

The song has been featured in several movies and TV shows, including "Forrest Gump" and "The Simpsons". The song has been covered by several other artists, including David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, who played it during his 2016 tour. The song became popular again in 2006 when it was used in a commercial for Wells Fargo.

The cover was recorded during the sessions for their album "Into the Great Wide Open". Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers' cover of the song was released in 1993 on their greatest hits album. The song was written by Speedy Keen, whom Pete Townshend of The Who discovered and produced. "Something in the Air" was originally written and performed by Thunderclap Newman in 1969. Petty's lyrics are an invitation to take part in a revolution against the system and forge a new era of equality and liberty for all. The line "Run through the fields and houses" suggests freedom, and the need to break free from what is holding us back. Petty is calling for unity amongst all people, no matter their background or social status. The repetition of "And you know it's right" emphasizes the sense of determination to bring about this change. There's a feeling in the air that suggests that things need to change, and the time for it is now.

The lyrics are urging everyone to come together sooner rather than later, to unite for the impending revolution. The instigator is being called upon to start something because there is a change coming. The lyrics to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers' song "Something in the Air" are a call to action for revolution.
