Running Up That Hill
David Gilmour & Kate Bush Lyrics
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Do you wanna feel how it feels? (Yeah, yeah, yo)
Do you wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me? (Yeah, yeah, yo)
Do you wanna hear about the deal that I'm making? (Yeah, yeah, yo)
You
It's you and me
I'd make a deal with God
And I'd get Him to swap our places
Be runnin' up that road
Be runnin' up that hill
Be runnin' up that building
Say, if I only could, oh
You don't wanna hurt me (yeah, yeah, yo)
But see how deep the bullet lies (yeah, yeah, yo)
Unaware I'm tearin' you asunder (yeah, yeah, yo)
Oh, there is thunder in our hearts (yeah, yeah, yo)
Is there so much hate for the ones we love? (Yeah, yeah, yo)
Oh, tell me, we both matter, don't we? (Yeah, yeah, yo)
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 runnin' up that road
Be runnin' up that hill
Be runnin' up that building (yo)
Say, if I only could, oh
You (yeah, yeah, yo)
It's you and me
It's you and me
Won't be unhappy (yeah, yeah, yo)
Oh, come on, baby (yeah)
Oh, come on, darlin' (yo)
Let me steal this moment from you now
Oh, come on, angel
Come on, come on, darlin'
Let's exchange the experience (yo), oh, ooh, ooh
And if I only could
I'd make a deal with God
And I'd get Him to swap our places
I'd be runnin' up that road
Be runnin' up that hill
With no problems
Say, if I only could
I'd make a deal with God
And I'd get Him to swap our places
I'd be runnin' up that road
Be runnin' up that hill
With no problems
Say, if I only could
I'd make a deal with God
And I'd get Him to swap our places
I'd be runnin' up that road
Be runnin' up that hill
With no problems
Say, if I only could
I'd be runnin' up that hill
With no problems
(If I only could)
(I'd be runnin' up that hill)
(If I only could)
(Be runnin' up that hill)
“Running Up That Hill” is a song that reflects on the difficulties of a relationship, whether it is between lovers, friends, or even nations. The singer of the song wishes to understand their partner's perspective and escape the pain and frustration of their current situation. The lyrics suggest that the couple is experiencing intense emotions that have the potential to tear them apart. However, they both understand the value of their love and want to make it work. The singer asks whether their partner wants to feel what they are feeling and understand that it is hurting them, hoping that they will find a way to communicate with each other and find a solution. The singer wants to make a deal with God and swap places with their partner to fully comprehend their situation, symbolizing the difficulty of understanding each other's perspectives. The final verses of the song indicate that the singer wishes to make the relationship work and is willing to make an effort to exchange experiences and find happiness.
Overall, “Running Up That Hill” can be interpreted as a plea for empathy, understanding, and communication in a difficult relationship. It expresses the intense emotions of the couple, the challenges faced in trying to understand each other, and the desire to make their love last. The song presents these themes in a poetic and imaginative way, using metaphors of running up hills and swapping places to convey the difficulty of achieving understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
It doesn't hurt me (yeah, yeah, yo)
Do you want to know how much pain I can endure?
Do you wanna feel how it feels? (Yeah, yeah, yo)
Do you want to experience the pain and suffering I'm going through?
Do you wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me? (Yeah, yeah, yo)
Do you want to understand that I have learned to live with the pain and it doesn't hurt me anymore?
Do you wanna hear about the deal that I'm making? (Yeah, yeah, yo)
Do you want to know about the agreement I'm trying to make with God to change my circumstances?
You
The person I'm singing to/with
It's you and me
We are in this together
And if I only could
If only I had the power to change my situation
I'd make a deal with God
I'd try to negotiate with a higher power
And I'd get Him to swap our places
I'd ask God to switch our situations
Be runnin' up that road
I'd be struggling to overcome my challenges
Be runnin' up that hill
I'd be working hard to achieve my goals
Be runnin' up that building
I'd be pushing myself to overcome even higher obstacles
Say, if I only could, oh
If only I had that power
You don't wanna hurt me (yeah, yeah, yo)
You don't want to cause me more pain
But see how deep the bullet lies (yeah, yeah, yo)
But you don't see how much pain I'm already enduring
Unaware I'm tearin' you asunder (yeah, yeah, yo)
You don't realize the emotional and mental strain it's putting on you either
Oh, there is thunder in our hearts (yeah, yeah, yo)
There is passion and intensity in our relationship
Is there so much hate for the ones we love? (Yeah, yeah, yo)
Why is there often so much conflict between people who love each other?
Oh, tell me, we both matter, don't we? (Yeah, yeah, yo)
We both have value and significance in this relationship, right?
Won't be unhappy
We don't have to be unhappy
Oh, come on, baby (yeah)
Let's get closer and work together
Oh, come on, darlin' (yo)
I need your support and love
Let me steal this moment from you now
I want to absorb all of your attention right now
Oh, come on, angel
Let's work together like a team
Let's exchange the experience (yo), oh, ooh, ooh
Let's share our experiences and learn from each other
With no problems
Without any obstacles or difficulties
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kate Bush
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lapelcelery42
A showcase of three incredible talents - David Gilmour, Kate Bush, and that other guy's hairdresser.
@theanaesthetist1
😂
@paulmitchell1706
Yaaas!! Bro,you win!!
@franciscoaragao5398
ThomasWilliamsMusic and the drummer!
@bonghisebsca3852
dude, i shat myself
@Dave68Goliath
You missed our L'Oreal. Because only L'Oreal could keep that hair styled.
@heavenhelp1982
Tony Franklin on bass and backing vocals, everyone. Give him applause too.
@shahrukhalimirza4470
Let's also give his hairstyle some applause.
@carljules3123
what an haircut, though, that's something isn't it
@drumdad54sdl47
I loved his work with The Firm.