Staind - It's Been Awhile (Official Video)

The official video for "It's Been Awhile" by Staind from their album 'Break The Cycle' - available now!
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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

[@theoldsoul1996]

Once a wise man said, "when you're happy you enjoy the melody but, when you're broken you understand the lyrics"

[@lolaapelt8616]

Wow.....That was profound

[@lolaapelt8616]

I'm actually going to write that down

[@bg8848.]

I need to meet this wise man please

[@Gold3nOwlz]

I never heard this till abut 2 years ago. She left then ya i understood the songs. Crazy how that works

[@byronwallace1550]

That's my first tattoo cheers king

[@davidnissim589]

RIP Jon Wysocki, you were an amazing drummer

[@user-zo8jk9jh6h]

agreed

[@brysoneshleman239]

I just found out today. So now I’m having an all Staind music day in memory of Jon. God bless you Jon Wysocki!

[@celticspats5548]

@@brysoneshleman239isn’t it crazy how many bangers they have?! 🤘

[@jacksonclan]

One of my favorite drummers. His priority was crafting great songs. I was always hoping he would rejoin the band.

[@MommaKaySnM]

Rip Jon one of the best drummers of our time now ur rocking w the best of the best man

[@jackspry9736]

RIP Jon Wysocki (January 11, 1971 - May 18, 2024), aged 53 You will be remembered as a legend.

[@DrMurdercock]

I didn't know... Damn... RIP Jon

[@user-vt4nc7eh5j]

RIP Jon Wysocki 😢

[@d.chavez8534]

20th

[@BlackRose_PansaU]

Anyone here in May 2024? 🖤

[@jackwilliams887]

Yes.

[@adprodigy1752]

Yep

[@patriciarossman8653]

I am. I first heard this in '01. I was shooting meth, ruining my life and others', and I was so ashamed at every moment. My parents were not at fault. It's been 22 years clean now for me. I lost both my husband and our son because of my behavior back then. ✝️🌹😮

[@mattlawson714]

@@patriciarossman8653God bless you. I struggle with addiction. My best friend died 3 weeks ago at 37. Likely due to alcoholism. We don’t know yet. He loved this song. He helped me figure out the harmony part.

[@AltRckGal]

Yeah 😂

[@AK-460Magnurse]

I was living on the streets of KC when this came out. Always brings back an emotional connection to that time. Homeless, divorced, alcoholic, high-school dropout. Forward 20 years I'm a nurse who just celebrated my 14th wedding anniversary with a kid in college going for her PhD in biology. 15 years clean.... "it's been a while"

[@alexshaw255]

❤️❤️❤️

[@leighannkosky5446]

What a great recovery story. Congratulations!!

[@AK-460Magnurse]

@@leighannkosky5446 thank you! Been a hell of a ride.

[@jorgeleon6875]

That is amazing. The human spirit is so powerful. GOD is great 🙏

[@mcm8794]

Woot woot 🥰💘💋👊🏼

[@Ursichan]

My husband loved this song.... he passed away today. I love you, John, I always will. You were my world... God... if I could just sing this song with you ONE MORE TIME.... hear your voice crack at the same damn place in the song.... I miss you so much, baby!! RIP my love. 😭💔

[@kathleenheck7910]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Hugs.

[@paulasing697]

God b with ur heart and mind

[@brucesebesta8343]

So sorry for your loss!

[@holeshot1721]

Rest . In . Peace !!!

[@ticoriburns8201]

My condolences for you loss

[@DylanNewmanOfficial]

RIP Jon Wysocki 🙏🏻😢 What an amazing drummer and person

[@ChrisJohnson-hk6es]

His cymbal work was so amazing.

[@TomDylanger]

Lost my father in 2018. Lost myself to substance abuse after that. Rehab and this song brought me back to life. Two years sober in August.

[@Starfiregirl921]

I’m so sorry 💔 me too

[@ericowen449]

Fuck yeah man! I'm proud of you!

[@joannakalavessis8679]

Congratulations 🎉 I believe in you!

[@Inevitable.Doom.]

Proud of you

[@michellejohnson4989]

Proud of you ❤❤❤

[@E-ToxicGames]

Still a masterpiece in 2024

[@kathrynmcleod1275]

Amen truly timeless

[@BoeJiden5]

This and Glycerine by Bush are 2 of my fav songs of all time.

[@Black_widow6]

Absolutely 💯

[@shannonnewman3091]

Yes, yes it is

[@zerocool7772]

🍻

[@sektixn]

Who’s still rocking this in 2024?

[@user-ok4cy2fq8u]

Still rocking this post workout

[@dianecassivi7528]

Me yeah yeah yeah

[@codybowers9401]

Every day

[@ColDrowse-hq4hs]

Me every day 😂

[@adrienneparker8764]

2:31

[@bigharp0949]

Active duty military here. Joined the Navy at a younger age. My brother died May 5, 2010. Had his funeral on May 10, 2010. Left for bootcamp May 19, 2010… He used to live with me at my apartment. I got laid off from a few jobs. We were homeless for a while. Then not too long after he was shot and killed. Went into the military with feelings of brokenness and hopelessness. Went to Captain’s Mast three times. Just couldn’t get it together. Contemplated suicide, but decided to live. Lost some good family and friends, relationships. Lost my grandmother on November 9, 2019. Lost one of my good Sailor buddies on March 20, 2020 while we were forward deployed. I drank myself into a stupor for a year straight after that during COVID. Listened to this song during those times…Thankful for my Dad, my family, the Chiefs and others who were there back during those times and saw something more in me and gave me second and third chances. It’s been a while… I eventually got my shit together. I try to pay that kindness and mercy forward. Everyone doesn’t get it right the first time or even the second time. Glad that I can I look at myself in the mirror straight in the eye and also tell my story. Thankful to be alive.

