Love Is in the Air
Cat Stevens Lyrics


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Love is in the air
Everywhere I look around
Love is in the air
Every sight and every sound

And I don't know if I'm being foolish
Don't know if I'm being wise
But it's something that I must believe in
And it's there when I look in your eyes

Love is in the air
In the whisper of the trees
Love is in the air
In the thunder of the sea

And I don't know if I'm just dreaming
Don't know if I feel sane
But it's something that I must believe in
And it's there when you call out my name

Love is in the air
Love is in the air
Oh oh oh

Love is in the air
In the rising of the sun
Love is in the air
When the day is nearly done

And I don't know if you're an illusion
Don't know if I see it true
But you're something that I must believe in
And you're there when I reach out for you

Love is in the air
Everywhere I look around
Love is in the air
Every sight and every sound

And I don't know if I'm being foolish
Don't know if I'm being wise
But it's something that I must believe in
And it's there when I look in your eyes

Love is in the air
Love is in the air
Oh oh oh

Love is in the air
Love is in the air
Oh oh oh

Love is in the air
Love is in the air
Oh oh oh

Love is in the air




Love is in the air
Oh oh oh

Overall Meaning

"Love is in the Air" is a romantic and uplifting song written and performed by Cat Stevens (now known as Yusuf Islam) in 1978. The song celebrates the feeling of love that is all around us, from the whisper of the trees to the thunder of the sea, and especially in the eyes and voice of a loved one. Stevens sings that while he may not know if he is foolish or wise to believe in love, it is a feeling that he must hold onto and cherish.


The first verse sets the tone for the entire song with its repeating motif, "Love is in the air, everywhere I look around." This emphasizes the ubiquity and all-encompassing nature of love. The second verse adds a layer of uncertainty and doubt to the lyrics, as Stevens wonders if he might be dreaming or seeing an illusion when he feels a connection to his lover. Despite this hesitation, however, he concludes that love is something he must believe in, even if it cannot be entirely understood or explained.


The final verses achieve a sense of completeness and closure, with the repeated lyric "love is in the air" forming a musical and emotional crescendo. The song is ultimately a celebration of the power of love and its ability to uplift and transform our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Love is in the air
Love is present or can be felt everywhere, in all things and situations


Everywhere I look around
Love can be observed or sensed in everything I see


Every sight and every sound
Love can be perceived or heard in every visual or auditory experience


And I don't know if I'm being foolish
I'm unsure if my belief in love is rational or not


Don't know if I'm being wise
I'm uncertain if my perception of love is prudent or not


But it's something that I must believe in
Despite my uncertainty, I feel compelled to trust in love and its power


And it's there when I look in your eyes
I can see and feel love when I gaze into your eyes


In the whisper of the trees
Love can be heard in the gentle rustling of leaves or the sway of branches


In the thunder of the sea
Love can be felt in the powerful roar of the ocean waves


And I don't know if I'm just dreaming
I'm unsure if my perception of love is realistic or just a fantasy


Don't know if I feel sane
I'm uncertain if my belief in love is rational and lucid


But it's something that I must believe in
Despite my uncertainty, I feel compelled to trust in love and its power


And it's there when you call out my name
I can sense and feel love when you speak my name or call out to me


In the rising of the sun
Love can be experienced in the beauty of sunrises and new beginnings


When the day is nearly done
Love can also be experienced in the serenity of sunsets and the closure of events


And I don't know if you're an illusion
I'm uncertain if my perception of you and the love we share is real or not


Don't know if I see it true
I'm unsure if my perception of love is accurate and valid


But you're something that I must believe in
Despite my uncertainty, I'm drawn to believe in the love we share and its authenticity


And you're there when I reach out for you
I can always sense the presence of love when I seek comfort or closeness with you


Love is in the air
Love continues to pervade all things and surroundings


Oh oh oh
An expression of sentiment or emotion, possibly exultation or joy




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@renattofabre7289

Esta bella canción no es de Cat Stevens, sino de John Paul Young, aún así es un gran tema, propio de una gran época, donde la música era letra y vibración, poesía e historias. Saludos desde Guayaquil.

@gillesprovost

un vrai plaisir d endendre cette chanson, du bon vieux disco.............

@somabsoluto486

Nao e o Cat e sim o john paul young.

@TheUtubeReply

Not Cat but MARTIN STEVENS who is known around the world with a song made in Australia by JPYoung

@EllaSouthportfair

hahahahahahaahhahahaahhaha    as if cat would sing this..... OLOLOLOLOLOLOLO

@relaxmarco

Best 240p I ever heard

@connections4williamssyndro831

This is wrong!, Cat Stevens never sung this song, Its John Paul Young bro!

@SD7268

John Paul Young !!!! not Stevens !! big error !!!!

@moek8924

SD7268 nope, it's Cat Stevens

@moek8924

SD7268 oops you're right I looked it up

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