Running Up That Hill
Peakes Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Do you wanna feel how it feels
Do you know, know that it doesn't hurt me
Do you wanna hear about the deal I'm making
It's you and me
It's you and me
And if I only could, make a deal with God
Be running up that road,
Be running up that hill
Be running up that building
Oh, If I only could, oh
It doesn't 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
Tell me we both matter, don't we
And if I only could, make a deal with God
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
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
And if I only could, make a deal with God
I'd get him to swap our places
Be running up that road,
Be running up that hill
With no problems
Oh, If I only could, make a deal with God
I'd get him to swap our places
Be running up that road,
Be running up that hill
With no problems
Oh, If I only could be running up that hill
Oh, If I only could be running up that hill
Oh, If I only could be running up that hill
Oh, If I only could be running up that hill
In "Running Up That Hill," Peakes is contemplating a tradeoff with a higher power to achieve her desires. Her inclination to make such a deal with God reveals the depth of her desperation to overcome a hurdle, be it a relationship or a personal battle. The lyrics "Do you wanna feel how it feels" and "Do you wanna hear about the deal I'm making" suggest that she is asking someone close to her to understand her predicament and empathize with her.
Peakes then delves deeper into her plea, stating that though her problems do not physically harm her, the emotional ache is unbearable. The line "But see how deep the bullet lies" could mean that she is trying to convey that the pain is destructive and has a profound impact on her. The metaphorical use of the phrase casts light on the invisible but significant injury that she is going through.
Peakes then asks an existential question - "Is there so much hate for the ones we love? Tell me we both matter, don't we?" With this thought, she tries to convey that in any relationship, be it romantic or otherwise, love often comes with pain. However, the value of that love is what makes the hurt worthwhile. This explains her deep desire to make a deal with God to swap places, which means that she wants to bear the brunt of all she is going through alone.
"Running Up That Hill" is a song that resonates with those struggling with barriers that seem impossible to cross. Peakes' lyrics delve into the complexities of this struggle, where every individual's pain is unique and must be treated with empathy.
Line by Line Meaning
It doesn't hurt me,
I am not in pain.
Do you wanna feel how it feels
Do you want to experience my situation?
Do you know, know that it doesn't hurt me
Do you understand that I am not feeling pain?
Do you wanna hear about the deal I'm making
Do you want to know about the arrangement I am trying to make?
It's you and me
The deal is between you and me.
And if I only could, make a deal with God
If I had the power to negotiate with God,
I'd get him to swap our places
I would ask him to exchange our positions.
Be running up that road,
I would run up that road.
Be running up that hill
I would run up that hill.
Be running up that building
I would even run up that building.
Oh, If I only could, oh
If only I had that power.
But see how deep the bullet lies
However, there are hidden issues causing problems.
Unaware I'm tearing you asunder
I am unknowingly causing harm to you.
Oh, there is thunder in our hearts
There is strong emotion in our relationship.
Is there so much hate for the ones we love
Why is there so much anger towards those we care for?
Tell me we both matter, don't we
We both deserve respect and attention, right?
Come on baby, come on darling
Let's connect intimately.
Let me steal this moment from you now
Let's take advantage of this time together.
Come on angel, come on, come on darling
Let's share in this experience.
Let's exchange the experience, oh
Let's share in each other's experiences.
With no problems
Without any issues or difficulties.
Oh, If I only could be running up that hill
If only I could overcome these struggles and obstacles.
Oh, If I only could be running up that hill
If only I could achieve my goals and succeed.
Oh, If I only could be running up that hill
If only I could move forward and progress.
Oh, If I only could be running up that hill
If only I could conquer my challenges and triumph.
Writer(s): Kate Bush
Contributed by Lucas H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@githinjigicharu2856
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
@panikuje.piercing
Stranger Things is making this song popular again and the first thing that popped into my mind when I heard it on the show was this cover. Hope this version as well as Peakes get more love because song's resurgence. ❤️
@cathy6828
Thoroughly loving the COVERS series! Artists I've usually never heard of that are truly technically amazing musicians, performing well acclaimed songs that I love, by giving their own spin on it but definitely still honouring the original song and artist. Pure love over here, if you hadn't noticed yet ;)
@Mic-Mak
#StrangerThings brought me here. Scouring YouTube for all the great covers of this amazing song!
@kristenjames1919
I like the drummers vibe and concentration
@simcdonald7964
Very very good cover! I went to primary school with Max, the guy on keyboard. Nice to see him come far like this !
@muhaiminzulkarnain5628
One of my all-time favourite songs. Great cover. Nicely done.
@trishusgibbs8443
I love this song and i love this cover...beautiful Molly X
@jillseymour4188
Blew me away !!! Absolutely positively best version of this song ever ❤❤❤❤
@Noya290
parabens cover maravilhoso otima interprete
@z.m.4331
Looove this at x0.75 :D