[@Carol-ym9bq]

There is incredible power in being honest, with ourselves. Sorry for your loss. I was also in the USN.

[@briankboyd]

Sailor on, brother. The rewards are fantastic.

[@will5214]

What are you a seaman or a 3 rd class shipmate?

[@will5214]

​@@Carol-ym9bqyeah me too shipmate

[@frankieL1882]

❤❤❤

[@ekina.336]

I am 35 years old and i am a 18years meth addict. I am 4years sober now with no relapse and happy to say that my body don't crave for it anymore.

[@kevindean5634]

Keep that up remember there is no success stories bro only if you continue on that positive road no one in there right mind want to see no one going through that 💯

[@ellengattin1548]

So fucking proud of you! Keep it up❤

[@AineshBHaldder]

Keep it up brother!!!!!!!!! More energy to you!!!!!

[@stormegatson5511]

I'm 39, was on meth for 13 years, & have been clean for almost 9. Congratulations on your recovery 💜

[@lovejesusforever7577]

Please tell me how long did you crave before it got better? Thank you I'm hurting bad been addicted long time

[@ZacCoxTV]

I'm telling you when you get older these songs aren't just "fun" to listen to anymore. They will creep up and hit right in the heart.

[@christywilson9402]

Facts

[@sheffieldlane5769]

REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@christianmcknight3012]

Been listening to stain since i was in middle school. My dad used 2 blare this in the car line 😂😂😂

[@andrewyoung3799]

Relate to it more now than ever, quality song.

[@angelafrazier5282]

,,,,,,,,,,Vvvbl to l

[@user-og1kj1bt3c]

I've been clean from fentanyl for 22 days. Im over here listening to this music 🎵🎶

[@mnorth04]

I am proud of you. I hope you live a long a fulfilling life. Stay strong

[@user-in8it1rx6l]

Rooting for you

[@Carol-ym9bq]

Super proud of you. I'm rooting for you.

[@user-og1kj1bt3c]

@@Carol-ym9bq thank you so much. God is good. I hope you and your family are blessed.

[@Turbotalkin]

He'll relaps

[@moronpigy]

This WILL remain a MASTERPIECE no MATTER what YEAR

[@chevyhenderson]

2030 ... Still a MASTERPIECE ❤

[@tommy1584]

Hell yeah this comment right here ⭐💯

[@karlisd2870]

Always

[@meganxoxo7472]

Yes you got that right ❤❤

[@harryjj-fk5tx]

Always

[@jerryboone1093]

My first born son died of heroin overdose after being clean for 18 months. This was one of his favorite songs during his sobriety. Thank you Aaron.

[@os8588]

I'm so sorry for your loss

[@LNM-tw9ez]

Don't thank just Aaron, thank Staind.

[@allywinegarden7379]

I live to love bill gamble

[@chillbite539]

I’m so sorry to hear that and for your loss.

[@trappedinsideafigure8]

Prayers

[@Th3Watch3r]

Three years ago today I was sitting in a bus stop not knowing where I was going to sleep, or where my next meal was coming from. Fast forward to today. I just celebrated three years clean. Promotion at work. I'm living the dream. It's been a while

[@thiami915]

Blessings to you man. Keep it up and never let yourself down

[@Th3Watch3r]

@@thiami915 appreciate it man . Same to you

[@saramaggard874]

Keep on keeping on. You haven't come this far, just to come this far! 👏🏼

[@mrz.kennedy]

Way to go🎉🎉

[@Th3Watch3r]

Thank you!! Everyone! Still going strong! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@keev1526]

Rest in Peace Jon Wysocki 🖤

[@kevgIOB]

Classics never die. For all the men dealing with shit in 2024. Stay strong

[@callmeprettybaby]

Suck it girls. Be weak!

[@carolinelacourse6888]

Also Any Women That Has Listened To Aaron For Years

[@RangersOldBoy]

This song hits me every time. Brought up in a crazy dysfunctional house and heading for a life of nothing. Now all these years later, happily married, son at university and running my own business. I listen to this song every day of my life and think of what life once was to now. Hang in there folks.

[@robinndjavera5625]

Brilliant

[@danaparfitt2491]

A made man ...with a ghettoblaster

[@spencerrichmond5845]

@@robinndjavera5625 trrr

[@donaldlyngdohr.e.a.l7548]

Much respect but life hits differently to everyone n at some point ur mind gives up 😣

[@dancavanaugh7055]

Wow that made me cry

[@Heffsta02]

To everyone going through some shit, just one day at a time.

[@johnsanders5065]

Needed this

[@teresarenee3829]

And, this too shall pass....trust God.

[@ashleebelman7991]

❤

[@martylyles1259]

Heffsta02 yep every day. Love the song❤️

[@alisonmerritt5214]

Amen to that!

[@Teajryan]

Rest in Peace Jon Wysocki! An amzing drummer from an amazing band from an amazing moment in rock history. 😢

[@woohoo2491]

when he said "its been a while" i felt that because its been a while

[@astralenlightenment1743]

Same shit here man. Shit deep as fuck

[@carolinelacourse6888]

TOTALLY Understand, Hugs

[@debbieforeman3684]

Survived addiction and being sex trafficked and am happy to say I survived it all, and going to turn 68 in Feb with close to 30 yrs sobriety and living life the best I can, can really relate to this song thank you

[@katherineparton9223]

Kids today don't get this

[@montys420-]

👏 congrats, you should be so proud of yourself.

[@davebob7554]

Glad you made it through those trials

[@lorirussell1714]

Amazing, I'm turning 67 in March, have been homeless and still struggling. So happy for you and hope you continue to be successful in your recovery.

[@shannonbarnwell3114]

Congratulations on your survival and sobriety continue enjoying life and being a inspiration!!!

