Running up That Hill
Daniel Cavanagh Lyrics
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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 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
See if I only could, oh
You don't wanna hurt me
But see how deep the bullet lies
Unaware I'm tearing you asunder
Oh, there is thunder in our hearts
Is there so much hate for the ones we love?
Well 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…
The lyrics to Daniel Cavanagh's song Running Up That Hill are about a hypothetical scenario in which the singer wants to switch places with someone they love. The opening lines of the song set the stage for an emotional conversation that may have taken place between the singer and their loved one. The song then goes on to explore the idea of a "deal with God," which connotes a spiritual quest for redemption or salvation.
The singer expresses their desire to run up a hill or building to perhaps prove to themselves or their loved ones that they are capable of achieving greatness. This can be interpreted to mean that the singer wants to go the extra mile, push themselves outside their comfort zone or challenge themselves to do something that they thought was impossible before. The line "You don't wanna hurt me but see how deep the bullet lies" suggests that there is pain and hurt in their relationship, but the singer is willing to overlook this in order to make things work.
The song is rife with themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption. The singer seems to be willing to do whatever it takes to make the relationship work, even if that means swapping places with their loved one or running up a hill. The lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, depending on the listener's own individual experiences with love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
It doesn't hurt me
I am not affected by the pain
Do you wanna feel how it feels?
Do you want to experience the same thing?
Do you wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me?
Do you want to understand that it doesn't affect me?
Do you wanna hear about the deal that I'm making?
Do you want to know about the agreement I am trying to make?
You
Addressing the person being spoken to
It's you and me
You and I are involved in this situation
And if I only could
If I had the power to do so
I'd make a deal with God
I am willing to negotiate with a higher power to change this situation
And I'd get him to swap our places
I want to trade places with you
Be running up that road
To strive for success
Be running up that hill
To overcome a difficult obstacle
Be running up that building
To face and conquer insurmountable odds
See if I only could, oh
If only I had the ability to do so
You don't wanna hurt me
You don't want to cause me pain
But see how deep the bullet lies
But you do not realize the extent of the damage being done
Unaware I'm tearing you asunder
Unknowingly, I may be causing harm to you
Oh, there is thunder in our hearts
Our emotions are strong and intense
Is there so much hate for the ones we love?
Why do we often have negative feelings towards those we care about?
Well tell me, we both matter, don't we?
Both of us are important, aren't we?
It's you and me
You and I are involved in this situation
It's you and me won't be unhappy
We will both be content with the outcome
And if I only could
If I had the power to do so
I'd make a deal with God
I am willing to negotiate with a higher power to change this situation
And I'd get him to swap our places
I want to trade places with you
Be running up that road
To strive for success
Be running up that hill
To overcome a difficult obstacle
Be running up that building
To face and conquer insurmountable odds
Say, if...
Indicating the start of a hypothetical situation
Writer(s): Kate Bush
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