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
Funk #49
Puddle of Mudd Lyrics
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I know where you're going.
I don't that's a-acting right,
You don't think it's showing.
A-jumpin' up, fallin' down,
Don't misunderstand me.
You don't think that I know your plan,
What you try'n to hand me?
Out all night, sleep all day,
I know what you're doing.
If you're gonna a-act that way,
Think there's trouble brewing.
The lyrics to Puddle of Mudd's song Funk #49 are about a person who is aware that their partner is engaging in suspicious behavior. The first two lines of the song suggest that the partner is staying out all night and sleeping all day, and the singer knows exactly where their partner is going. However, the singer feels that their partner is not acting right and knows that something is going on. The third and fourth lines of the song reveal that the partner is "jumpin' up, fallin' down" and the singer knows exactly what their partner is trying to hand them.
The second half of the song continues in the same vein, with the singer becoming increasingly apprehensive about their partner's behavior. They suggest that if their partner continues to "act that way", there is trouble brewing. Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a relationship on the verge of collapse, with one partner keeping secrets and the other becoming more and more suspicious.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh, sleep all day, out all night,
You sleep all day and stay up all night.
I know where you're going.
I know what you're up to.
I don't that's a-acting right,
I don't think that's appropriate.
You don't think it's showing.
You don't realize it's obvious to me.
A-jumpin' up, fallin' down,
You're having a lot of ups and downs.
Don't misunderstand me.
Don't get me wrong.
You don't think that I know your plan,
You underestimate my knowledge of your intentions.
What you try'n to hand me?
What are you trying to give me or pull over on me?
Out all night, sleep all day,
You're staying up late and sleeping in.
I know what you're doing.
I am aware of your activities.
If you're gonna a-act that way,
If you continue to behave in that manner,
Think there's trouble brewing.
I believe there may be some problems or issues arising because of it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DALE PETERS, JAMES K. FOX, JOSEPH FIDLER WALSH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Not_a_Billy_Joel_Fan
this is actually a very good cover, and ive never been a fan of POM
Hugh hunt
I couldn't believe they covered this. I really couldn't believe it when it turned out to be a great listen! Far better than the original stuff POM put out.