Away From Me
Puddle of Mudd is an American post-grunge band. They achieved success on ro… Read Full Bio ↴Puddle of Mudd is an American post-grunge band. They achieved success on rock radio and some success in the mainstream, and their major-label debut Come Clean has sold over 5 million copies. To date the band has sold over 7 million albums, and have had a string of #1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. The original incarnation of this band was formed in 1992 in Kansas City, Missouri. In their hometown, they released their debut album "Stuck" in 1993, followed by "Abrasive" in 1996, to little commercial success. Following the break-up of this intial setup, a new version of the band was formed in Los Angeles by vocalist Wes Scantlin.

Wes Scantlin was born in St. Joseph, Missouri. Raised in Kansas City, he attended Park Hill High School. After high school, he started the creation of Puddle of Mudd, now now famous for songs such as "Control", "She Hates Me", and "Blurry". Scantlin got his start in the music business after a copy of his demo was given to a friend producer by the name of Fred Durst. Durst enjoyed the demo, but Wes neglected to take any major steps forward with the band. Later, upon hearing that Scantlin's first attempt at a band had failed, Durst decided to bring Scatlin to California in an attempt to put a new band together.

In California Scantlin met Doug Ardito, an intern at Interscope Records. When Scantlin found out about Ardito's bass playing, they decided to work together. Still in pursuit of a guitarist, Fred Durst contacted a guitarist from his hometown of Jacksonville, Florida, Paul Phillips. Phillips auditioned for the spot in Puddle of Mudd, and upon acceptance, left college to join the band full time. A drummer was also recruited from Jacksonville, however, via creative differences, left the band before it achieved any mainstream media attention.

The name of the band was inspired by the Missouri River flood, where the band in its early days performed and practiced. The large amount of pressure from the equipment left the floor a big "puddle of mud."

Puddle of Mudd is signed to Fred Durst's record label, Flawless Records.

In 2005 two members, Paul Phillips and Greg Upchurch, left the band. Greg currently drums for 3 Doors Down while Paul, now playing in Society Red, left citing creative and personal differences.

Their song "Control" was the official theme song of WWE's Survivor Series pay-per-view event in November 2001, and their song "Nothing Left to Lose" was the official theme song of WWE's Royal Rumble pay-per-view event in January 2004.

Their second album, "Come Clean" spawned 4 hits in 2003 and has sold 5 million albums to date. Their follow up, "Life on Display" spawned 1 hit single and sold 600,000 albums. In 2007, the band released "Famous", which takes a general rock as well as "nu-grunge" approach.

The band is currently working on a live album that is slated for release in 2008.
They have released their fourth album "Songs in the Key of Love and Hate"

Current members of the band include :
Wes Scantlin : Vocal, Rythmn.
Doug Ardito : Backing Vocals, Bass.
Paul Phillips: Lead Guitar
Ryan Yerdon: Drums

Away From Me
Puddle of Mudd Lyrics


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Yeah

Lies

Look at me now just sitting here by myself
And I think you found someone else
Now I'm gonna have to find a way to put the bottle down
And why can't you see that I'm drowning in a pool of misery?

I'm always afraid that you're gone
Away from me
I'm always afraid that you're lost in
Somebody
I'm always afraid that you're gone
Away from me
I'm always afraid that you're lost

So here I am I want to be my myself
And I think you're fucking someone else
Now I'm gonna have to find a way to take the knife out of my back
And how could you leave me
Stranded in a closet full of puddles?

I'm always afraid that you're gone
Away from me
I'm always afraid that you're lost in
Somebody
I'm always afraid that you're gone
Away from me
I'm always afraid that you're lost

Maybe you could let me stay
Maybe just for one more day
You could help me stay the same
Maybe things won't ever change
Maybe we could taste the rain
You could push me out the way
Now I sit here by myself
Think about somebody else
How could you let them take you away from me?
(There's somebody else, there's somebody else)

I'm always afraid that you're gone
Away from me
I'm always afraid that you're lost in
Somebody
I'm always afraid that you're gone
Away from me
I'm always afraid that you're

I'm always afraid
I'm always afraid
I'm always afraid
I'm always afraid
I'm always afraid
I'm always afraid




I'm always afraid
Away from me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Puddle of Mudd's "Away From Me" convey the emotions of someone who has been betrayed and abandoned by their partner. The singer is left alone, drowning in self-pity and pain, struggling to cope with the realization that their loved one has left them for someone else. The opening lines "Look at me now just sitting here by myself/ And I think you found someone else" set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer becomes increasingly afraid that their partner will never come back to them.


The lyrics also suggest a sense of hopelessness and despair, as the singer wonders if they will ever be able to move on. The lines "Now I'm gonna have to find a way to put the bottle down/ And why can't you see that I'm drowning in a pool of misery?" illustrate the singer's attempt to escape their emotional pain through alcohol, and their struggle to find a way out of their suffering. The repeated phrase "I'm always afraid that you're gone/ Away from me" reinforces the singer's fear of being abandoned and left alone.


