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Running Up That Hill
Midnight Fighters Lyrics
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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,
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.
The lyrics to Midnight Fighters' song "Running up That Hill" convey a sense of longing and frustration, as the singer expresses their deep desire to switch places with God and be able to run up hills and buildings effortlessly. The song's iconic chorus - "If I only could, I'd be running up that hill" - is a poignant and powerful expression of yearning and ambition.
Throughout the song, the singer addresses a lover or partner, asking them if they want to feel the pain and passion that they do, and imploring them to recognize the depth of their emotional connection. The song's verses suggest that there may be conflict or tension in the relationship, as the singer speaks of bullets and thunder in their hearts, and asks whether there is "so much hate for the ones we love."
Line by Line Meaning
If I only could, I'd be running up that hill.
Expressing the desire to overcome a great challenge, even if it is difficult or seemingly impossible.
It doesn't hurt me.
Not wanting to show vulnerability or weakness in the face of adversity.
Do you want to feel how it feels?
Inviting the listener to empathize and understand the singer's experience.
Do you want to know that it doesn't hurt me?
Reiterating the sentiment that the singer is strong and can handle the challenge.
Do you want to hear about the deal that I'm making?
Sharing a plan or strategy for overcoming the challenge.
You, it's you and me.
Acknowledging a close personal relationship with the listener as the source of support and encouragement.
And if I only could, I'd make a deal with God, And I'd get him to swap our places.
Expressing a willingness to do whatever it takes to overcome the challenge, even if it means making a difficult bargain or trade-off.
Be running up that road, Be running up that hill, Be running up that building.
Imagining the physical exertion and effort required to overcome the challenge, emphasizing the magnitude of the task at hand.
You don't want to hurt me, But see how deep the bullet lies.
Admitting that while the challenge may not be physical, the emotional toll is still significant.
Unaware I'm tearing you asunder.
Recognizing the impact that the challenge may have on others in the singer's life, even if unintentional.
Is there so much hate for the ones we love?
Reflecting on the contradiction of feeling both love and frustration towards the people we care about.
Tell me, we both matter, don't we?
Affirming the importance of the listener in the singer's life and vice versa, and seeking validation and support.
It's you and me won't be unhappy.
Assuring the listener that the singer's ultimate goal is to be happy, and that the relationship is crucial to that happiness.
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
Encouraging the listener to be present and engaged in the moment, and to share in the singer's perspective and experience.
With no problems.
Imagining the possibility of overcoming the challenge without any obstacles, a hopeful and optimistic outlook.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Catherine Bush
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