Running Up That Hill
Social Repose Lyrics


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It doesn't hurt me (Ye yeah, yeah, yo)
Do you want to feel how it feels?
(Ye yeah, yeah, yo) do you want to know
Know that it doesn't hurt me?
(Ye yeah, yeah, yo)
Do you want to hear about
The deal that I'm making?
(Ye yeah, yeah, yo)

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
Say, if I only could

Oh oh oh

You don't wanna hurt me (Ye yeah, yeah, yo)
But see how deep the bullet lies
(Ye yeah, yeah, yo)
Unaware, I'm tearing you asunder
(Ye yeah, yeah, yo)
Oh, there is thunder in our hearts
(Ye yeah, yeah, yo)
Is there so much hate for the ones we love?
(Ye yeah, yeah, yo)
Oh, tell me, we both matter, don't we?
(Ye yeah, yeah, yo)

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 (Ye yo)
Say, if I only could, oh

Oh oh oh

You it's you and me
It's you and me, won't be unhappy

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

Oh, come on, baby oh, come on, darling
Let me steal this moment from you now
Oh, come on, angel come on, 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
I'd be running up that road
Be running up that hill with no problems
Say, if I only could

Oh oh oh

And if I only could
I'd make a deal with God
And I'd get him to swap our places
I'd be running up that road
Be running up that hill with no problems

Say, if I only could 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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Social Repose's song "Running Up That Hill" delve into themes of longing, desire, and the complexities of relationships. The song explores the idea of wanting to understand and experience the perspective of someone else, specifically through the metaphor of running up a hill. The repeated line "Do you want to feel how it feels?" suggests a yearning for empathy and a desire to bridge the gap between two individuals.


The song begins with the notion that it doesn't hurt the singer/troubadour. They ask the listener if they want to know this feeling, if they want to understand their perspective. The singer then introduces the idea of a deal with God, proposing to exchange places with the other person. This symbolizes a desire to fully comprehend the other's experiences and emotions.


As the lyrics progress, the singer acknowledges that the other person doesn't want to hurt them and that the pain lies deep within themselves. They express a sense of vulnerability and the tearing apart of their connection. The mention of thunder in the hearts highlights the intensity of emotions involved in the relationship. The line "Is there so much hate for the ones we love?" suggests the paradoxical nature of love and hate, questioning why love can sometimes be accompanied by hate.


The chorus repeats the desire to make a deal with God to exchange places, running up that road, hill, and building. The running symbolizes the effort and determination required to understand one another fully. The perspective shifts between the singer and the listener, emphasizing their shared experience and the importance of mutual understanding.


Overall, "Running Up That Hill" portrays a longing for empathy, the intricacies of relationships, and the challenges of fully comprehending another person's perspective.


Line by Line Meaning

It doesn't hurt me (Ye yeah, yeah, yo)
I am not emotionally affected by this situation


Do you want to feel how it feels?
Are you curious to experience the same emotions?


(Ye yeah, yeah, yo) do you want to know
Do you wish to understand


Know that it doesn't hurt me?
Realize that I am not emotionally affected


Do you want to hear about
Are you interested in learning about


The deal that I'm making?
The agreement I am negotiating


You it's you and me
It's just you and me


And if I only could
Given the opportunity


I'd make a deal with God
I would negotiate with a higher power


And I'd get him to swap our places
And persuade him to exchange our positions


Be running up that road
To be actively pursuing my goals


Be running up that hill
To face and overcome challenges


Be running up that building
To strive for greatness and success


Say, if I only could
Expressing a desire for the opportunity


You don't wanna hurt me (Ye yeah, yeah, yo)
You do not desire to cause me emotional pain


But see how deep the bullet lies
However, the severity of the emotional damage is significant


Unaware, I'm tearing you asunder
Unintentionally, I am causing you to feel torn and broken


Oh, there is thunder in our hearts
We both possess passionate emotions


Is there so much hate for the ones we love?
Why do we feel such intense negative emotions towards those we care about?


Oh, tell me, we both matter, don't we?
Confirm that we both hold significance and are important to each other


It's you and me, won't be unhappy
We can find happiness and contentment together


Oh, come on, baby oh, come on, darling
Encouraging intimacy and affection


Let me steal this moment from you now
Allow me to seize this opportunity for a special moment with you


Oh, come on, angel come on, come on, darling
Inviting affection using endearing terms


Let's exchange the experience
Let's share and swap our unique perspectives


And if I only could
If I had the ability


I'd make a deal with God
I would bargain with a higher power


I'd get him to swap our places
I would convince him to exchange our positions


I'd be running up that road
I would actively pursue my goals


Be running up that hill with no problems
To overcome obstacles effortlessly


Say, if I only could
Expressing a desire for the opportunity


If I only could be running up that hill
If I had the chance to face challenges head-on


With no problems
Without encountering difficulties


If I only could, be running up that hill
If I had the capability to overcome obstacles




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Social Repose

my shoe caught on fire in those firework shots

GothReacts

Lol damn...

FlySky35

Worth it lmao

Ashley Hernandez Guerra

Lol now that's dedication

McKenna Svetlana

I too would set my shoes on fire with fireworks

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Odious

I honestly think he does one of the better covers all the others give sadness but this, this gives the song a feeling of anguish which I think is more fitting

Elite

Listen to Loveless’s cover. It’s a banger.

soylent

tbh this is better than the placebo one imo and because this was done post stranger things I can definitely hear the emotion of grief in this BIG TIME which adds an amazing element to song itself

soylent

@Elite looking that one up, thank you 😌

Crypto

I couldn't have said it any better.

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