Running Up That Hill
Georgia Lyrics


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It doesn't hurt me (yeah, yeah, yo)
Do you want to feel how it feels? (yeah, yeah, yo)
Do you want to know, know that it doesn't hurt me? (yeah, yeah, yo)
Do you want to hear about the deal that I'm making? (yeah, yeah, yo)
It's you (yeah, yeah, yo)
it's you and me

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
See if I only could, oh

You don't want to hurt me (yeah, yeah, yo)
But see how deep the bullet lies (yeah, yeah, yo)
Unaware I'm tearing you asunder (yeah, yeah, yo)
Ooh, there is thunder in our hearts (yeah, yeah, yo)

Is there so much hate for the ones we love? (yeah, yeah, yo)
Tell me, we both matter, don't we? (yeah, yeah, yo)
You (yeah, yeah, yo)
it's you and me, you 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 (running up)
(yo)

Oh 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, oh

Said, 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
I'd be running up that hill
With no problems

Said, 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

Said, if I only could
I'd be running up that hill
With no problems





(If I only could, I'd be running up that hill)
(If I only could, I'd be running up that hill)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Georgia's song "Running Up That Hill" convey a sense of longing and desperation, as the singer is willing to do anything to change their circumstances and make a deal with God. The song explores the complexities of relationships and questions the depth of love and the presence of hate. The repetition of "yeah, yeah, yo" in the lyrics adds a sense of urgency and intensity to the emotions being expressed.


The song starts with the singer addressing someone, asking if they want to experience the same pain and if they truly understand the situation. They present the idea of making a deal with God, suggesting that if they had the power, they would swap places with the person they're addressing. The lyrics "Be running up that road, be running up that hill, be running up that building" symbolize the physical and emotional challenges they are willing to face in order to change their circumstances.


In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that the person they are addressing doesn't want to hurt them, but there is an underlying pain that they are not fully aware of. The lyrics reflect on the presence of hate in relationships, questioning why there is so much hate even for the ones we love. The singer seeks reassurance from the person, emphasizing that they both matter and their happiness is intertwined. The chorus is repeated again, highlighting the desire to make a deal with God and achieve a different outcome.


In the final part of the song, the singer pleads for the person to embrace the moment and exchange experiences. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the longing to swap places and run up that hill without any problems, suggesting a desire for a fresh start or a new perspective.


Line by Line Meaning

It doesn't hurt me (yeah, yeah, yo)
I am not affected by pain, yeah, yeah, yo


Do you want to feel how it feels? (yeah, yeah, yo)
Do you desire to experience the same emotions? Yeah, yeah, yo


Do you want to know, know that it doesn't hurt me? (yeah, yeah, yo)
Do you want to understand, understand that it doesn't cause me pain? Yeah, yeah, yo


Do you want to hear about the deal that I'm making? (yeah, yeah, yo)
Do you want to listen to the agreement I am forming? Yeah, yeah, yo


It's you (yeah, yeah, yo)
It is you, yeah, yeah, yo


it's you and me
It's you and me


And if I only could
And if I had the ability


I'd make a deal with God
I would negotiate with God


And I'd get him to swap our places
And I would convince him to exchange our positions


Be running up that road
To run up that path


Be running up that hill
To run up that hill


Be running up that building
To run up that building


See if I only could, oh
To see if I had the capability, oh


You don't want to hurt me (yeah, yeah, yo)
You don't intend to harm me, yeah, yeah, yo


But see how deep the bullet lies (yeah, yeah, yo)
However, see how profoundly the bullet causes damage, yeah, yeah, yo


Unaware I'm tearing you asunder (yeah, yeah, yo)
Unconscious of how I am ripping you apart, yeah, yeah, yo


Ooh, there is thunder in our hearts (yeah, yeah, yo)
Oh, there is a storm raging within our hearts, yeah, yeah, yo


Is there so much hate for the ones we love? (yeah, yeah, yo)
Why is there an abundance of hate towards the people we love? Yeah, yeah, yo


Tell me, we both matter, don't we? (yeah, yeah, yo)
Inform me, don't we both have significance? Yeah, yeah, yo


You (yeah, yeah, yo)
You, yeah, yeah, yo


it's you and me, you won't be unhappy
It is you and me, you will not be unhappy


Oh come on, baby
Oh, come on, my dear


Oh come on, darling
Oh, come on, my love


Let me steal this moment from you now
Allow me to seize this moment from you right now


Oh come on, angel
Oh, come on, my angel


Come on, come on, darling
Come on, come on, my love


Let's exchange the experience, oh
Let's swap our experiences, oh


Said, if I only could
Stated, if I had the ability


I'd make a deal with God
I would negotiate with God


And I'd get him to swap our places
And I would convince him to exchange our positions


I'd be running up that road
I would be running up that path


I'd be running up that hill
I would be running up that hill


With no problems
Without any difficulties


Said, if I only could
Stated, if I had the ability


I'd make a deal with God
I would negotiate with God


And I'd get him to swap our places
And I would convince him to exchange our positions


I'd be running up that road
I would be running up that path


Be running up that hill
To run up that hill


With no problems
Without any difficulties


Said, if I only could
Stated, if I had the ability


I'd be running up that hill
I would be running up that hill


With no problems
Without any difficulties


(If I only could, I'd be running up that hill)
(If I had the ability, I would be running up that hill)


(If I only could, I'd be running up that hill)
(If I had the ability, I would be running up that hill)




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kate Bush

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Comments from YouTube:

psbstarlight

It may not sound as creative as some think, but it's a very beautiful cover from a young artist like Georgia and a very good way to introduce Kate's music to younger generations. I don't think that's anything to complain about!

Steven Scipione

The younger generations will get a HUGE shock when they realise that the rest of Kate's music sounds NOTHING like RUTH!!

MS Radclyffe

Except it won’t. Seen far too many comments on Maxwell being the writer of This Woman’s Work. There will be a lot of Gen Z who will do the same here.

M PG

my first live concert in hamburg 18.02.2020 about Georgia ,and i hope ,it will be my last ,she is so perfect ,so watch her NOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

Erik A

Look forward to the slew of people claiming this version is better . . .

felix nimis

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Caio Coletti

The AUDACITY to cover this song and DO A FREAKING GREAT JOB on top of it!!!!!!!!!!!

Lucy Blades

How RUDE right?! 😂

SCB

itS MAGIC

David Wallin

agreed. unreasonable!

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