Running Up That Hill
Kiki Lyrics


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"If I only could, I'd be running up that hill.
If I only could, I'd be running up that hill."

It doesn't hurt me.
Do you want to feel how it feels?
Do you want to know that it doesn't hurt me?
Do you want to 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,
And I'd get him to swap our places,
Be running up that road,
Be running up that hill,
Be running up that building.
If I only could, oh

You don't want to hurt me,
But see how deep the bullet lies.
Unaware I'm tearing you asunder.
Ooh, 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 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 I only could, oh...

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, oh"

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





"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 of Kiki & Herb's song "Running Up That Hill" explore themes of frustration, desperation, and the desire for change. The singer wishes they could "run up that hill" but is unable to do so because of circumstances beyond their control. They long for a deal with God, to swap places with someone else, so they can find the strength and the opportunity to run up that hill. The song speaks to the human desire for a transformative experience and the need for hope and change in a difficult world.


The lyrics suggest that the singer is in a troubled relationship, where they feel unappreciated and unrecognized for who they are. They are struggling with internal conflict while trying to figure out how to move forward. The line "Do you want to hear about the deal that I'm making?" suggests that they are trying to make a change within themselves, but it is difficult. The theme of running up a hill can symbolize this struggle, the fear of failure, and the challenge of reaching one's goals.


Interestingly, the song differs from the original by Kate Bush, which was written from the perspective of a man and woman switching places to understand each other's perspectives. Kiki & Herb's interpretation has a different narrative, more about an individual wanting to make a significant change. The song has been covered by numerous artists and is still a popular and influential song in pop culture today.


Line by Line Meaning

If I only could, I'd be running up that hill.
If only I had the power to climb this mountain of struggle.


If I only could, I'd be running up that hill.
If only I had the ability to overcome this difficult situation.


It doesn't hurt me.
The pain from my struggle does not affect me.


Do you want to feel how it feels?
Would you like to experience the same emotions as me?


Do you want to know that it doesn't hurt me?
Do you want to understand that the pain I feel is not physical?


Do you want to hear about the deal that I'm making?
Do you want to know about the compromise I'm making?


You, it's you and me.
We are in this struggle together.


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. If I only could, oh
If only I had the power, I would negotiate with a higher power to switch our positions, allowing me to overcome this struggle instead of you.


You don't want to hurt me, But see how deep the bullet lies. Unaware I'm tearing you asunder. Ooh, there is thunder in our hearts.
You don't want to harm me, but you unintentionally cause me pain, and now we are both feeling the emotional effects of our distress.


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 won't be unhappy.
Why is it that we often despise those who are closest to us? You and I both have value and deserve to be happy, so let's stick together and support each other through this difficult journey.


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, oh
Come on, let's steal this moment so we can be together now. Let's share our experiences and emotions with each other.


With no problems.
Without any difficulty or trouble, I want to climb this hill and overcome my struggles.




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

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