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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

Well if you told me you were drowning, I would not 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, I 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

And I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord, oh Lord

Well I remember, I remember, don't worry, how could I ever forget
It's the first time, the last time we ever met
But I know the reason why you keep your silence up, oh no you don't fool me
Well the hurt doesn't show, but the pain still grows
It's no stranger to you and me

I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
Well been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
I can feel it in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
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
I can feel it in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord, oh Lord





I can feel it in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's "Air" are haunting and mysterious. The song begins with the line "I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord," which sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer is acknowledging that something big is about to happen, and they've been waiting for this moment for their entire life. The repetition of the phrase "oh Lord" throughout the song creates a sense of urgency and anticipation.


The lyrics take a darker turn in the second verse when the singer addresses someone directly. They say, "Well if you told me you were drowning, I would not lend a hand. I've seen your face before my friend, but I don't know if you know who I am." The singer is referring to a past event where they witnessed the other person doing something they disapprove of, but the other person doesn't seem to recognize the singer. The lyrics suggest that there has been a betrayal or deception of some sort, and the singer is waiting for the moment when they will confront the other person.


The final verse of the song is a reflection on a past encounter between the singer and the other person. The singer says, "But I know the reason why you keep your silence up, oh no you don't fool me. Well, the hurt doesn't show, but the pain still grows. It's no stranger to you and me." The lyrics suggest that both the singer and the other person have experienced pain in the past, but the other person is hiding it. The singer understands this and is waiting for the moment when they can confront the other person and move forward.


Overall, the lyrics to "Air" are enigmatic and open to interpretation. The repeated phrase "oh Lord" creates an atmosphere of anticipation and suggests that something big is about to happen. The references to a past betrayal and a hidden pain add a layer of complexity to the lyrics, making them both intriguing and thought-provoking.


Line by Line Meaning

I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
I sense that something significant is about to happen.


And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
I have been eagerly anticipating this event for a very long time.


Can you feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord
Do you have the same sense that something big is about to occur?


Well if you told me you were drowning, I would not lend a hand
I would not help you even if you were in great danger.


I've seen your face before my friend, but I don't know if you know who I am
I recognize you, but I'm not sure if you recognize me.


Well I was there and I saw what you did, I saw it with my own two eyes
I witnessed your actions with my own eyes.


So you can wipe off that grin, I know where you've been
Don't try to hide your true intentions, I already know what you're up to.


It's all been a pack of lies
Everything you've been saying is untrue.


Well I remember, I remember, don't worry, how could I ever forget
I vividly remember our past encounter and it's not something I could easily forget.


It's the first time, the last time we ever met
Our previous meeting was both the first and last time we have ever met.


But I know the reason why you keep your silence up, oh no you don't fool me
I understand why you're not saying anything, but I'm not fooled by your silence.


Well the hurt doesn't show, but the pain still grows
You may be hiding your pain, but it is still increasing.


It's no stranger to you and me
We are both familiar with this type of emotional pain.


And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
I have been eagerly anticipating this event for a very long time.


I can feel it in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord
I am overwhelmed with the feeling that something significant is about to occur.


Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord, oh Lord
I have been eagerly anticipating this event for a very long time.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Phil Collins

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Comments from YouTube:

Erik Kubon Halvorsen

Wonderful. A masterpiece!

shoju0099

Beautifully performed

Emerald

Beautiful. Thanks Paul Kersey of sbpdl.com for sending me here. I love orchestra arrangements to popular songs.

t-800 model103

GREAT !!!

Mickael Bolton

Waw...j'adore nostalgie quand tu nous tienne ....

Hans Erwin Kauppila

The Royal  ist Best!

too0pathetic

@MoonyBen you're welcome :) btw I have some Genesis songs played by royal philharmonic orchestra :) and they are even better ! :) if you're interesting in it just let me know, so I can upload this :)

goduskychris Chris Godusky

Something rather interesting I picked up today

too0pathetic

@MoonyBen okay, so if I'll find some free time (and I'm sure I will ;)) I'm going to upload it ;)

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