1. Drowning Pool is a heavy metal/nu… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 bands by this name:
1. Drowning Pool is a heavy metal/nu metal band from Dallas, Texas formed in 1997 that rose to prominence while playing along with Ozzy Osbourne during Ozzfest. Their 2001 debut album, Sinner, was certified platinum within six months and the video for its first single "Bodies" was frequently aired on various music video channels. After the September 11th attacks the song "Bodies" was infrequently heard on many radio stations due to the sensitivity of those families' loved ones who jumped from the towers. In August 2002 the lead singer of the band, Dave Williams, died in his tour bus of heart failure.
After Williams' death, the band decided to carry on and began searching for a new singer.
In 2003, the band found a new singer in Jason Jones who took place of Dave Williams in the wake of his death. They released the album Desensitized in 2004.
Jason's departure from Drowning Pool was publically announced on June 14, 2005, due to irreconcilable differences. Jones would later join the hard rock band A.M. Conspiracy. Almost immediately, rumours started swirling concerning the new singer's identity, most of them pointing to former SOiL singer Ryan McCombs. Drowning Pool announced that the singer would be formally announced August 25 at the Ozzfest date in Dallas, Texas, where Drowning Pool will do a one off performance on the main stage. On July 20th, website SMNNews received word from close sources that McCombs was indeed the new singer, and that fact was confirmed by McCombs and Drowning Pool alike the next week.
In spring of 2006, Drowning Pool announced that they had parted ways with Wind-Up Records. As of June 30th, Wind-Up's website has been updated to confirm this.
In October 2006, a new song called No More was announced to be released on the Saw III soundtrack, their first track (besides the second version of Rise Up) with Ryan McCombs on vocals.
On February 26, 2007, it was announced that the band has signed a new deal with Eleven Seven Music, after receiving offers from Century Media and Sanctuary Records.[1] It was also confirmed that Drowning Pool will have a new management company, Tenth Street Entertainment, following the group's departure with Paul Bassman of Bass Management.
The band's newest album is, "Full Circle" and was released on July 24th, 2007 nationwide. 2 songs on the album were being produced by Funny Farm Records, owned by Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx and former Beautiful Creatures guitarist DJ Ashba. The remaining tracks have been recorded with Producer Ben Schigel at the Dallas based January Studios.
In January 2008, the band announced that they would be heading out on a North American tour as special guests of Saliva.
The band is currently set to release their newest, self-titled studio album on April 27th 2010 featuring their newest single "Feel Like I Do".
In 2011 Ryan McCombs and Drowning Pool has part ways. Ryan has become the permanent vocalist for SOiL once again.
In 2012 Drowning Pool has announced that new vocalist is Suicide Hook singer Jasen Moreno.
After parting ways with former singer Ryan McCombs, Drowning Pool recruited Moreno to go on the road with them. He made his live debut with the band on July 8 at a show in Ardmore, Okla.
Drowning Pool’s have teamed up with producer Kato Khandwalla for their fifth studio album, the first to feature Moreno. The disc is due out in early 2013.
In 2023 McCombs returned and replaced Moreno as vocalist
Current members
Ryan McCombs - Vocals (2005-2011,2023-Present)
C.J. Pierce - Lead Guitar
Stevie Benton - Bass Guitar
Mike Luce - Drums
Former Members
Jason Moreno - Vocals (2012-2023)
Dave "Stage" Williams - Vocals (2000-2002)
Jason "Gong" Jones - Vocals (2003-2005)
Ryan McCombs - Vocals (2005-2011)
More information on the band's official website: www.drowningpool.com.
2. Drowning Pool (2) was an avant-rock quartet (Andrew Crane on vocals, Adam Elesh on guitar, Brett Smith on bass) from Los Angeles that released the following song collections: Drowning Pool (1986), comprised of recording sessions available previously as their early cassette releases, the double album Satori (Nate Starkman and Son, 1987), the EP Nierika (Viva Records, 1988) and the instrumental album Aphonia (Nate Starkman and Son, 1989). Their music was a mixture of new wave metal, psychedelia, world-music, ambient and industrial.
They changed their name to Mumbles and no traceable appearance has been on record since then.
* Paralyzed
Drowning Pool Lyrics
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(The rain drops)
Running down my back
The words you used to ruin me
You ruin me
And I remember
The rain in my eyes
You ruin me
I, I feel paralyzed
You leave me here broken
I, I feel paralyzed
You leave me so broken
Can you make the pain stop?
(The pain stop)
Swallow all those thoughts
You used to have that crippled me
You ruin me
Can you remember
The pain in my eyes
The day you turned and ran away?
You ruin me
I, I feel paralyzed
You leave me here broken
I, I feel paralyzed
You leave me so broken
You keep me tied down
You're stealing my crown
You leave me hopeless
I, I feel paralyzed
I, I feel paralyzed
You leave me here broken
I, I feel paralyzed
You leave me so broken
You keep me tied down
You're stealing my crown
You leave me hopeless
I, I feel paralyzed
I feel paralyzed
I feel paralyzed
The lyrics to Drowning Pool's song "Paralyzed" depict the emotions of a person who has been hurt and left broken by someone they loved. The repetition of "you ruin me" emphasizes the bitterness and disappointment the singer feels towards this person. The rain symbolizes the singer's pain and grief that they cannot escape from, and how they feel helpless and paralyzed. They ask their former lover if they can make the pain stop, but it is clear that they cannot. The singer's feelings of being tied down and having their crown stolen convey a sense of powerlessness and hopelessness, and their repeated declaration of feeling paralyzed is a cry for help.
The song is a powerful representation of the pain of heartbreak and the struggle of dealing with the aftermath of a failed relationship. It highlights the impact that someone else's actions can have on our lives, leaving us feeling empty and broken. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the depth and intensity of the pain, while the verses evoke a sense of desolation and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel the rain drops
The singer is physically experiencing the sensation of raindrops falling on their back
(The rain drops)
Repetition of the preceding line for emphasis
Running down my back
The rain drops are flowing downwards along the singer's back
The words you used to ruin me
The artist is referring to another person's hurtful words that have caused them harm
You ruin me
The other person's behavior has deeply affected and negatively impacted the artist's life
And I remember
The singer is recalling a past event
The rain in my eyes
The singer's eyes were also affected by the rain, possibly indicating that they were crying
The day you turned and ran away
The other person left the artist abruptly and without warning, causing them emotional pain
I, I feel paralyzed
The artist is emotionally overwhelmed and unable to function normally
You leave me here broken
The other person has caused the artist significant emotional damage
Can you make the pain stop?
The singer is pleading with the other person to help them stop feeling so much pain
(The pain stop)
Repetition of the preceding line for emphasis
Swallow all those thoughts
The singer is asking the other person to think carefully before speaking, to avoid saying hurtful things
You used to have that crippled me
The other person's past behavior has negatively impacted the singer's life and caused harm
Can you remember
The singer is again asking the other person to recall a past experience
The pain in my eyes
The artist's eyes again indicate they were crying or otherwise affected by strong emotions
You ruin me
Repetition of an earlier line for emphasis; the other person's past actions continue to impact the artist's life
You keep me tied down
The other person is preventing the singer from moving on and healing from past experiences
You're stealing my crown
The singer feels they have lost their position of power or self-worth as a result of the other person's actions
You leave me hopeless
The artist feels that there is no hope for improvement or healing without the other person's help or intervention
I feel paralyzed
Repetition of an earlier line; the artist is still feeling overwhelmed and unable to function normally
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: CHRISTIAN PIERCE, MICHAEL LUCE, RYAN MCCOMBS, STEVIE BENTON
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