hard for a half Century's gap to really hear such deep lyrics in empathy whilst getting pounded with such

[@dw8199]

Facts, from all cultures worldwide

[@heymikey6793]

🥰

[@TabbyCat0422]

R.I.P. to Jon Wysocki. You were loved and will be missed 😢

[@nicholasjoost5111]

You can tell these guys really love and cherish their fans. Always had respect for Staind when I was a kid

[@abcabcdoes9533]

They NEVER sold out

[@Tom-vt3ts]

ABC Abc does as soon as I read your comment I got to 0:13 In the video a giggled a bit

[@gawdlytryhard7852]

I saw them at Carolina Rebellion in 2012 and he was so fucked up by the time they was supposed to perform that he couldn't... TRAGIC PERFORMANCE

[@rogergregoryii5735]

Aaron lewis is one of the most humble guy you'll ever meet

[@Delabane]

The Goth girl just after 1:38 is my wife. This was in Chicago in 2003 in either June/July, just before she moved here to England. 12 years has gone fast. Edit: 7 years on, still married 3 children living in Wales, UK. Can't believe this was nearly 20 years ago!

[@dumdeedum2000]

+Ben Delabane daym

[@cmurphy0707]

No joke?

[@exittragedy1436]

+Austyn Jweezy Couldn't agree more :o

[@Delabane]

Thank you all. I am indeed lucky

[@dontbothertoreply9755]

congrats mate, you are a lucky man

[@heathhaven]

I am so glad to see Aaron recognizing God. That is true peace!

[@DanReDorg]

R.I.P. Master Jon Wysocki, awesome drummer .

[@MartyS700V3]

You've had bad choices or a bad childhood God answers when the times right when your ready & look at the outcome to this day I look through these comments & I'm reminded that we can get through anything with God

[@JohnTobia-oc6lb]

I knew Jon Wysocki. Grew up around him at the same time, knew his family and friends. One of the nicest, most humble persons I ever met. R.I.P. Jon. ❤

[@carolynparker6629]

He was incredible. 😢

[@williamgenge7917]

This song reminds me that everything is temporary. Tell those you love that you care. someday they won’t be there anymore. I wish I could tell them I love them one more time.

[@mid-s_to_earlysViBEZ]

God bless the early 2000’s...You are dearly missed...😢 Everybody, let’s do everything we can to bring those dear days back...

[@radagascar1]

Internet changed everything. Some things for better a lot of things for worse.

[@ayythan8129]

years from now this will be the song that defined this Era of music. one of the best songs ever written, makes me emotional everytime I hear it.

[@bonniehirtz786]

Same here.

[@johnnyfrazier4596]

7368

[@Monkeyfobic]

It amazes me that I used to just listen to this song because I liked it. Now I listen to it because I understand it

[@iceJM2007]

I'm so afraid of waking without shaking, real....❤ Jesus loves you all

[@iceJM2007]

I should have said Jesus loves us all

[@tinamarief51]

Aaron lewis is a hell of a writer and musician... read an interview where he said that Layne Staley saved his life... he was struggling with addiction...homeless.. playing music in a band that he almost quit...almost quit life too...but that night he heard Layne singing on the radio and it stopped him in his tracks.....thank God... thank you Layne...thank you Aaron...

[@kyrokush7672]

Tina Marie F I want you to know this comment has saved my life on all kinds of personal levels it's made me feel like everything is going to be ok thank you

[@randy88rules]

I AM 56, I LOVE REAL ROCK. AARON LEWIS IS REAL ROCK!!!!! STAIND CLOSED THE SHOW AT ATLANTA , BREAKING BENJAMINS, HINDER, 3 DAYS GRACE, IT WAS AN 8 HR. SHOW AND WAS 1 OF THE BEST I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!! AARON STEPPED OUT AND NAILED COMFT. NUMB AND I CRIED!!!!! (P.F. IS MY FAV.)

[@JC-ym5qv]

Too bad Layne Staley lost the battle with his demons. He had so much talent, it's such a shame. I am thankful we still have Aaron. I am thankful period. Happy New Year!!! Good vibes positive energy

[@francescakatz6563]

Hey,Tina Marie,we meet in all kinds of places. Mostly it's anything Chris Cornell,but our love of music that matters,really matters. Miss Layne,Chris,Chester,so many,so soon. Why? We will never know,just feel the pain. I know about Aaron,the drugs& despair,I was there too many times. See you on G+.

