Upon the band's formation, they released one extended play (EP) in 2007, titled This Is Your Way Out, and shortly after, the group underwent significant line-up and sound changes, dropping their metalcore influence and leaning towards a more rock sound. The band released their debut studio album, Relativity (2008), which featured vocalist Jonny Craig and rhythm guitarist Jonas Ladekjaer. Their second studio album, Emarosa, was released in June 2010, to critical acclaim, and was Craig's final album with the group.
Following Craig's departure, the band toured briefly with a fill-in vocalist before entering a period of inactivity. Eventually, Craig was formally replaced by Walden. Emarosa then released their third studio album, Versus, on September 9, 2014, which peaked at No. 61 in the Billboard 200. The band signed to Hopeless Records and released their fourth and fifth studio albums, 131 (2016) and Peach Club (2019). A sixth, Sting, is set for release in January 2023.
===Current members===
ER White – lead guitar (2006–present); rhythm guitar (2014–2016, 2022–present); bass (2022–present)
Bradley Walden – lead vocals (2013–present)
===Past members===
Chris Roberts – lead vocals (2006)
Mike Bryant – rhythm guitar (2006)
Chris Roetter – lead vocals (2006–2007)
Madison Stolzer – rhythm guitar (2006–2007)
Jonny Craig – lead vocals (2007–2011)
Lukas Koszewski – drums (2006–2014)
Jonas Ladekjaer – rhythm guitar (2007–2014)
Will Sowers – bass (2006–2016)
Jordan Stewart – keyboards (2006–2018)
Matthew Marcellus – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2016–2022; touring member 2014–2016)
Robert Joffred – bass, backing vocals (2018–2022; touring member 2016–2018)
Heads or Tails
Emarosa Lyrics
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You paused, stopped, and walked away
Full of content
That it went
Your way
These cuts
That I've caused
Peel back the bandage
See a scar
From countless careless things
Feel yourself drifting
Pulled away
Well nothing feels real anymore
I'm not taking my time anymore
To show you how I feel
To show you who I am
'Cause it's locked away
We all need to find our way
Cut the loss
Just walk away
Now head towards the light
The dark has no place here
Now head towards the light
The dark has no place here
I don't feel real
I don't feel real
This pain is beating
I don't feel real
I don't feel real
Well nothing feels real anymore
I'm not taking my time anymore
Now head towards the light
The dark has no place here
Now head towards the light
The dark has no place here
Well nothing feels real anymore
I'm not taking my time anymore
To show you how I feel
To show you who I am
'Cause it's locked away
The things we think about at night
Never lose taste
Now take the close to find something greater
This wall has finally reached its end
Its higher ground
Lets make a stand
Did you ever think we would get this high
Pull back the sheets
To find a ending
That you prayed for
Now head towards the light
The dark has no place here
Now head towards the light
In "Heads or Tails Real or Not," Emarosa sings about the pain of feeling like nothing is real and how difficult it can be to show someone who you truly are. The song opens with the singer addressing someone they love who enjoys causing them pain by manipulating their emotions. The singer acknowledges that the scars from these actions will heal but never truly disappear. As the song progresses, the singer becomes overwhelmed with feelings of not feeling real or authentic, and explains that they are not taking the time to show their true self because of the pain they have suffered.
The chorus of the song is a call to move forward and let go of the past, to head towards the light instead of staying in the dark. The singer urges themselves to "find something greater," and "make a stand" against the negative feelings that have been holding them back.
Overall, "Heads or Tails Real or Not" is a powerful meditation on the difficulties of overcoming emotional pain and learning to be true to oneself. The song encourages listeners to face their fears and embrace the light, no matter how difficult it may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
You loved it when my heart dropped
You took pleasure in making me vulnerable and causing me emotional pain
You paused, stopped, and walked away
You intentionally left me hanging without closure or resolution
Full of content
You were satisfied with the outcome
That it went
You got your way and achieved your desired result
Your way
You were in control and got what you wanted
These cuts
The emotional wounds I inflicted upon you
That I've caused
The pain I brought upon you
Are never too deep to heal
The damage I caused can be mended over time
Peel back the bandage
Take a closer look at the wound
See a scar
The evidence of the hurt remains
From countless careless things
Due to thoughtless actions
Feel yourself drifting
Sense yourself being pulled away
Pulled away
Being taken further from something or someone
Well nothing feels real anymore
Life seems surreal and disconnected
I'm not taking my time anymore
I have a sense of urgency and need to act quickly
To show you how I feel
To express my emotions
To show you who I am
To reveal my true self
'Cause it's locked away
Because I've been holding back and haven't been fully honest
We all need to find our way
Everyone must discover their own path in life
Cut the loss
Accepting defeat or disappointment and moving on
Just walk away
Leave the situation behind and don't look back
Now head towards the light
Move towards positivity and hope
The dark has no place here
Negativity and despair are not welcome
I don't feel real
I'm disconnected from reality
This pain is beating
The emotional suffering is overwhelming
The things we think about at night
The thoughts and worries that keep us up late
Never lose taste
Never become less significant or impactful
Now take the close to find something greater
Examine the details to discover a bigger picture or deeper meaning
This wall has finally reached its end
An obstacle that seemed insurmountable has been overcome
Its higher ground
A position of advantage or strength
Lets make a stand
Let's take a firm position or stance
Did you ever think we would get this high
Have you considered how far we've come?
Pull back the sheets
Remove the covering to reveal what's underneath
To find an ending
Discover a resolution or conclusion
That you prayed for
The outcome that you've hoped for and wanted
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Brian Mcternan, Ernest White, Jonas Ladekjaer, Jonathan Craig, Jordan Stewart, Lukas Koszewski, Will Sowers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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lyrics:
You loved it when my heart dropped, you paused, stopped, and walked away
Full of content that it went your way
These cuts that I've caused are never to deep to heal
Peel back the bandage, see a scar from countless careless things
And feel yourself drifting, pulled away
Well nothing feels real anymore
I'm not taking my time anymore
To show you how i feel
To show you who i am
Cause it's locked away
We all need to find our way
Cut the loss, just walk away
Now head towards the light, the dark has no place here
I don't feel real, and don't feel right
This pain is beating.
You don't feel real, I don't feel real
Well nothing feels real anymore
I'm not taking my time anymore
Now head towards the light, the dark has no place here.
Well nothing feels real anymore
I'm not taking my time anymore
To show you how i feel
To show you who i am
Cause it's locked away
The things we think about at night never lose taste
Take the close to find something greater
This wall has finally reached its end
Its higher ground, lets make a stand
Did you ever think that we would get this high
Pull back the sheets to find an ending that you prayed for.
Now head towards the light the dark has no place here.
@aaronviera5704
Jonny Craig is by far my favorite vocalist. His voice puts me in a acid trip, remembering middle school and simpler days. God damn
@BelleChwan
For me they were harder times but his voice did alot of healing in those days. Shoot still does now
@Chemicalempirex
Our emo phase is something we never forget
@TheKenshinEmo
Not when it comes to Jonny Craig. His voice is divine
@goodrobot1
31 now and still can't get enough of emarosa lol
@staraffectus2651
I'm just barely starting mine I'm 21 😭😂
@jacobjeffers3887
Psh. What phase
@dylanmoeller4536
Phase?
@RedDevils7
This man's voice can break glass in a different continent. What a talent Craig is.
@kk-zg1qy
You win 🥇 the comment section lol