Adam's Song
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I never thought I'd die alone I laughed the loudest who'd have known? I trace the cord back to the wall No wonder it was never plugged in at all I took my time, I hurried up The choice was mine I didn't think enough I'm too depressed to go on You'll be sorry when I'm gone I never conquered, rarely came Sixteen just held such better days Days when I still felt alive We couldn't wait to get outside The world was wide, too late to try The tour was over, we'd survived I couldn't wait till I got home To pass the time in my room alone I never thought I'd die alone Another six months I'll be unknown Give all my things to all my friends You'll never step foot in my room again You'll close it off, board it up Remember the time that I spilled the cup Of apple juice in the hall Please tell mom this is not her fault I never conquered, when you came Sixteen just held such better days Days when I still felt alive We couldn't wait to get outside The world was wide, too late to try The tour was over, we'd survived I couldn't wait till I got home To pass the time in my room alone I never conquered, when you came Tomorrow holds such better days Days when I can still feel alive When I can't wait to get outside The world is wide, the time goes by The tour is over, I've survived I can't wait till I get home To pass the time in my room alone
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Written by: Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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13 facts about this song
General Information"Adam's Song" is a song by the American rock band "Blink-182". It is featured on their third studio album, "Enema of the State".
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Song ThemeThe song addresses suicide and depression. It is a departure from the group's typical high-energy tracks and offers deeper emotions and vulnerability.
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Release DetailsReleased in the year 1999 as a single, "Adam's Song" peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Song CompositionThe song has a time duration of 4:09 minutes and is composed in the key of C# minor.
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InspirationBassist and vocalist Mark Hoppus penned the lyrics during the band's first worldwide tour, modeling them after the loneliness he experienced on such a lengthy outing.
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Challenging Subject Matter"Adam's Song" marks one of the first instances where the band approached more misgiving, complex subjects beyond the simple love and adolescent themes of their earlier work.
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Music VideoThe music video which illustrates the loneliness of touring was directed by Liz Friedlander and debuted in March 2000.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics "16 just held such better days" is often misunderstood. It doesn't mean things were better at age 16, but the desire to be 16 and naive again.
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Tragic ConnectionTragically, the song was inactive on live shows from 2009-2013 out of respect for DJ AM, a close friend of drummer Travis Barker who died from a drug overdose.
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Return to SetlistThe song returned to the band's setlist in 2013 and has since been a fixture of their live performances.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was moderately successful and reached number 2 on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Critical ReceptionThe song typically receives positive reviews and is considered one of Blink-182’s prominent creations. It's praised for the maturity and depth the band shows in handling serious topics.
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RumorsDespite rumors and speculations, the song is not written about a fan's suicide note. The members of the band debunked the mythology in various interviews.
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