In The Air Tonight
Phil Collins · Face Value
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
I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord
And 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
The hurt doesn't show, but the pain still grows
It's no stranger to you or 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
Well, I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord, 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
I can feel it in the air tonight, oh Lord
Well, I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord, oh Lord
I can fell it in the air tonight, oh Lord
In The Air Tonight
Released on the 1981 album Face Value, "In The Air Tonight" stands as a defining track in Phil Collins' solo career and a cornerstone of 1980s pop-rock. The song features a distinctive, building drum sequence that creates an intense, cinematic atmosphere, blending rock instrumentation with pop sensibilities. As one of Collins' most recognizable compositions, it exemplifies his ability to craft anthemic melodies that resonate across generations. The recording marked a significant evolution in his sound, moving away from his earlier work with Genesis toward a more personal, accessible style that would dominate the charts. Its enduring popularity ensures its place in the canon of classic rock and pop music, frequently covered and sampled in various genres.