[@andrewvalenzuela4383]

When I first quit drinking I hated myself so much, I couldn't stand to look in a mirror, talk to friends, I went to work and kept to myself. This was one of the songs that kept me away from the bottle. The best decision I've made.

[@harvickfan100]

You want to go out and get a drink to celebrate?

[@LC-jq7vn]

God bless you

[@dartzeh]

hope you’re doing good brother

[@anonymousblack3786]

Thanks for this, brother. Needed to read this tonight stay strong

[@ojjordan7904]

Good job;)

[@user-os7kz4np6t]

I pray everyone pulls through the physical and mental battles we don't speak about 😥

[@brianmayes1397]

Well said. The mental part is the hardest part. Most things creep in on you because you're lonely and drugs and alcohol become your only friend

[@carolinelacourse6888]

Amen To That

[@chicken]

💜2024 And this gem continues to shine 💖💎🔥

[@joejennings3174]

Do you type this on every video? 🙄🙄🤡

[@deisyjulietafuentes6315]

It sure does!!!!

[@LauraKelley-mq9et]

I'm going through my faves and your comment is on almost all of them 😂🤘

[@crimsonphilosopher]

I'm here in Texas trying not to sob like a child.

[@xIVIATTx]

@@crimsonphilosophersame here in va brother

[@angelinehernandez4838]

I got chills. I am currently trying to get my shit together and stop drinking, stop ruining my relationships, and ruining my life. Such a good song. Straight to the heart.

[@who346]

Sometimes all you can do is stand and breath....its ok... Peace to you.

[@bonemachine1975]

Keep your head up

[@amandabaker4496]

U got this. Life will only get better

[@timcravens1075]

@@amandabaker4496 not always.

[@joshgledhill4941]

💚💙💚gld bless

[@barywilliams3653]

"I cannot blame this on my father, he did the best he could for me." Heartbreaking.

[@sharonddaychurchill8320]

MY fATHER WAS A LIFE LINE , MY MOTHER WAS A DEMON.

[@barywilliams3653]

@@sharonddaychurchill8320 I'm so sorry. Both my parents were the best. I'm the one who screwed up.

[@donaldmisener5738]

No stigmata is the best movie for adolescents who have victims in the way.

[@donaldmisener5738]

@@sharonddaychurchill8320 no demons are useless from violent situations for reasons. Or so it seemed to be obvious to parents at the age of what?

[@sharonddaychurchill8320]

@@donaldmisener5738 When I speak of demons they are the one inside of our thoughts, whispering of unfounded fear, trying to hold us captive in our thoughts, and that makes action harder, and in that state the mind is not free to express ideas in a loop or trapped there are many words to describe this. they waste your time and take a part of your God given power. God is within and without, and it just a battle that plagues men, and women. Demons as I lable the destructive thinking, to explain confusion. and anger. I is a daily mission to put these negative thinking where it can not confound my thoughts, in my days and nights.

[@JoseLopez-gx3td]

Rest easy Jon Wysocki.

[@Starfiregirl921]

I lost my dad almost a year ago… March 25 2023 and he loved this song and showed it to me. I had no idea I’d be singing it at the bottom of the bathroom crying this song out to my dad 💔💔

[@malissaminor9800]

I am so sorry love!!

[@BlackHeadSplitter]

Depressing. But ya keep fighting

[@carolinelacourse6888]

Sorry For Your Loss Of Your Dad Also. Biggest Gentle Hugs ❤

[@mimikeofficial86]

as i grow older i now understand why my mom was blasting this shit in the car and at home with no regard of our opinion. miss u mom.. and everyone else.

[@michaelpaisley922]

Your mum was cool

[@murraymachado401]

@@michaelpaisley922 Undoubtedly, her mother was way cool, but they enjoyed her Lady like manners more.

[@denise8216]

Rip Mom

[@marcoschavez2688]

🧡💯😖

[@redroomgaming]

Stay strong king. We move through life without thinking about ourselves sometimes. Just once think about yourself and how you feel. Be strong.

[@81SB]

I'm in my 7th year clean from heroin & this song brings back sooo many memories of my struggle w/the beast. Anyone fighting addiction just know it's so worth the battle when you get to the other side. Keep fighting!

[@jaytilley8352]

Amen. Bravo and keep fighting. It's worth it.

[@xxfadedpistolxx1861]

Thank you for this comment

[@godsordainedoracle1896]

Bit are you understanding the time you spent clean and healed the reason to become clean or they just on the back burner

[@Batshitcrazyfreak]

Congrats dude hope you’re doing well

[@Aurora-oe2te]

Thx

[@GreatLake24]

Back when music had meaning rather than a illusion 😊

[@stigmajosh]

R.I.P. Jon Wysocki

[@sandraraymond173]

This song got me through getting clean off of cocaine/crack. It was between me and God and this song! July 9th 2006. 14 years clean! Thank you for this song!!!!❤️

[@johnsims6528]

9 yearsbro

[@beckystopford7352]

Me too x

[@lordwhip4323]

I love you. Keep on fighting. 🥺❤️

[@sandraraymond173]

@@lordwhip4323 thank you. That's appreciated. I don't consider it a fight. Since I got clean, I've not once been tempted. I don't consider myself an addict. A recovered one I suppose, but not "recovering". If that makes any sense? But nonetheless, thank you!

[@chrisodom5023]

Keep your faith in God love everything will be alright

[@evalynn1863]

So many comments from addicts and I just have to say, I’m so proud of y’all for getting and staying clean. For those who are struggling or have relapsed, I hope it gets easier for you. You are loved, you are important, and I’m proud of you for doing your best to survive in this chaotic world. You can get through this.

[@deekelbie7596]

Well fucking said bro

[@brosephyolonarovichstalin2915]

Until you steal my radio.