[@tintoweno]

"You'll never fade The words you gave My life you saved Your name was Layne"

[@theenchantress5618]

2021!! Staind is truly a legend. 3 weeks off crystal meth, crack cocaine, and opiates for me. This hits me in the feels. I could cry when I think about all my mistakes. And how "I can forgive and I'm not ashamed to be the person that I am today."

[@brendanwilson8977]

Proud of you, it's not easy. I got everything I could get my hands on for a few years, ice and pills in particular. Been clean for almost two years now. The right motivation got me here. Don't give in to temptation, you got this!

[@reecechristopherwilliams8929]

@Jen Goris are you in recovery.

[@PhoenixRising2040]

So proud of you, keep your head up, eyes to the future, and smile because there's something out there worth smiling for now, you've started the journey to realizing that your more important than these feelings that are temporary... smile, love, and be proud even of the low moments because you survived so much already to get here, slips happen just make sure they don't stick, much love

[@ramonnavarro1850]

All I can say it's so simple yet will be the hardest worst day of my life but when I come out of it it will mean more

[@pbnjay5504]

Keep going girl, you are worth great health and a happy life!

[@blowstuffup1]

This band is criminally underated

[@edmelungeon2239]

To who? Everybody i know loves them.

[@deepak4mlfs]

Staind is nowhere near underrated

[@SiccDeville]

The view count says otherwise.

[@garyblanchard8570]

One of the all time greats

[@LouvisV]

Not really

[@Kerrywilson54]

Im a rapper from Louisville Ky. This song has always been an inspiration to music. I don't care what genre of music you perform or like. You have to appreciate this art

[@two-bit463]

A true Patriot and amazing song writer ! Thank you Aaron and Boys for making my life soundtrack !

[@scooby2181]

Come back my 20's. Being in the 40's and music these days suck. I wish we could all pick a decade and last in it forever. 90's or 2000's would be mine.

[@billsouth7262]

I'm in my 50s and I love the older music I can't stand this new music it sucks

[@scooby2181]

@@billsouth7262 You are right. Music these days do suck.

[@billsouth7262]

@@scooby2181 what year were you born sweetie

[@billsouth7262]

@@scooby2181 right now I am listening to Tesla

[@billsouth7262]

And no I'm not some pervert trying to pick up women. Just like people

[@Ms.Wndrlnd]

Never thought I’d be listening to Staind in 2021, but here I am!! They are amazing!!!!

[@tonyhoff5695]

I'm so glad they are still relevant and back on the scene. ❤

[@80srocker33]

Makes two of us man!!!🤘

[@allyssaemery7990]

Just saw them live three days ago!

[@80srocker33]

@@allyssaemery7990 I envy you!!!🤘

[@allyssaemery7990]

@@80srocker33 lol! It was a fun night with Korn as well

[@McLovin_2007]

I can relate to these line: ♫This is my life, it's not what it was before. And not ashamed to be the person I am today♫ Psalm 51:10.

[@nathanquigley5748]

I just lost my uncle to Covid-19, I found a video of him rocking out to this song at their concert, fly high uncle Tim. 🕊

[@francoboggio3116]

this is real alternative rock...the best of the best

[@elkmike23]

Graduated HS in 2001 here. Nothing brings me back to the better times, feelings, and lifestyle of the era like Staind.

[@Gaililee2122]

Same ♥️

[@douglab222]

Greaudated in 2000, its crazy how quick the past 24 years have gone by man. God bless to you and your family.

[@VegasDad5]

This 5 year era of Staind was the absolute best. From the beginning times of Dysfunxtion to this transition in the next two albums.... all of it was amazing. The tours and live shows were phenomenal, and im so damn glad I was there for so many of them. Rest in peace, Jon.

