Something in the Air
Trip Shakespeare Lyrics
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Because there's something in the air
We got to get together sooner or later
Because the revolution's here
And you know it's right
And you know that it's right
We have got to get it together
Lock up the streets and houses
Because there's something in the air
We got to get together sooner or later
Because the revolution's here
And you know it's right
And you know that it's right
We have got to get it together
We have got to get it together now
Hand out the arms and ammo
We're going to blast our way through here
We got to get together sooner or later
Because the revolution's here
And you know it's right
And you know that it's right
We have got to get it together
We have got to get it together now
The lyrics in Trip Shakespeare's "Something in the Air" reference a revolution, and the need to come together to make it happen. The song seems to be calling for action in response to the feeling that there is a significant change in the air. The call to action is urgent and forceful, with lyrics that suggest an almost violent response, including "lock up the streets and houses" and "hand out the arms and ammo, we're going to blast our way through here."
However, despite the urgency and intensity of the lyrics, the message also hints at the need for unity and solidarity. The repeated phrase "we have got to get it together" reinforces the idea that this is not an individualized struggle, but rather a collective one. The message suggests that change is inevitable, and that it is the responsibility of the people to come together and enact that change.
Overall, "Something in the Air" speaks to the spirit of revolution, calling for action and unity in response to the feeling of change in the air. It is a message that is still relevant today, as people continue to come together to demand change and fight for justice.
Line by Line Meaning
Call out the instigators
We need to identify the troublemakers who are the source of this change.
Because there's something in the air
There's an unseen force driving the change we're experiencing.
We got to get together sooner or later
We need to band together to take control of the situation.
Because the revolution's here
This is a revolution, and we must act accordingly.
And you know it's right
We all sense that what's happening is for the greater good.
And you know that it's right
Deep down we all know, and feel, that this is the right direction for change.
We have got to get it together
Unity is the only way to accomplish our goals.
We have got to get it together now
We need to act with urgency and determination.
Lock up the streets and houses
We need to take control of our environment to protect ourselves from outside influence.
Hand out the arms and ammo
We need to arm ourselves to face the challenges ahead.
We're going to blast our way through here
We'll do whatever it takes to achieve our objectives.
Contributed by Vivian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Anna K
So cool! Trip Shakespeare never got their due.
brovold72
Not really true to the spirit of the original, granted, but a real barn-burner of a set-closer! Love these 'guys'!