[@TAVOXHXCX]

🍻🍻🕊️🕊️🔥🔥😎😎🙏🙌👐🤲⚡⚡

[@TAVOXHXCX]

@@brosephyolonarovichstalin2915 🤣😂😅😜😁😁

[@screwballjoe3039]

@@brosephyolonarovichstalin2915 good humor😂

[@TheJeffman1985]

R.I.P. John Wysocki......

[@jamielissau8541]

Great band, great music, great drummer on of my favorites of the decade, RIP Jon Wysocki! 🕊️ 🙏

[@Wtfwhatisthis]

Be kind to your soul, and forgive your past. You don’t live there anymore, and you aren’t defined by others’ perceptions.

[@bruceradzwion6160]

Love it, the Analogy

[@suzymaeday]

Thank you for the reminder 💜 needed to read that

[@blakep228]

2 years clean and needed to see that today

[@suzymaeday]

@@blakep228 congratulations 💜

[@jessemoore1178]

Amen preach on it!

[@alinepeed7167]

Thank you for this song. I'm 13 and a half years clean from Cocaine, and 3 and a half years clean from Meth. I'm almost 57 and finally loving life. I hope this comment gives hope to someone with a family member or friend who is struggling with addiction.

[@verywoke3232]

Aline.... I'd love to hear your story.... I just overdosed a few days ago. I honestly was trying to kill myself. If you could email that would be awesome. I have been using cocaine for 5 years.... I know everyone's journey to recovery is different..... but I... I'm lost.

[@davefekete7187]

@@verywoke3232 nah been there done that you still have not figure out that you have to stop being a bitch a just do it break your habits thats the way to start just smack yourself do something to change your everyday habits just dont fall into your everyday habits....thats the first

[@lyla5548]

Congratulations!

[@verywoke3232]

@@davefekete7187 that's a good motto

[@The6jkl1]

@@verywoke3232 hope you figure it out man

[@MommaKaySnM]

2024 anyone 🤔🤔

[@user-fn6uc7bv4w]

Is it the same idiot on every song asking this question or is there a big group I don't understand.

[@kickazzdrummer666]

Binge watching Staind videos to honor the late Jon Wysocki. RIP.🖤

[@carlmichael771]

As an addict of nearly 25 years who has lost love, liberty and seen the loss of life, all due to addiction this song is tremendously powerful to me and resonates like only a handful of songs ever have. To all those fighting: dont stop. To all those who are clean: never forget. To the ones we've lost: we live for you guys. One love.

[@carlalley4684]

well said sir it's not so funny/but is. this really is a small world after all. my name is carl michael and I too spent 25 years under the spell of drugs. I was lucky enough to find sobriety in 2012 and this song touches me in a way I can/t even describe.my son carl michael jr. wasn't so lucky.he overdosed 05/06/20. he had been clean for a while and relapsed... this song grabs me hard

[@carlmichael771]

@@carlalley4684 im sorry to hear of your son, im glad to hear youre clean now. Yes thats crazy with all our names lol

[@taramcknight2023]

Beautifully said ..

[@kurtdowney1489]

Bless you both

[@robdisipherer5241]

Similar existance here . Nicely done . Wish I could overcome, Like you did . Hard endevour.

[@Lilymay2017]

I remember listening to this while going on long walks with my mother during the fall. We would walk around the park then she would have a cup of coffee and I would eat my favorite donut at our favorite coffee spot. We did that for so many years. My mother passed away last week, 2 months after I had my first son. I miss her so much, the pain and loneliness seems so deep and constant. I know one day when my son is older I’ll show him this song while we walk around the same park then eat at the donut shop. I’ll have my coffee while my son picks out his favorite donut. For some crazy reason I picture myself walking out of the coffee shop, turning around and seeing my mother sitting by our old spot by the window. Smiling at us. Rest in peace Ammi, we love and miss you ❤

[@emmawake7036]

You will see her. She'll be with you ❤

[@MikkelKelsoFrandsen]

Dang this Got me in my feels! Beatiful moments you had with your mom! RIP

[@GhengisAdolph-yi8kl]

Him loves Her. Gotta have a Queen 👑 to be a King

[@Geeyeff42]

Seasons Greetings Lily May - I completely empathze w you. My Mom passed in 1982 at 33 from leukemia when I was just 10 y/o & unfortunately we never had the chance to form memories like that. My son was born in 1996, the 1st great-grandchild in our family. I think of all BOTH of us have missed by her early demise. Keep the spirits alive, particularly at this time of year, with lively memories like that! Both are in eternal bliss smiling down on their loved ones, waiting PATIENTLY until the day they are reunited with their loving families. Happy Holidays Lily & son & God Bless!

[@JayneCarr92]

I am so sorry I hope you are doing a little better my dad passed away 8 days ago and I feel so empty on the inside I keep listening to this song thinking of him ❤ he was the best dad ill forever have a hole in my heart.

[@talesxavier5752]

R.I.P. Jon Wysocki (1968-2024)

[@clsieczka]

The lyrics, every single word, brilliant. The music, the players, song structure and arrangement, Rocks like no other. It’s 2024, feeling sorry for today’s youth.

[@williammartin4132]

For Real My Friend GOD BLESS YOU 🙏🙏❤❤❤❤

[@RajHK8]

They don’t make them like this anymore 😢

[@onestageguy]

October 26th will be 25 years clean.this song still brings me to tears for all of my friends that didn't make it through.

[@azzurriblue65]

It's hard not to have survivor's guilt, but don't let this discredit the tremendous effort and achievement of facing and overcoming your demons, sir. I commend you.

[@davesampieri]

Congrats brother. A whole group of us will celebrate 34 soon; mine is, god and me willing, December 8th. This song still sends chills, and immediately gets me thinking about the years I spent wondering "How did I get here?"

