Air
i-94 Lyrics


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I wouldn't be laughing in your shoes
I wouldn't do that if I was you
I wouldn't be laughin' in your shoes, no way

Better watch out what you wish for
Think long and hard what you live for
Better watch out what you wish for today
I bring you air, start breathing, start breathing
Don't stop and stare, I'm leaving, I'm leaving

Be choosey about who you sleep with
Be friends to the secrets you keep with
Be choosey about who you sleep with, they say

I bring you air...

Sometimes you hope so hard that it drives you insane
All your dreams are in a bag that gets dumped in the rain




I can see it in your eyes, no surprise
Your disguise tells me lies along the way

Overall Meaning

In the song "Air" by i-94, the lyrics advise caution and wisdom in life choices. The opening lines, "I wouldn't be laughing in your shoes, I wouldn't do that if I was you, I wouldn't be laughing in your shoes, no way," suggest that the singer is warning someone not to judge, mock, or disrespect others. Perhaps, the subject of the song is someone who behaves recklessly, makes unkind or insensitive comments about others, and tends to put his or her foot in the mouth. The singer is advising them to show empathy, understanding, and kindness.


The chorus line, "Better watch out what you wish for, think long and hard what you live for, better watch out what you wish for today," suggests that the subject of the song is also someone who is not content with what they have and is seeking something more. The singer is advising caution and thoughtful consideration before making a wish or a life-altering decision. This could be interpreted as either a good-natured and caring advice or a warning.


The second stanza of the song suggests that the singer is advising the subject about making choices in personal relationships. The lines "Be choosey about who you sleep with, be friends to secrets you keep with, be choosey about who you sleep with, they say" suggests that the singer believes in being selective about whom one has intimate relationships with and that trust is at the core of any meaningful friendship.


Overall, the song "Air" may be interpreted as a cautionary tale about making good choices in life, showing kindness and empathy towards others, and being content with what one has achieved in life.


Line by Line Meaning

I wouldn't be laughing in your shoes
I wouldn't be happy to be in your position


I wouldn't do that if I was you
I wouldn't make that decision if I were you


I wouldn't be laughin' in your shoes, no way
There's no chance I'd find your situation funny


Better watch out what you wish for
Be careful what you desire


Think long and hard what you live for
Consider what you truly value


Better watch out what you wish for today
Take caution in what you hope for at this moment


I bring you air, start breathing, start breathing
I offer you something as necessary and basic as air, encouraging you to take it in


Don't stop and stare, I'm leaving, I'm leaving
Don't hesitate or pause, I am departing


Be choosey about who you sleep with
Be selective in who you have intimate relationships with


Be friends to the secrets you keep with
Be loyal to the confidential things you share with others


Be choosey about who you sleep with, they say
It is advised to be careful with whom you have sexual relations


I bring you air...
I offer you something necessary and essential, just like air


Sometimes you hope so hard that it drives you insane
Occasionally, your desperate hopes become overwhelming and mentally taxing


All your dreams are in a bag that gets dumped in the rain
All the things you aspire to are destroyed or forgotten


I can see it in your eyes, no surprise
I can perceive your true feelings without being shocked


Your disguise tells me lies along the way
The way you present yourself is not truthful




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