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.
Pity...
Drowning Pool Lyrics
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For all of you to eat
Take my love and hate
But what is this inside of me
Pity me pity me don't you pity me
Under everything
I can't even believe
Something is wrong with me
You swear that all of this is real
But sometimes I can't seem to feel
Nothing ever satisfies
One day I will realize
Am I really scared
Of something that I don't know
Do you even care
What is really wrong
The lyrics of Drowning Pool's "Pity" seem to reflect the feelings of someone who perceives themselves as an object to be consumed or observed by others. The line "My life served on a plate/For all of you to eat" speaks to the idea that the songwriter feels like their life, emotions, and experiences are all laid out for others to scrutinize and judge. This might be especially difficult for someone who feels like they don't fit in or belong in their community, which could explain the feeling of being consumed or devoured by others.
The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "Pity me," seems to express a desire to be noticed or acknowledged by others. Despite the feelings of being put on display or consumed, the songwriter still wants to be seen and heard. They seek pity from others, which could be interpreted as a desire for empathy or understanding.
The final verse of the song raises questions about the nature of reality and the songwriter's own perception of it. The line "Am I really scared/Of something that I don't know" suggests that the songwriter feels like they are grappling with unknown or inexplicable fears. This might be a reference to mental health issues or internal struggles that are difficult to articulate. The final line, "What is really wrong," implies that the songwriter is still searching for answers and seeking to understand their own experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
My life served on a plate
I feel like my life is on display for everyone to judge and criticize.
For all of you to eat
It feels like everyone is taking a piece of me, consuming my energy and emotions without any regard for my well-being.
Take my love and hate
I feel like people are taking advantage of my emotions, using my love and hate for their own benefit.
But what is this inside of me
I feel like there's something wrong with me that I can't even understand, making me question my own thoughts and actions.
Pity me pity me don't you pity me
I'm pleading for someone to understand my struggles and empathize with my pain.
Under everything
Beneath the surface level of my emotions, there is something deeper that I can't quite grasp.
Something that you can't see
My struggles are not obvious to others, making me feel isolated and alone in my pain.
I can't even believe
I'm struggling to come to terms with my own emotions and thoughts, making it difficult to trust my own instincts.
Something is wrong with me
I'm starting to realize that there is a deeper issue that I need to face in order to move forward.
You swear that all of this is real
Others seem to believe in my struggles and emotions, but I'm not sure if I can trust my perception of reality.
But sometimes I can't seem to feel
I'm struggling to connect with my own emotions, making it hard to understand and process what I'm feeling.
Nothing ever satisfies
No matter what I do or how I feel, nothing seems to bring me true happiness or contentment.
One day I will realize
I'm holding out hope that I can eventually understand my own struggles and overcome my pain.
Am I really scared
I'm questioning my own fear and whether it's justified or not.
Of something that I don't know
I'm scared of the unknown, of what's beneath the surface level of my emotions.
Do you even care
I'm questioning whether anyone truly understands and empathizes with my pain.
What is really wrong
I'm desperately searching for answers to my problems and trying to understand the root cause of my pain.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir One Music
Written by: DAVID WILLIAMS, C.J. PIERCE, MICHAEL LUCE, STEPHEN BENTON
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