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 Poolβs 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.
The Game
Drowning Pool Lyrics
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Time to play the game.
Time to play THE GAME!
It's all about the game, you'll fall like the rest.
You're failure is my success.
It's all about control, will you make it?
I WILL DELIVER THE PAIN YOU CAN'T TAKE IT!
After this you won't be the same.
This is my time, I make the rules.
YOU MESS WITH THIS AND YOU'LL DIE LIKE A FOOL!
PAIN! Here comes the pain.
PAIN! Here comes the pain.
PAIN! Here comes the pain.
PAIN! Here comes the PAIN!
Time to play the game!
I am the debt that can't be paid.
You're goin down in flames.
This is the time, I cannot lose.
LIVE OR DIE, YOU'LL HAVE TO CHOOSE!
It's all about me, I am the one.
Soon you'll see there's no where to run.
I am the threat that is so real.
THROUGH THE BLOOD AND THE SWEAT, THE PAIN YOU WILL FEEL!
PAIN! Here comes the pain.
PAIN! Here comes the pain.
PAIN! Here comes the pain.
PAIN! Here comes the pain...
No where to run, nowhere to hide.
Now it's time to die.
I am the pain, I am the game.
YOU WON'T FORGET MY NAME!
Time to feel the pain.
Time to feel the pain.
Time to feel the pain.
TIME TO PLAY THE GAME!
TIME TO PLAY THE GAME!
TIME TO PLAY THE GAME!
PAIN! Here comes the pain.
PAIN! Here comes the pain.
PAIN! Here comes the pain.
PAIN! Here comes the PAIN!
PAIN! Time to play the game.
PAIN! Time to play the game.
PAIN!
The lyrics to Drowning Pool's "The Game" are focused on control, pain, and the desire to win. The opening lines, "Time to play the game," are a call to action, and the repetition of this phrase throughout the song emphasizes that the game is central to the lyrics. The singer is confident in their ability to control the situation, and they proclaim that, in the game, everyone falls eventually. Any failure on the part of their opponent, becomes the singer's success. The chorus emphasizes the impending pain that the singer promises to deliver to their opponent, a pain that they claim their opponent cannot handle.
The second verse continues the themes of control and pain, with the singer insisting that they are the threat that cannot be ignored. They state that the pain their opponent will feel is real and that there is no escape. The bridge contains references to life and death and insists that the opponent will have to choose. The final lines of the song proclaim the singer's supremacy, insisting that the opponent will not forget their name.
Line by Line Meaning
Time to play the game.
It's time to engage in the game being referred to.
It's all about the game, you'll fall like the rest.
The focus is on the game, which inevitably leads to failure for those who participate.
You're failure is my success.
Your lack of success in the game is beneficial for me.
It's all about control, will you make it?
The game revolves around control, and the question is whether you can succeed in obtaining it.
I WILL DELIVER THE PAIN YOU CAN'T TAKE IT!
I will inflict so much pain that you won't be able to handle it.
I'm in control, I am the pain.
I have control over the game and I'm the one causing the pain.
After this you won't be the same.
The game will have a profound impact on you and change you in some way.
This is my time, I make the rules.
It's my turn to play the game, and I dictate how it's played.
YOU MESS WITH THIS AND YOU'LL DIE LIKE A FOOL!
If you interfere with the game, you'll suffer the consequences.
PAIN! Here comes the pain.
Pain is about to be inflicted.
I am the debt that can't be paid.
I present a problem that cannot be resolved.
You're goin down in flames.
You're going to experience a humiliating defeat.
This is the time, I cannot lose.
This is the crucial moment where victory is essential for me.
LIVE OR DIE, YOU'LL HAVE TO CHOOSE!
You will have to make a decision with permanent consequences.
It's all about me, I am the one.
The game revolves around me and my abilities.
Soon you'll see there's no where to run.
Escape is not an option, you're trapped in the game.
I am the threat that is so real.
I pose a genuine danger to your success in the game.
THROUGH THE BLOOD AND THE SWEAT, THE PAIN YOU WILL FEEL!
You will experience agony and suffering throughout the game.
No where to run, nowhere to hide.
Avoidance is futile, you can't escape the game.
Now it's time to die.
The stakes are high, and the implication of defeat is severe.
I am the pain, I am the game.
I am the force behind the pain and the one in charge of the game.
YOU WON'T FORGET MY NAME!
My impact will be long-lasting, and you'll always remember me.
Time to feel the pain.
Pain will be inflicted shortly.
TIME TO PLAY THE GAME!
It's time to start playing the game again.
PAIN! Time to play the game.
The game involves inflicting pain and it's time to start playing again.
Contributed by Dominic M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Arturo Mena Diaz
Time to play the game
Time to play the game
Time to play the game
It's all about the game, you'll fall like the rest
You're failure is my success
It's all about control, will you make it?
I will deliver the pain you can't take it
I'm in control, I am the pain
After this you won't be the same
This is my time, I make the rules
You mess with this and you'll die like a fool
Here comes the pain (pain)
Here comes the pain (pain)
Here comes the pain (pain)
Here comes the pain
Time to play the game
I am the debt that can't be paid
You're going down in flames
This is the time, I cannot lose
Live or die, you'll have to choose
It's all about me, I am the one
Soon you'll see there's nowhere to run
I am the threat that is so real
Through the blood and the sweat the pain you will feel
Here comes the pain (pain)
Here comes the pain (pain)
Here comes the pain (pain)
Here comes the pain
Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
Now it's time to die
I am the pain, I am the game
You won't forget my name
Time to feel the pain
Time to feel the pain
Time to feel the pain, go
Time to play the game
Time to play the game
Time to play the game
Time to play the game
Here comes the pain (pain)
Here comes the pain (pain)
Here comes the pain (pain)
Here comes the pain
Time to play the game
(Pain)
Time to play the game
(Pain)
Paul DM
Whether it's Drowning Pool or Motorhead versions, both are badass π₯
Jason Moore
Don't forget Disturbed
Jon DuBeau
Unfortunately We didnt to experience this epicness too much longer because Dave Williams passed away less than 5 months later. I was fortunate enough to meet him and the band and watch Drowning Pool live twice before he died. π₯
RIP Dave Williams 1972-2002
Emperor Guyver
Sinner will always be a personal album with me. I owe that man so much gratitude
American Trash
Dave was the best
Royal_DPR
Blasting this song in honor Of HHH since he retiring from in-Ring competition #ThankYouHHH ππΌππ€ the kings of kings, The Cerebral Assassin, the Game
Sergio Estrada
One more match
Steve Lowe
@Sergio Estrada that'd be stupid of him at this point
The blackened plague- Topic
@Sergio Estrada As much as I agree with you he can't go anymore
Babylonkid
"Here comes the pain! Pain!" This song is amazing.