[@WildWoodsGirl65]

3/5/00 ✊🤙

[@kertaspaper94]

Hey congratulations (It's the 26th today where I'm from)

[@user-yt7po6dh6l]

I to lost friends to addiction....😢 But unlike you, I have no time clean. I'm constantly high....

[@iamjason1279]

When we’re happy we enjoy the song...when we’re sad we understand the song...

[@bradesslinger5125]

Jason, wiser words have never been spoken.

[@jaisheh]

that is FACTS

[@sofiaclark7121]

So true

[@mitch4pitt]

Very true

[@demandtim3389]

that's 100 brother hope you are well my friend

[@jdawgfps9646]

R.I.P Jon Wysocki 🙏🤘🍻🥁🥁

[@_jakey7987]

Rip Jon 🫡🙏🏼🕊

[@juliomendez117]

There will never be an era with music like this again!

[@EDH28]

sadly no it won't. I'm thankful to have experienced it 💯

[@daddyrabbit4u2c55]

Best Era ever. Music,clothing and togetherness. We were too busy hanging out with the people of our community listening to music that poured from the heart. Helping our neighbors with their struggles. Now we're watching the propaganda machines divide us while planting seeds of hate in our life. Let's bring back the 90s and rage against the machine once more.

[@bennettjohnson2631]

2000s still had it too this song came out in 2001 ironic year too

[@angelariley3082]

Right! I started out listening to a Nickelback song and ended up listening to creed, everessence, 3 doors down, etc for the past hour! Kick ass music back then!!!!!

[@momofalli3]

So very true. All the best artists. Singers, Chester Bennington, Chris Cornell, Kurt Kobane are so very much missed in this world with their Amazing voices.

[@vinicinfodexota5083]

This one hits hard man, just sitting here on the porch 2am, smoking a cigarette and thinking about life, I feel the void

[@touseejfox1]

Same kinda situation i am going through..may our souls get some strength after getting the closure.

[@veggielove84]

The world is effed, dont let it get to you too much. Still so many good folks around.

[@michaeldowns6345]

A time in your life doesn't define you you do

[@leesinton729]

I'm with you, dude.

[@tempbauer2131]

Yohhhhhhh! Whoooooooahhh! Liiike, um, whooo-uh. (Start clenching buttocks in no rhythm along with weird heavy out breathing similar to lamaze but no rhythm so not actually lamaze but that was best way to describe sounds)..... DAMN! I forgot what my point was to be expressed bc I worked so hard on describing what was going on. I have a brain injury that fucks with my short term memory. It’s very frustrating at times! Like now. I’m gonna leave this comment up for a bit. Watch/ listen to video again to see if the thought and hopefully the same feeling will occur. If so, I’ll return to this to edit it with my thoughts/ feelings. If not, then I’ll delete it. Now - Sund, 16-May-2021 depending on your time zone, it’s 1:30(ish) to 4:30pm. If in the states.

[@PapaPngBuhayMo]

its been awhile, now im in 2024.

[@MadameSpoopy]

God, man….I grew up with you guys. It’s a heartbreaking day for me to find out that Jon is gone. Thank you, Jon, and all of you, for the comfort you’ve all brought me since I was a little girl. Thank you.

[@debraholton2517]

When I was trying to recover from cancer I heard this album and this song in particular and it helped me through that darkest time in my life. It's now 2021 and I have been cancer free for 20 years. God Bless Aaron Lewis!

[@marting5130]

shut the fuck up. this comment has been made 900 times already on this thread. we know, this song saved you from drugs during a dark time and you had cancer too and now you are a good family person. fuck off with this upvote farming bullshit

[@TLMKingMoon]

That's really good that you are cancer free. I'm happy that few like you can beat it. I lost my mom, husband, and grandma to cancer in the last 4 months.

[@francisconunes1411]

Im happy for you ...a good song makes miracles happen.

[@nolanlewis5101]

@@TLMKingMoon I'm so sorry baby girl for ur losses, keep ya head up.....

[@beezybeez5971]

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

[@jasoncoffee]

Still a masterpiece in 2023

[@mastazone5121]

Yup

[@judedeery988]

Revisiting this after so many years. Unreal.

[@spense1609]

💯

[@dakazan]

​@@judedeery988 the same

[@frankralph6247]

I’ll never forget this song

[@user-jb7my1cg1k]

This song is actually about his Heroin addiction.... The way the candle lights your face...the spoon.... I can remember just the way you taste....post shot...😎

[@kencooper8835]

RIP Jon Wysocki. Another wise man said, "Sound is the shape we hang our memories on." - (The Late) Mike Pinder, The Moody Blues. The late 90's was a special time in music. As it turns out, a last gasp of gifted music writing...

[@screamingwarhog]

When the song starts with a cigarette you know shits gonna get deep...can we go back to this time for the love of god?

[@tracysweeney5404]

Ikr

[@shawnpinder1255]

Yea

[@skunkpaste]

ytes i wish...... the proplem is when songs now Dont start with cigaretes and then they suck and are "pop" 'crap '

[@tracysweeney5404]

@@skunkpaste haha lol 👍😆

[@jaxxonfantasy4558]

Yes. We are building time machines lol

[@TheDeadeyeDuck]

Real G's always listen. We don't give a fuck what year it is.

