Running Up That Hill
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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,
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, 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."
"Running Up That Hill" by Kate Bush is a song about the struggles of communication and understanding in relationships. The song is a meditation on the desire to swap places with a lover, to see things from their perspective, and to feel what they feel. The repeated refrain of "If I only could, I'd be running up that hill" hints at the futility of this desire, suggesting that it takes more than effort to bridge the gap between people.
The lyrics suggest a sense of mutual misunderstanding and a longing to connect on a deeper level. The lines "Do you want to feel how it feels? / Do you want to know that it doesn't hurt me?" reveal a desire to share experiences and emotions, while the concept of making a deal with God to exchange places with a lover suggests a willingness to trade one's own perspective for that of another. The song expresses a sense of frustration and a desire to break through the barriers that prevent two people from truly understanding one another.
Overall, "Running Up That Hill" speaks to the universal desire for connection and understanding in human relationships. It acknowledges the challenges that we face in trying to communicate with one another, while also expressing a hopeful optimism that suggests that true connection is possible if we are willing to put in the effort.
Line by Line Meaning
If I only could, I'd be running up that hill
I wish I could change everything about this situation and make it better, but I can't
It doesn't hurt me
I'm not sure if I can trust you to understand my pain and not hurt me
Do you want to feel how it feels?
Do you want to understand my experience and empathize with me?
Do you want to know that it doesn't hurt me?
Do you want to believe that I'm strong and try to hide my pain?
Do you want to hear about the deal that I'm making?
Do you want to know about the ways I'm trying to cope and make things better?
You, it's you and me
We're in this together and we need each other to get through it
And if I only could, I'd make a deal with God
If I had the power I would do everything possible to get us out of this situation
Be running up that road, Be running up that hill, Be running up that building
I would do anything to escape this and create a better reality for us
You don't want to hurt me
I'm afraid of being hurt by those I care about
But see how deep the bullet lies
My pain and trauma run deep and are not easily healed
Unaware I'm tearing you asunder
I don't mean to hurt you, but my pain and struggle are affecting our relationship
Ooh, there is thunder in our hearts
Our emotions and experiences are powerful and intense
Is there so much hate for the ones we love?
Why do we hurt those we care about most and is there a way to stop it?
Tell me, we both matter, don't we?
We both deserve to be happy and loved, and our pain and struggle should not be ignored
C'mon, baby, c'mon darling, Let me steal this moment from you now
Let's escape from reality and enjoy this moment of happiness and peace
Let's exchange the experience, oh
Let's share our experiences and help each other cope and heal
With no problems
If only we could escape our problems and live in a perfect world
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KATE BUSH
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@hatefuljon3997
I lost my sister to COVID/Cancer a year ago tomorrow. She was a great person, i have a weird condition that means I am in chronic pain 24/7 and can't work so i feel i am a burden to my wife, even though she would never say that, its just how i feel.
However if i could make a deal with God to swap places with my sister and be the one who has been dead for almost a year, i wouldn't because even though my life is a bit rubbish i wouldn't be without my wife or our dogs.
If anyone is out there thinking the world would be a better place without them in it, it wouldn't be, you are not alone, speak to friends, family or healthcare professionals.
Stay safe and take care.
God bless you D, gone but never forgotten.
@Wallnuts
Surprisingly I heard Placebo’s cover before Kate’s original, back when I was in high school, maybe 2006 or 2007. Placebo had a big impact on my life, despite everyone I know disliking them. I still listen to placebo when I want to feel something nostalgic and melancholic.
@marchelbianca4672
Same here, I loved Placebos version! Because of them I then was introduced to the Kate Bush original.
@KatzProductionsYT
Same. Emo memories!
@anuqaani2376
Same👏
@CarolPettirossi
samee
@alishacourtneyeddy94
same!! I love it so much more and had no idea it was a cover until just a few months ago 🤣
@runninbyfaith777
This is my favorite version. Heard it on the O.C. and now I feel sad everytime I hear it, remembering Ryan's pain and how lost he is.
@tlogank
That show introduced people to so many cool artists.
@runninbyfaith777
@@tlogank it really did!
@gabri9629
Ryaaannn and marissaaaa