harmonized, distorted guitar parts. Rolling Stone described the song as having the heavy, minor key guitar riffs of nu metal, but that Lewis's dramatic vocal delivery made the music more comparable to the work of (alternative metal) band Alice in Chains than (nu metal) band Korn. Lyrically, Lewis describes the song as being about parental neglect, namely his belief that "parents, on the whole, have forgotten how to be parents". He explains the lyrics of "I just needed someone to talk to/You were just too busy with yourself" were about him feeling as if he had no one to turn to while growing up as a child. Reception Spin, in its dedicated song review, praised the track for being "another moody, well-crafted ballad" by the band. Personnel Aaron Lewis – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Mike Mushok – lead guitar Johnny April – bass, backing vocals Jon Wysocki – drums Charts References 2001 songs 2001 singles Hard rock ballads Staind songs Song recordings produced by Josh Abraham Songs written by Aaron Lewis Elektra Records singles