While we listen for the Spirit to direct us, we remember that the Spirit works in many different ways, and through many different avenues. Sometimes we're touched by someone closely associated to the Church. Sometimes, we find the Spirit in something completely different.
Every week, I will bring a set of lyrics to a song that has touched me on some spiritual level. I can't guarantee you will react the same, nor are they all Hymns or Psalms. However, in each of these lyrics, my discernment, my journey, and my dreams are written for the world to see. Music has always been a huge part of my life...it makes sense that God would use that medium to communicate to me. =)
The following song is called "It's Been Awhile" by the group Staind. The lyrics, though unconfirmed, are said to be about Aaron Lewis' battle with cocaine addiction. For me, this song describes my return to the Church, and preparing for a much-needed and long-awaiting Confession.
It's been awhile,
Since I could hold my head up high.
It's been awhile,
Since I first saw you.
It's been awhile,
Since I could stand on my own two feet again
It's been awhile,
Since I could call you.
Everything I can't remember,
As f****d 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 f****d things up just like I always do.
And it's been awhile,
But all that s**t seems to disappear when I'm with you.
Everything I can't remember,
As f****d up as it all may seem.
Consequences that I've rendered,
I've gone and f****d things up again.
Why must I feel this way?
Just make this go away.
Just one more peaceful day.
It's been awhile,
Since I could look at myself straight.
And it's been awhile,
Since I said I was sorry.
And it's been awhile,
Since I've seen the way the candles light your face.
It's been awhile,
But I can still remember just the way you taste.
Since I could hold my head up high.
It's been awhile,
Since I first saw you.
It's been awhile,
Since I could stand on my own two feet again
It's been awhile,
Since I could call you.
Everything I can't remember,
As f****d 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 f****d things up just like I always do.
And it's been awhile,
But all that s**t seems to disappear when I'm with you.
Everything I can't remember,
As f****d up as it all may seem.
Consequences that I've rendered,
I've gone and f****d things up again.
Why must I feel this way?
Just make this go away.
Just one more peaceful day.
It's been awhile,
Since I could look at myself straight.
And it's been awhile,
Since I said I was sorry.
And it's been awhile,
Since I've seen the way the candles light your face.
It's been awhile,
But I can still remember just the way you taste.
Everything I can't remember,
As f****d up as it all may seem, 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.
-Staind
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