Multi-platinum rock band PUDDLE OF MUDD has released a lyric video for their heartfelt new track, “Firefly”, taken from their latest album Kiss The Machine, out now via Pavement Entertainment.
PUDDLE OF MUDD‘s Wes Scantlin comments says: “I wrote ‘Firefly’ as a tribute to Layne Staley, Chester Bennington, Chris Cornell and all the fallen soldiers who gave their lives. Their voices and sacrifices lit a fire in me, and I wanted this song to be a way of keeping their light alive.”
Scantlin described the track as deeply personal and cathartic, blending themes of grief, resilience, and hope. He reflected on how the song not only honors others’ struggles but also mirrors his own journey toward healing.
“They all struggled with demons most people couldn’t see, and the song is my way of recognizing that pain while keeping their light alive. I’ve been through my own battles too, and I’m in a better place now. I feel lucky to still be here. I’m a lucky dude. Music heals me, and I hope it heals others as well.”
Beyond its emotional weight, “Firefly” also carries a sense of childhood nostalgia.
“I miss my grandma,” Wes said. “She used to kick us kids out of the kitchen before supper and send us outside, where we’d catch fireflies in jars and turn them into makeshift lanterns. Those sweet, beautiful memories stayed with me and are woven into this song. I wanted that feeling of joy and light to live inside the song alongside the sadness. The Firefly is that spark of hope we hold onto, even in the darkest times.”
Scantlin hopes “Firefly” resonates with anyone who has felt loss or struggled in silence. At its core, the song is about connection.
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