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.
I am
Drowning Pool Lyrics
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I've never had to run and hide
The things I want I cannot have
The things I need are all so bad
What you say
I could've been
I am
You are
My best excuse is that I'm drained
From everything that keeps me sane
My sickness keeps me in control
From everything you'll never know
Does is make you happy
Does it make you mad
Why am I still laughing
Look at what you had
Does it make you feel good
Does it make you sick
That you knew that I would
Be the one to trip
No control
over my destiny
The above lyrics are from the song "I Am" by Drowning Pool. The song appears to be about an individual dealing with inner turmoil and struggles within themselves. The opening lines suggest a feeling of newfound vitality, although the singer is forced to remain in hiding, unable to attain their desires while being consumed by their suffering. The chorus, "I could've been, I am, you could've been, you are" further accentuates the idea of missed opportunities and potentials by highlighting the contrast between what could have been versus what is.
The second verse furthers the idea of sickness and control, with the singer clinging to their pain, which acts as a shield from others or the so-called happiness of those around them. The repeated phrases "does it make you happy/ mad/ feel good/ sick" sound like the singer is taunting a specific person who had doubted them or held them back in the past. The chorus's final line, "No control over my destiny," suggests acceptance of one's fate and a refusal to be further influenced by external forces.
Line by Line Meaning
I've never felt so alive
I am currently experiencing an intensity of life which I have never felt before.
I've never had to run and hide
I have never had to hide in fear or embarrassment.
The things I want I cannot have
I am unable to obtain the things that I desire.
The things I need are all so bad
The things which I require are typically things that are negative or harmful in some way.
What you say
What do you think or believe about my situation?
I could've been
There were opportunities in my past that I did not take.
I am
This is who I am now.
You could've been
There were also opportunities in your past that you did not take.
You are
This is who you are now.
My best excuse is that I'm drained
The most reasonable justification I have for my current state is that I am exhausted.
From everything that keeps me sane
I am driven to the point of insanity by the things that I must do to keep my life in order.
My sickness keeps me in control
My own personal weaknesses and shortcomings exert a powerful force of control over me.
From everything you'll never know
There are many things about my life and experiences that you will never be able to comprehend.
Does is make you happy
Are you content with the situation I find myself in?
Does it make you mad
Does my current state provoke feelings of anger or frustration in you?
Why am I still laughing
Despite the negative circumstances surrounding me, I cannot help but laugh.
Look at what you had
I am pointing out to you what you previously possessed or could have had.
Does it make you feel good
Does my current state bring you pleasure or a sense of satisfaction?
Does it make you sick
Does my current state make you feel disgusted or repelled?
That you knew that I would
You were already aware that I would end up in this situation.
Be the one to trip
I am the one who stumbled or fell, despite all of my efforts to keep control.
No control
Despite my best efforts, I am incapable of controlling everything that happens.
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Written by: STEVIE BENTON, MICHAEL J. LUCE, CHRISTIAN JOSEPH PIERCE, DAVID W. WILLIAMS
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