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
You Don't Know
Puddle of Mudd Lyrics
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I sink into the ground
I've fallen fallen fallen down
I'm so low
I just go down
Sinking sinking as I drown
Strung along
I'm going down
I'm gonna drown
CHORUS
You don't know what it's like to live in my world
You can't feel what it's like to be in my head
REPEAT x 4
Strung along
I'm going down
I'm gonna drown
CHORUS
You don't know what it's like to live in my world
You can't feel what it's like to be in my head
REPEAT x 6
You don't know
You don't know
The lyrics to Puddle of Mudd's song You Don't Know reflect the feeling of hopelessness and despair that the singer is going through. He describes sinking low into the ground, falling down repeatedly and drowning as he just can't manage to stay afloat. The use of sinking and drowning as metaphors for depression and feeling overwhelmed with life is an interesting choice made by the singer, making the listener understand the intensity of his emotional state.
The repetition of the lines "I'm so low, I just go down" and "Strung along, I'm going down, I'm gonna drown" emphasize the singer's strong conviction that he has hit rock bottom and can't seem to find a way out of his situation. The chorus "You don't know what it's like to live in my world, you can't feel what it's like to be in my head" forces the listener to put themselves in the singer's shoes, imagining the anguish and pain that he is going through. The singer's loneliness and isolation are reflected in the fact that he feels that no one can understand his world, further amplifying his feeling of hopelessness.
Overall, the lyrics convey a message of struggle and despair, with the singer feeling like he's in a hole from which he can't seem to climb out. The song offers a perspective on the darker side of life and how some people may feel left behind, isolated and unable to relate to others. It gives a voice to those who are struggling and going through intense emotional turmoil, making it a poignant piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so low
I am feeling extremely depressed
I sink into the ground
My depression is so intense that I feel like I am physically sinking into the ground
I've fallen fallen fallen down
I've hit rock bottom and can't seem to get up
I'm so low
My depression continues to consume me
I just go down
My mood continues to worsen
Sinking sinking as I drown
My depression is suffocating and feels like I'm drowning
Strung along
Others have deceived or mistreated me
Now I'm gone
I am no longer the person I used to be
I'm going down
My life is spiraling out of control
I'm gonna drown
I feel like I am beyond saving and will never recover
You don't know what it's like to live in my world
Other people can't understand the pain and struggles I am going through
You can't feel what it's like to be in my head
My thoughts and emotions are too complex and personal for others to truly understand
You don't know
No one else can fully comprehend the extent of my pain
You don't know
No matter how hard I try to explain it, others can never truly understand my struggles
Contributed by Elizabeth H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Adam Swanson
I'm so low
I sink into the ground
I've fallen fallen fallen down
I'm so low
I just go down
Sinking sinking as I drown
Strung along
Now I'm gone
I'm going down
I'm gonna drown
[CHORUS:]
You don't know what it's like to live in my world
You can't feel what it's like to be in my head
[REPEAT x4]
Strung along
I'm going down
I'm gonna drown
[CHORUS:]
You don't know what it's like to live in my world
You can't feel what it's like to be in my head
[REPEAT x6]
You don't know
You don't know
StationDead96
early mudd was so badass even the lineup was good. and they weren't even big yet.
SalandFindles
So true! Pinned.
SalandFindles
Their first EP was the best out of all the music they've made so far.
Adam Swanson
I'm so low
I sink into the ground
I've fallen fallen fallen down
I'm so low
I just go down
Sinking sinking as I drown
Strung along
Now I'm gone
I'm going down
I'm gonna drown
[CHORUS:]
You don't know what it's like to live in my world
You can't feel what it's like to be in my head
[REPEAT x4]
Strung along
I'm going down
I'm gonna drown
[CHORUS:]
You don't know what it's like to live in my world
You can't feel what it's like to be in my head
[REPEAT x6]
You don't know
You don't know
SalandFindles
It's definitely a badass piece.
Marsh Fog Band
This song was rerecorded for their new album "welcome to Galvania"
Doug K
I love how they re-recorded this song for the new album
Mike
I was there for this!!!!! Partying in the practice Hall and all the bars Awesome for a 3 piece band at that time....... Kimmell KC !!!!!
christian monturano II
Man I only know of come clean and they are one of my favorite bands I have no idea how their other stuff is.
SalandFindles
Stuck wasn't an album. They just won a Battle of the Bands in 1994 in Kansas City, MO. The prize was a chance to record an EP.