Coldbones are a 3-piece instrumental, post-rock band from Kent/Brighton, U… Read Full Bio ↴Coldbones are a 3-piece instrumental, post-rock band from Kent/Brighton, United Kingdom. To date, they have 3 releases; their debut titled "Distance" in 2014, their sophomore follow up "Where It All Began" in 2018, and their third "The Cataclysm" in 2020. All releases are available at https://dreamatlanticrecords.bandcamp.com. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/coldbonesuk.

Running Up That Hill
Coldbones Lyrics

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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

And if I only could

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

come on, baby
Oh come on, darling
Let me steal this moment from you now
Oh come on, angel
Come on, come on, 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
Be running up that building

And if I only could
I'd make a deal with God
And I'd get him to swap our places

I'd be running up that road
Be running up that hill

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Coldbones' song "Running Up That Hill" express a yearning for an opportunity to change one's circumstances and overcome obstacles. The opening lines, "And if I only could, I'd make a deal with God," suggest a desire for divine intervention to alter the singer's situation. They express a willingness to exchange places with God in order to be able to run up various structures such as a road, a hill, and a building. The repetition of these lines throughout the song emphasizes the intensity of this longing.

The lyrics continue with an appeal to a loved one, "come on, baby, Oh come on, darling, Let me steal this moment from you now." Here, the singer seeks support and encouragement, asking their partner to join them in experiencing this transformation together. The phrase "Let's exchange the experience" highlights the desire for a mutual understanding of the challenges faced.

Overall, these lyrics convey a deep yearning for change and the willingness to make sacrifices to overcome obstacles. They reflect a longing for a different perspective and the belief that with a shift in circumstances, the challenges can be conquered.

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

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