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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Trust
Adema Lyrics
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Let me breathe
I can't even think right now
Something's got me feeling guilty
Hurt you slowly but so surely
I don't know why, love you so much
I can't feel because I'm lost
Is it you, is it me, is it us or is it trust?
Or is it trust?
Pushing into what I want
Because I am so goddamn selfish
Left you hanging, stopped relating
I don't know why, love you so much
I can't feel because I'm lost
Not too much mad as no more
Is it you, is it me, is it us or is it trust?
I'm so alone, empty and lost, it's easier to let you go
Time will erode the shame and the fault, it's easier to let you go
(Is it you, is it me)
It's easier to let you go
(Let me breathe)
Let me breathe
I can't feel because I'm lost
Not too much mad as no more
Is it you, is it me, is it us or is it trust?
Or is it trust?
Repeat
I'm so alone, empty and lost, it's easier to let you go
Time will erode the shame and the fault, it's easier to let you go
Repeat
Is it you, is it me
Repeat
It's easier to let you go
Breathe
Repeat
Let me breathe
Breathe
Repeat
The lyrics to Adema's song "Trust" deal with the complexities of a failing relationship caused by a lack of trust. The singer of the song is struggling to maintain a connection with their partner due to feelings of guilt and selfishness. They acknowledge their own faults in the situation, but ultimately feel lost and unable to navigate the issues at hand. The chorus repeats the phrase "is it you, is it me, is it us, or is it trust?" as a way of expressing the confusion and uncertainty of the situation.
Throughout the verses, the singer reflects on their actions and the impact they have had on their relationship. They recognize that they have hurt their partner and have been selfish in their desires. They also acknowledge the difficulty of trying to connect with their partner when they are feeling lost and disconnected themselves. The repetition of the phrase "let me breathe" highlights the feeling of suffocation and the need for space in the midst of a struggle.
The bridge of the song provides a moment of clarity for the singer. They realize that they are alone and lost, and that it may be easier to let go of the relationship than to continue trying to fix it. The repetition of the phrase "it's easier to let you go" reinforces this realization.
Overall, "Trust" is a poignant exploration of the difficulties of maintaining a relationship when trust is lost. The lyrics serve as a reminder of the importance of trust in any relationship, and the dangers of selfishness and guilt.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me breathe
The singer asks for space, hoping to gain clarity and distance himself from his emotions.
Let me breathe
Repetition of the previous line to emphasize the singer's emphasis on self-reflection.
I can't even think right now
The singer's emotional confusion prevents him from making sense of his situation.
Something's got me feeling guilty
The artist feels some level of responsibility for his actions and is haunted by guilt.
Hurt you slowly but so surely
The artist acknowledges that his actions have been deeply hurtful over time, even if they didn't realize it.
I don't know why, love you so much
The singer is torn between their love and their inability to communicate and understand their feelings.
I can't feel because I'm lost
The singer feels numbed to their emotions, a result of the overwhelming guilt and confusion they feel.
Not too much mad as no more
The artist's anger has subsided as they become apathetic and detached from their situation.
Is it you, is it me, is it us or is it trust?
The artist is searching for the root cause of their problems; is it a problem with their partner, themselves, their relationship, or simply a lack of trust?
Pushing into what I want
The artist admits to being selfish and putting their own desires above their partner's.
Because I am so goddamn selfish
The singer recognizes that their selfishness is the root cause of their problems.
Left you hanging, stopped relating
The artist has neglected their partner's needs and stopped communicating effectively.
I'm so alone, empty and lost, it's easier to let you go
The singer feels alone and overwhelmed by their problems and believes it would be easier to end things with their partner.
Time will erode the shame and the fault
The singer believes that over time, their guilt and shame will lessen and things may improve.
Is it you, is it me
The singer is still unsure if the root of the problem is with their partner or themselves.
Breathe
A call to action, asking the artist to take a moment to calm down and think clearly.
Let me breathe
Repetition of the previous line to further emphasize the importance of taking a moment to breathe.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK CHAVEZ, DAVE DEROO, TIM FLUCKY, KRIS KOHLSLAW, MIKE RANSOM
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