Running up That Hill
Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri Lyrics
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Do you want fee how it feels
Do you want to know: know that
It doesn't hurt me
Do you want to hear 'bout the deal
That I'm making
You and me,
[Chorus]
And if I only could
I'd make a deal with God
And 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
You and me
You and me won't be unhappy
[Chorus]
You
You and me
You and me won't be unhappy
see'mon baby see'mon darling
Let me steal this moment from you now
Come on angel, see'mon, see'mon darling
Let's exchange the experience oh.
[Chorus]
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 Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri is a beautiful and emotive track that speaks about the struggles of relationships and the willingness to make a deal with God to make things better. The song opens with the line "It doesn't hurt me, do you want to feel how it feels?". This line suggests the idea of empathy and invites the listener to put themselves in the shoes of the singer. The first verse also introduces the idea of 'the deal' that the singer is making with the person they are singing to. It is not clear what this deal is about, but it is suggested that it has to do with a strained relationship.
The chorus is where the song really shines, with its powerful arrangement and heartfelt lyrics. The lyric "And if I only could, I'd make a deal with God, and get him to swap our places" is particularly poignant. It speaks to the frustration and desperation that the singer is feeling and the desire to escape from the struggles of their current situation. The chorus suggests that the singer wants to be somewhere else, running up a hill or a building, and that they believe that they could do so without problems if they were in a different place.
The second verse continues to explore the struggles of the relationship, with the lyrics "you don't want to hurt me, but see how deep the bullet lies". These lyrics suggest that there is some kind of emotional pain that is taking its toll on both parties in the relationship. The line "is there so much hate for the ones we love" highlights the reality that sometimes, the people we love the most can hurt us the most as well. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and the sense of longing and desire for a different situation is palpable.
Line by Line Meaning
It doesn't hurt me
I'm not hurt by this situation
Do you want fee how it feels
Would you like to experience what I'm going through?
Do you want to know: know that
Do you want to understand the reality?
Do you want to hear 'bout the deal
Would you like to know about the plan I have?
That I'm making
That will help us both
You and me,
Together, we can overcome this
And if I only could
If I had the power
I'd make a deal with God
I would bargain with the almighty
And get him to swap our places
To exchange our circumstances
Be running up that road
To pursue our goals
Be running up that hill
To meet our challenges head-on
Be running up that building
To climb higher and higher
If I only could oh...
If only I had the power
You don't want to hurt me
You don't intend to harm me
But see how deep the bullet lies
But the impact of your actions is significant
Unaware I'm tearing you asunder
Unknowingly, I'm causing harm to you as well
Ooh there is thunder in our hearts
Our passion and emotions are strong and intense
Is there so much hate for the ones we love
Why is there so much animosity towards those we care about?
Tell me we both matter don't we
Let's acknowledge the importance of each other
You
You matter
You and me
We both matter
You and me won't be unhappy
We can both be happy
see'mon baby see'mon darling
Come on my love, let's do this together
Let me steal this moment from you now
Let me take this opportunity
Come on angel, see'mon, see'mon darling
Come on my dear, let's do this
Let's exchange the experience oh.
Let's switch our perspective and share in each other's understanding
And I'd get him to swap our places
I would exchange our circumstances
With no problems.
Without difficulty or trouble
Be running up that hill
Rising to meet our challenges
With no problems.
Without any setbacks or hardship
If I only could
If I had the power
Be running up that hill
Facing our obstacles head-on
With no problems.
Without any obstruction or difficulty
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KATE BUSH
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