In the Air Tonight
Phil Collins
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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, oh 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 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 for 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 for all my life, oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord
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Written by: Phil Collins
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8 facts about this song
Song Background"In the Air Tonight" is the debut solo single by English drummer and singer-songwriter Phil Collins. It was first released as a single in January 1981, then appeared on Collins' solo album, "Face Value."
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Song PerformanceKnown for its iconic drum breakout towards the end, the song is often used to highlight moments of intensity in various forms of media.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number 2 on the UK Singles chart and number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. It has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Popular RumorsDespite a popular urban myth that propounds the song being about Phil Collins witnessing a traumatic event, Collins himself has stated that the song was written during a dark time of his life, specifically his divorce, but it doesn’t pertain to any specific real-life event.
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Iconic Drum FillThe mythical drum solo that comes in midway and breaks the quiet tension is still celebrated and viewed as one of the most iconic drum fills in pop music. However, it is often inaccurately cited as being played on a "drum machine," when it was actually played live by Collins and then heavily processed using gated reverb.
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Commercial UseThe song has appeared in numerous commercial platforms, notably in the "Gorilla" advertisement for Cadbury chocolate, and as part of the soundtrack for the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, Collins does not sing and play the drums at the same time. Instead, he starts the song singing at the front of the stage and then moves to play the drums when it's time for the drum fill.
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Song's RenditionThe song was famously covered by the band Nonpoint for the film Miami Vice in 2006, introducing it to a new generation.
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