[@realvatoloco02]

Already 2021 and still listening to it

[@skullgang5280]

Real shit

[@moneymane3407]

Realtalk. Born & bred under these northwest raindrops. Emerald city finecut diamonds r4ever kno that. & I f#*k with that Chris stapleton & simple man but by shinedown

[@gaming_epics15_90]

True

[@williamsxd2004]

That’s true

[@alfredoesparza745]

R.I.P Jon Wysock :(

[@scottleibold4055]

listening to staind. gives so much peace and relaxation. blessed to be alive. kidney and liver transplant survivor. thanks to the amazing people whose life lives on in me

[@summerjarrard5255]

My dad blasted this song the last few months of his life. Had melanoma and fought it well but ultimately took him. I love you Chris Jarrard until we meet again

[@katieedsallreamy4756]

May he and my son ( who loved this song too) be blasting it up in heaven 🙏

[@bobthebuilder2922]

Going trough that now, my mom has cancer... it's tough to exist sometimes

[@carywest9256]

Sorry for your loss. With a name like Summer, your parents must have been Cool. My parents are both gone now, Dad. July4th.'96, Mom June30th.'12. Being an only child it gets to me. I don't have brothers or sisters, nephews nor nieces. Only cousins and they are slowly passing on. Before l clicked onto this video, l was Iistening to Steely Dan on KZbin. Took me back to my youth.

[@murphyr31]

Sorry for your loss

[@Garrett2783]

My condolences! My dad just passed in may.worst pain ever!!

[@huntay2244]

My depression is eating me. But the music helps. It makes me feel less alone. More whole.

[@Death.is.our.Salvation]

Same

[@johnfiore6354]

Just got off

[@sidthamunkayone4819]

kzbin.info/aero/PLhX8cfFJyLwGWpiocZt1b39Wu-UhxYC1I A playlist .. I called it ... Medicine.

[@williemcpherson2055]

What you say....

[@TheKingBrewer]

I completely understand what you are saying. Sometimes the music is the only friend you have ...

[@NeilVandermeulen]

Express your soul en counters with reality my Dad did the best he could for me ❤

[@brianengel1298]

Good point! Happy u went through a good life with your father😊

[@jbnirvana14]

RIP Jon Wysocki 😢 Rest and Warm Safe place in Heaven 🥁

[@BlackRoseSinner]

During my deployment my fiancee left me...it broke me for months. I would sit in my bunk looking at pictures, letters...I would play this song on repeat wringing my head and wondering whether or not each day that passed would be the day I ended everything. I had no family to support me, my friends were gone, and then she was gone and I was alone...I'd scream the last verse nearly every time it came. I remember later singing this song at karaoke after I got back and that last verse came back and I had a breakdown on stage crying my eyes out and feeling like I was being torn apart...Funny how years later now if this comes on I kind of just stop what I'm doing and have to sit down and listen. And think about her.

[@Yqueque]

+norbert slusher Thank you for your service sir!!

[@BlackRoseSinner]

Thank you for the kind words but please keep the thank you's for the soldiers till out there. I thank the stars I'm a civilian again and I'm proud of my brothers and sisters still out there working to keep people safe :)

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

+norbert slusher speaking strictly as an air force brat I am so sorry

[@Austin66411]

Are you with someone better now

[@rhyspennington5940]

Your bloody right lad done it similar myself mate... weird as man

[@joshronk7632]

Holy shit this hits different when you’re older!

[@Gachilyn]

Yessssss

[@liz.betty.9834]

Yessss. Thats how i felt 😥

[@drewkm32]

Facts my guy

[@okak1038]

Read your commit in a Samuel Jackson. Voice

[@nathanielmullins4751]

Dead ass

[@mx_ats]

RIP Jon Wysocki!!!!

[@Keirfey]

Being single again at 45 just feels weird, to put it nicely.

[@karmendillon2465]

One of my favorite things about this song are the comments from everyone on the personal demons they overcame. Keep fighting the good fight. Anything worthwhile doesn't come easy. God bless you.

[@benriley2697]

God bless u too bud

[@mballa53]

Agreed

[@emilyvaughan4353]

@@benriley2697 www ww2w2e

[@DoiInthanon1897]

Great comment! I’d agree with you on all points. All the best 👊

[@racha8993]

💭Word 💯

[@axlpisa]

This song reminds me of the good times: 18 years old, high school, no social media...damn l miss those days!

[@coreycase4544]

It’s been awhile!!!

[@jasonj4442]

Real....its so easy to give up.....but when you let go ...u realize that the effort you put in is so residual. ...

[@freddyhernandez5051]

me too...

[@dirtbiker479]

Wish highschool was still like that for kids now a days. Growing up with no social media was a goddamn blessing....

[@sux2byou]

just cuz there's social media... doesn't mean you have to participate.

[@martysteel8376]

Who's listening to this classic in 2024!!! 🤘

[@carolinelacourse6888]

Meee 😊

[@victorcasas-dj4bt]

My condolences to the band of the loss of their drummer, so sorry for yalls loss....

[@amandavoss8569]

Almost 7 years clean, only by his grace. When this song came out, it was a totally different high than how I feel it now. Life is much better.

[@deliahardy1003]

I couldn’t agree with you more! Congrats to you. Same here. Life is amazing. Keep pushing. 😉

[@cynthiaquilez1230]

@@deliahardy1003 too

[@timmietime1346]

@Amanda Voss, I'm very proud of you and the courageous step you took in taking back control of your life. I totally agree my friend...life has a whole new meaning and we feel a truly real purpose each day we are blessed with opening our eye's and living it the way it's meant to be lived.

[@jamespolaro2775]

Awesome. I'm sober 16 years. Good job

[@paulwillingham2056]

Keep going girl 👍👍💜💜💜

[@Caretakerh]

My brother died last night 8 12 20 N he sent me this song to me a few days ago. I love you little brother. Your my closest friend,,i will always keep your memory alive! I know you wanted to be treated like, a son, and he did make sure you never went without. Hes heartbroken (dad),robby daddy will always remember this. I wish you could have stayed , and i wish you peace and the greatest love of all Gods love,, and i hope you are dancing with our mom, my brother i love you. Amd you loved me! PLEASE watch over me n your nephew,,and our father!! PLEASE come to me in my dreams. I love you Reo jr. ROBBY O JR. FROM Baltimore. Love always your sister kara o.

