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
Psycho
Puddle of Mudd Lyrics
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Maybe I'm the one
Who is the schizophrenic psycho, yeah
Maybe I'm the one
Maybe I'm the one
Who is the schizophrenic psycho, yeah
She can make everything magical
But she tied one on big time
And it makes me want to rewind
To back in the days when we were young
When everything was like a loaded gun
Ready to go off at any minute
And you know we're gonna win again
Yeah, you know we're gonna win again
Yeah, you know we're gonna win again
Maybe I'm the one
Maybe I'm the one
Who is the schizophrenic psycho, yeah
Maybe I'm the one
Maybe I'm the one
Who is the paranoid flake, oh yeah
She lays down on the sidewalk
Never very analytical
She is something simply beautiful
Reappear when you feel magical
Back in the days when we were young
When everything was like a loaded gun
Ready to go off at any minute
Yeah, you know we're gonna win again
Maybe I'm the one
Maybe I'm the one
Who is the schizophrenic psycho, yeah
Maybe I'm the one
Maybe I'm the one
Who is the paranoid flake, oh yeah
I'm the one
I'm the one
Who is the schizophrenic psycho
I'm the one
I'm the one
Who is the schizophrenic psycho
You're the one
You're the one
Who is the schizophrenic psycho
Back in the days when we were young
When everything was like a loaded gun
Ready to go off at any minute
And you know we're gonna win again
Maybe I'm the one
Maybe I'm the one
Who is the schizophrenic psycho, yeah
Maybe I'm the one
Maybe I'm the one
Who is the paranoid flake, oh
You're the one
You're the one
Who is the schizophrenic psycho
(Maybe I'm the one)
(Maybe I'm the one)
(Who is) (who is the schizophrenic psycho)
You're the one
You're the one who is the schizophrenic psycho
The song "Psycho" by Puddle of Mudd is a track that reflects on the singer's mental state and his inability to cope with a lover who is a party animal, leading him to question his own sanity. The song begins with the repetition of the lines "Maybe I'm the one, maybe I'm the one, who is the schizophrenic psycho, yeah" which has an eerie effect on the listener. The use of the words 'schizophrenic psycho' suggests that the singer feels like he is losing touch with reality, perhaps due to the stress imposed on him by his love interest.
As the song continues, the singer reminisces about the good old days when he and his lover were young and carefree, but now everything seems to be spiraling out of control. The phrase "when everything was like a loaded gun, ready to go off in any minute" highlights that the relationship is very volatile and unpredictable, causing him to question his own sanity. However, despite these concerns, the singer takes comfort in the fact that he and his lover will eventually overcome their struggles and come out on top.
In conclusion, "Psycho" by Puddle of Mudd is a song that deals with the singer's inner turmoil and his struggle to make sense of the chaotic relationship he finds himself in. The use of haunting lyrics and repetition throughout the song gives it a sense of unease, highlighting the theme of mental instability.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I'm the one
Perhaps, it's me who needs to look in the mirror
Who is, the schizophrenic psycho yeah
And accept that I may be struggling with a mental illness that causes me to lose touch with reality
She lays down on the fresh lawn
I see a woman lying peacefully on the grass
She can make everything magical
Her very presence brings joy and wonder to everything around her
But she tied one on big time
But now she's gotten drunk, and it's affecting her behavior
And it makes me want to rewind
I wish we could go back to a simpler time, before our problems began
To back in the days when we were young
I reminisce about when we were carefree kids, without a care in the world
When everything was like a loaded gun
When the world was full of possibility, and it felt like we could do anything we set our minds to
Ready to go off in any minute
We were bursting with excitement and energy, just waiting to take on the world
And you know we're gonna win again
I'm confident that we can overcome our current challenges and come out on top
Yeah you know we're gonna win again
I'm optimistic about the future, and I believe we're destined for greatness
Who is, the paranoid flake-oh yeah
Or maybe, instead of a schizophrenic psycho, I'm just an anxious and unreliable person
She lays down on the sidewalk
I see a woman stumbling about, too drunk to stand
Never very analytical
She's not very good at making smart decisions or thinking things through
She is something simply beautiful
Despite her flaws, there's something captivating and lovely about her
Reappear with youth and magical
I wish we could go back to a time when we were young and carefree, when everything still seemed possible
I'm the one
I'm responsible for my own happiness and well-being
Who is, the schizophrenic psycho
And it's possible that I'm struggling with a mental illness that's causing me to see the world in a distorted way
You're the one
But you, also, are responsible for your own happiness and well-being
Back in the days when we were young
I fondly remember a simpler time, when we didn't have so many problems and challenges
Maybe I'm the one
Perhaps, I'm the one who needs to change in order to be happy and successful
Who is, the paranoid flake-oh yeah
Or maybe, once again, I'm just anxious and unreliable
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tony Battaglia, Wesley Scantlin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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