I read an interview with Phil, where he was asked how he felt about being a singer who can 'drum a bit' & he said, 'I have always thought of myself as a drummer, who could 'sing a bit'.
There's No Mystery about this song. And for decades people keep repeating stupid stories about it, based upon the song being played for various Miami Vice scenes. It's a song about Phil's Divorce. He's 'talking' to the man who his wife cheated with...and to his wife. The song is Phil stating that he "...saw what they did...' and his marriage has all been a 'pack of lies' And that it's all coming to a head...he's had enough....thus the "I can feel it coming in the air tonight' He saying that's when he lets them know that he knows.
This is a true LEGEND at work. Phil is a world class drummer who can really sing. He is a music ICON and a true great person. I could listen to this all day long it will never get old. One of the greatest performances from any musician any where any time. This is IMMORTAL!!! Every time at the drum drop I get MASSIVE CHILLS, I am I the only 1?
He was 57 when he did this concert..........Im 62 & grew up loving his music................He can still pack a house full...What an Epic he is.....AWESOME...!!!!!
Definitely in 1981 because they played this for our graduation ceremony in 82. We thought we were the coolest 😎 walking out to Phil, "In the air tonight" it was 7:00 p.m. football stadium, and they had those huge lights to lower than pulse with the music 🎶!
@@steverobins430 Glad you gave Darrel Stuermer his props. I almost met Chester Thompson at Madison Square Garden, but didn't make it on the elevator. My sister-in-law rode the elevator with him. Bitch! Just kidding (kinda)😅
This song came out in 1981. Here's some history I think you'll enjoy. In 1975 Genesis singer Peter Gabriel left the band to pursue a solo career. After a lengthy auditioning process, during which Phil sang backup vocals for applicants, Collins became the band's lead vocalist. One of their record executives was overheard as saying, "This will never work, Phil doesn't have the face to front a band." In February 1981, Collins released his debut solo album Face Value. He signed with Virgin Records and WEA for American distribution in order to distance himself from the label, with a close up of his face on the cover.
Wow, I love it when people know the history as well as or better than I do. I had never heard the record exec quote. I do know that one of the things that was always important to them was that to join the band you have to have a good sense of humor. I imagine touring is tough on people that get along well. To tour with a humorless dolt would be maddening. Thx for the facts. Assuming you're fellow fan, do you get asked "Peter Gabriel or Phil Collins?" I always have, but I never felt the need to choose. I wrote on my hs notebooks "Phil Collins is God! Genesis is All!" and continued listing other members as demi-gods (including Gabriel) and god-like people (Chester Thompson).
@@jdice6868 Chester was one of Frank Zappa's drummers. He wasn't the first to tour with Genesis once Gabriel left. That was Bill Bruford from King Crimson and Yes. Phil's son Nic took over that position in 2017 when he was 16 years old. Went on to tour with Genesis guitarist Mike Rutherford's Mike and the Mechanics. Also of note, Phil wasn't the original drummer in Genesis. So that question of Gabriel or Collins has never interested me in answering. They've gone through many line up changes over the years. Everyone will have their favorites.
@@bettyrose959 Phil was 19 when he took over on the drums for Genesis in 1970. So it seems appropriate that his son is only a few years younger when he started. I look forward to seeing what he chooses to explore musically. Take care!
This " friend" was eyeballed laying pipe with his Beloved...and though his "friend" keeps his silence...Phil isn't fooled...TONIGHT... he's remembering the first and very last time he'll ever think on that "snake 🐍" again...CUZ CAN YOU FEEL IT...TONIGHT... PHIL'S MOVING ON...BREAKTHROUGH, BABY ..💥. BAM-M-M 💥 Ha-ha-ha-ha 😄 SHEER JOY...SHEER FREEDOM 👍💕🙋🌹
This was Phil's first single released as a solo artist in 1981. Phil did tour with Genesis but Chester Thopson played rrums on theirs while Phil did the studio album.
Song was written during his divorce! Wife was caught cheating. Lyrics towards the man that was with us his wife! “If you were drowning I would not lend a hand”! You don’t know who I am, but it’s going down tonight! Can you feel it!? Best drum drop ever! Phil incredible!
