In the Air Tonight
James Farrelli Lyrics

I can feel it coming through in the air tonight
I sense that something significant is about to happen, as if there's an electrifying atmosphere around me.

oh lord
Addressing God, acknowledging the spiritual or religious aspect of this special moment.

ive been waiting for this moment for all my life
Expressing the anticipation and buildup of this moment and how meaningful it is, as though everything has been leading up to this point.

can you feel it coming in the air tonight
Asking if others are picking up on the same sensation, wanting to share in the experience.

well if you told me
If I had known from the start, or if you had been honest about your intentions, things might have turned out differently.

we were trying
If we were attempting to achieve something together or striving for a common goal.

i wouldnt of lend a hand
I wouldn't have helped if I knew you had ulterior motives or weren't being truthful.

ive seen your face, before my friend
I recognize you, but I'm not sure if you truly know me or understand my perspective.

but i dont know if you know who i am
Questioning whether the other person has a genuine understanding of who I am as a person and what I stand for.

well I will sit down
Resolving to wait patiently and observe, without taking action or getting involved.

i see you baby with my own two eyes
Confirming that I have witnessed firsthand what the other person is doing or planning.

so you can wat after green
Implying that the other person is competitive or only interested in pursuing their own interests, even if it means crossing boundaries or taking risks.

i know where youve been
I have insight or information about the other person's past experiences or actions, and this knowledge influences my perception of them.

its open the pocket flies
Suggesting that the other person is careless or reckless with their money and possessions, and may even flaunt their wealth or privilege.

well i remember
Reflecting on a meaningful or emotional memory from the past.

the worry
The feeling of anxiety or concern, typically about a specific situation or problem.

how could i ever forget the first time
Recalling a powerful or formative experience that has stayed with me, and wondering how it could ever fade from memory.

no last time we ever meet
Accepting that a certain relationship or experience is ending or will never happen again, and feeling nostalgic or wistful about it.

no no you dont fool me
Asserting that I am not easily deceived or misled by the other person's words or actions, implying that I am aware of their true intentions.

the heart doesnt show
Suggesting that someone's true feelings or intentions may be hidden or difficult to perceive, even if they appear friendly or approachable on the surface.

its no stranger to me
Acknowledging that I am familiar with feelings of heartache, betrayal, or other negative emotions, and that I have experienced similar situations before.

you can feel it coming in the air tonight
Repeating the earlier phrase to emphasize the intensity and urgency of this special moment, as if something remarkable is about to happen.