Staind – Reply

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I have seen
Too many sad eyes look at me
The eyes that set me free,
All the places that I've been.

So thank you for the letters that
You thought you wrote in vain
And for the times you chose
To stand out in the rain
And wait for me
For me

Your words, your words help me to see
A little honesty, in a world that doesn't share.
And your eyes tell the story of your pain
Severity of your disdain, in a world that doesn't care.

You, you understand my pain,
From this I gather strength
In that we are the same.

So thank you for the letters that
You thought you wrote in vain
And for the times you chose
To stand out in the rain
And wait for me
For me.
The life I live would never be the same without you here

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Lyrics submitted by ab0ve

Track duration: 04:13

"Reply" as written by Aaron/mushok Lewis

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

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  • 0
    General Comment:We all should know what this song is about, but I just have to comment on my favorite part... the second verse:

    "Your words
    Your words help me to see
    A little honesty
    In a world that doesn't share
    And your eyes
    Tell the story of your pain
    Severity of your disdain
    In a world that doesn't care"

    He says, "your words help me to see"... and, "your eyes tell a story..."
    Technically, eyes help you see, and words tell a story. I've just always loved how he put that together.
    Aaron Lewis is the shit!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Flag Butterfly68on November 27, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:This is the perfect "Thankyou" to all the Staind fans out there. That's exactly what the song is about - the fans who thought they were writing in vain, the fans that truly relate to the music. It's one big reply to all those letters, all the e-mails, everything. I think it also says that they feel very close to their fans because in many cases, their fans can relate 100% to what they're playing about.

    This song never fails to make me feel VERY proud and happy to be a Staind fan. :)
    Flag SaraMoshGirlon August 14, 2008   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:When I hear this song I think about this girl I was "talking" too.
    "Thanks for the letters you thought you wrote to me" but it turns out I'm not the guy she loves.
    The life I live will never be the same/without you here. That's just me though.
    Flag DaJesuson October 02, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:Clearly about and to Staind fans (yeah, to us :) ). It's sooo beautiful and the way he sings sends shivers down my spine.
    Flag MuminPLon August 05, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:I think this is a song that Aaron wrote for his wife and daughters. He's thanking them for always being there no matter how difficult he's made it for them.
    Flag pmac52188on April 14, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:No problem.
    Flag shannobnon July 21, 2006   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:I recently saw Staind live and before they played 'Reply', Aaron told the crowd that it was written because many people write to him and he's not able to write back to most of them. He wrote this song to acknowledge those fans and to know that he appreciates the letters they send him and the dedication they show.
    Flag serj_loveron March 13, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:I rate Aaron should have used 'sodality' or 'temerity' instead of 'severity'. They have more impact.

    Awesome song though. One of his best.
    Flag Bryn2587on February 18, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:I love this song. Makes me cry almost every time I hear it.. of course most Staind songs make me cry every time I hear them :| Two small corrections to the posted lyrics, however..

    Your words
    Your words help me to see
    A little honesty
    In a world that doesn't share
    And your eyes
    Tell the story of your pain
    SEVERITY of your disdain
    In a world that doesn't care


    and in the chorus..

    So thank you for
    The letters that you thought you wrote in vain
    and for
    The times you chose to stand out in the rain
    And wait
    Flag CyberneticSkankon September 28, 2005   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:Amazing. This song made me cry. I wish I could thank Aaron in such a beautiful way.
    Flag foreveron August 15, 2005   Link

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