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
Hooky
Puddle of Mudd Lyrics
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I wanna go outside and play
I don't wanna go to school today
I'll stay at home and masturbate
I don't wanna go to school today
The teachers always in my face
I wanna punch the lunch lady
Hooky, hooky, hooky
Let's play some hooky today
Hooky, hooky, hooky
Let's play some hooky today
I don't wanna go to school today
The girls all making fun of me
I don't wanna go to school today
The bully took my lunch money
I don't wanna go to school today
What's the point, I can't get laid
I don't wanna go to school today
I never learned a goddamn thing
Hooky, hooky, hooky
Let's play some hooky today
Hooky, hooky, hooky
Let's play some hooky today
Hooky, hooky, hooky
Let's play some hooky
I don't wanna go to school today
I don't wanna go to school today
I don't wanna go to school today
I don't wanna go to school
Hooky, hooky, hooky
Let's play some hooky today
Hooky, hooky, hooky
Let's play some hooky today
Hooky, hooky, hooky
Let's play some hooky today
Hooky, hooky, hooky
Let's play some hooky
I don't wanna go to school today
I don't wanna go to school today
I don't wanna go to school today
I don't wanna go to school
The lyrics of Puddle of Mudd's song "Hooky" depict a student's desire to skip school and engage in leisure activities instead. The opening line of the song sets the tone for what the rest of the lyrics contain, as the character sings "I don't wanna go to school today. I wanna go outside and play." The singer expresses his disinterest in attending school and the responsibilities that come along with it by stating, "The teachers always in my face... I never learned a goddamn thing." The chorus, which repeats the word "hooky," emphasizes the character's desire to skip school and participate in activities that he considers more desirable than his classes.
The second verse of the song goes on to describe the challenges the character faces at school - being bullied for his lunch money and being made fun of by girls. The singer expresses his frustration with school by stating, "What's the point, I can't get laid," implying that he perceives school as a hindrance to his social life.
Overall, "Hooky" is a song that expresses the desire of some students to avoid responsibilities and engage in more pleasurable activities. It also highlights the difficulties that some students face in school, such as bullying and social pressure.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna go to school today
I am feeling lazy and do not have the motivation to attend school today
I wanna go outside and play
I would rather spend my time outside having fun than sitting in a classroom all day
I'll stay at home and masturbate
I plan on staying home and engaging in sexual self-pleasure while skipping school
The teachers always in my face
Teachers are very strict and constantly monitor my behavior, causing me stress and discomfort
I wanna punch the lunch lady
I am angry and frustrated with the lunch lady, and am expressing a violent urge to harm them
The girls all making fun of me
The female students at school are bullying and teasing me, causing me emotional distress
The bully took my lunch money
I was robbed of my lunch money by a bully, which makes me feel weak and powerless
What's the point, I can't get laid
I feel hopeless about ever finding a romantic partner, and believe attending school will not change my social status
I never learned a goddamn thing
I feel like school has not provided me with any useful knowledge or skills
Let's play some hooky today
I want to skip school and spend time doing something more enjoyable
I don't wanna go to school
I have a strong aversion to attending school and feel that it is not beneficial for me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRISTOPHER STONE, JOHN KURZWEG, WESLEY SCANTLIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Miss
Probably my favorite song from them. Just sounds so fucking awesome!
Well, it will have to be between this one and Spaceship.
sonic jet
THIS BAND ROCKS :) PUDDLE OF MUDDLE
Levi Caraway
My favorite from new album.
Paparoachfanalways
Anyone can relate to this song. I did play hooky at my old job (Schnucks) and got a way with it. My dad plan to call my boss and tell him that my aunt had just died and it was an emergency to go see her at the hospital. When truth be told me and my dad just wanted to spend some time together and watch NASCAR on Tv! Good times. Anyway I found the best part of the lyrics ever is "I don't wan't to go to school today what's the point I can't get laid",so true! To funny! Lol! XD.
Ram-Held Images
IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS SONG FOR LINE 10 YEARS
taylor sanders
i love this is my favorite song
Robert McGill
Catchy Tune. Puddle Of Mudd Rocks
ebilmukat
"I wanna punch the lunch lady" was actually Wes son's lyrical contribution...I need a better hobby
Patrick Lauer
JESUS CHRIST I CANT BELIEVE THIS EXISTS
Jegges
I really dont wanna go to school today... really