 " Adam 's Song " was a departure from the content of the band 's previous singles , in favor of a slower tempo and more depressing lyrics . Brian Wallace of MTV wrote that Blink @-@ 182 " explores new ground on “ Adam ’ s Song , ” setting aside their normal pop @-@ punk punch for a more emo @-@ influenced approach . " The song is a pop punk and alternative rock track composed in the key of C major and is set in time signature of common time with a tempo of 136 beats per minute . Hoppus ' vocal range spans from G3 to G4 . 
