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It's Been Awhile

Name: It's Been Awhile
Duration: 4 min 25 s

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Album: Break the Cycle
Released: 2001
Genres: post-grunge, nu metal, alternative metal
Length: 4:25
Tempo: 117 BPM
Label: Atlantic Records/ATG

What it's about

Staind frontman Aaron Lewis sings about feeling that he ruins everything and lets down the person who matters most to him. The song also touches on his struggle with addiction and getting clean.

Fun facts

Sampled in 4 other songs, like “Dead Horse by Nina Cristante”.
Covered 2 times, including “It's Been Awhile by State of Mine (Ft. Drew Jacobs)”.
Written by Johnny April, Mike Mushok, Jon Wysocki, Aaron Lewis and Josh Abraham.
Produced by Josh Abraham.
Recorded at Electric Lady Recording Studios (New York and Longview Farms (Brookfield.