Nito-Onna are an electronic duo from France. Singers, producers, videoclip … Read Full Bio ↴Nito-Onna are an electronic duo from France. Singers, producers, videoclip maker, the versatile duo created in the DIY tradition, has more than one string to their bow. Sometimes in collaboration, sometimes alone, the hyperactive artists plan one release per week, between originals tracks and strong covers. Already played by biggest artists (Dj Snake, Tchami, Tiësto) and the greatest festivals, they’re working on their own show for 2023.

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Running Up That Hill
Nito-Onna Lyrics

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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.
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, you and me.
It's you and me won't be unhappy.
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
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.
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
If I only could,
Be running up that hill
If I only could,
Be running up that hill
If I only could,
Be running up that hill
If I only could,
Be running up that hill
If I only could,
Be running up that hill

If I only could,
Be running up that hill

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nito-Onna's "Running Up That Hill" are poetic and evocative, conveying a sense of urgency and desperation as the singer longs to swap places with their lover – to feel what they feel and escape the pain inflicted upon them. The opening lines, "It doesn't hurt me. / Do you want to feel how it feels?" establish that the singer is ready and willing to exchange experiences and emotions with their partner, hoping to bridge the gap between them.

The lyrics continue, questioning the nature of their relationship and the reasons behind their pain: "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." The singer recognizes the paradox of their love – the fact that sometimes the people we love the most can also hurt us the most deeply.

The chorus offers a glimmer of hope as the singer dreams of swapping places with their lover – "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." The repetition of the phrase "If I only could" emphasizes the futility of their desire, while the imagery of running up a hill suggests the struggle and effort required to achieve their goal.

Overall, "Running Up That Hill" is a poignant and introspective song that explores the complexities of love and the yearning for empathy and understanding.

Line by Line Meaning

It doesn't hurt me.
I don't want to admit that I'm in pain.

Do you want to feel how it feels?
Do you want to experience the pain I'm going through?

Do you want to know that it doesn't hurt me?
Do you want to believe that I'm not hurting?

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

You, it's you and me.
It's just you and me in this moment.

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 only I could trade places with you, I would run up any obstacle and endure any pain in your place.

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.
I know you don't intend to hurt me, but the hurt I'm feeling is tearing us apart. We must remember that we love each other and that we both matter in this relationship.

It's you and me won't be unhappy.
As long as we have each other, we 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
Let's forget our troubles and share this moment 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, With no problems.
If only I could trade places with you, I would run up any obstacle with ease.

If I only could, Be running up that hill
If only I could overcome any obstacle like it's nothing.

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

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