Air
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We're walking in the air
We're floating in the moonlit sky
The people far below are sleeping as we fly

I'm holding very tight (I'm holding very tight)
I'm riding in the midnight blue (I'm riding in the midnight blue)
I'm finding I can fly so high above with you
(Riding in the midnight blue)

On across the world (on across the world)
The villages go by like dreams (the villages go by like dreams)
The rivers and the hills, the forests and the streams

Children gaze open mouthed
Taken by surprise
Nobody down below believes their eyes

We're surfing in the air (we're surfing in the air)
We're swimming in the frozen sky (we're swimming in the frozen sky)
We're drifting over icy mountains floating by

Suddenly swooping low
On an ocean deep
Rousing up a mighty monster from his sleep

And walking in the air
We're dancing in the midnight sky
And everyone who sees us greets us as we fly





We're walking in the air
We're walking in the air

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Jones’s song “Air” describe an imaginative journey through the sky with a companion. The opening line of the song, “We’re walking in the air,” immediately sets the otherworldly tone of the song, as the singer suggests that they are floating above the ground. The singer also mentions that the people far below are sleeping, which further emphasizes the idea that they are in a state of suspension outside of normal waking life.


Throughout the song, the singer becomes more and more exhilarated by their flight. They describe holding tight and riding in the midnight blue while feeling like they can fly so high above their surroundings. The imagery presents an experience of freedom and escapism that is impossible in the waking world. The chorus itself emphasizes this idea, as the singer seems to be surfing, swimming, and drifting through the sky.


In the final verse, the singer describes a moment of tension as they suddenly swoop low and rouse up a mighty monster from its sleep in the ocean. This moment of peril is quickly resolved, as the singer continues to dance and roam through the sky until they are greeted by others who have seen them in flight. The song ends with the repetition of the opening line, “We’re walking in the air,” suggesting that the fantastical experience continues indefinitely.


Line by Line Meaning

We're walking in the air
We are feeling high and dreamy.


We're floating in the moonlit sky
We are weightless and free in the tranquil atmosphere under a silver light.


The people far below are sleeping as we fly
The humdrum life of the people beneath is oblivious to our enchanting flight.


I'm holding very tight (I'm holding very tight)
I am holding on to this precious moment with all my might.


I'm riding in the midnight blue (I'm riding in the midnight blue)
I am transported into a mysterious and magical world of blue.


I'm finding I can fly so high above with you
This adventure has allowed me to soar higher than ever before with someone special by my side.


(Riding in the midnight blue)


On across the world (on across the world)
As we journey on, we cross the vast expanse of the world.


The villages go by like dreams (the villages go by like dreams)
The quaint settlements we pass appear like fleeting dreams.


The rivers and the hills, the forests and the streams
The natural beauty of the world is on full display.


Children gaze open mouthed
The innocent eyes of children stare in amazement.


Taken by surprise
They are dumbfounded by this improbable spectacle.


Nobody down below believes their eyes
The unimaginable feat we are performing is unbelievable to those below.


We're surfing in the air (we're surfing in the air)
We are gliding effortlessly through the sky.


We're swimming in the frozen sky (we're swimming in the frozen sky)
We are making our way through the cold atmosphere as if we are swimmers in water.


We're drifting over icy mountains floating by
The frozen peaks of mountains appear to pass by us as we float in the air.


Suddenly swooping low
We rapidly descend towards the surface.


On an ocean deep
We find ourselves over a vast, deep ocean.


Rousing up a mighty monster from his sleep
Our sudden presence has woken a formidable creature from its slumber.


And walking in the air
We continue to journey through the skies with ease.


We're dancing in the midnight sky
We move gracefully through the dark blue sky.


And everyone who sees us greets us as we fly
Those who catch a glimpse of our flight greet us with wonder and amazement.


We're walking in the air
We are floating in a dream-like state through the sky.




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Written by: Howard David Blake

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tomymicboi

Best song and video mix love the vid dude

Sally Blanch

This video makes me cry every time 💔

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