it's been a while

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ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>it's been a while</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="d52bb980.gif" border=0 width="187" height="152" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> And it's been a while...</div> <div> since I could...</div> <div> hold my head up high.</div> <div> And it's been a while...</div> <div> since I first saw you</div> <div> And it's been a while...</div> <div> since I could stand...</div> <div> on my own two feet again.</div> <div> And it's been a while...</div> <div> since I could call you</div> <div> <IMG SRC="d62294a0.gif" border=0 width="297" height="74" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> And everything I can't remember,</div> <div> As fucked up as it all may seem.</div> <div> The consequences that are rendered,</div> <div> I stretch myself beyond my means.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="d62294a0.gif" border=0 width="297" height="74" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> And it's been a while...</div> <div> since I couldnt say...</div> <div> that I wasnt addicted.</div> <div> And it's been a while...</div> <div> since I couldnt say...</div> <div> I love myself as well.</div> <div> And it's been a while...</div> <div> since I've gone and...</div> <div> fucked things up just like I always do.</div> <div> And it's been a while...</div> <div> but all that shit...</div> <div> seems to disappear when I'm with you.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="d62294a0.gif" border=0 width="297" height="74" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> And everything I can remember,</div> <div> As fucked up as it all may seem.</div> <div> The consequences that I've rendered,</div> <div> Have gone and fucked things up again.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="d62294a0.gif" border=0 width="297" height="74" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Why must I feel this way.</div> <div> Just make this go away.</div> <div> Just one more peaceful day.</div> <bR> <div> And it's been a while...</div> <div> since I could</div> <div> look at myself straight</div> <div> And it's been a while...</div> <div> since I said I'm sorry</div> <div> And it's been a while...</div> <div> since I've seen the way</div> <div> the candles light your face</div> <div> And it's been a while...</div> <div> but I can still remember</div> <div> just the way you taste</div> <div> <IMG SRC="d62294a0.gif" border=0 width="297" height="74" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> And everything I can remember</div> <div> As fucked up as it all may seem</div> <div> I know it's me</div> <div> I can not blame this on my father</div> <div> He did the best he could for me</div> <bR> <div> And it's been a while...</div> <div> since I could</div> <div> hold my head up high</div> <div> And it's been a while...</div> <div> since I said I'm sorry...</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <embed src="HTMLobj-3428/StaindBreakTheCycleItsBeenAAwhileFull_Version_1_.wav" autostart="false" loop="true" width="145" height="70">  </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id26.htm" 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