Running Up That Hill
Blue Pearl Lyrics


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"If I only could, I'd be running up that hill.
If I only could, I'd be running up that hill."

It doesn't hurt me.
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,
And I'd get him to swap our places,
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."

Overall Meaning

The song "Running Up That Hill" by Blue Pearl is an emotional plea for a transformative experience that allows the singer to switch places with her partner for a moment to understand each other's perspectives better. The first verse is the singer acknowledging the pain in the relationship and how taking up the challenge of running up that hill might help make it better. The second verse reveals that the problem is that the singer deeply loves her partner and unknowingly tears him apart while trying to reconcile her feelings. The bridge is a plea to be given a chance to have an exchange of experience in which they both matter, and pain doesn't exist. The final verse reiterates the first verse, emphasizing the importance of both partners' contribution to the relationship.


The song, which was released in 1992, has several interesting facts that make it stand out. Here are a few:


Line by Line Meaning

If I only could, I'd be running up that hill.
Expresses the desire to overcome challenges and obstacles to achieve a goal or reach an ideal state.


It doesn't hurt me.
Suggests the singer has become numb to pain and desires to feel the thrill of achieving their desired goal.


Do you want to feel how it feels?
Challenges the listener to empathize with the singer's desire to achieve their goal and experience the satisfaction of doing so.


Do you want to know that it doesn't hurt me?
Reinforces that the artist is willing to endure hardship and difficulty to achieve their goal.


Do you want to hear about the deal that I'm making?
Implies the artist has a plan or strategy for achieving their goal and offers to share it with others.


You, it's you and me.
Establishes that the singer is addressing a specific person and indicates a sense of partnership or shared responsibility.


And if I only could, I'd make a deal with God,
Suggests the singer is willing to do whatever it takes, even appeal to a higher power, to achieve their goal.


And I'd get him to swap our places,
Describes the artist's desire to exchange their current circumstances or position with someone else's to facilitate achieving their goal.


Be running up that road, Be running up that hill, Be running up that building.
Provides a vivid and dramatic description of the challenges the artist desires to overcome to reach their goal.


You don't want to hurt me, But see how deep the bullet lies.
Suggests the artist's vulnerability and the potential for harm or damage caused by their desire to achieve their goal.


Unaware I'm tearing you asunder.
Acknowledges the impact and potential harm the singer's goal may have on others close to them.


Ooh, there is thunder in our hearts.
Describes the strong emotions and passions driving the artist to pursue their goal despite the risks and consequences.


Is there so much hate for the ones we love?
Questions the paradoxical nature of feeling both love and hate for someone and the potential for these emotions to complicate relationships and goals.


Tell me, we both matter, don't we? You, it's you and me.
Reassures the listener that their relationship with the singer is important and indicates the singer's need for mutual support and understanding.


C'mon, baby, c'mon darling, Let me steal this moment from you now.
Urges the listener to join the singer in their pursuit of their goal and to seize the opportunity to do so now.


Let's exchange the experience, oh
Implies a willingness to share and learn from each other's experiences and perspectives in order to better achieve the goal.


With no problems.
Expresses the artist's ideal outcome or vision for achieving their goal without encountering any significant difficulties or setbacks.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kate Bush

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Comments from YouTube:

Tony Banyer

Have this as B-side of extra Version of "Little Brother" (Double 12" ) - love the song ... full stop (THX Kate) - love this version too !!

buck Moe

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NOT SURE.

Niiiiice .

Erynn Anne

The best version. I wish more people knew about this version.

leftyonice

Could not agree more. It's perfection.

ibelieveicansoar

I was skeptical before hearing this, due to seeing the band described merely as “trance,” but I was proven totally wrong. Brings to mind Candy Flip’s dancey cover of “Strawberry Fields Forever” from around this same time.

Gretchen Perry

And David Gilmore is on guitar!

Tony Banyer

Couldn't agree more !!

O'Neal Spence

I DONT as its only for us. The understanding of the shere beauty of this tune.

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buck Moe

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