Running Up That Hill
Marc Canham Lyrics


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It doesn't hurt me
Do you wanna feel how it feels
Do you want to know, know that it doesn't hurt me
Do you wanna hear about the deal I'm making
You, it's you and me

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

You don't wanna hurt me
But see how deep the bullet lies
Unaware I'm 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 won't be unhappy

And if I only could, 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

Oh come on baby, come on darling
Let me steal this moment from you now
Come on angel, come on, come on darling
Let's exchange the experience, oh

If I only could, I'd make a deal with God
And get Him to swap our places
Be running up that road, running up that hill
With no problems

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, running up that hill
With no problems

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Running up That Hill" by Marc Canham and Candy Says is a powerful and emotional message about love, hate, and the desire to change one's circumstances. The song begins with the lyrics "It doesn't hurt me/Do you wanna feel how it feels" which can be interpreted in a number of ways. The first line could be referring to emotional pain, suggesting that the singer's emotional strength has developed to the point where it no longer causes pain, or it could be a challenge between two people to understand the other's perspective. The following line, "Do you want to know, know that it doesn't hurt me," could be another take on this challenge, with the singer offering to show their strength to another person.


The second verse delves deeper into the singer's mindset, with the lyrics "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." This verse serves as a metaphor for the struggle to achieve one's dreams, with the singer expressing their desperation to escape their reality and trade with God to run up that hill or building. The third verse questions why there is so much hate for the ones we love, suggesting that we should appreciate and acknowledge the importance of loved ones while we have them.


Overall, "Running up That Hill" is a powerful song that speaks about the pain of lost or unattainable dreams, the struggle to find strength in oneself, and the importance of cherishing loved ones. The song's lyrics are thought-provoking and emotionally charged and can speak to people in a variety of situations.


Line by Line Meaning

It doesn't hurt me
I am strong enough to handle any pain or hurt caused by you.


Do you wanna feel how it feels
Are you curious about what it's like to be in my position and feel the way I do?


Do you want to know, know that it doesn't hurt me
I want you to understand that your actions cannot affect or hurt me anymore.


Do you wanna hear about the deal I'm making
Are you willing to listen to my plea and what I am offering to make things better?


You, it's you and me
We are in this together, and we need to find a way to fix what's broken between us.


And if I only could, I'd make a deal with God
If there was a way to fix this, I would do anything, even ask for divine intervention.


And get Him to swap our places
I wish we could change roles, and you could understand how I'm feeling.


Be running up that road, be running up that hill
I want us to work together to overcome our problems and get to a better place.


Be running up that building
Our journey to fix this will be long and arduous, but we must commit to it.


You don't wanna hurt me
I know you don't want to hurt me intentionally.


But see how deep the bullet lies
But the pain you've caused has left a lasting mark that won't go away easily.


Unaware I'm tearing you asunder
I don't want to hurt you back or make things worse, but I am struggling with my emotions and how to deal with them.


There is thunder in our hearts
Our love was once strong, but now it's filled with anger and negativity.


Is there so much hate for the ones we love
Why do we hurt the ones we love the most, when we should cherish and protect them?


Tell me we both matter don't we
We both have feelings and needs that need to be acknowledged and respected.


You, it's you and me
We need each other to find a way out of this dark place.


It's you and me, you won't be unhappy
If we can work together to fix this, both of us will be happier in the end.


Oh come on baby, come on darling
Let's stop fighting and work towards a brighter future together.


Let me steal this moment from you now
Let's forget our problems for a moment and enjoy this time we have together.


Come on angel, come on, come on darling
We need to remember the love we once shared and rekindle it to move forward.


Let's exchange the experience, oh
Let's try to see things from each other's perspective and empathize with one another.


With no problems
If we can overcome our issues, we'll be able to live a life free from problems and negativity.


If I only could, I'd make a deal with God
I'm willing to do anything to make things right between us and fix what's broken.


And I'd get Him to swap our places
I want you to understand what I'm going through and see things from my point of view.


With no problems
Our journey will not be easy, but it will be worth it if we can fix what's broken and find happiness together.




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

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