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
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Puddle of Mudd Lyrics
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And there's no turning back now
Everyone around me's smoking crack
This tunnel is blinding
Hallucinating I'm debating life
But it's still moving forward
If I could just change the hands of time
I'd do it better
Just walk away
Just walk away
Fearless I have fell into a trap
And there's no way around it
Everyone is crying in the back
My kin they surround me
Hesitating there's no second chance
When you know you're a loser
Keep on trying keep an open mind
I'm caught in a circle
Just walk away
Just walk away
Just walk away
Just walk away
Emotionless I slip into the crack
Fearless I have fell into the trap
Hallucinating there's no turning back
Everyone around me's smoking crack
Just walk away
Just walk away
Just walk away
Just walk away
If you even heard a thing I said
The lyrics of Puddle of Mudd's song "Said" describe a sense of hopelessness and desperation. The singer is caught in a vicious cycle and can't escape, represented by the tunnel and trap imagery. The use of drugs, specifically crack, highlights the idea of addiction and the isolation that comes with it.
The line "If I could just change the hands of time, I'd do it better" speaks to the regret the singer feels about their past decisions and actions. They are looking for a way out of their situation but feel like it's too late to change anything. The repetition of "Just walk away" emphasizes their longing for an escape but also their inability to do so.
The chorus repeats the same lines, creating a sense of circularity and trapped repetition that mirrors the singer's situation. The use of the words "emotionless" and "fearless" add to the sense of numbness and despair that the singer is feeling.
Overall, "Said" expresses the feeling of being stuck, unable to change one's situation, and longing for an escape.
Line by Line Meaning
Emotionless I slip into the black
I am feeling numb and desensitized, as if I'm falling into a dark void.
And there's no turning back now
I've reached a point of no return, where I can't go back to how things were.
Everyone around me's smoking crack
The people around me are caught up in destructive behavior and addiction.
This tunnel is blinding
I'm stuck in a narrow path that's obscuring my vision and judgment.
Hallucinating I'm debating life
I'm experiencing vivid illusions while questioning the meaning and value of my existence.
But it's still moving forward
Despite my struggles and doubts, time continues to march forward relentlessly.
If I could just change the hands of time
I wish I could go back in time and make different choices or undo my mistakes.
I'd do it better
Knowing what I know now, I would make different decisions and take a different path.
Just walk away
Sometimes the best course of action is to leave a situation or relationship behind and move on.
Fearless I have fell into a trap
I took a risk without considering the consequences, and now I'm caught in a sticky situation.
And there's no way around it
I can't find a way out of my current predicament.
Everyone is crying in the back
The people who are with me in this situation are feeling emotional pain and distress.
My kin they surround me
My family or loved ones are present, but they are not able to help me much.
Hesitating there's no second chance
I'm feeling uncertain and indecisive, but there may not be another opportunity to make a different choice.
When you know you're a loser
I feel like I've failed or made bad choices that have resulted in negative consequences.
Keep on trying keep an open mind
Even though things are tough, I need to persist and look for new possibilities and perspectives.
I'm caught in a circle
I feel like I'm going in circles, unable to break out of my situation and find a way forward.
If you even heard a thing I said
I'm not sure if anyone is really listening or understanding what I'm going through.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WESLEY SCANTLIN, WESLEY REID SCANTLIN
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