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.
Upside Down
Drowning Pool Lyrics
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Born to lose maybe, but not through you
Not like you, thank you God, not, you're too confused
Yeah
Little one what I need ain't what you bleed
You've got your words twisted funny
You tend to burn me all so clean
You always point you finger
You've got me hanging upside down
Deep inside you've got me all wrong now
You've got me hanging upside down
On a cross, that's burning, burning
Break my back under the weight of your eyes
Broken by your one-sided compromise, come on
Drop a dime on what you say is everything
Not for you, no time for any saving grace
This fire's burning brighter
The tongue, the match that ignites these flames
So quick to point your finger
You've got me hanging upside down
Deep inside you've got me all wrong now
You've got me hanging upside down
On a cross, that's burning, burning
You're not changing me
You got me all wrong now
You're not changing me
You got me all wrong now
Yeah
You got me hanging
Ooh, yeah
You've got me hanging upside down
You've got me all wrong now
You've got me hanging upside down
You've got me all wrong now
You've got me hanging upside down
Deep inside you've got me all wrong now
You've got me hanging upside down
On a cross, that you're burning
You've got me hanging upside down
Deep inside you've got me, you've got me wrong
You've got me hanging upside down
On a cross, that you're burning
You're not changing me
You got me all wrong now
You're not changing me
You got me all wrong now
The lyrics to Drowning Pool's song "Upside Down" seem to be about a toxic relationship. The singer is telling their partner that they were born to lose, but not because of them. They call their partner confused and imply that they have twisted words. The singer seems to resent being seen as a simple fool and being accused of things that they didn't do. The partner is always pointing fingers, burning the singer "all so clean." The singer seems to feel trapped and "hanging upside down" in the relationship, and it's as though the partner doesn't really know them at all. The repeated line "you've got me all wrong now" is a cry for understanding and a plea for the partner to see them for who they really are.
The line "On a cross, that's burning, burning" seems to hint at religious imagery, but it's unclear whether the partner is seen as a sort of deity or whether the singer is simply using the metaphor of being crucified to emphasize how trapped they feel. The partner's eyes are heavy and weigh down on the singer, and they feel like they're being broken by the partner's one-sided compromise. The singer seems to be in pain because of their partner's accusations and constant blame.
Overall, the song seems to be about feeling trapped in a relationship where the partner doesn't really see or understand you. The heavy imagery of being upside down and on fire adds to the feeling of desperation and pain that the singer is expressing.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on
The song starts with an invitation to the listener to pay attention.
Born to lose maybe, but not through you
The singer may have been born unlucky, but it's not because of the person they're addressing in the song.
Not like you, thank you God, not, you're too confused
The singer is relieved to not be like the person they're addressing, who is perceived as being confused.
Yeah
An affirmation following the previous statement.
Little one what I need ain't what you bleed
The singer experiences a mismatch between their needs and the other person's abilities or willingness to provide, represented by the metaphor of bleeding.
You've got your words twisted funny
The other person's communication is misleading and unclear, adding to the confusion.
A simple fool ain't what I am, nor yesterday
The singer rejects the other person's perception of them as being naive or foolish, and implies that they have grown and changed since the past.
You tend to burn me all so clean
The other person has a tendency to hurt the singer in a way that seems deliberate and thorough.
You always point you finger
The other person tends to blame or accuse the singer of things.
You've got me hanging upside down
The singer is in a vulnerable, dangerous position relative to the other person, who holds power over them.
Deep inside you've got me all wrong now
The other person's understanding of the singer is flawed and incomplete.
On a cross, that's burning, burning
The other person is causing the singer to suffer greatly, like a crucifixion.
Break my back under the weight of your eyes
The other person's gaze is crushing and oppressive, making the singer feel like they're carrying a heavy load on their back.
Broken by your one-sided compromise, come on
The other person's attempts at resolving the situation are unfair and unsatisfactory, leading to a feeling of being broken.
Drop a dime on what you say is everything
The other person puts a lot of value on their own opinions or beliefs, without necessarily considering the singer's perspective.
Not for you, no time for any saving grace
The other person is unable or unwilling to provide any help or redemption to the singer.
This fire's burning brighter
The intensity of the conflict is growing.
The tongue, the match that ignites these flames
The other person's words are like a spark that cause the conflict to escalate into a fire.
So quick to point your finger
The other person is quick to blame the singer for everything, without considering their own role in the situation.
You're not changing me
The singer asserts their independence and autonomy, rejecting the other person's attempts at manipulation or control.
You got me all wrong now
The singer disputes the other person's perception of them, which they consider to be incorrect or unfair.
You got me hanging
The song repeats the image of the singer being suspended in a precarious, uncomfortable position.
Ooh, Yeah
An exclamation of emotion, expressing the intensity of the situation.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: STEVIE BENTON, MICHAEL LUCE, RYAN MCCOMBS, CHRISTIAN PIERCE, JASEN MORENO
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