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.
Stressin
Adema Lyrics
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I looked in the mirror and know that I'm older
I try to escape but the rain makes it colder
Why do I let all our problems take over
There's nothing I can do.
There's nothing I can say
We need to try to find the right way
Stressing out
God has turned his back on me
Stressing out
There's nothing left for us to say
Stressing out
God has turned his back
Stressing out
There's nothing left to blame
To blame
I've tried to explain what it's doing to me
Arguing over the simplest things
You tried to make life like you want it to be
Upset everyday isn't something we need
There's nothing I can do
There's nothing I can say
We need to try to find the right way
Stressing out
God has turned his back on me
Stressing out
There's nothing left for us to say
Stressing out
God has turned his back
Stressing out
There's nothing left to blame
To blame
You're letting me down again
Letting me down again
There's nothing I can do.
There's nothing I can say
We need to try to find the right way.
Stressing out
God has turned his back on me
Stressing out
There's nothing left for us to say
Stressing out
God has turned his back
Stressing out
There's nothing left to blame
To blame
Stressing out
God has turned his back.
Stressing out
I cannot change the fact.
Stressing out
God has turned his back.
Adema's song Stressin' is a powerful expression of the emotions someone experiences when they feel like they are carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders. The lyrics capture the feeling of being overwhelmed and stressed out, as well as the frustrations that arise when there doesn't seem to be a solution to problems. The lines, "The weight of the world has been put on my shoulders" and "Why do I let all our problems take over" illustrate the sense of being overloaded and unable to manage everything that is going on. The second stanza continues this theme, conveying feelings of anger and resentment towards someone who is "making life like you want it to be," causing upset every day.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Stressing out," emphasizing the intensity of these emotions. The lines, "God has turned his back on me" and "There's nothing left to blame" add an additional layer of desperation, suggesting that the subject feels abandoned and powerless. The bridge, "You're letting me down again," is the culmination of these feelings of isolation and despair. Overall, the song is a poignant representation of the struggle to cope with difficult emotions and find some measure of peace in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
The weight of the world has been put on my shoulders
I feel like all the pressure and responsibility of the world is weighing down on me
I looked in the mirror and know that I'm older
Seeing my reflection, I realize that time is passing and I'm growing older
I try to escape but the rain makes it colder
I want to run away from my problems, but the rain of life's hardships only intensifies my struggle
Why do I let all our problems take over
I question why I allow our troubles to consume and overwhelm me
There's nothing I can do.
I feel powerless to change the situation
There's nothing I can say
I don't know how to express my feelings or ideas to make a difference
We need to try to find the right way
We need to think of a solution or course of action to fix our problems
Stressing out
I feel overwhelmed and anxious
God has turned his back on me
I feel abandoned or unsupported by a higher power
There's nothing left for us to say
We've exhausted all options for communication or resolution
There's nothing left to blame
We've run out of things to hold responsible for our problems
I've tried to explain what it's doing to me
I've attempted to articulate the negative impact that our problems are having on me
Arguing over the simplest things
We're fighting over trivial matters that shouldn't cause so much conflict
You tried to make life like you want it to be
You're trying to control and manipulate our circumstances to fit your own desires
Upset everyday isn't something we need
Being upset or stressed every day is not healthy or helpful for anyone
You're letting me down again
You're disappointing me once more by not taking responsibility or helping to fix the problems
God has turned his back.
I still feel abandoned or unsupported by a higher power
I cannot change the fact.
I realize that some things are beyond my control or ability to change
Contributed by Grace E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Stressin' Out
The weight of the world has been put on my shoulders
I looked in the mirror and know that I'm older
I try to escape but the rain makes it colder
Why do I let all our problems take over?
There's nothing I can do, there's nothing I can say
We need to try to find a right way
Stress me out, stress me out
God has turned His back on me
Stress me out, stress me out
There's nothing left for us to say
Stress me out, stress me out
God has turned His back
Stress me out, stress me out
There's nothing left to blame, to blame
I try to explain what it's doing to me
Arguing over the simplest things
You try to make life how you want it to be
Upset everyday isn't something we need
There's nothing I can do, there's nothing I can say
We need to try to find a right way
Stress me out, stress me out
God has turned His back on me
Stress me out, stress me out
There's nothing left for us to say
Stress me out, stress me out
God has turned His back
Stress me out, stress me out
There's nothing left to blame
You're letting me down again
You're letting me down again
You're letting me down again
Letting me down again
There's nothing I can do, there's nothing I can say
We need to try to find a right way
Stress me out, stress me out
God has turned His back on me
Stress me out, stress me out
There's nothing left for us to say
Stress me out, stress me out
God has turned His back
Stress me out, stress me out
I cannot change the fact
Stress me out, stress me out
God has turned His back
Stress me out, stress me out
I cannot change the fact
Stress me out, stress me out
God has turned His back
Stress me out, stress me out
God has turned His back
Keyboard Kween
OMG haven't heard this in AGES!! 💙\m/
Clayton Derby
I used to listen to this album almost on a daily basis once upon a time.
Weronika Tomczak
nostalgia hits me hard