There are 2 bands by this name:

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.

Children Of The Gun
Drowning Pool Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

I don't need anybody but me
I don't want anybody but you
All this faith and still I don't believe
I don't need anybody but me

Come on get up get off your knees
We'll bring down the machine

All my sisters, all my brothers
Burning in the sun
When we fight we die together
We are the children of the gun
Children of the gun

I can't see anyone before me
You can't see anyone before you
All this faith and still I don't believe
I can't see anyone before me

Come on get up get off your knees
We'll bring down the machine

All my sisters, all my brothers
Burning in the sun
When we fight we die together
We are the children of the gun
Children of the gun

Don't shoot me, I'm just the messenger
Don't shoot me...

Don't shoot me, I'm just the messenger
Don't shoot me...

Come on get up get off your knees
We'll bring down the machine

All my sisters, all my brothers
Burning in the sun
When we fight we die together
We are the children...

All my sisters, all my brothers
Burning in the sun
When we fight we die together

We are the children of the gun
Children of the gun

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Drowning Pool's song "Children Of The Gun" are about rebellion and fighting against the establishment. The singer proclaims that he doesn't need anyone but himself, except for the person he is addressing directly in the song. He expresses doubt in his faith, despite having it, and he declares that he cannot see anyone before him. The repetition of the line "Come on get up get off your knees / We'll bring down the machine" is a call to action, urging listeners to stand up against oppression and take down the system that is causing them harm.

The chorus, "All my sisters, all my brothers / Burning in the sun / When we fight we die together / We are the children of the gun," is a powerful statement of solidarity among rebels. The phrase "children of the gun" implies that they have been forced into a situation where they must fight in order to survive. The lyrics "Don't shoot me, I'm just the messenger" reiterate the fact that the singer is not the enemy, but merely the one spreading the message of rebellion to others.

Overall, the lyrics of "Children Of The Gun" are a call to arms for those who feel oppressed or downtrodden. It urges listeners to come together and fight in solidarity against the forces that are causing them harm. It is a powerful anthem for rebellion and resistance, and the repetition of the chorus reinforces the importance of standing together.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't need anybody but me
I only rely on myself

I don't want anybody but you
I'm willing to depend on you

All this faith and still I don't believe
Despite my faith, I lack conviction

Come on get up get off your knees
Stop being subservient

We'll bring down the machine
We'll overthrow the oppressors

All my sisters, all my brothers
We're united as one

Burning in the sun
We're suffering from exposure

When we fight we die together
Our fates are intertwined

We are the children of the gun
We're products of a violent society

I can't see anyone before me
I'm fixated on my own goals

You can't see anyone before you
You're only focused on yourself