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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
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

Overall Meaning

The song "In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins is a classic rock hit known for its haunting beat and mysterious lyrics. The song opens up by saying "I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord, and I've been waiting for this moment all my life, oh Lord". The phrase "coming in the air tonight" could refer to impending danger or excitement, setting the tone for the rest of the song.


The second stanza takes a darker twist, with the singer saying "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." This suggests that the singer is holding a grudge against someone, and that they have been caught doing something wrong. The reference to drowning and not lending a hand could be a metaphor for leaving someone in trouble or danger, highlighting the anger and mistrust between them.


The rest of the song is a repeating of the opening verse and chorus, suggesting that the singer is still waiting for the moment to come, anticipating something significant to happen but leaving the listener to interpret what that might be.


Line by Line Meaning

I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
The singer senses something significant is about to happen and acknowledges a higher power.


And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
The singer has been anticipating this moment for as long as they can remember and is ready for it.


Can you feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord
The singer invites the listener to also feel the moment approaching and acknowledges a higher power once again.


Well if you told me you were drowning, I would not lend a hand
The singer wouldn't help someone who has wronged them in the past, regardless of how dire their situation is.


I've seen your face before my friend, but I don't know if you know who I am
The singer recognizes the person in distress but is uncertain if they remember them in return.


Well I was there and I saw what you did, I saw it with my own two eyes
The singer witnessed a negative action taken by the person in distress.


So you can wipe off that grin, I know where you've been
The singer knows the person in distress's true character and is not fooled by their facade.


It's all been a pack of lies
The singer realizes that the things the person in distress has said in the past were not truthful.


Well I remember, I remember, don't worry, how could I ever forget
The singer recalls a past encounter with the person in distress and assures them they haven't forgotten it.


It's the first time, the last time we ever met
The past encounter was the only time the singer and the person in distress ever crossed paths.


But I know the reason why you keep your silence up, oh no you don't fool me
The singer understands why the person in distress is being quiet but is not deceived by their actions.


Well the hurt doesn't show, but the pain still grows
The person in distress is not showing their pain, but it continues to affect them over time.


It's no stranger to you and me
Both the singer and the person in distress have experienced emotional pain before.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: PHIL COLLINS

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Marcos bh

Sensacional!
Obrigado por compartilhar.
Um abraço
Marcos
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Deep Adventures

thanks a hug to you
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Jon Cardona

So great! A long time ago... and this compilation seems makes yesterday. Wonderful memories!

DarrenDP

Bought the CD's years ago, this mix and track selection remain, outstanding.

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