Air
Frank Shipway/Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 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
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
The lyrics to "Air" by Frank Shipway/Royal Philharmonic Orchestra are full of emotion and tension. The overall tone of the song is a mixture of mystery, anger, and a sense of anticipation, as the singer talks about waiting for something to happen - something that they have been waiting for their entire life. The chorus repeats the phrase "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 in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord," with a sense of foreboding building up.
The verses give us more insight into what exactly the singer is waiting for. The first verse is directed at someone they know, but don't necessarily like or trust. The singer says that if this person were in trouble, they wouldn't help them, and accuses them of lying about something. The second verse is more introspective, as the singer reflects on a past encounter with someone, and wonders why they're keeping secrets. There's a sense of unresolved tension and conflict in the lyrics, especially given the repeated lines about waiting for something to happen.
Overall, "Air" is a powerful song that captures the feeling of waiting for something important to happen, with a sense of both hope and fear. The contrast between the ominous music and the soaring vocals adds to the tension, and the lyrics themselves are open to interpretation, leaving room for the listener to find their own meaning in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
I have a sense that something significant is about to happen
And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
This moment has been eagerly anticipated for a long time
Can you feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord
Are you also sensing that something important is going to happen soon?
Well if you told me you were drowning, I would not lend a hand
If you were in trouble, I wouldn't help you out
I've seen your face before my friend, but I don't know if you know who I am
We've met before, but I'm not sure if you remember me
Well I was there and I saw what you did, I saw it with my own two eyes
I witnessed what you did for myself
So you can wipe off that grin, I know where you've been
Don't try to act innocent, I know what you've done
It's all been a pack of lies
Everything you've said has been a lie
Well I remember, I remember, don't worry, how could I ever forget
I haven't forgotten what happened
It's the first time, the last time we ever met
The one and only time we met was also the last
But I know the reason why you keep your silence up, oh no you don't fool me
I understand why you're choosing to remain silent, but you're not fooling me
Well the hurt doesn't show, but the pain still grows
You're hiding your emotional pain, but it's still affecting you
It's no stranger to you and me
We're both familiar with emotional pain
And I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
That sense of something significant about to happen is growing stronger
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
This is the moment that has been eagerly anticipated for a long time
I can feel it in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord
That sense of something significant is becoming more intense
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord, oh Lord
This long-awaited moment is finally happening
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
That sense of something significant is reaching its peak
And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
This moment has been eagerly anticipated for decades
I can feel it in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord
That sense of something significant is overwhelming
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord
This long-awaited moment is finally happening and it's even better than expected
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Written by: Phil Collins
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