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.
Bakersfield, California, U.S.
Freaking Out
Adema Lyrics
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No one ever liked me cause I wasn't wanted
I was so different from the rest of them all
Fucked up on the drugs, from all the speed
And I never got no sleep
Cause I kept on trippin' over what they said
And everything that my mom said made me mad
And everything that my dad said made me sad
Why am I even trying?
I'm crying out, I'm crying out
I cannot seem to keep from freaking out
Spinning round, spinning round, I've fallen down
I cannot seem to keep from freaking out
You keep shootin' those glances
Relating to the rawness, I'm a fuckin' lost kid
Trying so hard to become just like me, talk like me, walk like me
You keep trippin' on everything I wear, every time I swear
Even when it comes to my hair
It seems like you don't have the time to relate to my kind
I'm not a dope pullin' your life
Why am I even trying?
I'm crying out, I'm crying out
I cannot seem to keep from freaking out
Spinning round, spinning round, I've fallen down
I cannot seem to keep from freaking out
I'm trippin' out, I'm trippin' out
I cannot seem to keep from freaking out
Draw me down, breaking down
I've hit the ground
I cannot seem to keep from freaking out
Your dreamy dreads
Are you still tripping on me?
You're drinking dread
Are you still tripping on me?
Now do you drift?
Are you still tripping on me?
Now do you drift?
Why are you tripping on me?
I was so much an outcast
Find a way to make it right
I was so much an outcast
I can't seem to find a way to make it right
I was so much an outcast
No ever liked me
I can't find a way to make it right
I was so much an outcast
I can't seem to find a way to make it right
Why am I even trying?
I'm crying out, I'm crying out
I cannot seem to keep from freaking out
Spinning round, spinning round, I've fallen down
I cannot seem to keep from freaking out
I'm trippin' out, I'm trippin' out
I cannot seem to keep from freaking out
Draw me down, breaking down
I've hit the ground
I cannot seem to keep from freaking out
I'm crying out, I'm crying out, I'm crying out, freaking out
Draw me down, breaking down
I've hit the ground
I cannot seem to keep from freaking out
The lyrics of "Freaking Out" by Adema touch on themes of isolation, rejection, and the struggle for authenticity. The singer begins by describing their sense of alienation from others due to being different and using drugs to cope with the pain. They feel like an outcast, rejected by others for not fitting in. The lyrics reflect the singer's feelings of frustration and desperation for acceptance, struggling to make sense of their own identity when others reject them. The chorus features the singer crying out that they cannot keep from freaking out, spinning around and falling down. The repetition of these lines reflect the intensity of the singer's emotions and their struggle to maintain control.
The second verse speaks directly to the listener, with the singer addressing someone who is trying to emulate them but still criticizes them for their appearance and behavior. The singer is frustrated with this person for not understanding them and dismisses any comparisons or judgments. However, the final lines shift back to the singer's own struggles with fitting in and making sense of their identity. The bridge features a repetitive question "Are you still tripping on me?" which could be interpreted as the singer repeating their own insecurities and questioning whether others are still holding their differences against them.
Overall, "Freaking Out" is a raw and emotional depiction of the struggle to find acceptance and authenticity in a world that values conformity. The lyrics reflect a sense of isolation and frustration with oneself and others for their inability to understand or accept the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
I was so much an outcast
I always felt like a misfit and was never accepted by anyone.
No one ever liked me cause I wasn't wanted
I was unpopular and unwanted because I was different.
I was so different from the rest of them all
My personality and behavior was not the same as my peers.
Fucked up on the drugs, from all the speed
I was struggling with drug addiction and had been taking speed.
And I never got no sleep
I couldn't sleep because of my drug addiction and anxiety.
Cause I kept on trippin' over what they said
I was always overthinking and dwelling on what others said about me.
And everything that my mom said made me mad
My relationship with my mother was strained and her words angered me.
And everything that my dad said made me sad
My relationship with my father was troubled and his words made me feel unhappy.
Why am I even trying?
I feel hopeless and question the point of my efforts.
I'm crying out, I'm crying out
I am expressing my emotions by shouting out for help.
I cannot seem to keep from freaking out
I am struggling to maintain my composure and am constantly on edge.
Spinning round, spinning round, I've fallen down
My life feels chaotic and out of control, leading me to feel overwhelmed and helpless.
You keep shootin' those glances
People keep giving me judgmental looks and making me feel self-conscious.
Relating to the rawness, I'm a fuckin' lost kid
People who can relate to my struggles see me as a lost and struggling individual.
Trying so hard to become just like me, talk like me, walk like me
People are trying to mimic my style and behavior, possibly out of admiration or mockery.
You keep trippin' on everything I wear, every time I swear
People are constantly criticizing my appearance and the way I speak.
Even when it comes to my hair
Even something as simple as my hairstyle is subject to scrutiny and criticism.
It seems like you don't have the time to relate to my kind
People around me are unable or unwilling to empathize with my struggles and feelings.
I'm not a dope pullin' your life
I'm not intentionally bringing anyone else down with my struggles and problems.
Draw me down, breaking down
I feel myself slowly sinking into depression and despair.
Your dreamy dreads
The person being addressed has distinctive dreadlocks.
Are you still tripping on me?
Do you still hold a grudge or negative feelings towards me?
Why are you tripping on me?
Why are you still holding onto negative feelings towards me?
Find a way to make it right
I am searching for a way to reconcile my troubles and find peace.
I'm crying out, I'm crying out, I'm crying out, freaking out
I am desperately seeking help and am in a state of distress.
Draw me down, breaking down
I feel myself being pulled deeper into a depressive state.
I've hit the ground
I feel like my life has come crashing down and I am at rock bottom.
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KRIS DAVID KOHLS, MARK CHAVEZ, DAVID CLARK DE ROO, MIKE RANSOM, TIMOTHY SEAN FLUCKEY, BILL APPLEBERRY
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