Running Up That Hill
Andrew Poppy/Claudia Brücken Lyrics

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It doesn't hurt me.
Do you wanna feel how it feels?
Do you wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me?
Do you wanna hear about the deal that they're making?
You,
It's you and me.

And if I only could,

I'd make a deal with God,
And I'd get him to swap our places,
We're running up that road,
We're running up that hill,
We're running up that building.
Say, if I only could.

You don't wanna hurt me,
But see how deep the wound lies.
Unaware and tearing you asunder.
There is thunder in our hearts.

Is there so much hate for the ones we love?
Tell me, we both matter, don't we?
You,
It's you and me.
It's you and me, you'll be unhappy.

And if I only could,
I'd make a deal with God,
And I'd get him to swap our places,
We're running up that road,
We're running up that hill,
We're running up that building.
Say, if I only could.

You,
It's you and me,
It's you and me won't be unhappy.

C'mon, baby, c'mon darling,
Let me steal this moment from you now.
C'mon, angel, c'mon, c'mon, darling,
Let's exchange the experience

And if I only could,
I'd make a deal with God,
And I'd get him to swap our places,
Be running up that road,
Be running up that hill,
With no problems.

And if I only could,
I'd make a deal with God,
And I'd get him to swap our places,
Be running up that road,
Be running up that hill,
With no problems.

And if I only could,
I'd make a deal with God,
And I'd get him to swap our places,
Be running up that road,
Be running up that hill,
With no problems.

If I only could

Be running up that hill
With no problems

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Andrew Poppy and Claudia Brücken's "Running Up That Hill" are exploring the complexities of relationships and the desire to understand and empathize with each other. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song by stating that the singer is not hurt, and asks the listener if they want to understand this feeling too. The second line is a question that digs deeper into the listener's curiosity, asking if they want to truly know that the singer isn't hurt. The third line assures that this feeling doesn't hurt the singer, and leads into the fourth line which asks if the listener wants to know about the "deal" that others are making.

The second set of lyrics refers to the desire to switch places with someone else to better understand their pain. The singer wishes to make a deal with God to switch places with their partner or friend, as they claim there is "thunder in our hearts." The song implies that the relationship is suffering from a lack of empathy or understanding, and the singer wants to feel what their friend is feeling to bridge that divide. The lyric "You don't wanna hurt me, but see how deep the wound lies" speaks to the pain of the relationship, and how it is tearing apart even though no one wants it to. The sentiment of needing to empathize with others is repeated in the chorus as well, with the line "Tell me, we both matter, don't we?"

Overall, the lyrics of "Running Up That Hill" are a plea for understanding and empathy in relationships. The desire to switch places with someone else to better understand their pain and gain perspective is a poignant message that many can relate to.

Line by Line Meaning

It doesn't hurt me.
I am not affected by it.

Do you wanna feel how it feels?
Do you want to experience what I am going through?

Do you wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me?
Do you want to understand that it does not cause me pain?

Do you wanna hear about the deal that they're making?
Are you curious about the agreement they are forming?

You, It's you and me.
You play a part in this situation and it involves both you and me.

And if I only could, I'd make a deal with God, And I'd get him to swap our places, We're running up that road, We're running up that hill, We're running up that building. Say, if I only could.
If it were possible, I would exchange places with you through divine intervention and we would work together to overcome the challenge we face.

You don't wanna hurt me, But see how deep the wound lies.
You do not wish to cause me harm, yet the pain runs deep.

Unaware and tearing you asunder, There is thunder in our hearts.
Unknowingly, we are destroying each other and there is an intense passion driving our actions.

Is there so much hate for the ones we love?
Is it common for us to harbor negative emotions towards those we care for?

Tell me, we both matter, don't we? You, It's you and me.
Affirming that we are both important and acknowledging that this situation involves the both of us.

It's you and me, You'll be unhappy.
Our fate is intertwined, if one of us is unhappy, so is the other.

C'mon, baby, c'mon darling, Let me steal this moment from you now.
Let me seize this opportunity to be with you.

C'mon, angel, c'mon, c'mon, darling, Let's exchange the experience
Let us swap roles and understand each other's perspective.

And if I only could, I'd make a deal with God, And I'd get him to swap our places, Be running up that road, Be running up that hill, With no problems.
I wish to make a pact with God to swap our positions and run up the hill without any issues.

If I only could Be running up that hill With no problems
If it were possible, I would sprint up the hill with no obstacles to impede my progress.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KATE BUSH

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