In The Air Tonight
Nonpoint Lyrics
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And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
Can you feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord
Well if you told me you were drowning, I would not lend a hand
I've seen your face before my friend, but I don't know if you know who I am
Well I was there and I saw what you did, I saw it with my own two eyes
So you can wipe off that grin, I know where you've been
It's all been a pack of lies
And I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord, oh Lord
Well I remember, I remember, don't worry, how could I ever forget
It's the first time, the last time we ever met
But I know the reason why you keep your silence up, oh no you don't fool me
Well the hurt doesn't show, but the pain still grows
It's no stranger to you and me
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
Well been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
I can feel it in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
I can feel it in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord, oh Lord
I can feel it in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord
Nonpoint's version of "In the Air Tonight" is a cover of Phil Collins' 1981 hit. The song is about a time when Phil Collins witnessed a man who could have saved another man from drowning, but didn't. In the song, Collins is admitting that he knows about the man's guilt, and that his reckoning is coming soon. This is seen in the lyrics, "Well if you told me you were drowning, I would not lend a hand. I've seen your face before my friend, but I don't know if you know who I am. Well I was there and I saw what you did, I saw it with my own two eyes. So you can wipe off that grin, I know where you've been. It's all been a pack of lies". Collins is also saying that he's been waiting for this moment for all his life, which can be interpreted in two ways. One is that he's been waiting to confront the man, and the other is that he's been waiting for his own sense of justice to be fulfilled.
The song also contains a sense of longing and anticipation, which can be seen in the lines "I've been waiting for this moment for all my life". There is a sense of something significant about to happen, and Collins is ready for it. The line "I can feel it in the air tonight" adds to this anticipation, as if there's an ominous atmospheric shift that signifies a coming event. It's a feeling that many can relate to when they know something is about to change in their lives.
In conclusion, "In the Air Tonight" is a song that is rich in meaning and emotion. On one hand, it's about accountability and justice, and on the other, it's about longing and anticipation. Nonpoint's version of the song captures the raw emotion of the lyrics and delivers a powerful interpretation of this classic tune.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
There is an ominous feeling in the air, signaling something significant about to happen.
And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
This moment has been anticipated and longed for, possibly for a lifetime.
Can you feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord
Asking if others sense the impending event.
Well if you told me you were drowning, I would not lend a hand
If someone were in trouble, the artist would not assist them due to their past actions.
I've seen your face before my friend, but I don't know if you know who I am
Despite recognizing the person, they are unsure if the person remembers or knows them.
Well I was there and I saw what you did, I saw it with my own two eyes
The singer is a direct witness to the person's actions.
So you can wipe off that grin, I know where you've been
The person is not fooling the singer, who knows the truth about their past behavior.
It's all been a pack of lies
All of the stories or claims about the person's past have been false.
Well I remember, I remember, don't worry, how could I ever forget
The artist has a clear memory of past events involving the person and cannot forget what happened.
It's the first time, the last time we ever met
This was the only meeting between the artist and the person.
But I know the reason why you keep your silence up, oh no you don't fool me
The singer knows why the person is being evasive and is not convinced by their attempts to deceive.
Well the hurt doesn't show, but the pain still grows
Although the person may seem unaffected by their past actions, the pain and impact still exist.
It's no stranger to you and me
Both the singer and the person are familiar with the consequences of their actions.
And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
The singer has been eagerly anticipating this significant moment for their entire life.
I can feel it in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord
The feeling in the air is becoming more intense and pronounced.
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord
The artist is continuing to express their long-standing anticipation for this moment.
Lyrics Β© CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Phil Collins
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Nonpoint is probably the most underrated band I've ever heard, with Sevendust a close second.
Ava Collins
Sevendust is leagues ahead of nonpoint it's not even close
Ryan Axtell
Nonpoint couldn't hold sevendust nuts. Facts
Goner
People use the word underrated too much, it has no meaning anymore. This band was signed by a major label, have about a dozen of albums and their own record label. They are properly rated.
Robert Martinez
No doubt Nonpoint is a great band , underrated is not a correct description for them. Signed by a major label and have a plethora of albums , but Sevendust is a whole different monster.
JOSEPH UALARI
2022 and this is still a badass cover. It does stay true to the original but it also has its own unique sound.
fazeash92
trueeeee
Christopher
The gorgeous thing about this cover is that it expands on the thematic tonal motifs and enhances them. It's so much more than the original
jrkbgk1111
I just heard this cover for the first time on SiriusXM a couple weeks ago, and thought it was a phenomenal take on it, but never realized how long it's been floating around.
jenmike042806
For trues