In the Air
John Reuben Lyrics


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Overthinking overthinking to much time idle mind
made yourself depressed practicing perfect
stood stagnant as time was passing
the sun shining in the medicine cabinet
detached from my body trying to reengage
with a sharpened mind and a childlike faith
get out of your head and find some interaction
hello, how you doing, thanks for asking.

(chorus)
something’s in the air tonight,
I was on the phone.
Making plans, calling friends, are you all alone?
When the world catches up, it'll be too late.
Hey now, look out, hey now, look out.

set in your ways it’s hard to see how things can change
repeat these steps until it’s a habit
watching from a distance losing interest
see the world different anything can happen
like little children feeling brilliant
watch the evening sky split into a million
conversation pieces? your imagination's speaking.

(chorus)
something’s in the air tonight,
I was on the phone.
Making plans, calling friends, are you all alone?
When the world catches up, it'll be too late.
Hey now, look out, hey now, look out.

putting possibilities into categories
swore to live life with no regrets
we expected and planned for the best
learned how to take it as it comes instead
thrill to thrill joy kill go numb
doesn’t matter now whether we weep or laugh
I’ve been a lot of different people
meet me in the middle we’ll dance until the feeling’s back.

Something's in the air tonight
I feel like participatin',
Something's in the air tonight
Get dressed up for the occasion.
When the world catches up, it'll be too late.
Hey now, look out, hey now, look out.





(chorus 2x)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to John Reuben's "In The Air" are a commentary on how overthinking and self-doubt can lead to isolation and detachment from reality, indicating that it's important to have childlike faith and interaction with others. The first verse describes someone who has been overthinking and has become depressed as a result. They have stood still as time goes by and feel detached from their body, but are looking to reengage with the world with a combination of a sharpened mind and a belief in the unexpected.


The chorus is all about something being in the air that is changing things, encouraging people to make plans, call their friends, and participate in life. It warns that they must do this before it's too late and the world has caught up to them. The second verse explores the idea that it can be hard to change one's ways, but that anything is possible, and looking at the world like a child can often produce brilliant results.


Ultimately, the song encourages people to take risks, not get stuck in their ways, and enjoy the thrills of life. The idea that something's in the air tonight gives a sense of urgency, indicating that people must act now before it's too late.


Line by Line Meaning

Overthinking overthinking too much time idle mind
Spending too much time overthinking and not occupying the mind has led to depression


made yourself depressed practicing perfect
Striving for perfection has caused self-induced depression


stood stagnant as time was passing
Lacked progress as time continued to pass


the sun shining in the medicine cabinet
Feeling disconnected and lost


detached from my body trying to reengage
Trying to realign the mind and body to be present and connected to surroundings


with a sharpened mind and a childlike faith
Seeking a balanced mindset with a positive outlook


get out of your head and find some interaction
Stop overthinking and engage in social interaction


hello, how you doing, thanks for asking.
Appreciating simple interactions with others


something's in the air tonight,
Feeling a sense of change in the atmosphere


I was on the phone.
Engaging with others and reaching out for support


Making plans, calling friends, are you all alone?
Planning potentially transformative experiences with friends


When the world catches up, it'll be too late.
Take advantage of the opportunity for change before it's too late


Hey now, look out, hey now, look out.
Seize the opportunity to change and succeed


set in your ways it's hard to see how things can change
Being stuck in a routine makes it difficult to identify opportunities for growth


repeat these steps until it's a habit
Persist to form new habits to enable change


watching from a distance losing interest
Lacking motivation while observing from afar


see the world different anything can happen
Changing perspective and recognizing new possibilities for growth and transformation


like little children feeling brilliant
Embracing childlike curiosity and wonder leads to brilliant discoveries


watch the evening sky split into a million conversation pieces? your imagination's speaking.
Recognizing the beauty of the universe and opening oneself up to creativity and imagination


putting possibilities into categories
Organizing and prioritizing possibilities to enable positive change


swore to live life with no regrets
Determined to live without hesitation or regret


we expected and planned for the best
Prepared for success and growth


learned how to take it as it comes instead
Adopting a more flexible and adaptable mindset


thrill to thrill joy kill go numb
Experiencing emotions ranging from excitement to apathy


doesn't matter now whether we weep or laugh
Not discouraged in the face of adversity


I've been a lot of different people
Embracing personal growth and transformation


meet me in the middle we'll dance until the feeling's back.
Working collaboratively to find motivation and spark a positive change


something's in the air tonight
Feeling a sense of transformation and change


I feel like participatin',
Enthusiastic and motivated to engage in positive change


Get dressed up for the occasion.
Prepared and determined to embrace the opportunity for change


Hey now, look out, hey now, look out.
Remain vigilant and prepared to seize opportunities for growth and success




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