In The Air Tonight
Lil´kim Feat Phil Collins Lyrics
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Way back (way back)- back into time (into time)
Chorus:
[Phil Collins]
I can feel it coming in the air tonight
Oh Lord
For all my life
Oh Lord, Oh Lord
[Lil' Kim]
Keep still in the shit, killin the rhyme
The Queen stay poppin the wine and cockin the nine
For those who think they stoppin my dough
Wanna copy my show, wha
I'm switchin my flow, can't take it no mo'
Oh you think I'm playin around
I'm layin ya down
Album drop, new millenium shuttin it down
Better off givin it up, I'm rippin it up
Spendin money, livin it up, not givin a fuck
Hiding the tote, runnin the coast
Makin niggas catch the Holy Ghost
I'm realer than most, wha
The trendsetter, the Brooklyn repper
You know the routine
Smoke you like a ciggarette-r
We've been, out in a bit
Y'all still talkin shit
Ain't that a bitch?
What part of the game was this?
[Lil' Kim singing]
Millions I'm holdin'
Drop tops rollin'
Diamonds on my neck
And Bentley ballin'
Me and my niggas gettin' high all day
Straight to the top, cuz we on our way
[Lil' Kim rapping]
Comin' for y'all, comin' for y'all
That's right I got something for y'all
Something for y'all, wha
God bless me, look at all I've been through
It's my time, I can feel it, can't you?
Chorus:
[Phil Collins]
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
Can you feel it coming in the air tonight?
Oh Lord, Oh Lord
[DJ Clark Kent]
JM, JM
Lil' Kim, Lil' Kim
PC, PC
Clark
[Phil Collins]
Well I remember..
[Lil' Kim]
...back when it used to be the eighties
Said the world was gon' end in 2000 (that's crazy)
I'm the only thing to fear
For the new year
New year, and if BIG was here (woo)
Get the fans, we the ones to talk
We die real on the streets
So watch where you walk
And you can find me, usually
Talkin' dirty to a cat thugged out
Or even kinda nerdy
Lil' Kim, Lil' Cease and JM
Taking over like a plague on a town
All y'all can do is pray and watch it go down
Like when the ball drop
My fam's all I got, we keep it gangsta
Comin' for y'all, comin' for y'all
That's right I got something for y'all
Something for y'all, wha
God bless me, look at all I've been through
It's my time, I can feel it, can't you?
[Phil Collins]
Well, if you told me, you were drowning
I would not a 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
Saw it with my own two eyes
So you can wipe off that grin
I know where you've been
It's all been a pack of lies
[Phil Collins]
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, Oh Lord
I can feel it coming in the air tonight
Oh Lord
And I've been waiting for this moment
All my life
Oh Lord, Oh Lord
[Clark Kent]
Lil' Kim, Lil' Kim
JM, JM
*fades*
The song "In The Air Tonight" by Lil' Kim featuring Phil Collins starts with a line that points towards the journey back in time. Lil' Kim, in her verse, boastfully tells about her luxurious lifestyle, where she keeps "millions" and gets high with her friends. She indicates that she is at the top of her game and is raring to take on the world. The chorus sung by Phil Collins talks of something big coming in the air, hinting at a sense of anticipation for something significant.
The second verse by Lil' Kim talks about her street credibility, where she warns people to watch where they walk. She along with the rest of her gang is going to take over the town. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the feeling of something big in the air. The ending lines are from Phil Collins throwing a reference to holding someone accountable for their actions- "I saw what you did/It's all been a pack of lies".
Overall, the song might be interpreted as a self-appreciation and a display of excellent lifestyle by Lil' Kim, ending with Phil Collins calling someone out for their bluff, indicating that he has seen everything they have done.
