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
Nobody Told Me
Puddle of Mudd Lyrics
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I carry the luggage like a bag of bricks feels like its holding down on me again
Staring down a pitch black road painted lines show me the direction
The sun is burning on my face the sun is setting me on fire
Nobody told me where to go
Nobody told me when to run
Could we just be gone alone live in doubt and fear I've shown
Gazing down a long gray road I see the stop sign way up ahead
Sun is burning on my face the sun is setting me on fire!
Nobody told me where to go
Nobody told me when to run
Nobody told me when to run
Nobody told me nobody told me
Same old shit different day gotta get up gotta get up
Same old shit different day gotta get up gptta get up
I can't find my way back home lost my head down there somewhere
Could we just be gone alone live in doubt and fear I've shown
Gazing down a long gray road I see the stop sign way up ahead
Sun is burning on my face the sun is setting me on fire!
Nobody told me where to go
Nobody told me when to run
The song Nobody Told Me by Puddle of Mudd can be interpreted as nostalgia for the past and a searching for direction and purpose in the present. The first verse talks about the singer's childhood not being particularly good or bad, but then feeling weighed down by baggage as they face an unknown future. They see painted lines on the road as guidance, but they still feel lost. The sun is described as both a force burning on their face and setting them on fire, which could be interpreted as the singer feeling both energized and overwhelmed by the potential of the future.
The chorus repeats the lines "nobody told me where to go, nobody told me when to run" twice, emphasizing the feeling of being lost and directionless. The second verse explores this feeling further, with the singer still unable to find their way home, living in doubt and fear. They see a stop sign way up ahead, which could represent a moment of decision, but it's still unclear which way to go.
The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and a final refrain of "same old shit, different day, gotta get up, gotta get up," perhaps indicating a resignation to the fact that life keeps moving forward, whether or not they have direction or a sense of purpose.
Overall, the song speaks to the universal human experience of feeling lost and uncertain, and the search for meaning and direction in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking back on my childhood it wasn't that bad but it wasn't that great
Reflecting on my past, it wasn't entirely terrible, but it didn't necessarily provide the most favorable memories.
I carry the luggage like a bag of bricks feels like its holding down on me again
I bear the weight of my problems like a heavy burden, as if they're weighing me down excessively once more.
Staring down a pitch black road painted lines show me the direction
Gazing at a dark path ahead of me with only occasional guiding marks to steer me in the right direction.
The sun is burning on my face the sun is setting me on fire
The harsh glare of the sun is causing me discomfort, appearing almost like it's engulfing me in flames.
Nobody told me where to go
I was never provided clear guidance or direction on which path to take in life.
Nobody told me when to run
I was never informed when it was time to escape or take action, leaving me to figure it out on my own.
I can't find my way back home lost my head down there somewhere
I'm unable to retrace my steps and return to a place I once considered home due to feeling overwhelmed and disoriented.
Could we just be gone alone live in doubt and fear I've shown
Perhaps it would be better to disappear and live in solitude, avoiding the anxiety and fear that I've been exhibiting.
Gazing down a long gray road I see the stop sign way up ahead
Observing a seemingly endless, unexciting path ahead with a sign signaling an eventual halt to my journey.
Nobody told me nobody told me
Once more, I find myself without direction or guidance from anyone else.
Same old shit different day gotta get up gotta get up
I'm stuck in a repetitive cycle, but I must force myself to get out of bed and face it once more.
I can't find my way back home lost my head down there somewhere
I'm still struggling to find my way back, feeling disoriented and lost.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WESLEY SCANTLIN, WESLEY REID SCANTLIN
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