[@tstew18]

We just lost a good man 6-7 weeks ago. A marine..one of my best buds and coolest people I’ve ever known. This song just rips right through and I feel it describes his pain so much. I know this song is not linked to suicide by any means but this is how I relate into his head before he had his accident. Sgt jpm usmc 1988-2023

[@michellemichelleow.macdani5710]

Thats the beauty of music, well truly everything, it is left to one's perception. I am so sorry for your loss. I am truly no stranger to it, I have dealt with alot of it. Sometimes I feel I got left behind, like they beat me out of here. Just lost a friend 2 days ago. The good part is, i know they are all with me and they didn't beat me leaving here, they just wanted to greet me when I get there(if that makes since)

[@vicdelafuente6939]

Hang in there buddy.. you will pull through

[@jacobl485]

Stay strong - I lost my best friend almost a year ago - and it still stings like it happened yesterday.

[@NicholasHatley-el4gl]

This was my class song for Senior year. It still is so fitting for us. We were all young and dumb kids but we grew into men and women we could be proud of and that other people were proud of too. Nothing feels better to truly not be ashamed of who you are today, everything you went through it brought you to this point, to rise up and be your best self. God bless ❤️

[@kristinaruiz3645]

EVERYONE READING THIS: GOD WILL KEEP YOU. PRAY , Have Faith 🙏🏽🙏🏽💖💖💖💖

[@brodygaston6053]

"I can forgive"....three words in the lyrics, but actually the driving force, the key to unlocking the kind of freedom expressed in the song.

[@MillHizzo]

25+ years later and this song brings tears now.

[@ladyLuck23]

This song saved me through the hard times. Growing up in literal hell I wanted to so badly give up. One day I almost ended it all because that day I felt like I was losing everything I was working so hard for. This song came on and it made me get up push harder and keep living. 5 years later I had my first daughter got married and had two more and a good job now . I'm listening to this song at the moment to keep me staying strong. My husband is not in the best health right now and they think he has a tumor on his brain.

[@DevinRyanVitek]

I’m glad you’re still here. There was a reason you had to keep pushing on. There is for all of us.

[@asapjohnson7809]

Keep your head up one day this pain will blossom into peace!

[@yungyungin8903]

2024 baby were still here

[@karengonzalez-zo9em]

Dez nutz

[@JefferyBihh]

Fa sho 💯

[@ScottyPinkman]

you know it😎

[@northernprepper6981]

Hell yea

[@redrolliparanoia]

All Day

[@melissaangela9151]

I love reading these comments. Truly amazing how a song can touch so many people

[@Jason1776-]

I am not ashamed of the person I am today. Thsnk you.

[@devastatormoreno8355]

Hello person scrolling through the comment section, you have a great taste in music! Have a wonderful day!

[@darkohstephenlarbi1957]

Have a wonderful life 🙏🏼

[@jamiematthews4176]

You too friend

[@nataliepowers2285]

Lol so do you! wish more music like this was still created. But I will forever treasure these times.

[@devastatormoreno8355]

@@nataliepowers2285yes amazing memories with this awesome band..what an amazing ride...

[@YaBoiMcLovin]

Wholesome

[@whoknows9063]

This man can sing

[@NightNinja1998]

Honestly, Staind, I love this song so much... Cause it fits how I feel as a born-again Christian, down to the letter! 😭❤🙏✝ Hallelujah, praise the Lord Jesus Christ himself, for he reached out to me in a dream, and I've been battling so much since then, and genuinely Aaron Lewis... Your lyrics mean so much to me, man. I'm always praying for you guys, as my favorite band still active right now, probably of all time. God bless you all, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray onto you all, amen.🙏

[@MuhammadWaheed88]

Aaron Lewis is a phenomenal vocalist, the lyrics are simple but he channels the emotions in such a great way, the words reach us as something much bigger and connecting.

[@mishkahdavids-vaggie2955]

My 4 year old fell in love with this song and cannot believe that Mom knows all the lyrics. Some songs will always hold a special place in our hearts, and this one's it 💯

[@diakydiaz]

"I CAN'T BELIEVE I'M NOT ASHAMED TO BE THE PERSON THAT I AM TODAY". ❤️❤️❤️

[@chuntascott529]

These boys are rocking the house I love this song cuz the band is awesome they get five thumbs up❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@anthonywallace3064]

This song is giving me hope they I can beat my addiction and have the life I've dreamed of. Grew up listening to them and still listen to them daily. Tough times don't last . Tough people do

[@dixiehelmstetter7557]

U can do it, I promise

[@adrianagomes3172]

You can do it

[@kpropain]

You got this brother, I'm am ex addict as well, 17 year opiate and heroin addiction.

