Running Up That Hill
Club for Five Lyrics

The song "Running Up That Hill" by Club for Five is a cover of the original song by Kate Bush. The lyrics discuss the desire to switch places with someone else in order to understand their perspective and struggles. The song opens with the lines, "It doesn't hurt me. / Do you want to feel how it feels? / Do you want to know, 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." These lines suggest a desire for empathy and understanding, as the singer invites the listener to imagine what it feels like to be in their position.

The chorus of the song says, "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..." These lines express a longing to trade places with someone else in order to gain a better understanding of their experiences. The repeated phrase "running up that hill" suggests the idea of striving towards a goal or overcoming a challenge, perhaps even one that seems insurmountable.

The second verse begins with the lines, "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." These lines suggest that even when someone doesn't intend to hurt us, their actions can still have a profound impact. The singer seems to be expressing a sense of pain or turmoil, which is reflected in the image of thunder in their hearts.

Overall, "Running Up That Hill" is a powerful song that explores themes of empathy, understanding, and the desire to connect with others. It suggests that even when we can't fully understand another person's experiences, we can still strive to empathize and connect with them.