Their debut album From Them, Through Us, to You was released March 27, 2007 through Roadrunner Records whom the band signed with shortly after releasing their EP entitled The Disappearance of Adalia.
Madina Lake themes its music in a town created in the mind of the bass player, Matthew Leone. It is set high in the American mountains, and, isolated from human contact, has remained in a 1950s themed era. The music provides an outlet for the band's views on politics, culture, and the media's obsession with celebrity status. The theme behind the band's music is in relation to the mystery of Adalia. The album artwork shows images of her and the mysteries behind her and the town of Madina Lake.
Madina Lake released their second offering and follow up to From Them, Through Us, To You, with Attics To Eden on the 5th May 2009. Filled with a progressed sound and fresh vibe, Attics To Eden certainly delivers on all levels; from the infectious lyrics in the chorus of "Not For This World" to the slower paced memorable "Through This Pain", the band look set to storm the world and add to their ever growing loyal fan base.
The band have since been recording their new EP, 'The Dresden Codex', and have released new songs 'They're Coming For Me' and 'Hey Superstar!'.
In April 2011, Madina Lake confirmed that they had left Roadrunner records and signed with Sony. The band's third studio album, World War III, was their first on their new label. It was the third and final installment of their concept trilogy, which concludes the Leone brothers' tales of a metaphorical universe and was released on September 13, 2011. (Hey Superstar Songfacts).
Adalia
Madina Lake Lyrics
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She hangs herself with them as I try to disconnect
She wants to choke on her life again
Breathing it in like a deadly poison.
She cries cause she's lost and she doesn't even know what she wants
And Her eyes grow cold and she begs the world to just let her go
She lives and breathes in a world that brought her to her knees
And now I'm addicted to her 'cause that girl is just like me
And I'm gonna choke on her life again
Breathing it in like a deadly poison.
I just wana get through to her,
Before her last breath.
She cries cause she's lost and she doesn't even know what she wants
And Her eyes grow cold and she begs the world to just let her go
She cries cause she's lost and she doesn't even know what she wants
And she hides all alone inside the pain that she won't let go
Watching her life pass her by, watching it all through her watering eyes
But I'll be chasing dragonflies from her darkest skies until the day she dies.
The song “Adalia” by Madina Lake is a powerful and emotional one, speaking about a troubled individual who is struggling to find their way through life. The lyrics are filled with metaphors that speak to the intense struggle that this person is going through. The reference to “tragic moments” being wrapped around the neck creates a sense of suffocation and feeling trapped. The imagery of “choking on her life again” speaks to the fact that this individual has experienced difficulty in the past, somewhat cyclically.
The chorus, in which the singer cries and begs for release, creates a sense of hopelessness and despair, as though they are completely lost and can't see a way out. They are trapped in a dark world that has left them completely helpless, and the only source of hope is the singer - someone who understands their struggle and is committed to helping them in any way they can. The final verse speaks to the desperation of the situation, with the singer watching their life pass them by and being unable to move forward.
In essence, “Adalia” is a song about the power of empathy and understanding. It speaks to the fact that sometimes, when people are struggling, all they really need is someone to connect with them and try to understand their pain. The song provides a voice for people who may feel lost and hopeless, offering them an opportunity to see that they are not alone and that there is always hope.
Line by Line Meaning
She wraps her tragic moments tightly around my neck
She constantly reminds me of her tragic past, making it hard for me to disconnect from her.
She hangs herself with them as I try to disconnect
She holds onto her past and uses it to justify her pain as I try to move on with her.
She wants to choke on her life again
She wants to experience the pain of her past once again, drowning in it like a deadly poison.
Breathing it in like a deadly poison.
She inhales the pain of her past, feeling suffocated by it like a deadly poison.
She cries cause she's lost and she doesn't even know what she wants
She is deeply troubled and is unable to identify or articulate what she truly wants in life, causing her to cry.
And Her eyes grow cold and she begs the world to just let her go
She feels hopeless and begs for the world to release her from the pain she feels inside, causing her eyes to lose their warmth.
(But I won't let her go)
Despite her distress, the singer refuses to abandon her and will continue to support her.
She lives and breathes in a world that brought her to her knees
The world has caused her immense pain and weakness, causing her to suffer.
And now I'm addicted to her 'cause that girl is just like me
The artist sees themselves in her pain, and is drawn to her because they can relate to her.
And I'm gonna choke on her life again
The artist intends to share in her pain and suffering, unable to disconnect from her.
I just wana get through to her,
The singer desires to help her through her pain and distress.
Before her last breath.
The artist is driven to help her before it's too late and her pain becomes too much for her.
And she hides all alone inside the pain that she won't let go
She isolates herself and holds onto her pain, refusing to let go and move on from it.
Watching her life pass her by, watching it all through her watering eyes
She is helpless to stop her life from passing her by and watches it unfold, crying all the while.
But I'll be chasing dragonflies from her darkest skies until the day she dies.
The singer will continue to support and care for her even in her darkest moments, until the end of her life.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DANIEL DAVID TORELLI, MATEO CAMARGO, MATTHEW J LEONE, NATHAN D LEONE
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