1.) Sweep is a band from the small … Read Full Bio ↴There are 4 Bands sharing that name:
1.) Sweep is a band from the small town Fredrikstad in Norway. The band was formed in late 1996 by Truls Kristian Nygaard & Jon Erik Martinsen after Jon Erik became disheartened by the direction his previous band (Apoptygma berzerk) was taking. Sweep's main goal is to make some catchy electronic tunes inspired by the music they've grown up listening to in the eighties. They've always been fans of synthpop music, and they try to mix that influence with more recent sounds and inspirations. The major driving force is to have lots of fun making music, always try to explore new ideas coming along, and play many more gigs in the next ten years of Sweep.
2.) SWEEP was an Austrian Alternative-Rockband from the 90s with Hannes Strasser from 'Silberstern' on the vocals.
3.) Alias of Marco Lisei who did a cover version of Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" as Sweep
4.) Sweep is a R&B singer from Japan.
Running Up That Hill
SWEEP Lyrics
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Do you wanna feel how it feels?
Do you wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me?
Do you wanna hear about the deal that they're making?
You,
It's you and me.
And if I only could,
And I'd get him to swap our places,
We're running up that road,
We're running up that hill,
We're running up that building.
Say, if I only could.
You don't wanna hurt me,
But see how deep the wound lies.
Unaware and tearing you asunder.
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, you'll be unhappy.
And if I only could,
I'd make a deal with God,
And I'd get him to swap our places,
We're running up that road,
We're running up that hill,
We're running up that building.
Say, if I only could.
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
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
The song "Running Up That Hill" by Kate Bush is a reflection on the difficulties that exist in the relationship between two people, who seem to experience a distance and tension. The lyrics express a deep desire for a change in circumstance and a willingness to reach out to a higher power, God, to help find a way to connect with the other person. The line "If I only could, I’d make a deal with God, and I’d get him to swap our places" suggests a longing to take on the other person's burdens, as a way of reconciling and understanding each other's perspectives. The repeated chorus expresses a deep longing to overcome obstacles and to experience growth and understanding in the relationship.
The first stanza starts with the singer expressing the struggle she is experiencing just to connect with her partner. The next few lines are a question to her partner asking if they want to experience what she is experiencing. The lines “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?” are a plea for understanding and empathy from her partner. The second half of the first stanza speaks about how the singer would trade places with her partner if she could, with the lines “Be running up that road, Be running up that hill, Be running up that building. If I only could, oh.”
The second stanza speaks about the pain that the pair causes each other. Though they do not want to hurt each other, their actions often tear the other apart. The line “Is there so much hate for the ones we love?” is a rhetorical question, implying that there is. The last two lines of the stanza are a reminder that the two people matter, and that they are in this relationship together.
The bridge speaks to the singer's desire to use the present moment to connect with her partner, to be present and to experience life together. She pleads with her partner to let her steal a moment, to exchange the experience, in an attempt to bridge the gap that has formed between them.
Overall, the song reflects a deep longing for understanding and reconciliation in a relationship that is struggling to connect.
Line by Line Meaning
If I only could, I'd be running up that hill.
I wish it were possible for me to achieve my goals with ease, without being held back by any obstacles.
If I only could, I'd be running up that hill.
I wish it were possible for me to achieve my goals with ease, without being held back by any obstacles.
It doesn't hurt me.
I'm strong enough to withstand any emotional pain.
Do you want to feel how it feels?
Can you handle the intensity of these emotions and experiences?
Do you want to know that it doesn't hurt me?
I want you to understand that I am emotionally strong and can handle anything that comes my way.
Do you want to hear about the deal that I'm making?
I'm trying to negotiate with fate to achieve my desired outcome.
You, it's you and me.
We are in this together, and it's up to us to work towards our goals and push through any struggles.
And if I only could, I'd make a deal with God,
If it were possible, I would bargain with a higher power to help me achieve my dreams.
And I'd get him to swap our places,
I want to trade places with someone who has already achieved what I desire.
Be running up that road,
I want to be making significant progress towards my goals.
Be running up that hill,
Despite any challenges, I want to keep pushing towards my goals.
Be running up that building.
I want to rise above any obstacles and achieve greatness.
You don't want to hurt me,
I know you don't want to cause me emotional pain.
But see how deep the bullet lies.
But you don't understand the true extent of the emotional pain I am experiencing.
Unaware I'm tearing you asunder.
Unknowingly, I am causing you emotional pain as well.
Ooh, there is thunder in our hearts.
We both have intense emotions and feelings that are affecting our relationship.
Is there so much hate for the ones we love?
Why is it that we often hurt those we love the most?
Tell me, we both matter, don't we?
We are both important and our feelings should be considered equally in our relationship.
It's you and me.
We are in this together and we should work towards our goals as a team.
It's you and me won't be unhappy.
We can achieve happiness if we work together and support each other.
C'mon, baby, c'mon darling,
Let's seize this moment and make the most of it together.
Let me steal this moment from you now.
Let's forget about everything else and just be in this moment together.
C'mon, angel, c'mon, c'mon, darling,
Let's take advantage of this opportunity to connect more deeply.
Let's exchange the experience, oh
Let's share our experiences and emotions with one another.
With no problems.
I want to be able to achieve my goals smoothly, without any major obstacles standing in my way.
With no problems.
I want to be able to achieve my goals smoothly, without any major obstacles standing in my way.
With no problems.
I want to be able to achieve my goals smoothly, without any major obstacles standing in my way.
If I only could
If only it were possible for me to achieve my goals with ease.
Be running up that hill
I want to keep pushing towards my goals despite any challenges.
With no problems
I want to be able to achieve my goals smoothly, without any major obstacles standing in my way.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kate Bush
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Massimo M
What a great track!! First heard this in sound factory in Manhattan around 2001 Jonathan Peters would play it religiously!!!
Jerry X
I believe this is not SWEEP from Norway. It's someone called Marco Lisei. According to discogs, Sweep and Linda Carriere released this CD single in 1993.