[@dianaavila5571]

I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@robinallen7964]

sorry for ur loss 😔

[@JohnCephas]

God bless you.

[@SkeligMichael]

Your words are going straight to the heart. It will take time to go trough the worst, but you will make it. I wish you a lot of power. He will not just come in your dreams to you. He´ll always be with you.

[@josephmillraney1061]

This song always reminds me of my son, gone these 7 yrs this November. I wish you all the peace that one broken heart can share with another.

[@urkelsaloneurkelbeatz5287]

R.I.P. Jon Wysocki😢🕊️

[@Aggretsuko2020]

I just thought of writing this comment just to say that this song is a wonderful track from one of my favourite albums, and to pay respect to the late Jon Wysocki. Rest in Peace and Keep rocking in heaven!

[@brianmeadows1534]

108 days clean sobor. Letting god choose the right path for me today.

[@karinmaddock3633]

Keep it up mam

[@masshole5896]

Hang in there bro, you got this! May the MOST HIGH GUIDE YOU 🙏🏼

[@Poor_ry]

Keep it up u got it

[@teresamellett7758]

Keep up the good work 💪👍 always remember that we all struggle in one way or another, but we are still here.🙏God Bless you 🙏

[@isabellapruitt6609]

keep it up❤️

[@daniellong4607]

"I cannot blame this on my father. He did the best he could for me." Felt.

[@lorenzosteelejr.5282]

This destroys me he did the best he could

[@cjc3185]

Exactly. I can never deny he tried the best he knew how. It just wasn't what I needed, but he thought it was and he thought he was helping.

[@ahamham4532]

Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” King James Version (KJV)

[@shaunyb2343]

Facts

[@siliconiusantogramaphantis2122]

For me it's my mother...she raised me as a single parent and still does the best she can.

[@DannyC379]

2024. Still feeling this.

[@carolinelacourse6888]

Absolutely

[@tommyfleming692]

I have been a lot of things in my life, but the "IMPORTANT" part of it is I am here right now simply because I have been truthful and kept my conscience clear & that really helped me so much.

[@ryant8503]

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference ..... Just for today

[@JAGreen-lj9zi]

.🙁 |🙏|

[@mikeblick6193]

My favorite prayer

[@ryant8503]

@@mikeblick6193 That prayer guided me threw my darkest time. 🙏🏼 Never looked back

[@jonathanstewart841]

ALWAYS🦁AMEN

[@lisarussian7076]

Keep coming back, it works of you work it...

[@CurvyAries]

Musicians are such a gift to this world. Definitely 1 of the best songs ever written. "I cannot blame this on my father, he did the best he could for me", those lyrics gave me chills. The honest self reflection in this song is beautiful. We are all flawed human beings.

[@cortezmauricio8099]

CurvyAries music back then was great either way unlike now

[@h6h740]

I know what you mean. This song hits home on so many levels/ And that's what makes an artist special. And by the way, thank you. Not too many people tell us that anymore. Here's a line from one of my songs. It's called Yesterdays Gone. There at people in your life who'll touch your heart. And people in your life who'll touch your soul. But you're that one who's taken me over that horizon, and left me here with no way home. Cause Yesterdays Gone! It was inspired by an argument my wife and I had. I asked her why do we fight so much anymore, we never use to. And she just said yesterday's gone! Wow didn't record it yet but have played it live several times. It even made some people cry! I don't want to make people cry with my music. But it blew me away when it happened. Didn't know that I'd touched so many hearts.

[@suzanneohara9113]

Agree Totally!!!

[@raylenecassell9347]

CurvyAries well said🤗

[@YoungCub]

CurvyAries 👍👍👍👍👍

[@esoj3188]

Miss this kind of music .

[@ARFG1967]

Rest in peace, Jon Wysocki...Godspeed

[@Jeff-be6oo]

Scars remind us where we’ve been, they don’t have to dictate where we are going.

[@meliiigonz89]

Love this

[@bhaskardangat]

very profound

[@daaniel69]

Nice Criminal Minds reference. shout out to David Rossi!

[@KRMT7863]

Beautiful.

[@fukjoebiden6122]

thanks brother wise words

[@adiivigil975]

It's Been Awhile, Since I've Heard This Song.

[@marteaga752]

this song has been hiding so far away from my mind.

[@Yohska]

+Adii Vigil this song will never Fade :)

[@markadams9976]

+Adii Vigil great song , under rated band

[@cindyhumphries184]

+Mark Adams so true. i just saw him at House of Blues in Myrtle Beach last month, just wasn't the same without the rest of Staind.....

[@REMINISC3NT116]

+Cindy Humphries I know. evanescence split too :(((

[@user-fp6fw9wg9u]

Stain still rocking to this day 😎🤟💪

[@sunnysyl7]

His voice touches me

[@boxerintheshadow]

Kicked the cocaine addiction off in 2015, and left alcohol for good 1 year ago.......Even in these Covid-19 times.....Life feels pretty good......

[@aaronwrecks3324]

Wish I could say the same, I'm a heroin and Xanax addict

[@aaronwilliams390]

@@aaronwrecks3324 What area you in? If you're in PA/NY/Ohio i know a great rehab that can pick you up.

[@aaronwrecks3324]

@@aaronwilliams390 Texas I won't do rehab I have a job

[@sourdiesel8344]

@@aaronwrecks3324 even the more reason to go to rehab and get clean bro, save that $$ for material shit. I'm sure your boss would understand and probably appreciate what you're trying to do 👌 all the best bruv, look after yourself.. love from the land down under 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@soldier3687]

Three months off the shit been hard crave that shit everyday ppl don't understand that feeling unless they been in that whole!!

[@rachelacrider]

My husband, army officer CPT. T. Crider, loved this song so much before he committed suicide. Now when I hear this it makes me feel like I can still feel his presence.

