In the Air
Tupac ft. Phil Collins Lyrics


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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, 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, 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
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 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 all my life, oh Lord, oh Lord

Overall Meaning

The song "In The Air Tonight" by Tupac Shakur featuring Phil Collins is a cover of the original Phil Collins song released in 1981. The lyrics of the song are open to interpretation, but the most common interpretation is that the song is about a person who has been wronged by another person and is now seeking revenge. The first verse indicates that the subject has been waiting for this moment for all their life, and they know that something is about to happen. The second verse suggests that the person has been betrayed or hurt by someone, and they are now seeking revenge. The line "If you told me you were drowning, I would not lend a hand" indicates that the subject has no sympathy for the person who has betrayed them. The chorus repeats the feeling of anticipation, as if something big is about to happen.


The final verse of the song suggests a confrontation between the two people, who have not seen each other in a long time. The line "It's the first time, the last time we ever met" indicates that they will never see each other again after this moment. The line "But I know the reason why you keep your silence up" hints that the other person has been avoiding the subject or the confrontation, but the subject knows the truth about what happened. The end of the song repeats the idea of waiting for this moment their whole life and feeling something coming in the air. Whether the ending is a positive or negative outcome is left open to interpretation.


Line by Line Meaning

I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
I sense that something important is going to happen soon that has been building up for a long time.


And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
I have been patiently anticipating this specific event my entire life.


Can you feel it coming in the air tonight? Oh Lord, oh Lord
Do you also sense that something significant is about to occur that has been building up for a long time?


Well, if you told me you were drowning, I would not lend a hand
If someone were to inform me that they are in danger and require assistance, I would not provide any help to them.


I've seen your face before, my friend, but I don't know if you know who I am
Although we have met previously, I am uncertain if you are aware of who I am.


Well, I was there and I saw what you did, I saw it with my own two eyes
I witnessed the actions you committed, and I observed them firsthand.


So you can wipe off that grin, I know where you've been
You can remove the smile from your face since I am aware of the places you have visited.


It's all been a pack of lies
Everything that has been said previously has been false or untrue.


Well, I remember, I remember, don't worry, how could I ever forget?
I have not forgotten any of the memories that we share, and there is no need to worry about that.


It's the first time, the last time we ever met
When we met for the first time, it was also the last time that we encountered one another.


But I know the reason why you keep your silence up, no, you don't fool me
I understand why you are staying quiet, and your actions do not deceive me.


Well, the hurt doesn't show, but the pain still grows
Although you may seem unharmed, the suffering you are experiencing continues to worsen.


It's no stranger to you and me
Both of us are familiar with the torment we are experiencing and understand it well.


And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
I have been eagerly waiting for this specific event my entire life.


I can feel it in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord
The pressure building up to this crucial moment is growing more palpable and intense.


Well, I've been waiting for this moment all my life, oh Lord, oh Lord
I have been looking forward to experiencing this particular situation my entire existence.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Phil Collins

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@jonnyJgaming4

Who’s still banging this tune on 2024?🥰🔥
R.I.P. to those who died young…

@fredmack242

Me am bangging it now

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Me

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Hello from 2040..

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Everyday

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@omardarwich6544

If you still listening this in 2020 you are a legend bro

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2020 and still listening. ‘till the end of times

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Thanks I would like to think I am a LEGEND! 🤣😂😉

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Damn straight ya dig

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