Staind is an American rock band that was formed in 1995. It has lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Aaron Lewis, lead guitarist Mike Mushok, bassist Johnny April. They have come out with 7 albums by now and have managed to sell around 15 millions records, which is not a huge number if you compare them to a few other bands which are prevalent right now.
I myself will not claim to be a very big Staind Fan and have only heard very few of their songs.
I myself will not claim to be a very big Staind Fan and have only heard very few of their songs.
But even with the very few songs which I have heard, Staind has managed to influence my writing style the most. Their songs are not very complex, in terms of lyrics or rhyme. What, however appeals to me most about Staind is the depth in the emotions and experiences described in the song, even with the most basic lyrics. This I think is the most difficult to do for a writer, this is what makes Staind so unique.
At this point I would like to also mention another American rock band, Hinder. The situations described in a few Hinder songs are again, complex and deep, however in the simplest language. Their music is more popular than Staind but the underlying fact is that both the band have lyrics as simple as it makes you wonder if you also could have managed to pen down one of their songs.
I would just like to mention a song by Staind, which might throw more light on all that I have talked about prior to this. The song is titled 'It's been Awhile', from the Album, 'Break the Cycle'.
The lyrics start with these lines,
These lines are again written in such a simple language!
It's been a while
Since I could hold my head up high
and it's been a while
Since I first saw you
Gradually towards the end of the song, there are these lines.
I swear to god, I still get goosebumps when Aaron is singing these lines. And there is nothing very special about them, except that you can speculate a whole love story within these lines. Atleast I can. And I love this song and the band.
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
If you listen to this song, it probably might not impress you as much as it appeals to me. As I said, they might not be the most popular band in the country but they have a huge influence over my writing.
At this point I would like to also mention another American rock band, Hinder. The situations described in a few Hinder songs are again, complex and deep, however in the simplest language. Their music is more popular than Staind but the underlying fact is that both the band have lyrics as simple as it makes you wonder if you also could have managed to pen down one of their songs.
I would just like to mention a song by Staind, which might throw more light on all that I have talked about prior to this. The song is titled 'It's been Awhile', from the Album, 'Break the Cycle'.
The lyrics start with these lines,
These lines are again written in such a simple language!
It's been a while
Since I could hold my head up high
and it's been a while
Since I first saw you
Gradually towards the end of the song, there are these lines.
I swear to god, I still get goosebumps when Aaron is singing these lines. And there is nothing very special about them, except that you can speculate a whole love story within these lines. Atleast I can. And I love this song and the band.
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
If you listen to this song, it probably might not impress you as much as it appeals to me. As I said, they might not be the most popular band in the country but they have a huge influence over my writing.
