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)
Mad
Emarosa Lyrics
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And don't be hateful if I'm unfaithful
So wait
Something tells me I'm a fake
Now lie to me or run away and hide from me
How you feel
Even if he tastes the same
There's a part of me hoping you can find a better part of me
And I've been in shambles before
But I can't feel anymore
So wait
Something tells me I might break
Now lie to me or run away and hide from me
How you feel
Even if he tastes the same
Even if you say my name
Even if he tastes the same
Even if you say my name
Been awake for so long
And you say I'll be my father's son
Now I can never tell a lie to you
Because I've seen what they can do
Being in love is so lost
And I will never look again
I hope
But I know
There's a part of me hoping you can find a better part of me
Even if he tastes the same
Even if you say my name
Even if he tastes the same
Even if you say my name
The lyrics to Emarosa's song "Mad" seem to explore themes of insecurity, brokenness, and fear of rejection, as well as the desperate desire for redemption and the fear of never finding it. The opening line, "So won't you save the part of me that's broke again," sets the tone for the entire song, as the singer is voicing a plea for someone to help repair the parts of themselves that are damaged or fractured. The line "And don't be hateful if I'm unfaithful" further drives the point across that the singer is struggling with their own emotions and actions and is grappling with the fear of being rejected because of them.
The chorus, "Even if he tastes the same, even if you say my name," perhaps suggests that the singer is afraid of being replaced or forgotten by their lover, and is desperate to cling onto any affirmation of their existence or importance in the other person's life. The line "Now lie to me or run away and hide from me, How you feel" reinforces this sense of insecurity and fear of being rejected, as the singer is urging their lover to either lie to spare their feelings or leave if they cannot reciprocate their emotions.
The verses also delve into the singer's personal struggles and fears, as they juxtapose their own brokenness with the hope that someone else can still see the good in them and help them become better. The lines "There's a part of me hoping you can find a better part of me / And I've been in shambles before / But I can't feel anymore" convey this sense of disillusionment and despair, as the singer feels overwhelmed by their own emotions and pain, but still wishes for someone to help them overcome it.
Overall, "Mad" seems to be a deeply introspective and emotional song that tackles complex themes of insecurity, fear, and the search for redemption and connection. Its raw and vulnerable lyrics make it a powerful expression of struggle and longing that many listeners can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
So won't you save the part of me that's broke again
Asking for someone to fix the part of me that is damaged
And don't be hateful if I'm unfaithful
Requesting for the absence of hatred in case of unfaithfulness
So wait
Asking to wait
Something tells me I'm a fake
Feeling like a fraud
Now lie to me or run away and hide from me
Giving options to either lie or leave and hide
How you feel
Asking how the other person feels
Even if he tastes the same
Accepting the possibility of being replaced
Even if you say my name
Acknowledging the use of my name by someone else
There's a part of me hoping you can find a better part of me
Wishing for the other person to find a better version of me
And I've been in shambles before
Having gone through devastation in the past
But I can't feel anymore
Feeling emotionally numb
So wait
Asking to wait once again
Something tells me I might break
Feeling the possibility of breaking down
Now lie to me or run away and hide from me
Continuing to give the option of lying or leaving
How you feel
Repeating the question of how the other person feels
Been awake for so long
Been awake for a long time
And you say I'll be my father's son
Being told that I will be like my father
Now I can never tell a lie to you
Unable to lie to the other person anymore
Because I've seen what they can do
Aware of the consequences of lying
Being in love is so lost
Feeling lost in love
And I will never look again
Swearing to never look for love again
I hope
Expressing hope
But I know
Acknowledging the reality
Even if he tastes the same
Repeating the acceptance of being replaced
Even if you say my name
Repeating the acknowledgment of someone else using my name
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9
Written by: Bradley Walden, Brian McTernan, Jonas Ladekjaer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I was very scared and very anxious about how this would be the new singer emarosa. I'ma huge fan of the band and represents a lot to me and I was very apprehensive in this gap. Jonny Craig is for me the best vocalists of our time and live in style too.
Well, I really liked this new sound presented, analyzing the instrumental vibe remained the same as before and actually added new vocalist with the band and was not something that was beyond his ability.
Too happy to have my favorite band at work and be able to expect new songs.
Emarosa emarosa is always and will never disappoint me. I hope.
Thanks Emarosa.I was very scared and very anxious about how this would be the new singer emarosa. I'ma huge fan of the band and represents a lot to me and I was very apprehensive in this gap. Jonny Craig is for me the best vocalists of our time and live in style too.
Well, I really liked this new sound presented, analyzing the instrumental vibe remained the same as before and actually added new vocalist with the band and was not something that was beyond his ability.
Too happy to have my favorite band at work and be able to expect new songs.
Emarosa emarosa is always and will never disappoint me. I hope.
Thanks Emarosa.
Vampire otaku
Still just as good 7 years later.
Camp Out West
I like how no one really knew what to expect. We'd all of had an idea of how we thought it would sound, or how we wanted it to sound in our heads. You listen to this and you hear clarity in band. No comparisons, no half measures. This is emarosa
RJ Piccioni
Thank you.
ScumOfTheChurch
This was a perfect comment...see youtube, THIS ^^ is how you leave a comment. Stop being trolls and love the music
Matthew Tenza
Grut Sweed to be fair jonny craig couldnt either lol
Big Black Sal
Grut Sweed And to be even more fair, singers have it the hardest of all musicians. You can't really sing with the same audacity every single day without giving your throat a rest lol
Big Black Sal
Grut Sweed I think that's a fair enough outlook. Personally, it doesn't really bother me whenever a vocalist can't hit the notes that they do on the track, I just wanna get pumped
Zeezo
This is fantastic. Why do so many people claim Jonny Craig as the foundation of the band? He is a great vocalist but they are all such great musicians and Bradley Walden is a perfect addition/replacement vocalist. I absolutely cannot wait for this album. I just know that it will blow me away. You can feel the chemistry in the song. I hope that chemistry carries through the rest of the album.
Cameron Braziel
Thank you Bradley. <3 Like a lot of other fans, I've been waiting around for the rebirth of Emarosa for a long time, and you guys sound fucking amazing. I'm so excited for this album!
Gunnerguy92
slaves and emarosa will be their own great bands separately. there's no need to compare the two. "the past should stay dead" right