Running Up That Hill
SONOS ROAM - Placebo Lyrics

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It doesn't hurt me
You wanna feel how it feels?
You wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me?
You wanna hear about the deal I'm making?

You (if I only could be running up that hill)
You and me (if I only could be running up that hill)

And if I only could
Make a deal with God
And 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, ooh

You don't want to hurt me
But see how deep the bullet lies
Unaware that I'm tearing you asunder
And there's a thunder in our hearts, baby

So much hate for the ones we love?
Tell me, we both matter, don't we?

You (if I only could be running up that hill)
You and me (if I only could be running up that hill)
You and me won't be unhappy (if I only could be running up that hill)

And if I only could
Make a deal with God
And 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, ooh, ooh

Come on baby, come on, come on, darling
Let me steal this moment from you now
Come on angel, come on, come on, darling
Let's exchange the experience, ooh

And if I only could
Make a deal with God
And get him to swap our places
Be running up that road
Be running up that hill
With no problems

And if I only could
Make a deal with God
And 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

"Running Up That Hill" by Placebo is a cover of the original song by Kate Bush. The lyrics delve into the complexities of relationships, longing, and the desire to bridge the emotional and physical gaps between two individuals. The song explores the idea of making a deal with a higher power, possibly God, in order to swap places with the other person and experience their perspective.

The repeated lines, "You wanna feel how it feels? You wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me?" suggest a longing for the other person to truly understand the emotional pain the singer is going through. There is a yearning to exchange experiences and transcend the emotional barriers that exist between them.

The chorus, "And if I only could, make a deal with God, and get him to swap our places, be running up that road, be running up that hill, be running up that building," reflects the desperation to bridge the distance and climb the metaphorical hill that separates them. It represents a desire to overcome obstacles, whether physical or emotional, in order to truly connect with the other person.

The song hints at the struggles and conflicts within relationships, acknowledging that there is sometimes hate or turmoil directed towards the ones we love. The line, "So much hate for the ones we love? Tell me, we both matter, don't we?" suggests a plea for validation and a reminder that both individuals in the relationship should be equally valued and understood.

Line by Line Meaning

It doesn't hurt me
I am not affected by it

You wanna feel how it feels?
Do you want to experience the same thing?

You wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me?
Do you want to understand that it doesn't affect me?

You wanna hear about the deal I'm making?
Do you want to listen to the agreement I am negotiating?

You (if I only could be running up that hill)
You (if only I could have the opportunity to overcome challenges with ease)

You and me (if I only could be running up that hill)
You and I (if only I could have the chance to face difficult situations together)

And if I only could
And if I had the ability

Make a deal with God
Negotiate an agreement with a higher power

And get him to swap our places
And convince him to exchange our circumstances

Be running up that road
Easily overcome obstacles

Be running up that hill
Easily conquer difficult challenges

Be running up that building
Easily climb to great heights

If I only could, ooh
If only I had the ability to do so

You don't want to hurt me
You don't intend to harm me

But see how deep the bullet lies
But realize how deeply impacted I am

Unaware that I'm tearing you asunder
Unaware that I am causing you emotional pain

And there's a thunder in our hearts, baby
And there is a storm brewing in our hearts, my love

So much hate for the ones we love?
Why do we have so much animosity towards the people we care about?

Tell me, we both matter, don't we?
Confirm to me that we are both significant and worthy, right?

You and me won't be unhappy (if I only could be running up that hill)
You and I would not be unhappy (if only I could overcome challenges effortlessly)

Come on baby, come on, come on, darling
Come on, my love, let's go

Let me steal this moment from you now
Allow me to snatch this opportunity from you at this moment

Come on angel, come on, come on, darling
Come on, my angel, let's go

Let's exchange the experience, ooh
Let's trade our perspectives and learn from each other

Be running up that road
Easily overcome obstacles

Be running up that hill
Easily conquer difficult challenges

With no problems
Without facing any difficulties

If I only could
If only I had the ability

Be running up that hill
Easily conquer difficult challenges

If I only could
If only I had the ability

Be running up that hill
Easily conquer difficult challenges

If I only could
If only I had the ability