The band followed up their debut with an EP and their second full length, which were met with limited success. Insomniac's Dream (2002), an EP, sold only about 50,000 discs, while Unstable (2003) sold about 110,000. Following the release of Unstable, the band lost its guitarist, Mike Ransom, and left Arista shortly before the record company ceased business operations.
The band's former lead singer, Mark Chavez, is the half-brother of KoЯn's Jonathan Davis. When the band was launched, many criticized it for leaning on this relationship to gain attention, though it now seems unwarranted. In September 2004, Chavez had a falling-out with the band and was released from his duties as lead singer. He since had a band dubbed Midnight Panic. Mike Chavez has now went on hiatus.
Adema released their third full-length album, Planets, on their new label, Earache Records, in April 2005. Planets featured the band's replacement for Chavez, Luke Caraciolli, who formerly sang in the band Rewind Yesterday. The first single from Planets, Tornado, was released in March 2005. The second single, the album's title track, Planets, was released in September 2005. The album also broke away from their previous nu metal sound, opting for a more traditional rock album.
On October 25, 2005, Caraciolli informed the band that he would no longer continue to sing for them, leaving on his own accord. According to Dave DeRoo, however, Luke had planned to leave the band long before his departure was announced, leaving the band feeling betrayed.
Adema has since announced the new frontman as Bobby Reeves of the Los Angeles band Level early summer 2006. Ed farris, also of Level, was announced on August 1st 2006 as the new rythym guitarist, bringing Adema's line-up back to 5 members.
Three new demo clips were posted, as well as a full demo of the song Something Better at their Purevolume site to showcase the band's new line-up and sound. They have since been removed. There was also shot a music video for a track Called Human Nature however this track did not appear on the album.
The full album titled Kill The Headlights was released in 2007.
In early 2008 Dave Deroo announced the band has decided to go on a "hiatus" to regroup, take a break, and assured fans they have not broken up. They've recently began playing live shows again in their home state of California and plan on booking more.
July 2009, on the band's official MySpace, the band announced that they would be releasing their first and as-yet-untitled DVD later this year. It will exclusively cover the original Adema line-up and will feature tons of rare and never before seen footage, including videos, live and rehearsal footage, TV appearances, as well as a behind the scenes look at the making of Adema and Unstable. The band said for fans to keep watching their official YouTube channel for previews of the DVD. In August, Chavez announced the DVD would be released in December. Also Dave quoted on his twitter to one of his fans "the last album came out August of '07. We're putting out a B-Sides thing and DVD in the fall..."
On August 13, 2009, Mark Chavez posted a blog on his official Mypsace page stating that he has returned to Adema. He also plans to write an album and begin touring before the release of said album.
Mike Ransom left once again in 2010. Following Ransom's departure, Mark Chavez abruptly left Adema once again before the start of the 2011 tour. Tim Fluckey and David DeRoo took over lead vocals until January 2011when DeRoo was arrested just prior to performing a concert in Connecticut, and was charged with being a fugitive of the law. Tim Fluckey, Kris Kohls and touring fill-in Marc DeLeon performed without Deroo for the remainder of the tour.
Upon the return of DeRoo it was announced that touring bassist Marc DeLeon would become an official guitarist for the band, replacing Mike Ransom.
In 2013, guitarist Mike Ransom rejoined Adema.
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Co‐Dependent
Adema Lyrics
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Some people just stare
There's so much pressure that my life will feed us
Don't need a reason
I will get even
This is the season where I feel so manic
You hurt yourself and blame me when you fall
You have lost control and crashed into a wall
Co-Dependent
You're Co-Dependent
I am a bad seed
It fills my own needs
I never was scared to take my chances
I see the temple
'Cause I'm not social
I've got my own life and you can't stand it
You hurt yourself and blame me when you fall
Co-Dependent
You have lost control and crashed into a wall
Co-Dependent
Life has found a way where karma slaps you in the face
Co-Dependent
You depend on me for everything
You're Co-Dependent
Co-Dependent
Co-Dependent
Co-Dependent
Co-Dependent
Co-Dependent
Co-Dependent
Co-Dependent
Co-Dependent
Co-Dependent
Co-Dependent
Co-Dependent
You're Co-Dependent
You hurt yourself and blame me when you fall
Co-Dependent
Life has found a way where karma slaps you in the face
Co-Dependent
You depend on me for everything
You're Co-Dependent
You're Co-Dependent
You're Co-Dependent
You're Co-Dependent
You're Co-Dependent
You're Co-Dependent
You're Co-Dependent
"Co-Dependent" by Adema is a song that delves into the theme of codependency in relationships. The singer talks about the pressure of living up to the expectations of others and how it forces him to act out. He mentions feeling manic during this season, which could imply that he is struggling to maintain his mental health under this pressure.
The chorus repeats the term "Co-Dependent," emphasizing the idea that one person in the relationship has lost control and is relying too heavily on the other. The singer accuses the other person of blaming him for their own mistakes and of depending on him for everything.
The lyrics of "Co-Dependent" suggest a toxic relationship where one person is trying to break free but is held back by the other's reliance on them. It's a reminder that relationships should be built on mutual respect and support, not on one person's dependence on the other.
Line by Line Meaning
Most people don't care
The singer feels like most people are indifferent towards him and his struggles.
Some people just stare
While some people might pay attention to the singer, they do so only out of curiosity instead of genuine concern.
There's so much pressure that my life will feed us
There is immense pressure on the singer as he feels he has to provide for himself and others.
Don't need a reason
The singer doesn't need a reason for his actions, regardless of how irrational they may seem.
I will get even
The singer's desire for revenge against those who have wronged him motivates his actions.
This is the season where I feel so manic
The singer is experiencing a period of intense emotional instability, during which he feels manic.
You hurt yourself and blame me when you fall
The singer feels that others are co-dependent on him and that they blame him when they make poor decisions.
Co-Dependent
The singer is using this term to describe the unhealthy dependency that others have on him.
You have lost control and crashed into a wall
Those who are co-dependent on the singer have become so reliant on him that they cannot function without him, leading to negative consequences.
Life has found a way where karma slaps you in the face
The singer believes that those who are co-dependent on him will suffer consequences for their actions.
You depend on me for everything
The singer feels like those who are co-dependent on him are incapable of functioning on their own and rely on him for everything.
You're Co-Dependent
The singer is reiterating that those who are co-dependent on him are not healthy individuals and need to seek help for their dependency issues.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVE DEROO, KRIS KOHLSLAW, MARK CHAVEZ, MIKE RANSOM, TIM FLUCKY
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