In the Air
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That we're running off again
This isn't happening, this isn't what they said
The night is closing in
And we're on our way again
There's no roof on us, this isn't how it ends
And run through the day
Knowing all I needed and then threw it all away
I'm not through with love
But I'm through the pain
Moving on the feeling in the air
And now I know what you need
When you call that way again
This isn't happening, this isn't what they said
The dawn is opening
And we're on our way again
And the road will open up, this isn't how it ends
I run through the night
And run through the day
Moving on from sadness and then throw it all away
Open the door
And blow away the pain
Moving on the feeling in the air
Cos I'm through the dark
And I'm through the rain
Knowing all I'm feeling and then fall away the same
I'm not through with love
But I'm through the pain
Moving on the feeling in the air
The lyrics of "In The Air" describe a sense of restlessness and a desire to move on from pain and sadness. The singer reflects on past mistakes and missed opportunities, but also acknowledges a newfound sense of clarity and purpose. The repetition of "this isn't happening, this isn't what they said" suggests a feeling of disconnection from societal expectations and pressures. The use of imagery such as "the night is closing in" and "the dawn is opening" conveys a sense of urgency and the need to take action.
The chorus, "moving on the feeling in the air," has a somewhat ambiguous meaning. It could be interpreted as a reference to intuition or the energy of the moment, as if the singer is propelled forward by an unseen force. Alternatively, it could be a metaphor for a collective sense of unrest or dissatisfaction, as if the singer is responding to a broader cultural mood. The line "I'm not through with love but I'm through the pain" suggests a desire for emotional healing and a willingness to take risks in pursuing new love.
Line by Line Meaning
And I know what you mean
I understand the message you are trying to convey
That we're running off again
We are leaving again on a journey or adventure
This isn't happening, this isn't what they said
This situation is not what was promised or expected
The night is closing in
Nighttime is approaching and darkness is enveloping the surroundings
And we're on our way again
We are starting to journey again
There's no roof on us, this isn't how it ends
We are free to do as we please and this is not the end of our journey
I run through the night
I move quickly through the darkness
And run through the day
I continue to travel through the daytime as well
Knowing all I needed and then threw it all away
I was aware of what I required, but I carelessly discarded it
I'm not through with love
I still believe in love
But I'm through the pain
I no longer want to experience the agony related to love
Moving on the feeling in the air
Advancing based on the sensations in the environment
And now I know what you need
I now comprehend what you require
When you call that way again
When you reach out to me in that manner once more
The dawn is opening
Morning is approaching and light is shining on the surroundings
And we're on our way again
We are starting to travel again
And the road will open up, this isn't how it ends
A new path is opening up and this is not the conclusion of our journey
Open the door
Unlatch the entrance
And blow away the pain
Eliminate the agony through releasing it
Cos I'm through the dark
Because I have overcome the absence of light
And I'm through the rain
And I have overcome the downfalls
Knowing all I'm feeling and then fall away the same
Understanding my emotions and then releasing them again
I'm not through with love
I still believe in love
But I'm through the pain
I no longer want to experience the agony related to love
Moving on the feeling in the air
Advancing based on the sensations in the environment
Contributed by Liam C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@raulache5058
I don't know what you mean
Though we're running off again
I see it happen and
This isn't what they said
The night is closing in
And we're on our way again
There's no roof on us
This isn't how it ends
We run through the night
We run through the day
Knowing what my name is
And they throw it all away
I'm not through with love
But I'm through with pain
When I'm gonna feel it in the air
But now I know what you need
When you call up waiting in
This isn't happening
This isn't what they said
The door is open and
And we're on our way again
And we're on we're open up
This isn't how it ends
We run through the night
We run through the day
Knowing what my name is
And they throw it all away
I'm not through with love
But I'm through with pain
When I'm gonna feel it in the air
'Cause I'm through the dark
And I'm through the rain
No one knows the feeling
And they fall away with shame
I'm not through with love
But I'm through with pain
When I'm gonna feel it in the air
@sanjiofficiel5706
This song deserve an Oscar for the feelings it gives you when you listen to it
@BLUExEYEDxSLICKT
You are so right! Makes you wanna get up put black lights and disco balls up and dance all night to it over and over. I get the 80’s vibe from this big time and LOVE IT!
@iap1997
One of the only good songs to listen to as a Walgreens employee👍
@leod4
Yes Ivan! 💪
@alejareyes4738
Walgreens employee here. First heard this song in 2016 and it's been one of my all-time favorites! Never get old!!!
@vanessanunez1297
😂true !
@norma6174
absolutely love it, I listen to it all the the time with it with head phones on...I'm hard of hearing and wear hearing aids..love the guitars!!
@norma6174
listen to "only God knows " from Kid Rock.. good song too, it's reality in life when you're big time but lonely too!!!
@AncientHippie
Without fail anytime I play this for people who stop by ALWAYS this song grabs their attention and they want me to write down who this is. This ancient hippy loves it!
@strangerthatwayy7581
WFH vibe will never be the same without these guys. Sending love from Manila, Philippines🌴