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
Gimme Shelter
Puddle of Mudd Lyrics
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My very life today
If I don't get some shelter
Lord, I'm gonna fade away
War, children, yeah, it's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
War, children, yeah, it's just a shot away
Oh, see the fire is sweepin'
At our streets today
Burnin' like a red coal carpet
A mad bull lost it's way
War, children, yeah, it's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
War, children, yeah, it's just a shot away
It's just a shot away, hey, yeah
Rape, murder, it's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
Rape, murder, it's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
Rape, murder, it's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
Yeah, a storm is threatening
My very life today
A gimme, a gimme shelter
Or I'm gonna fade away
War, children, yeah, it's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
War, children, yeah, it's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
It's just a shot away, it's just a shot away
It's just a shot away, shot away, shot away
It's just a shot away, it's just a shot away
It's just a shot away, shot away, shot away
I tell love, sister, yeah, it's just a kiss away
I tell love, sister, yeah, it's just a kiss away
It's just a kiss away, it's just a kiss away
It's just a kiss away, it's just a kiss away
Kiss away, kiss away
It's just a kiss away, it's just a kiss away
It's just a kiss away, it's just a kiss away
Kiss away, kiss away, kiss away, kiss away
Gimme shelter, yeah, gimme shelter, yeah
Gimme shelter, yeah, gimme shelter
Gimme shelter, gimme shelter
In the song "Gimme Shelter" by Puddle of Mudd, the lyrics describe a sense of impending doom and the need for protection or shelter from the storm that is coming. The storm could be interpreted as a metaphor for any challenge or danger that threatens to overwhelm the singer. The line "War, children, yeah, it's just a shot away" suggests the violence and chaos that is happening around them, and how the threat of harm is very real. The repeated chorus of "gimme shelter" reinforces the idea that the singer needs sanctuary, somewhere safe to retreat to in the face of danger.
The song was originally written and performed by The Rolling Stones in 1969, and was inspired by the Vietnam War and the unrest of the late 1960s. The lyrics were written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, and the distinctive, haunting backing vocals were contributed by a soul singer named Merry Clayton. In Puddle of Mudd's version, the lyrics are mostly unchanged, but the rock band's heavier sound gives the song a modern edge.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, a storm is threatening
There is a looming danger that is about to happen
My very life today
I am personally in danger from the impending danger
If I don't get some shelter
If I don't find a safe place to protect me from the danger
Lord, I'm gonna fade away
I will die or be lost if I don't find shelter
War, children, yeah, it's just a shot away
The danger is war or conflict, which is really close to happening
It's just a shot away
The conflict can happen suddenly and with little warning
Oh, see the fire is sweepin'
The danger is represented by an unstoppable, fast-moving fire
At our streets today
The fire is happening in the places we occupy
Burnin' like a red coal carpet
The fire is destructive, leaving nothing behind but devastation and ash
A mad bull lost it's way
The fire is basically a wild animal that's out of control
Rape, murder, it's just a shot away
The danger isn't just limited to conflict; it involves life and death situations and criminal acts as well
Gimme shelter, yeah, gimme shelter, yeah
The repeated calls for shelter highlight the urgency of the situation
I tell love, sister, yeah, it's just a kiss away
Amidst all the danger, the singer calls for love as the solution, which is symbolized by a kiss
It's just a kiss away, it's just a kiss away
Love and affection offer a way out of the violence and chaos
Lyrics © Edition JA, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Rasmusweinhardt
The greatest cover of the greatest Rolling Stones song ever... Nothing more, nothing less... Awesome!!!! Well done guys!!!!
@fredcrowley7903
Absolutely agree!!!!!!!!!
@RichardStull
Listen to thunders verson,itversion, will blow your mind
@conniejones5068
As a fan of The Rolling Stones and this being my favorite song, Puddle of Mud has really done a good cover of this song.
@TheFlatpick
I love covers. Don't compare them to the original. Just dig them.
@DarleyNascimento
Caramba, como só fui conhecer essa música em 2022? Muito boa
@lisasmith7530
Oh my God!!!! How have I never heard this until now???? This is my favorite Stones song fave song ever and they just rocked this the F out! I am blown away that I found this and freaking love this cover! Puddle of Mudd were very underrated. Love this!
@stephenconnors5638
This is one of the best covers I've ever heard. Good job.
@benjaminmelanson1280
great cover, this song has deep meaning, and the stones version depicts just that based on the time it was made in. No cover can truly sound the way the stones portrayed this song, but they did a very good job.
@lnghrnfn
This is AMAZING ❤