Line by Line Meaning
What we gonna do right here is go back (go back)
Let's take a trip down memory lane
Way back (way back)- back into time (into time)
Let's go way back in time
I can feel it coming in the air tonight
I have a strong feeling that something remarkable is about to happen
Oh Lord
An expression of excitement and anticipation
And I've been waiting for this moment
I have been eagerly anticipating this moment for a long time
For all my life
I have been waiting for this moment for as long as I can remember
Keep still in the shit, killin the rhyme
I am maintaining my focus and delivering my best performance
The Queen stay poppin the wine and cockin the nine
I am the queen of the scene, I celebrate by drinking champagne and am always prepared for any potential threats
For those who think they stoppin my dough
I won't let anyone stop me from making money
Wanna copy my show, wha
Others want to emulate my success
I'm switchin my flow, can't take it no mo'
I am changing my style of performance because I am fed up with the current state of the music industry
Oh you think I'm playin around
Others might think that I am not serious about my craft
I'm layin ya down
But I am going to prove them wrong
Album drop, new millenium shuttin it down
My new album, dropping at the turn of the millennium, will dominate the scene
Better off givin it up, I'm rippin it up
Others might as well quit because I am too good
Spendin money, livin it up, not givin a fuck
I am enjoying my riches and don't care about what anyone else thinks of me
Hiding the tote, runnin the coast
I am carrying a gun and moving around a lot to avoid trouble
Makin niggas catch the Holy Ghost
I am intimidating others and making them scared
I'm realer than most, wha
I am more authentic and genuine than most others
The trendsetter, the Brooklyn repper
I am the one who sets the trend and represents Brooklyn
You know the routine
People are familiar with what I do and expect it from me
Smoke you like a ciggarette-r
I will defeat my enemies easily
We've been, out in a bit
I haven't been around for a little while
Y'all still talkin shit
But others are still talking badly about me
Ain't that a bitch?
Isn't that just unfortunate?
What part of the game was this?
Why is this happening? It's not fair
Millions I'm holdin'
I have a lot of money
Drop tops rollin'
I'm driving luxurious cars with the roof down
Diamonds on my neck
I am wearing expensive jewelry
And Bentley ballin'
I am living a lavish lifestyle with the help of my Bentley car
Me and my niggas gettin' high all day
Me and my companions are always under the influence of drugs
Straight to the top, cuz we on our way
We will attain great success soon
Comin' for y'all, comin' for y'all
I am going after my competition
That's right I got something for y'all
I have something that will help me win
God bless me, look at all I've been through
I have survived a lot of obstacles and God has blessed me with success
It's my time, I can feel it, can't you?
I know that my time of triumph is near, can't you sense it too?
Well, if you told me, you were drowning
If you needed my help, and were in peril
I would not a lend a hand
I wouldn't help you
I've seen your face before my friend
I know who you are
But I don't know if you know who I am
But I'm not sure if you know who I am
Well I was there and I saw what you did
I witnessed your actions
Saw it with my own two eyes
I saw it firsthand
So you can wipe off that grin
You can stop feeling smug now
I know where you've been
I know your past actions and their consequences
It's all been a pack of lies
Everything you've said is false
Can you feel it coming in the air tonight?
Do you sense that something incredible is about to happen?
Lil' Kim, Lil' Kim
A personal callout to Lil' Kim
JM, JM
A personal callout to someone with the initials JM
PC, PC
A personal callout to Phil Collins
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Phil Collins
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@BADBOY2050
Best song of Lil Kim, and the chorus of Phil Collins is top!! 🔝🔝🔥🔥🎤
@jeddah1983
And still love it in 2021 😍
@pac6597
Long live oldschool music !!!
@vzo14
Check out my new track
https://youtu.be/TnyC19mNgPE
@markpugh6808
With this music yes all that grime and mumbling crap that passes for rap today is shit
@andrewsannan8801
Good old school. Some songs never dies.
@mrp6506
That's it bro
@dgmobbdeep
Kim mastered that sh*t.
@honeygirlblack-kaleleiki6910
@@mrp6506 w,
@blairbrown4812
They evolve