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.
You Made Me
Drowning Pool Lyrics
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Does it still feel real to me?
Took so long to figure out,
What is wrong with me? - With me, (x2)
Bet you're feeling alright now,
Swear to God, I don't know how
Kill myself to feel alive
That's right - It hurt - You know
You made me... Hate love
That's right - You made me
If I can not be myself,
Put me on your dusty shelf
Hang me on your righteous Cross
Burn the crucified! - Crucified, (x2)
That's right - It bled - You know
You made me... Hate love, so?
You made me
You still tell me I'm not sane
Twisted scab, you wanna' play?
Now you've told me everything,
I listened to every word you'd say
Now tell me what I'm suppose to know,
Because I know you will not know
You tell me who I'm s'pose to be,
'Cause that's why right now, I'll just say!...
(God, I can't breathe)
This time you better be - Bled - Cross
You made me... Hate love, so?
You made me! (x4)
The song "You Made Me" by Drowning Pool portrays the pain and anger caused by a failed relationship. The singer is struggling to understand what went wrong and why they are feeling so hurt. The first two lines of the song express the singer's confusion about their true feelings and doubt in the relationship's authenticity. The following line, "Took so long to figure out, What is wrong with me?" implies that the singer may have taken a long time to realize that something was not right in the relationship, and now they are feeling the weight of it.
The next verse reveals a sense of sarcasm and bitterness towards the partner, who seems to be doing just fine after the breakup. The line "Kill myself to feel alive, Hope you're proud of this!" suggests that the singer is struggling to keep going while their ex seems to be moving on without a second thought. The chorus repeats the phrase "You made me hate love," indicating that the pain caused by the failed relationship has turned the singer against the idea of love altogether.
The bridge of the song turns towards anger as the singer feels like they were never truly known or understood by their partner. The line "You still tell me I'm not sane, Twisted scab you wanna play?" suggests that the ex is still trying to manipulate the singer and make them feel like they are crazy or at fault for the failed relationship. The final lines of the song, "This time you better be - Bled - Cross, You made me... Hate love," show a final demand for closure and an admission of the pain caused by the ex-partner's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Which is true? I want to be
Questioning whether the desire to be someone else is genuine
Does it still feel real to me?
Questioning the authenticity of one's emotions
Took so long to figure out,
Reflecting on the time and effort spent to understand oneself
What is wrong with me? - With me, (x2)
Asking oneself what deficiencies or flaws exist within
Bet you're feeling alright now,
Sarcastic statement after experiencing emotional pain
Swear to God, I don't know how
Expressing confusion and disbelief at one's current state
Kill myself to feel alive
Using extreme actions to awaken oneself from numbness or indifference
Hope you're proud of this! - Of this, (x2)
Bitterly addressing an outside force who caused the emotional pain
That's right - It hurt - You know
Asserting that the other party is aware of the inflicted pain
You made me... Hate love
Blaming the other party for causing the negative emotions associated with love
If I can not be myself,
Expressing the importance of individuality
Put me on your dusty shelf
Referring to being disregarded or forgotten
Hang me on your righteous Cross
Alluding to being sacrificed or punished unjustly
Burn the crucified! - Crucified, (x2)
Asserting that the punishment was unjust and excessive
That's right - It bled - You know
Emphasizing the severity of the inflicted pain
You made me... Hate love, so?
Blaming the other party for causing the negative emotions associated with love
You still tell me I'm not sane
Receiving criticism, mockery, or doubt for one's thoughts or actions
Twisted scab, you wanna' play?
Insulter referring to the other party as someone who enjoys causing pain
Now you've told me everything,
Acknowledging that the other party has expressed their thoughts or opinions
I listened to every word you'd say
Acknowledging that one was attentive to the other party's words
Now tell me what I'm suppose to know,
Demanding clarity or guidance
Because I know you will not know
Asserting that the other party cannot provide the clarity or guidance being sought
You tell me who I'm s'pose to be,
Addressing the pressure of conformity and societal expectations
'Cause that's why right now, I'll just say!...
Asserting one's own ability to decide and choose one's path
(God, I can't breathe)
Experiencing emotional suffocation or being overwhelmed
This time you better be - Bled - Cross
Referring to the other party being punished or held accountable for their actions
You made me... Hate love, so?
Blaming the other party for causing the negative emotions associated with love
You made me! (x4)
Repeated assertion of the other party's responsibility for causing pain
Contributed by Brayden D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.