“I couldn’t hide my love for you if I tried. Seriously. I tried. Can’t do it. Our friendship is and always will be one for the books. Whatever this whole surreal experience was, I’m just happy I got to experience it with you. You’re my brother for life,” read his heartfelt message to Blake. 

And no, this does not mean Adam is leaving Maroon 5. 

Though many are shocked by Adam’s sudden departure from The Voice, according to Entertainment Tonight, the pop star was feeling “burned out.” A source told the outlet that he’s been thinking of leaving for some time, and “he and NBC came to a mutual agreement for him to leave and that there are no hard feelings.”

Adam is actually set to go on a European tour with his band this summer, kicking off the performances on June 1 in Denmark and ending August 31 in the Netherlands.