Overall, "Away From Me" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the pain and despair of a broken relationship. The lyrics are raw and honest, and the song's powerful vocals and driving guitar riffs make it a standout track in Puddle of Mudd's discography.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah
Expression of acknowledgement or agreement, possibly sarcastic or apathetic


Lies
Possible reference to deception, mistrust, or betrayal


Look at me now just sitting here by myself
Feeling alone and isolated, potentially due to relationship issues


And I think you found someone else
Suspicion or confirmation that the partner has moved on


Now I'm gonna have to find a way to put the bottle down
Possible reliance on alcohol or substance abuse to cope with emotional pain


And why can't you see that I'm drowning in a pool of misery?
Feeling overwhelmed by sadness or depression and hoping the partner would notice and offer help or support


I'm always afraid that you're gone Away from me I'm always afraid that you're lost in Somebody I'm always afraid that you're gone Away from me I'm always afraid that you're lost
Recurring fear of the partner leaving or finding someone else, potentially due to past experiences or trust issues


So here I am I want to be my myself And I think you're fucking someone else Now I'm gonna have to find a way to take the knife out of my back And how could you leave me Stranded in a closet full of puddles?
Feeling betrayed and hurt, possibly from being cheated on or left for someone else and left to deal with the aftermath of the emotional turmoil


Maybe you could let me stay Maybe just for one more day You could help me stay the same Maybe things won't ever change Maybe we could taste the rain You could push me out the way Now I sit here by myself Think about somebody else How could you let them take you away from me? (There's somebody else, there's somebody else)
Desperately hoping for another chance to make things work or find a way back to the relationship, while acknowledging that the partner has already moved on and that there is someone else in the picture


I'm always afraid that you're gone Away from me I'm always afraid that you're lost in Somebody I'm always afraid that you're gone Away from me I'm always afraid that you're
Reiterating the recurring fear of losing the partner and feeling left behind or replaced


I'm always afraid I'm always afraid I'm always afraid I'm always afraid I'm always afraid I'm always afraid I'm always afraid Away from me
Emphasizing the constant, overwhelming fear of losing the partner and being alone




Lyrics © Royalty Network, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WESLEY SCANTLIN, WESLEY REID SCANTLIN

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Danilo Sant Ana

Yeah
Lies
Look at me now just sitting here by myself
And I think you found someone else
Now I'm gonna have to find a way to put the bottle down
And why can't you see that I'm drowning in a pool of misery?
I'm always afraid that you're gone
Away from me
I'm always afraid that you're lost in
Somebody
I'm always afraid that you're gone
Away from me
I'm always afraid that you're lost
So here I am I want to be my myself
And I think you're fucking someone else
Now I'm gonna have to find a way to take the knife out of my back
And how could you leave me
Stranded in a closet full of puddles?
I'm always afraid that you're gone
Away from me
I'm always afraid that you're lost in
Somebody
I'm always afraid that you're gone
Away from me
I'm always afraid that you're lost
Maybe you could let me stay
Maybe just for one more day
You could help me stay the same
Maybe things won't ever change
Maybe we could taste the rain
You could push me out the way
Now I sit here by myself
Think about somebody else
How could you let them take you away from me?
(There's somebody else, there's somebody else)
I'm always afraid that you're gone
Away from me
I'm always afraid that you're lost in
Somebody
I'm always afraid that you're gone
Away from me
I'm always afraid that you're
I'm always afraid
I'm always afraid
I'm always afraid
I'm always afraid
I'm always afraid
I'm always afraid
I'm always afraid
Away from meYeah
Lies
Look at me now just sitting here by myself
And I think you found someone else
Now I'm gonna have to find a way to put the bottle down
And why can't you see that I'm drowning in a pool of misery?
I'm always afraid that you're gone
Away from me
I'm always afraid that you're lost in
Somebody
I'm always afraid that you're gone
Away from me
I'm always afraid that you're lost
So here I am I want to be my myself
And I think you're fucking someone else
Now I'm gonna have to find a way to take the knife out of my back
And how could you leave me
Stranded in a closet full of puddles?
I'm always afraid that you're gone
Away from me
I'm always afraid that you're lost in
Somebody
I'm always afraid that you're gone
Away from me
I'm always afraid that you're lost
Maybe you could let me stay
Maybe just for one more day
You could help me stay the same
Maybe things won't ever change
Maybe we could taste the rain
You could push me out the way
Now I sit here by myself
Think about somebody else
How could you let them take you away from me?
(There's somebody else, there's somebody else)
I'm always afraid that you're gone
Away from me
I'm always afraid that you're lost in
Somebody
I'm always afraid that you're gone
Away from me
I'm always afraid that you're
I'm always afraid
I'm always afraid
I'm always afraid
I'm always afraid
I'm always afraid
I'm always afraid
I'm always afraid
Away from me



All comments from YouTube:

DerpyDerp

Favourite song, unbelievable amount of anger and angst in this one track. Puddle of Mudd are such an underrated band and should be much, much bigger.

Jeff Cowan

shhhhhhh....if they were, i would have had to pay a lot more than $38 to see them in July

WILLIAM BURNETT

@Jeff Cowan $20 at kegs canal side in Jordan NY September 30th

Greg Peak

Agree

THE-ACID-GAWD

keep it together is mine

Bree Paige

This is my favorite puddle of mudd song of ALL time I used to listen to this as a kid but hit soooo much different now that I’m an adult! 😂🤟🏻

Jeepbeefguyer

So true

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Rainier Zamboni

Wes Scantlin: uma lenda viva, tal como o senhor Cornell ou Layne.

O rock nunca acabará, não importa quanto tempo passe.

Ele vive dentro de cada um de nós, como uma chama que nunca vai se apagar.

Obrigado pelos ensinamentos e letras, Puddle, vocês me trouxeram embasamento durante toda minha vida.

Kristy Cika

This dude sings from the first note to the last. There is not one noticeable break. Freaking amazing!

Michael Swartz

I never looked to deeply into this band, but I honestly think this song is one of the best hard rock tracks of the last decade.

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