!!!!!!! I've known forever that the urban myth was false, and that the song was inspired by Phil's divorce - but the lyrics make 1000% more sense if they're directed at the house painter Andrea cheated with!! (How have I never seen this???) Thank you!!!
Love this performance! I keep replaying the whole video at least 3 times every time. You should search for the video where his son is playing the drums. Phil is sitting in a chair on stage singing this and his song jams on the drums.
I have seen both Genesis and Phil live about 4 times, I also got invited to meet him in 1988. Very down to earth guy, but you have to be there at the concert to appreciate it. Phils music was always better when his personal life was going down the toilet. When he was happy in his personal life, his music or writing was not as impactful. One time Phil played along side Chester Thompson, the other drummer in the band. Just two drummers either side of the stage.... it was just electrifying. Sadly Phil is not a trained singer and he had to get injections for his throat, this caused problems. Now, he is in a wheel chair and its hard to see him and how his health has been affected. But the ruled the world in the 1980's.
Genesis was the first band I saw live back in the late seventies. Peter Gabriel had left and Phil had taken over. A Trick of the Tail is still one of my all time favourite albums and still have my original vinyl copy. Have seen both Peter and Phil as solo artists numerous times and am glad to have grown up with them as part of the soundtrack of my teenage/youth.
Huge fan of Genesis, Phil and Peter and the whole gang. Hope you guys do more live and studio reactions to Genesis and Gabriel, like you did a year so back.
Song was basis of Miami Vice episode - dark violent drug underworld. Whatever the actual origin of the song, it fits Miami Vice episode, referring to murder re drugs.
Hardly anyone knows he also started a jazz fusion band called Brand X. This song is from the early 80's. I believe Phil has been to the island and I absolutely believe he witnessed something. This song was featured in the first episode of Miami Vice. Phil was a child actor and also was in an episode. I know he's won multiple grammys and an Oscar.
You truly want to see how Phil is continuing ⁉️‼️ He's singing "Flawlessly" while his son plays the drums" 6 yrs ago. Live BST Hyde Park, London.... He has 3 sons, and this son, at the age of 16, started playing his dad's (Phil Collins) songs/music. Just like his dad, his son also plays piano....Check it out 🔆↖️
As others have said, it was written due to his divorce. The song is from the album Face Value from 1981, but was also tied in with Miami Vice in the mid 80s...Phil even madde a guest appearance on the show once.
You guys gotta watch Genesis Los endos live it's amazing with the musicianship of every member of the group gotta watch it live I'm sure you'll love it !!!
I read his book earlier this year. I’ve been a fan of his since I was a little girl back in the 80s. I came to your channel for twenty one pilots but I do love some Phil, Peter, and Genesis. Peter’s brain is just different. 😂
This song released in 1981. If you’ve ever watched or if you do watch “Risky Business” from 1983 with Tom Cruise and Rebecca DeMornay, this song is playing in the background while Tom and Rebecca are having sex in a subway car late at night. Had never heard the song before but I heard the drum drop and instantly loved it. Song is now legend.
It's supposedly the song Phil wrote when he found out his wife had been cheating with another man and this was his song to that man.... The power, the absolute focus of his anger, is utterly electrifying. It had nothing to do with anyone drowning.
'Don't Let Him Steal Your Heart Away' from 'Hello, I Must Be Going' is literally about the cheating of his wife. I never felt 'In The Air Tonight' was about that, but we'll never know
The urban legend included the claim that the guilty man was sent front row seats as if he had won them only to be called out in front of the arena. It's not true, but it's a fun story. When he toured in '86 I went with my sister and brother. It was my first concert. I went again after I was married. I know the second was Madison Square Garden. I can't remember if the first was MSG or Nassau Coliseum, but they were both incredible shows. As the crowd leaves MSG they are still singing the last song of the encore (Take Me Home). It is an event that stays with you.
No matter phil would never leave someone to die. Just pure anger towards him & ex wife that he caught out, they didn’t see him walk in them but he saw everything. Fair play Phil get it out there. Been through the same.
Crazy how a divorce song is his biggest song. But he's the greatest song writter and performer. I miss these types of concerts. Where there is real bands and perform exactly the way it was written. He's amazing. My personal favorite song is " I wish it would rain down on me" I listen to it alot. No one covers his other songs, and hardly anyone remembers he did the sound track for Tarzan Disney's version.
im surprised that only the charistmatic voice ever mentioned it.but umm....has nobody else noticed his extreme looking focus!? holy shit balls the way he looks is almost scary,such high focus and those pearcing blue eyes could kill anyone instantly
He’s truly performing the words to the song. Horrid divorce. I find Elizabeth sweet and knowledgeable- I have a hard time watching her because she practically stops after each note and analyzes too much. But many love her approach do more power to her!
@@TheDivayenta is that her real name? i dont watch much of her either tbh. im to bloody picky when it comes down to music. but i like her cute looks,and at times gives funny looks. the rest i totally agree with,you pauze to much,it kills everything
It'sa bit of an urban legend regarding the "myth" of exposing some guy not helping someone drowning, but the reality is he wrote the song during his divorce & a lot of his emotions were played out init.
Please correct me if I remember wrong, but I am about 90% sure it was about his "then wife" cheating on him.? I know that his son plays drums now and his daughter sings. He is and will always be number 1 amongst my top 10. He also plays piano.
13:10 I think Eminem has a bit to do with that as in Stan, the eponymous character rambles about how Em could have saved Stan from drowning, but didn't...and directly shouts out In the Air Tonight...but the dude is so fucked up that he calls it, In the Air and the Night...
So many rumors.. It is wife getting caught cheating Phil telling the man like others have said.. After his divorce Phil needed time away the other 2 started solo career.. Then Phil started his.. Here is the results from that time on Genesis would put out album and tour ever 2 years or so.. Saw Genesis about 4-5times.. Fantastic.. Saw Phil once in 2005 or 6 in tampa .. Again fantastic.. What a performer.. Genesis 3rd for me behind zep and floyd About
To me it sounds like someone who saw someone they loved be abused. And when they grew up they came after them. Maybe a son watched his mother being abused.😿🔥
Jesus Christ has put his seal of approval on this song only because we’re going to meet him in the air at any moment for the rapture!!! Are you guys rapture ready to meet him in the air tonight??? 🌈🕊️🆙🕊️🌈
He caught his wife cheating. 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.
I read an interview with Phil, where he was asked how he felt about being a singer who can 'drum a bit' & he said, 'I have always thought of myself as a drummer, who could 'sing a bit'.
There's No Mystery about this song. And for decades people keep repeating stupid stories about it, based upon the song being played for various Miami Vice scenes. It's a song about Phil's Divorce. He's 'talking' to the man who his wife cheated with...and to his wife.
The song is Phil stating that he "...saw what they did...' and his marriage has all been a 'pack of lies' And that it's all coming to a head...he's had enough....thus the "I can feel it coming in the air tonight' He saying that's when he lets them know that he knows.
A thousand years from now, this sing will still be listened to.
This is a true LEGEND at work. Phil is a world class drummer who can really sing. He is a music ICON and a true great person. I could listen to this all day long it will never get old. One of the greatest performances from any musician any where any time. This is IMMORTAL!!! Every time at the drum drop I get MASSIVE CHILLS, I am I the only 1?
1st Episode of Miami Vice. 1984…first heard this.
Phil was 52 time of this concert
Amazing !!! Drumming and singing !!
Not an easy task ….. Love u Phil !!
🥁🎤🎶🎹🥁
He was 57 when he did this concert..........Im 62 & grew up loving his music................He can still pack a house full...What an Epic he is.....AWESOME...!!!!!
2004 / PARIS / Venue held 20,000...FANS SAY 80,000 Attended
Definitely in 1981 because they played this for our graduation ceremony in 82. We thought we were the coolest 😎 walking out to Phil, "In the air tonight" it was 7:00 p.m. football stadium, and they had those huge lights to lower than pulse with the music 🎶!
This is an awesome song! It was featured in the first episode of Miami Vice!
I remember that. Saved my life.
Ah 1981… a forgotten era of great music….and no cell phones lol 💜.
YAY PHIL COLLINS!! HIS GREATEST HITS ALBUM IS EVERYTHING!!
Oh SH*T, EPIC!
The guitar player is absolutely KILLER on setting the mood on this song!
That’s Darral strummer, played with Genesis when they played live.
@@steverobins430 Glad you gave Darrel Stuermer his props. I almost met Chester Thompson at Madison Square Garden, but didn't make it on the elevator. My sister-in-law rode the elevator with him. Bitch! Just kidding (kinda)😅
Impeccable performance. Great reaction! Thank you.
This song came out in 1981. Here's some history I think you'll enjoy. In 1975 Genesis singer Peter Gabriel left the band to pursue a solo career. After a lengthy auditioning process, during which Phil sang backup vocals for applicants, Collins became the band's lead vocalist. One of their record executives was overheard as saying, "This will never work, Phil doesn't have the face to front a band." In February 1981, Collins released his debut solo album Face Value. He signed with Virgin Records and WEA for American distribution in order to distance himself from the label, with a close up of his face on the cover.
Wow, I love it when people know the history as well as or better than I do. I had never heard the record exec quote. I do know that one of the things that was always important to them was that to join the band you have to have a good sense of humor. I imagine touring is tough on people that get along well. To tour with a humorless dolt would be maddening. Thx for the facts. Assuming you're fellow fan, do you get asked "Peter Gabriel or Phil Collins?" I always have, but I never felt the need to choose. I wrote on my hs notebooks "Phil Collins is God! Genesis is All!" and continued listing other members as demi-gods (including Gabriel) and god-like people (Chester Thompson).
@@jdice6868 Chester was one of Frank Zappa's drummers. He wasn't the first to tour with Genesis once Gabriel left. That was Bill Bruford from King Crimson and Yes. Phil's son Nic took over that position in 2017 when he was 16 years old. Went on to tour with Genesis guitarist Mike Rutherford's Mike and the Mechanics. Also of note, Phil wasn't the original drummer in Genesis. So that question of Gabriel or Collins has never interested me in answering. They've gone through many line up changes over the years. Everyone will have their favorites.
@@bettyrose959 Phil was 19 when he took over on the drums for Genesis in 1970. So it seems appropriate that his son is only a few years younger when he started. I look forward to seeing what he chooses to explore musically. Take care!
@@jdice6868 You too.
This " friend" was eyeballed laying pipe with his Beloved...and though his "friend" keeps his silence...Phil isn't fooled...TONIGHT... he's remembering the first and very last time he'll ever think on that "snake 🐍" again...CUZ CAN YOU FEEL IT...TONIGHT... PHIL'S MOVING ON...BREAKTHROUGH, BABY ..💥. BAM-M-M 💥 Ha-ha-ha-ha 😄 SHEER JOY...SHEER FREEDOM 👍💕🙋🌹
I have heard, there were 80k plus at this concert....
This was Phil's first single released as a solo artist in 1981. Phil did tour with Genesis but Chester Thopson played rrums on theirs while Phil did the studio album.
Phil IS amazingly good live. This is a GREAT performance. 1981 was Phil's album. This is 2004, Paris.
He is really great...as a singer and drummer!
Song was written during his divorce! Wife was caught cheating. Lyrics towards the man that was with us his wife! “If you were drowning I would not lend a hand”! You don’t know who I am, but it’s going down tonight! Can you feel it!? Best drum drop ever! Phil incredible!
The follow-on song was "I Don't Care Anymore", which was when the divorce was granted.
!!!!!!! I've known forever that the urban myth was false, and that the song was inspired by Phil's divorce - but the lyrics make 1000% more sense if they're directed at the house painter Andrea cheated with!! (How have I never seen this???) Thank you!!!
@@n5iln it was more to do with the ex wife’s lawyers demanding more and more from Phil so before the divorce was absolute
He wrote the song because of his father who was abusive to his mother and his siblings and him. Not because of his wife.
@wolfmama7879 in an interview he says it himself it was about his divorce.
Phil is an icon! Love this song. He was 53 when he did this. Not too bad! He wrote this song about his divorce. Love your reactions!
This song came out in 1981, but this performance of it is THE BEST!!!!!
Love this performance! I keep replaying the whole video at least 3 times every time. You should search for the video where his son is playing the drums. Phil is sitting in a chair on stage singing this and his song jams on the drums.
I have seen both Genesis and Phil live about 4 times, I also got invited to meet him in 1988. Very down to earth guy, but you have to be there at the concert to appreciate it. Phils music was always better when his personal life was going down the toilet. When he was happy in his personal life, his music or writing was not as impactful.
One time Phil played along side Chester Thompson, the other drummer in the band. Just two drummers either side of the stage.... it was just electrifying. Sadly Phil is not a trained singer and he had to get injections for his throat, this caused problems. Now, he is in a wheel chair and its hard to see him and how his health has been affected.
But the ruled the world in the 1980's.
Considered one of the best drummers.
Genesis was the first band I saw live back in the late seventies. Peter Gabriel had left and Phil had taken over. A Trick of the Tail is still one of my all time favourite albums and still have my original vinyl copy. Have seen both Peter and Phil as solo artists numerous times and am glad to have grown up with them as part of the soundtrack of my teenage/youth.
Mid 70s I saw Genesis lamb lies down on Broadway in Grand Rapids Michigan. I was 17.
I first heard this song in an episode of the TV series "Miami Vice" sometime in the 80s.
Huge fan of Genesis, Phil and Peter and the whole gang. Hope you guys do more live and studio reactions to Genesis and Gabriel, like you did a year so back.
Song was basis of Miami Vice episode - dark violent drug underworld. Whatever the actual origin of the song, it fits Miami Vice episode, referring to murder re drugs.
My brother would practice playing the drums to Genesis albums ❤❤❤❤❤
Бесподобное выступления❤
Fun Facts.......
Phil Collins is BIGGER
& BETTER then GENESIS..
GREAT REACTIONS😊😊!!
Been playing the drums since he was 5
Hardly anyone knows he also started a jazz fusion band called Brand X. This song is from the early 80's. I believe Phil has been to the island and I absolutely believe he witnessed something. This song was featured in the first episode of Miami Vice. Phil was a child actor and also was in an episode. I know he's won multiple grammys and an Oscar.
What strikes me about this (other than the great live version this is) is how young the fans are that they show. Great to see.
He he did the soundtrack to that song Miami vice TV serious
Parabéns pelo bom gosto.🙏🇧🇷
You truly want to see how Phil is continuing ⁉️‼️ He's singing "Flawlessly" while his son plays the drums" 6 yrs ago. Live BST Hyde Park, London....
He has 3 sons, and this son, at the age of 16, started playing his dad's (Phil Collins) songs/music. Just like his dad, his son also plays piano....Check it out 🔆↖️
This was on his first solo album, Face Value.
As others have said, it was written due to his divorce. The song is from the album Face Value from 1981, but was also tied in with Miami Vice in the mid 80s...Phil even madde a guest appearance on the show once.
Twice! ❤😊
You guys gotta watch Genesis Los endos live it's amazing with the musicianship of every member of the group gotta watch it live I'm sure you'll love it !!!
I would love you to react to Sade singing " Sweetest Taboo " ...I'm sure you'll be mesmerized !
Greetings from England 😊
We can see a classic scene with this song, on the first episode of TV show "Miami Vice" (in 1984)
I read his book earlier this year. I’ve been a fan of his since I was a little girl back in the 80s. I came to your channel for twenty one pilots but I do love some Phil, Peter, and Genesis. Peter’s brain is just different. 😂
This song released in 1981. If you’ve ever watched or if you do watch “Risky Business” from 1983 with Tom Cruise and Rebecca DeMornay, this song is playing in the background while Tom and Rebecca are having sex in a subway car late at night. Had never heard the song before but I heard the drum drop and instantly loved it. Song is now legend.
And that drowning story is exactly why it's an Urban Legend - ie UNTRUE
It's supposedly the song Phil wrote when he found out his wife had been cheating with another man and this was his song to that man....
The power, the absolute focus of his anger, is utterly electrifying. It had nothing to do with anyone drowning.
I think it is his fantasy about meeting up with the guy. If so, the lyrics make sense. (it is not about his wife)
'Don't Let Him Steal Your Heart Away' from 'Hello, I Must Be Going' is literally about the cheating of his wife. I never felt 'In The Air Tonight' was about that, but we'll never know
Original in 1981. This live version is 2004 in Paris.
I love this song! Against all odds may be my favorite of Phil Collins’ songs though!
The urban legend included the claim that the guilty man was sent front row seats as if he had won them only to be called out in front of the arena. It's not true, but it's a fun story.
When he toured in '86 I went with my sister and brother. It was my first concert. I went again after I was married. I know the second was Madison Square Garden. I can't remember if the first was MSG or Nassau Coliseum, but they were both incredible shows. As the crowd leaves MSG they are still singing the last song of the encore (Take Me Home). It is an event that stays with you.
No matter phil would never leave someone to die. Just pure anger towards him & ex wife that he caught out, they didn’t see him walk in them but he saw everything. Fair play Phil get it out there. Been through the same.
Crazy how a divorce song is his biggest song. But he's the greatest song writter and performer. I miss these types of concerts. Where there is real bands and perform exactly the way it was written. He's amazing. My personal favorite song is " I wish it would rain down on me" I listen to it alot. No one covers his other songs, and hardly anyone remembers he did the sound track for Tarzan Disney's version.
I was hoping to hear the song.
It didnt play for you ? Odd
He says its the first time..& the last time we ever met....................
If you listen to the words...It is someone he met only ONCE......
This is the rare live performance that is superior to the beloved studio version. A more mature and crazy-confident delivery.
This performance is around 2008 I believe.
2004 Paris
I've listened to Phil telling is many times: he was going through the divorce, sitting alone in the house and getting angry at her.
This song came out in '81 or '82
im surprised that only the charistmatic voice ever mentioned it.but umm....has nobody else noticed his extreme looking focus!? holy shit balls the way he looks is almost scary,such high focus and those pearcing blue eyes could kill anyone instantly
Well. Guess they’re better channel
@@WelpHereWeAreOnTH-cam those are words i havent used 🙃
He’s truly performing the words to the song. Horrid divorce.
I find Elizabeth sweet and knowledgeable- I have a hard time watching her because she practically stops after each note and analyzes too much. But many love her approach do more power to her!
@@TheDivayenta is that her real name? i dont watch much of her either tbh. im to bloody picky when it comes down to music. but i like her cute looks,and at times gives funny looks. the rest i totally agree with,you pauze to much,it kills everything
@@SNOOPY_- yes she’s quite beautiful but she doesn’t GET rock !
Eventually please do live Zeppelin performances!!
It'sa bit of an urban legend regarding the "myth" of exposing some guy not helping someone drowning, but the reality is he wrote the song during his divorce & a lot of his emotions were played out init.
Please correct me if I remember wrong, but I am about 90% sure it was about his "then wife" cheating on him.? I know that his son plays drums now and his daughter sings. He is and will always be number 1 amongst my top 10. He also plays piano.
13:10 I think Eminem has a bit to do with that as in Stan, the eponymous character rambles about how Em could have saved Stan from drowning, but didn't...and directly shouts out In the Air Tonight...but the dude is so fucked up that he calls it, In the Air and the Night...
January 1981
Eminem references this song and the urban legend in his song Stan. Great song 😊
So many rumors.. It is wife getting caught cheating Phil telling the man like others have said..
After his divorce Phil needed time away the other 2 started solo career.. Then Phil started his.. Here is the results from that time on Genesis would put out album and tour ever 2 years or so.. Saw Genesis about 4-5times.. Fantastic.. Saw Phil once in 2005 or 6 in tampa .. Again fantastic.. What a performer.. Genesis 3rd for me behind zep and floyd
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To me it sounds like someone who saw someone they loved be abused. And when they grew up they came after them. Maybe a son watched his mother being abused.😿🔥
Jesus Christ has put his seal of approval on this song only because we’re going to meet him in the air at any moment for the rapture!!! Are you guys rapture ready to meet him in the air tonight??? 🌈🕊️🆙🕊️🌈
The song is about his divorce. There are urban myths.
The Professor of Rock, the name given to this guy by the Beach Boys no less, gives the story on the song. th-cam.com/video/3HgHeccTIqU/w-d-xo.html
He caught his wife cheating. 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.
Easy. Easy big fella
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It was written after he found out his wife was cheating on him
He wrote the song after he split from his wife who he caught cheating on him...
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He was going through a divorce during this time. Don't know what she did tho?
About his divorce
Divorce
It was about his divorce. She cheated
It was regarding his cheating wife!!!!
Drowning story was started by someone who doesn't listen to the lyrics. Totally BS.
1981 it was released this concert is 2004 ..