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.
Reason I'm Alive
Drowning Pool Lyrics
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Together forever slowly severed us apart
You know, dreams are just like lies (dreams are just like lies), when you walk away?
I never want to feel again, as the blackness settles in
And I only have one thing left to say
You're the reason that I'm alive
Twist that knife but I just won't die
Leave you here as you watch me fly away
Woah-oh, woah-oh, as you watch me fly away
Watch me fly away
Whatever happened to the lies that I believed?
And wasn't it you that said the truth will set us free?
You know, dreams are just like lies (dreams are just like lies), when you walk away?
And we never even had a chance, as the sadness slips away
And I only have one thing left to say
You're the reason that I'm alive (reason that I'm alive)
Twist that knife but I just won't die
You're the reason that I'm alive (reason that I'm alive)
Leave you here as you watch me fly away
Woah-oh, woah-oh, as you watch me fly away
Woah-oh, woah-oh, as you watch me fly away
I'm rising up on broken wings
And I'm choking back these empty sins
Well I hope you take this, take this as you want
You're the reason that I'm alive (reason that I'm alive)
Twist that knife but I just won't die
You're the reason that I'm alive (reason that I'm alive)
Leave you here as you watch me fly away
Woah-oh, woah-oh, as you watch me fly away
Woah-oh, woah-oh, as you watch me fly away
Watch me fly, watch me fly, watch me fly away
Watch me fly, watch me fly, watch me fly away
Watch me fly, watch me fly, watch me fly away
The lyrics to Drowning Pool's "Reason I'm Alive" address the pain and hurt that come after a long-term relationship has ended. The first verse suggests that the couple had promises of eternal love and commitment ("whatever happened to 'till death do us part?"), but the dreams and promises eventually fell apart as they gradually drifted away from each other. The line "I never want to feel again, as the blackness settles in" shows how much the relationship has impacted the singer's emotional state, and they no longer want to feel such profound sadness. Despite everything, the singer cannot die because their ex-lover is the reason they are still alive.
The second verse suggests that the singer was blinded by the lies their partner told them ("whatever happened to the lies that I believed?"), but the partner claimed that telling the truth would set them free. However, it did not work out, and once again, the singer is left with sadness and is barely clinging onto life. The chorus repeats, emphasizing that the ex is the reason the singer is still alive, despite the hurt caused by them. The bridge suggests that despite their past mistakes, the singer has risen again, leaving behind the empty sins and broken wings. In the end, the singer takes control and decides to fly away from their ex-lover, leaving them behind to witness their newfound strength and freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Whatever happened to 'till death do us part?
What happened to the commitment of staying together until death?
Together forever slowly severed us apart
Our promise to be together always ended up separating us over time
You know, dreams are just like lies (dreams are just like lies), when you walk away?
When you leave, the dreams and promises we made to each other feel like lies
I never want to feel again, as the blackness settles in
I don't want to feel the pain and darkness of losing you again
And I only have one thing left to say
All I have to say now is:
You're the reason that I'm alive
You are the reason why I am still alive and moving forward
Twist that knife but I just won't die
You can hurt me as much as you want, but I won't give up
Leave you here as you watch me fly away
I am leaving you behind as I move on with my life
Whatever happened to the lies that I believed?
What happened to the false promises that I trusted?
And wasn't it you that said the truth will set us free?
You told me that honesty would bring us freedom
And we never even had a chance, as the sadness slips away
We were never able to be happy together, and the sadness is finally starting to go away
I'm rising up on broken wings
I am still moving forward even though I am hurt and broken
And I'm choking back these empty sins
I am trying to ignore my past mistakes and move forward
Well I hope you take this, take this as you want
I hope you hear this message and interpret it in your own way
Watch me fly, watch me fly, watch me fly away
See me move on and succeed without you
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: C.J. PIERCE, CHRISTIAN JOSEPH PIERCE, DARREN JAY ASHBA, DJ ASHBA, MICHAEL LUCE, MICHAEL JAY LUCE, NIKKI SIXX, RYAN MCCOMBS, RYAN S. MC COMBS, STEPHEN BENTON, STEPHEN L. BENTON
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Aaron Maguire
Probably the most underrated song made by Drowning Pool. The work that Ryan McCombs did with Drowning Pool is so underrated and should honestly get way more recognition. Probably my favorite era of Drowning Pool.
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Tyler Giver
My favorite Drowning Pool song. Was actually honored to hangout with Ryan in 2008. Here in 2022 still loving the music.
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Hydrassas
i absolutely love this song! always helps me when i'm in a bad mood... i suffer from depression so that's more than i'd like to think about D: but i've always found it amazing how people can become attached to songs... a persons life can change in a matter of seconds and it's just amazing how songs like these can give people the confidence to get it back on track
TDK24
Ay bro I know it's been 11 years but I could reply before cuz I was 5, are you good
Hydrassas
@TDK24 I appreciate you reaching out, even after all of this time!
I don't use this account anymore and just found the notification in my junk folder.
Still going, just turned 31, and got diagnosed with type 2 bipolar a few years ago and it's under control with medication and therapy. I've got a steady job and I'm learning how to use Blender in my spare time.
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Heather Zimmerman
Love this song
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Mal A.
listening to this song turns my brain to an awesome feature that gives me thought of "It's all good" ... and rarely ever do I think that. Like a bright summers day, with your two best friends and your girlfriend on the beach with nothin more than relaxation... pretty awesome right?