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
We Don't Have To Look Back Now
Puddle of Mudd Lyrics
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Restless and wreckless
I need a clue
So show me a sign
I feel like making a move
Real geographic, a change in mood
We'll let go of everything we know
You and I will ride tonight
Till the past is out of sight
We don't have to look back now
From the dark into the light
We can leave it all behind
We can stand together, we don't have to look back now
I'm so much like you
Caught in a moment, coming unglued
In a world so big, it's not easy to choose
Which path to take, which pawn to move
So we'll let go of everything we've ever known
[Chorus]
No one can stop us now
The world is rushing by
The wind is at our back
Everything's new tonight,
We're going our own way
No matter what they say
The bridge is on fire,
We're flying higher now
You and I will ride tonight
'Till the past is out of sight
We don't have to look back now
We are knocking down the wall, all for one and one for all
We can stand together
Never gonna look back now
Oh no, Oh no
We don't have to look back now
(Oh no, Oh no)
We don't have to look back now
In "We Don't Have To Look Back Now," Puddle of Mudd sings about feeling stuck in their current situation and longing for change. The two main verses describe a restlessness and feeling of being lost among the countless options and paths to take. The chorus is the response to these feelings, with the singer cajoling the listener to join them on a journey forward, leaving everything behind and not looking back. They are excited by the possibilities of the unknown, and know that they can face anything as long as they're together.
The song can be interpreted in various ways, but a common one is that it's a story of two lovers or friends who are starting a new chapter in their lives. They're leaving their comfort zone and all that they've ever known, and embarking on a journey together. They're taking control of their lives and not letting anything hold them back. The image of the bridge on fire symbolises the singer's journey - it's chaotic, intense, and dangerous, but it also represents the thrill of adventure, risk-taking and determination to succeed.
Overall, "We Don't Have To Look Back Now" is a song about taking risks, starting anew, and not being afraid of the unknown. The listener can take solace in the fact that they are not alone in this feeling of restlessness and uncertainty, and that together they can take control of their lives and make a change.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so much like you
I see a reflection of myself in you
Restless and wreckless
I am always looking for something new and I take risks without considering the consequences
I need a clue
I am lost and seeking guidance
So show me a sign
I am asking for a clear indication of what to do
I feel like making a move
I am ready for change
Real geographic, a change in mood
I want to physically relocate to improve my mental state
We'll let go of everything we know
We are willing to leave behind our old lives to start anew
You and I will ride tonight
We will embark on this new journey together
Till the past is out of sight
We will not let our old lives hold us back
From the dark into the light
We will move from our troubled past into a brighter future
We can leave it all behind
We have the power to abandon our old lives and start fresh
We can stand together, we don't have to look back now
We will support each other and focus on moving forward
Caught in a moment, coming unglued
I am overwhelmed and losing control
In a world so big, it's not easy to choose
The world is full of choices, making it difficult to decide which direction to take
Which path to take, which pawn to move
I am faced with decisions that will impact my future
No one can stop us now
We are determined and will not be stopped
The world is rushing by
The world is moving fast and we need to keep up
The wind is at our back
We have momentum on our side
Everything's new tonight
We are starting fresh and experiencing new things
We're going our own way
We are choosing our own path
No matter what they say
Others may not understand our decisions, but we are committed to them
The bridge is on fire,
The past is burning behind us
We're flying higher now
We are soaring to new heights
We are knocking down the wall, all for one and one for all
Together, we are breaking down barriers and supporting each other
Never gonna look back now
We are fully committed to moving forward and leaving the past behind
Oh no, Oh no
We acknowledge the daunting task ahead
We don't have to look back now
We have the power to leave the past behind and focus on the present and future
Lyrics © Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MAX COLLINS, TONY FAGENSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
SuperDAD
I'm so much like you
Restless and wreckless
I need a clue
So show me a sign
I feel like making a move
Real geographic, a change in mood
We'll let go of everything we know
You and I will ride tonight
'Till the past is out of sight
We don't have to look back now
From the dark into the light
We can leave it all behind
We can stand together, we don't have to look back now
I'm so much like you
Caught in a moment, coming unglued
In a world so big, it's not easy to choose
Which path to take, which pawn to move
So we'll let go of everything we've ever known
You and I will ride tonight
'Till the past is out of sight
We don't have to look back now
From the dark into the light
We can leave it all behind
We can stand together, we don't have to look back now
No one can stop us now
The world is rushing by
The wind is at our back
Everything's new tonight, we're going our own way
No matter what they say
The bridge is on fire, we're flying higher now
You and I will ride tonight
'Till the past is out of sight
We don't have to look back now
We are knocking down the wall, all for one and one for
all
We can stand together
Never gonna look back now
Oh no, Oh no
We don't have to look back now
(Oh no, Oh no)
We don't have to look back now
perseu the myth
I'm so much like you
Restless and wreckless
I need a clue
So show me a sign
I feel like making a move
Real geographic, a change in mood
We'll let go of everything we know
You and I will ride tonight
'Till the past is out of sight
We don't have to look back now
From the dark into the light
We can leave it all behind
We can stand together, we don't have to look back now
I'm so much like you
Caught in a moment, coming unglued
In a world so big, it's not easy to choose
Which path to take, which pawn to move
So we'll let go of everything we've ever known
You and I will ride tonight
'Till the past is out of sight
We don't have to look back now
From the dark into the light
We can leave it all behind
We can stand together, we don't have to look back now
No one can stop us now
The world is rushing by
The wind is at our back
Everything's new tonight, we're going our own way
No matter what they say
The bridge is on fire, we're flying higher now
You and I will ride tonight
'Till the past is out of sight
We don't have to look back now
We are knocking down the wall, all for one and one for
all
We can stand together
Never gonna look back now
Oh no, Oh no
We don't have to look back now
(Oh no, Oh no)
We don't have to look back now
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Ian Patrick Sanders
Damn this song suddenly makes a lot of sense. I have a lot of friends moving on, growing up and making something of their selves, including me. Just have to say good luck to all those guys, and good luck to all in life.
Joshua Hankey
Thanks man
flamedize
i told my brother about this song after his highschool graduation he told me, he wanted a song for moving on so i showed him this one, he passed away 2 months later.He enjoyed this song even though he was a hip hop dude .this song is special and transcends genre and needs to be enjoyed by everyone.
Rebel Metal
Still a good song after all these years...
Marcelo Augusto
Eu sinto tanta saudades desse tempo. Porque o tempo passou tão rápido?? 😓😓
Chet Blue y Christian Salinas Official
This song makes me feel happy, free and it encourages me to move on and to let go of toxic things in my life. It is so beautiful. This song is way too underrated.
angelusa73
I am leaning not to look back when I was happy and prefer to forget everything and will find a way to do so. Great job Wess! So much has happened and you made it and you are back now 10 years later.
LegendKiller529
underrated classic
Hrvoje Ravlić
Donate your classic ARLIX
James Harris
Wish they had music like this today. 6-4-19