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Running Up That Hill
Blinker the Star Lyrics
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Do you want to feel how it feels?
Do you want to know that it doesn't hurt me?
Do you want to hear about the deal that I'm making?
You, it's you and me.
And if I only could,
I'd make a deal with God,
Be running up that road,
Be running up that hill,
Be running up that building.
If I only could, oh...
You don't want to hurt me,
But see how deep the bullet lies.
Unaware I'm tearing you asunder.
Ooh, 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 won't be unhappy.
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,
Be running up that building,
Say, if I only could, oh...
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, oh..."
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...
"If I only could, I'd be running up that hill.
If I only could, I'd be running up that hill."
The lyrics to Blinker the Star's version of Running Up That Hill, originally by Kate Bush, express a desire to swap places with someone to escape the pain and struggles of life. The first verse explains that the singer is not hurt by their situation and asks if the listener wants to feel the same way. They then pose the question of whether the listener would like to hear about the deal they are making, which could be interpreted as a plea for help or a coping mechanism.
The chorus expresses a longing to make a deal with God to swap places and run up that hill, road, or building. This line is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's desperation to escape their current situation. They also question why there is so much hate for those we love and assert that they and the listener matter and won't be unhappy.
The bridge features spoken-word lyrics, with the singer urging their partner to live in the moment and exchange experiences with them. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, expressing the desire to run up that hill with no problems.
Line by Line Meaning
It doesn't hurt me.
I am not in pain.
Do you want to feel how it feels?
Would you like to experience what I am experiencing?
Do you want to know that it doesn't hurt me?
Do you want to be assured that I am not in pain?
Do you want to hear about the deal that I'm making?
Would you like me to tell you about the agreement that I am trying to negotiate?
You, it's you and me.
The two of us are together in this.
And if I only could, I'd make a deal with God,
If it were possible, I would bargain with God.
And I'd get him to swap our places,
I would convince him to exchange our positions.
Be running up that road,
We would both be making progress towards our goals.
Be running up that hill,
We would be overcoming challenges together.
Be running up that building.
We would be reaching new heights and achieving success.
You don't want to hurt me,
You do not wish to cause me any harm.
But see how deep the bullet lies.
However, you might unknowingly be causing me greater harm than anticipated.
Unaware I'm tearing you asunder.
Without realizing it, I am possibly breaking you apart.
Ooh, there is thunder in our hearts.
We are experiencing strong, tumultuous emotions.
Is there so much hate for the ones we love?
Why do we seem to feel animosity towards those we care about?
Tell me, we both matter, don't we?
Can you confirm that we are equally important to each other?
It's you and me.
We are in this together.
It's you and me won't be unhappy.
As long as we have each other, we will not be unhappy.
C'mon, baby, c'mon darling,
Please come on board with me.
Let me steal this moment from you now.
Allow me to fully enjoy this moment with you.
C'mon, angel, c'mon, c'mon, darling,
My dear, please come along with me.
Let's exchange the experience, oh...
Let us share this experience together.
With no problems.
We will face no difficulties.
If I only could
If it were possible.
Be running up that hill
Achieve our goals and overcome obstacles together.
If I only could,
If there was just a way.
I'd make a deal with God,
I would make an agreement with God.
And I'd get him to swap our places,
I would persuade him to switch our positions.
If I only could
If only it were possible.
Be running up that hill
Overcome all obstacles together.
With no problems...
If we could just sail through without facing any difficulties.
If I only could
If it were only possible.
Be running up that hill
Overcoming all challenges and reaching our goals.
Writer(s): Bush Kate
Contributed by Ruby F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eric Easterlin
Ok guys, kick ass cover of a real classic. It is the best cover I have heard yet, because you took the song in a whole new direction and made it work really well. Great job! Bow the real question is, where the hell are you guys? How about a tour this year? How about swinging by Chicago?
Dave Milk
One of the best covers I've ever heard and I'm pretty Damn picky about covers!
Rob
Holy shit, you guys are still around? I remember going to your shows way back in the early 90's. It was either at porter hall or the tulip festival in Ottawa I had seen you. Those were good days. Furnaceface, punchbuggy, sloan.
Super impressed to see you guys still rocking, especially to one one my favourite tracks. Is it better than Kate Bush or Placebo? No, I think they are all good in their one respect.
please add me to your email list labonterobert1980@gmail.com. I'm very interested in any upcoming shows you have. I'm in Edmonton now but travel a lot.
No Hope for Names _
i always love this one
Lilith
The best cover!!!!!!
Vesmé
Great video, great cover!
Peter Ewen
Great song, great video!
Dave Milk
Epic cover
Tim de leon
master piece.
rayrecordings
fantastic