Adam Lives in Theory refers to a line in the song. “Adam” is referring to all of humanity.

This metaphor about humanity derives from Adam and Eve from the Bible who are said to be the first humans. This reiterated through the song with the use of both names.

Lauryn also describes a tale where the couple end up caught in an affair, when their reputations, dependence on their Christian faith, and lives are completely destroyed. Although she makes the reference originally to bring her story back to its religious roots, she also compares her fallout with former fellow Fugees member Wyclef Jean, who got her pregnant in an affair and huge scandal that resulted in the success of Lauryn’s debut album.