Running up That Hill
E Clypse 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 they're making?
You,
It's you and me.
And if I only could,
And I'd get him to swap our places,
We're running up that road,
We're running up that hill,
We're running up that building.
Say, if I only could.
You don't wanna hurt me,
But see how deep the wound lies.
Unaware and tearing you asunder.
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, you'll be unhappy.
And if I only could,
I'd make a deal with God,
And I'd get him to swap our places,
We're running up that road,
We're running up that hill,
We're running up that building.
Say, if I only could.
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
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
The song "Running Up That Hill" by E Clypse explores the idea of wanting to exchange experiences and feelings with someone else in hopes of understanding them better. The singer begins by saying that nothing can hurt them, asking if the other person wants to know how that feels. They mention a deal being made and indicate that it involves both the singer and the other person involved.
The chorus repeats the line "If I only could, I'd make a deal with God, and I'd get him to swap our places." The singer is suggesting that they want to experience what the other person is feeling and vice versa. They want to run up hills, climb buildings, and exchange experiences without problems.
The second verse expresses the pain and wounds that can come from love, but questions why there has to be so much hate towards loved ones. The chorus then repeats, emphasizing the desire to swap places with the other person in order to better understand each other.
This song is often interpreted to be about the difficulties of communication and the longing for empathy and understanding in a relationship. It has become a popular anthem for the LGBTQ community as well, expressing the desire to swap experiences and feel more understood.
Line by Line Meaning
It doesn't hurt me.
I am not affected by it.
Do you wanna feel how it feels?
Would you like to experience what I am experiencing?
Do you wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me?
Do you want to understand that it does not cause me pain?
Do you wanna hear about the deal that they're making?
Are you interested in knowing about the agreement they are discussing?
You, It's you and me.
You and I are the only ones involved.
And if I only could, I'd make a deal with God, And I'd get him to swap our places, We're running up that road, We're running up that hill, We're running up that building. Say, if I only could.
If I had the power, I would make a deal with God to switch our positions, and we would be climbing a steep and difficult road, hill, or building. If only it were possible.
You don't wanna hurt me, But see how deep the wound lies.
You do not intend to harm me, but the injury goes deep.
Unaware and tearing you asunder.
It is destroying you without you realizing it.
There is thunder in our hearts.
Our emotions are tumultuous and intense.
Is there so much hate for the ones we love?
Why is there such hostility towards those we care about?
Tell me, we both matter, don't we?
Confirm for me that we are both significant and important to each other.
It's you and me.
We are in this together.
It's you and me, you'll be unhappy.
We will both be unhappy if we don't work together.
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
Come on, my love, let me have this time with you. Let's share this experience together.
Be running up that road, Be running up that hill, With no problems.
We will be able to tackle this challenge with ease and without any obstacles.
If I only could Be running up that hill With no problems
If only I had the ability to overcome this struggle with ease.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kate Bush
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