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
Miracle
Puddle of Mudd Lyrics
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I'm so jaded, all me faded
Well I can lie so choose a side
And I'm sinking, and now you're drinking
But I now worry about you baby
Inside, tonight
'Cause you're a miracle
That changed my life
Change my life
It's gonna to take a miracle
A miracle
To change my life
Change my life
You can change my life
You can change
You just changed my life
You're alive
I am fading
Look you're waiting
I'm alive
so don't you cry
My face prosing
And I'm losing
Don't you want
Ever leave my side
Never leave my side
'Cause you're
A miracle
A miracle
That changed my life
Change my life
It's gonna to take
A miracle
A miracle
To change my life
'Cause you're a miracle
A miracle
That changed my life
You just changed my life
You just changed my
A miracle
To change my life
You can change my life
You can change
You just changed my life
The song "Miracle" by Puddle of Mudd is about the singer's deep admiration for a significant other who has changed their life for the better. The lyrics suggest a sense of desperation and urgency in the singer's need to keep this person close to them. They are so deeply jaded that they can't believe that someone like them could ever have someone so amazing in their life. The two of them seem to be going through a rough patch, with the singer sinking while the other person is drinking. However, despite all that, the singer just wants this person to know they are valued and loved, and that they are a miracle that has made a significant impact on their life.
The chorus of the song asserts that this person is a miracle and that they have changed the singer's life. However, it is not enough to just be a miracle; it is going to take a miracle to change the singer's life further. The singer wants this person to know just how important they are in their life, and how much they have influenced and changed it.
In summary, "Miracle" by Puddle of Mudd is a song about a person who has changed the singer's life and made them feel alive again. It is a love song that conveys a sense of desperation and gratitude towards the other person, who is seen as a miracle that will continue to change the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Pleasure eyes, sympathize
You find pleasure in looking at me with empathetic eyes
I'm so jaded, all me faded
I'm tired and emotionally drained, losing my bright and vibrant self
Well I can lie so choose a side
I have the ability to deceive, so you have to pick which side of me you want to believe
And I'm sinking, and now you're drinking
I'm going down and you're resorting to alcohol to deal with me
But I now worry about you baby
Despite my own problems, I am now concerned about your well-being, my dear
Inside, tonight
This feeling is happening deep within me, tonight
'Cause you're a miracle
You're a special and wonderful person
That changed my life
You brought a significant and positive change to my life
Change my life
You altered my existence for the better
It's gonna take a miracle
It will require something extraordinary
To change my life
To bring about a transformation in my life
You can change my life
You have the power to make a difference in my life
You just changed my life
You already had a major impact on my life
You're alive
You're vibrant and full of life
I am fading
I'm losing my vitality
Look you're waiting
You're patiently waiting for me
so don't you cry
So please don't shed any tears
My face prosing
My facial expression reveals
And I'm losing
I am losing my grip on things
Don't you want
I hope you never want to
Ever leave my side
Never abandon me, please
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Pleasure eyes, sympathize
I'm so jaded, all me faded
Well, I can lie, so choose a side
And I'm sinking, and now you're drinking
But I now worry about you baby
Inside, tonight
'Cause you're a miracle
A miracle
That changed my life
Change my life
It's gonna to take a miracle
A miracle
To change my life
Change my life
You can change my life
You can change
You just changed my life
You're alive
I am fading, look you're waiting
I'm alive so don't you cry
My face prosing and I'm losing
Don't you want ever leave my side
Never leave my side
'Cause you're
A miracle
A miracle
That changed my life
Change my life
It's gonna to take
A miracle
A miracle
To change my life
'Cause you're a miracle
A miracle
That changed my life
You just changed my life
You just changed my
A miracle
To change my life
You can change my life
You can change
You just changed my life
Isaac Reynolds
Love it
Robin Brown
Love it
Jalisa McClure
My Favorite Song
Michael Hubbard
this is awesome
aqil hafey
The great great great song all of time n band
edi bub
This and out of my way!very emotional!
dancier
Sexiest voice ever