[@Rob9mm]

God is real. He lifted me out of 30 years of weekend binge drinking 15 years ago.

[@raktimbora6720]

Are you ok

[@ClimbingCrux]

I used to listen to this as a kid and am now realizing how deep and powerful this song is!

[@jerrycrumety1571]

I blast this in the car every time I go out, you should see the stares I get cause I'm African American playing good music. What a shame I get judged cause of what I like

[@scottbeattie2855]

music goes beyond these color barriors!!

[@bonniehirtz786]

Good music is good music.

[@bonniehirtz786]

Black, white, yellow, red...we are all humans with ears for good sounds.

[@levihobbs3606]

Rock on man!

[@a-manthe9]

Same here. I'm African and I get judged for liking this too. Good music, every one should recognize whether you are American, European, Latino, Asian or from a village in the rainforest of Cameroon, Africa like me.

[@colbeellis8511]

Never gets old

[@hellrider1142]

Its 3 am, I'm working a graveyard shift and I'm on my lunch break. With all that's happened to me in my life, I feel so exhausted and beaten. The pain I feel every single day is becoming unbearable. I'm afraid I might not make it out alive this time and I can only hope that there are better things coming my way. If I don't make it, I just hope that every one of you can. Much love 🤘

[@rishav.maityy]

.. I don't know what you are exactly going through... but I can relate.., with my work also requiring long hours and other problems I too feel so broken and beat down everyday... Hope tomorrow is better we can make it... 🤟

[@joannecullen1011]

There are times in life so overwhelming; don't give up, keep yourself moving forward mentally, easier times are coming. Be kind to yourself. Peace!

[@andreabrindesi6526]

Life is a wave..when goes up go up when comes down stay awake

[@alexwatkinson3977]

The music will get you through. Keep going. Love from the UK x

[@ayashadini]

Hang in there buddy. if you need someone to talk, please message me. cheers!

[@larryruffo1864]

Absolutely one of the greatest songs ever

[@ardniecaballero]

Sometimes I just want to breakdown and cry. just cry. But listening to this song makes me grateful for the life I have than the problems I'm overcoming.

[@AllsalonsKenya]

It will get better

[@connietorres7487]

My son passed away last September from.an accidental overdose and it's going to be a year this September. Although it feels like yesterday he battled those demons off and on he ultimately lost. However I struggle to get through the day I miss him so much. This song fits. We played it at the funeral. The lyrics just fit. RIP my beautiful son. Thank you Avenged Sevenfold for helping get through this with your songs

[@huntercarter2073]

This song is perfect to listen once you finally make it to your dream job, life, whatever it is. I love standing on the top of the parking garage at night and just looking at the world around me and the journey made to get here. Cheers to all!

[@fernandocorcuera6027]

30 year old and can still feel how this hurts how if I was 17! Love you JM wherever you are...

[@komodogaming9598]

This song hits extra hard today 🤘

[@NEB1985]

Good times.

[@russBwright]

Born from clay Brought from far away Now here to stay That we may Find to stare through vast the array That is why we are here today

[@cj808012521]

Needed this today ..

[@komodogaming9598]

@@cj808012521 I hope everything gets better for you

[@susan6594]

Listen to real music, staind isn’t real music, it’s butt rock

[@babygirlgood6025]

This song is awesome it speaks to me every time I listen to it

[@alexgalbraith8608]

Baby girl Good your a dime!

[@kennedykiser557]

Baby girl Good what the hell does it say anyway?

[@rodwhitaker7552]

Baby girl Good me too love it

[@stevehuddleston801]

Baby girl Good

[@Nedargiordano]

I know, awesome song and I was addicted to Staind and now it's as if I rediscovered them and I hate myself for forgetting for a while and what a mess we can make of our lives when we forget and we don't realize we're already there and already having the time of our lives and we then get to what we wanted and look back and miss where we were and this time, I'm staying and not forgetting and time is just an illusion and it's all still here and we're all still here and we all just got lost and we all can help each other remember who we are and it's great to share this with you guys... Much love..

[@AbaddonOfSheol]

This song brings out feelings and emotions I desperately try to bury all the time. So, I always listen to this when I'm alone, for those feelings flow out as tears.

[@Rollup918]

Everyone has one of those songs. I hope u prosper in every avenue u set your mind to. Peace