Running Up That Hill
Meg Myers Lyrics
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Do you want to feel how it feels?
Do you want to know, 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
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
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?
Well 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
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
And 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
So, 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 (for the ones we love)
So if I only could
With no problems
Be running up that road
Be running up that hill
Be running up that road
Be running up that hill
Be running up that hill
The song "Running Up That Hill" by Meg Myers is a cover of Kate Bush's hit from 1985. The song is a conversation between two individuals who want to switch places in a relationship because they are having difficulties understanding each other. The first verse talks about how the singer wants her lover to feel what she feels, and understand it doesn't cause her any pain. She wishes for him to know the "deal" she is making to save their relationship.
The chorus expresses her desire to make a deal with God to swap places with her lover, so he can live in her shoes and feel what she feels. She wants him to run up the same hill she has been running up because it is tiring to feel misunderstood and alone. The second verse calls out the hypocrisy of feeling hate for the ones we love, and the bridge is an invitation for her lover to be present with her in the moment, to allow themselves to have an open exchange of experience.
The song is thought to be about gender roles and how they affect relationships. It expresses a woman's frustration with being unable to communicate her emotions to her partner, who is traditionally expected to be the stronger and more rational of the two. However, the song also leaves room for interpretation and can relate to any kind of relationship where feelings are not communicated or understood.
Line by Line Meaning
It doesn't hurt me
I'm strong, your actions don't hurt me emotionally.
Do you want to feel how it feels?
Do you want to know how it feels to be in my shoes?
Do you want to know, know that it doesn't hurt me?
Do you want to know that your action doesnāt hurt me anymore?
Do you want to hear about the deal that I'm making?
Do you want to know what deal I'm making with God?
You, it's you and me
It is just you and me.
And if I only could
If I had the abilityā¦
I'd make a deal with God
ā¦I would make a deal with Godā¦
And I'd get him to swap our places
ā¦And I would like us to switch livesā¦
Be running up that road
I would run up the road for youā¦
Be running up that hill
ā¦ Run up the hill for youā¦
Be running up that building
ā¦And even run up the building for youā¦
See if I only could, oh
Only if I couldā¦
You don't want to hurt me
You donāt want to hurt me, I know you donāt.
But see how deep the bullet lies
But the damage may have already been done.
Unaware I'm tearing you asunder
I may not know it, but I may be destroying you emotionally as well.
Ooh, there is thunder in our hearts
There is a lot of passion between us both.
Is there so much hate for the ones we love?
Why do we sometimes seem to hate the ones we love the most?
Well tell me, we both matter, don't we?
Donāt we both matter in this relationship?
It's you and me
Itās just you and me.
It's you and me, won't be unhappy
We will both be happy together.
Oh come on, baby
Come on, baby.
Oh come on, darling
Come on, darling.
Let me steal this moment from you now
Let me have this moment with you.
Oh come on, angel
Come on, angel.
Come on, come on, darling
Come on, my dear.
Let's exchange the experience, oh
Let's exchange our experiences.
So, if I only could
If only I had the abilityā¦
With no problems (for the ones we love)
Without causing any trouble for those we care about.
Be running up that road
I would run up the road for youā¦
Be running up that hill
ā¦Run up the hill for youā¦
Be running up that road
ā¦Run up the road for youā¦
Be running up that hill
ā¦ And I would run up the hill for youā¦
Be running up that hill
ā¦ And I would run up the hill for youā¦
Lyrics Ā© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kate Bush
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrNatasraed
It doesn't hurt me
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 I'm making?
It's 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
Say, if I only could, oh
You don't wanna hurt me
But see how deep the bullet lies
Unaware I'm tearing you asunder
Oh, there is thunder in our hearts
Is there so much hate for the ones we love?
Well 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
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, you won't be unhappy
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
And 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
So, 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 (For the ones we love)
See, if I only could (If I only could)
With no problems (There's so much hate for the ones we love)
Be running up that road
Be running up that hill
Be running up that road
Be running up that hill
Be running up that hill
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Absolutely phenomenal!
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@StretchedLobes
I'm not gonna lie, Meg Myers voice is perfect for 80s style of music. Her voice is so powerful
@kenivan1123
That's why it reminds me of the music years 80s and 90s. Epic!!
@rnakasheva847
I thought the same! Her voice and song partly remind me of Eurithmics, Roxette, AHA and other...
@theguardian908
Meyer's Voice brings a new energy to the song!
Respect to Kate Bush's original, but I like this version better! š