[@carlmichael771]

So sorry to read of your loss, hes still always with you i believe

[@rachelacrider]

Thank you. Your reply made me cry happish tears.😢😪😪😥

[@thebunkerwoodworks]

I’m very sorry for loss.

[@robertwhitewolf7679]

May the creator bless you and through your journey in life let it be one without loss but with something learned not only by you but those around you that life is precious and a gift.

[@maniacminer3123]

My grandfather got shot down in his uh 60 black hawk he was a cw3 and I am going to follow in his footsteps im sorry for your loss and I thank you for your contribution to keep a service member going as long as he could I thank him and you for your service

[@jeronimodavila12]

This song honestly makes me want to curl into a ball and cry and feel sorry for the past me.

[@jocelyncruz9138]

Last year I lost the love of my life in a horrible car accident. We had lots of trauma that we suppressed and we were so abusive towards each other mentally and physically. The last time I saw him we got into a big fight and I told him how much I hated him and wanted him dead. He ends up going missing and dies all alone. Everyone blamed me and for a while I blamed myself I wanted to take my own life. Instead I just spiraled and slowly started to lose everything and everyone around me. It took months and me surrendering to God to understand. Please hold on tight to your loved ones I would do anything for another chance to see my loved one but I know I’ll see him in heaven. No fight or argument is worth staying mad at your loved one make things right before their time or your time comes. 🙏Believe me the regret and guilt can eat you alive.

[@carolinelacourse6888]

Sending Biggest Hugs 😊

[@marisadoran4871]

I have been clean from heroin for a year, this song means a lot to me, anyone who is struggling with sobriety please know that there is hope.

[@F53802]

There is always hope. Digging my way out of a black hole of depression I knew there was a future for me. And there is one for you as well.

[@HansJanus]

I got clean from heroin for 8 years. My beautiful gran passed away with dementia 9 months ago. Seeing my mother grieving so badly for her mum and losing my gran was almost too much to take. I needed to feel numb. Just one bag won’t hurt, of course one bag turned into another, and now here I am 9 months later, sold all my possessions, sneaking, being shady, using three, four, five, six bags a day if I can find the cash. My life is a mess, I really can’t see a way out. I’m trapped again and I’m terrified of quitting I lock myself in the bathroom and use and then cry straight after and listen to tunes like these as I sit for a few minutes contemplating what the hell it is I’m doing to myself again and how I got here again after the first time. It almost gave my dad a heart attack years ago because of the turmoil it caused. There’s no way he can know I’m back in that place. I either need to get myself clean and quickly before I spend any more, I must have gone through £7000 in 9 months, or I just need to disappear. I’m at my wits end. I have no idea which way to turn. It’s gonna kill me one way or another.

[@daltonmann4916]

you go girl!!

[@marisadoran4871]

@@daltonmann4916 Thank You!!! :) :)

[@marisadoran4871]

@@HansJanus I am so very sorry. I lost my 4 1/2 year old from Leighs Disease, it's a degenerative disease that slowly killed him back on March 27th 2002, he was my whole world. He had a G-tube surgically placed in his stomach to get nutrients plus he had a tracheotomy & was on a ventilator, after that my ex beat me up really bad so I left to go to a battered womens shelter , after 5 days my father in law got back from a cruise & came and got me out of the shelter to go back home and try to work it out (because he would usually beat me up at least once a week & was used to the situation). When we got to the house I found him dead with his face ate of by our 8 dogs (because he had locked them in our bedroom right after I left). He had died from a massive heart attack. The dogs just wanted to be let out to use the restroom and were starving to death & were only trying to wake him. I was using to numb my pain, I was and still am destroyed. It has been so hard lately because I suffer from a lot of medical conditions that cause me to have unbearable pain but I can't ever touch another opiate or I will be in the same situation. I have so much guilt and somedays are (especially lately) I just wish I could be numb even if for just an hour. I could go on with everything that's happened in my life nut I would be typing for at least a few hours. I know you don't know me but If you ever need someone to talk to please message me, I think we could help each other.

[@hunterjarnigan7220]

Does anyone else go back and listen to these early 2000’s and late 90’s songs just to go back to your child hood or just me

[@brendadarnell9639]

I’m 64 and I go back and listen to this. Its ok to do this. Great song.

[@akshaves4295]

My mothers music.. she played it all the time when i was younger so its a big part of my childhood

[@suzzannejamie5428]

I’m 31 I used to listen to this on the way to school ..

[@TykeMison_]

Never. I live today, I'll see tomorrow, and I don't weigh it down by wishing for the past. But comments for all these 90s/'00s songs are full of people saying this crap. It drags me down and then I never listen to this stuff again ::shrug:: Millenials, truly a lost people from their own emo choices.

[@garyblanchard8570]

Going back to when our daughter and son were both babies.

[@schnder1]

I worked for a well known newspaper where I waited 8 hours for a story to come in (in order to place the story into the newspaper layout) . Listening to Staind in my headphones kept me sane. As a mom of preteens at the time I was confronted with the issue of whether to approve of the edited or unedited versions of songs. The unedited versions made me feel something more than the edited, cleansed versions. Editing art, poetry or songs looses something. I appreciate the raw, wonderful lyrics so it was easy to allow my preteen children to appreciate music the way it was created.

[@LilRoni-bl1de]

RIP Jon you will live on forever in your 🎶

[@isaiahguerrero77]

My Dad passed away tonight and im going through all of his favorite songs, i really fucking miss him

[@bipolar2783]

sorry for your loss man, stay strong

[@tracybryant3327]

Sorry for your loss

[@edsparks359]

sorry for your loss my brother that's my ultimate fear

[@samcook5199]

Sorry for your loss man

[@RichM0410]

Very sorry to hear this