In the Air
Jay-Z Feat. Phil Collins Lyrics

I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
Anticipation of an event or moment that has been long-awaited is building up.

And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
The singer has been yearning for the arrival of a specific event his entire existence.

Can you feel it coming in the air tonight? Oh Lord, oh Lord
The singer is asking those around him if they can feel the atmosphere thickening with impending events.

Well, if you told me you were drowning, I would not lend a hand
The artist is speaking of a person he knows who is in trouble, yet he is not willing to help them.

I've seen your face before, my friend, but I don't know if you know who I am
The artist is acquainted with the person he previously mentioned, although his companion may not be aware of his identity.

Well, I was there and I saw what you did, I saw it with my own two eyes
The singer's previously mentioned friend has committed an unsavory action that the singer has witnessed.

So you can wipe off that grin, I know where you've been
The friend who committed the unscrupulous action is undeserving of a smug expression, as the singer knows where the friend has been and what they have done.

It's all been a pack of lies
The artist believes that all of the friend's actions were bogus or insincere.

Well, I remember, I remember, don't worry, how could I ever forget?
The artist reflects on their past interaction with the previously mentioned friend and recalls every detail with the utmost clarity.

It's the first time, the last time we ever met
As pointed out by the artist, their time with the friend previously discussed was the first and last encounter.

But I know the reason why you keep your silence up, no, you don't fool me
The friend mentioned earlier is silent on the exact reason for his actions, but the singer is aware of the undisclosed motive.

Well, the hurt doesn't show, but the pain still grows
Although the friend does not outwardly exhibit hurt caused by their actions, the pain of their actions is still felt.

It's no stranger to you and me
The sensation of pain is familiar to both the singer and the friend.

I can feel it in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord
The atmosphere is thickening, and the singer senses that something important is about to occur.

Well, I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
The singer has been longing for this moment his entire existence.

And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
The artist has been eagerly anticipating this moment, and it has been an integral aspect of his life.

Well, I've been waiting for this moment all my life, oh Lord, oh Lord
The artist has been yearning for this moment his entire existence.

I can feel it in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord
The singer can sense the looming importance of the event.

Well, I've been waiting for this moment all my life, oh Lord, oh Lord
The singer has been eagerly anticipating this moment, and it has been an integral aspect of his life.