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.
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Drowning Pool Lyrics
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Understand
With this comes
Frustration
A better way to follow through
I'm far from done
The truth is right there in front of you
I'm far from done
The truth is right there in front of me
Realize through my eyes
I can't speak
So damn weak
The face before me shows
What my life will be
Everybody knows
Everyone but me
Better follow
The truth is right there
In front of you
Better follow
The truth is right there
In front of me
The lyrics of Drowning Pool's song "Follow" are a commentary on the frustration and angst that comes with not being able to communicate effectively. The first stanza sees the singer acknowledging their current predicament and how it leads to feelings of frustration. They crave a better way to follow through their thoughts and ideas, but they feel far from that goal.
The second stanza hints at the root cause of this frustration - the singer's inability to speak their mind effectively. They feel weak because they cannot articulate their emotions and thoughts properly. The face before them is a constant reminder of what their life could be if they were able to communicate better. They feel that everyone else knows something they don't, which leads to a sense of alienation.
The chorus provides some hope - the truth is right there in front of the singer and the listener. All they need to do is follow it. The repeated call to "Better follow" is a plea to pay attention to the inner voice that is often drowned out by external noise. By doing so, one can realize the truth and unlock their potential.
Line by Line Meaning
Right now here I am
I am present at this moment
Understand
Comprehend the situation
With this comes
Accompanying this is
Frustration
Feeling annoyed or upset due to this situation
A better way to follow through
There is a more effective method to proceed
I'm far from done
I have not completed what I need to do
The truth is right there in front of you
The reality is easily observable
I'm far from done
I have not finished my mission
The truth is right there in front of me
The reality is very clear to me
Realize through my eyes
Perceive from my perspective
I can't speak
I am unable to communicate
So damn weak
I am feeble, without strength
The face before me shows
The expression in front of me reveals
What my life will be
How my future will develop
Everybody knows
Everyone is aware
Everyone but me
Except for myself
Better follow
Adhere to this advice
The truth is right there in front of you
The truth is within reach
Better follow
It would be wise to heed this direction
The truth is right there in front of me
I am fully cognizant of what needs to be done
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Written by: CHRISTIAN JOSEPH PIERCE, DAVID W. WILLIAMS, MICHAEL J. LUCE, STEVIE BENTON
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