The band's first five albums sold more than 10 million copies worldwide and have sold 17 million albums total. After their success waned in the late 1980s, the band split up in 1989 and its members pursued other musical endeavours including group and solo efforts. Brad Gillis and Kelly Keagy teamed up with bassist Gary Moon and released an album without the other original band members in 1995, but the band soon re-united to release two new albums in the latter half of the decade.
Jack Blades (bass/vocals)
Brad Gillis (guitars)
Kelly Keagy (drums/vocals)
Joel Hoekstra (guitars)
Christian Cullen (keyboards)
Rumours In The Air
Night Ranger Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
And now you never even call me at all
Used to say I was your only flame
It was so simple, I believed it all
Now I hear you've got a new friend and lover
Who keeps you warm on the cool cool nights
There's a rumor in the air don't seem right
Rumors in the air like a thief in the night
Taking more than their share
Taking more than their right
Rumors in the air like a thief in the night
Rumors, rumors in the air
Used to call me when you felt the pain
Now you never even feel it at all
Used to swear that we would never change
And like a fool I believed it all
Now you say you had a weekend of trouble
As you stare me down with those cool cool eyes
There's a rumor in the air don't seem right
Rumors in the air like a thief in the night
Taking more than their share
Taking more than their right
Rumors in the air like a thief in the night
Rumors, rumors in the air
Used to call me by my first name
And now you never even call me at all
Now you say that I'm the one to blame
Doesn't matter how I feel at all
Well I hear you've got a new friend and lover
You'll take him down it's so plain to see
Well there's a rumor in the air killing me
Rumors in the air like a thief in the night
Taking more than their share
Taking more than their right
Rumors in the air like a thief in the night
Rumors, rumors in the air
Rumors in the air, rumors in the air
Rumors in the air
Rumors, rumors, rumors
Rumors in the air
The lyrics of Night Ranger's "Rumours In The Air" express the feeling of betrayal and hurt when trust is broken in a relationship, and rumors of infidelity or a new love interest are spread. The singer reminisces about how things used to be, recalling when their partner would call them by their first name and confess their love. However, now they are left feeling ignored and insignificant, as their partner has found someone else to keep them "warm on the cool cool nights." The singer is suspicious of the rumors they have heard but struggles to confront their partner, as they fear the truth.
The chorus repeats the phrase "rumors in the air like a thief in the night," which emphasizes the sudden and unexpected nature of the betrayal experienced by the singer. The rumors are depicted as a thief that steals more than what is due, taking away the trust, love, and commitment that was once shared between the singer and their partner. The repetition of "rumors, rumors in the air" signifies how pervasive and overwhelming the rumors have become, creating a toxic and suffocating environment.
Overall, "Rumours In The Air" is a poignant and emotionally raw song that captures the pain of losing someone's love and trust. It highlights the importance of honesty and open communication in a relationship and the consequences of spreading rumors and deceit.
Line by Line Meaning
Used to call me by my first name
You used to treat me warmly and with respect.
And now you never even call me at all
You completely ignore me and have no interest in me anymore.
Used to say I was your only flame
You used to profess your love and devotion to me.
It was so simple, I believed it all
I trusted you completely and believed everything you said to me.
Now I hear you've got a new friend and lover
I've heard rumors that you have moved on and found someone else.
Who keeps you warm on the cool cool nights
You have found someone who gives you comfort and affection when you are lonely.
There's a rumor in the air don't seem right
I am suspicious of these rumors and they don't make sense to me.
Rumors in the air like a thief in the night
These rumors are spreading quickly and causing harm like a thief that strikes in the darkness.
Taking more than their share
The rumors are extracting more than is necessary or fair from the situation.
Taking more than their right
The rumors are infringing upon what should be a private matter, and spreading falsehoods that have not been earned.
Used to call me when you felt the pain
You used to confide in me when you were hurting and needed someone to talk to.
Now you never even feel it at all
You no longer share your pain or emotions with me, and seem to have closed off entirely.
Used to swear that we would never change
You promised that we would always stay the same, and that nothing could come between us.
And like a fool I believed it all
I trusted and believed everything you said to me, even though it may not have been entirely true.
Now you say you had a weekend of trouble
You are now telling me about your problems, but it feels like only a small part of the story.
As you stare me down with those cool cool eyes
As you look at me with an emotionless expression, it seems like you are hiding something behind your words.
Well I hear you've got a new friend and lover
The rumors I'm hearing have led me to believe that you have moved on with someone new.
You'll take him down it's so plain to see
You are confident in your new relationship and it's obvious to everyone around you.
Well there's a rumor in the air killing me
These rumors are causing me great distress and anxiety, and it feels like they are tearing me apart from the inside out.
Rumors in the air, rumors in the air
These rumors are everywhere, and it seems like everyone is talking about them.
Rumors, rumors, rumors
These rumors are damaging and harmful, and it feels like they will never stop.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JACK BLADES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind