Phil Collins is a legendary British singer, songwriter, drummer, and producer known for his emotional ballads, powerful drumming, and distinctive voice. Rising to fame as Genesis’ drummer and later as their frontman, he became a solo superstar with hits like In the Air Tonight, Against All Odds, and Another Day in Paradise.
My introduction to him was through the song “Another Day in Paradise”. It still makes me cry when I listen to it, most of the time. Just like the first time. I mean, who sings about homelessness when everyone else sang about drugs, sex, women and love. But say what you will, how much ever I like Phil Collins, it is depressing to listen to him. Not that it is all bad. Just look at the hits.
| Song Title | Year | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| In the Air Tonight | 1981 | A song about betrayal and emotional pain, written during Collins’ divorce. The dark, haunting atmosphere adds to its intensity. |
| I Missed Again | 1981 | Reflects the frustration of a failing relationship, with jazzy instrumentals and a playful delivery. |
| If Leaving Me Is Easy | 1981 | A deeply personal song about heartbreak and loss, written after his divorce. |
| You Can't Hurry Love | 1982 | A Motown-inspired cover about patience in love, originally by The Supremes. |
| I Don't Care Anymore | 1982 | A raw, angry song about defiance and moving on, likely fueled by Collins’ divorce. |
| Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) | 1984 | A powerful ballad about lost love and regret, written for the Against All Odds movie soundtrack. |
| Easy Lover (with Philip Bailey) | 1984 | A song about a woman who is irresistible but emotionally unavailable. A fun and energetic duet. |
| Sussudio | 1985 | A funky, upbeat song about having a crush but being too shy to express it. The title was originally a made-up word. |
| One More Night | 1985 | A slow love ballad about a man begging for another chance in a relationship. |
| Take Me Home | 1985 | Despite its upbeat sound, the song is about a man confined in a mental institution, longing to go home. |
| Another Day in Paradise | 1989 | A socially conscious song about homelessness and urging people to show empathy for those in need. |
| You'll Be in My Heart | 1999 | A heartfelt song about unconditional love and protection, written for Disney’s Tarzan. Won an Academy Award. |
| Strangers Like Me | 1999 | A song from Tarzan about the excitement of discovering a new world and learning from others. |
| Son of Man | 1999 | Another Tarzan song about growing into one's potential and embracing challenges. |
| No Way Out | 2003 | A dramatic song from Brother Bear about facing difficult truths and change. |
| Look Through My Eyes | 2003 | An inspirational song encouraging people to see the world from a different perspective. |
Some might not agree! That’s ok.
