Running Up That Hill
Steve Kroeger & Skye Holland 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)
[Pre-Chorus]
You
[Chorus]
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
[Verse 2]
You don't want to 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)
Tell me, we both matter, don't we? (Ye-yeah, yeah, yo)
[Pre-Chorus]
You
It's you and me
It's you and me, won't be unhappy
[Chorus]
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
[Pre-Chorus]
You (Ye-yeah, yeah, yo)
It's you and me
It's you and me, won't be unhappy (Ye-yeah, yeah, yo)
[Bridge]
Oh, come on, baby (Ye-yeah)
Oh, come on, darling (Ye-yo)
Let me steal this moment from you now
Oh, come on, angel (Yeah)
Come on, come on, darling
Let's exchange the experience (Ye-oh, ooh, ooh)
[Chorus]
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
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
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
[Outro]
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
The song “Running Up That Hill” by Steve Kroeger and Skye Holland is a cover of the original song by Kate Bush. The lyrics of the song convey a sense of desperation and a desire to escape or exchange experiences with someone else. The singer of the song is trying to make a deal with God to exchange places with someone and escape their current situation.
The first verse starts with the line "It doesn't hurt me," suggesting that the singer is emotionally numb or trying to remove themselves from feeling pain. They then ask if the listener wants to know what it feels like and if they want to hear about the deal they are trying to make with God. In the pre-chorus, the focus shifts to the relationship between the singer and the listener, with the line "it's you and me" repeated twice.
The chorus is the most famous part of the song, with the singer imagining what they would do if they could make a deal with God, hoping to swap places with someone else and escape their current situation. They imagine themselves "running up that road," "running up that hill," or even "running up that building" to escape their predicament.
The second verse continues the them of exchanging experiences or running away from a negative situation. The line "Is there so much hate for the ones we love?" suggests that there may be conflict in a personal relationship. The bridge of the song offers a momentary escape from reality, with the singer asking the listener to join them in exchanging experiences. The outro repeats the chorus, emphasizing the desire to escape and run towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
It doesn't hurt me (Ye-yeah, yeah, yo)
I'm not affected by this, do you want to see how it feels?
Do you want to feel how it feels? (Ye-yeah, yeah, yo)
Would you like to experience what I'm feeling?
Do you want to know, know that it doesn't hurt me? (Ye-yeah, yeah, yo)
Do you want to understand that this doesn't hurt me?
Do you want to hear about the deal that I'm making? (Ye-yeah, yeah, yo)
Would you like to listen to the bargain I'm proposing?
You
It's you and me
You and I are in this together
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
I would do anything and everything, make a deal with God, to be able to run up that hill or that building, just like you
You don't want to hurt me (Ye-yeah, yeah, yo)
You don't intend to hurt me
But see how deep the bullet lies (Ye-yeah, yeah, yo)
But see how deeply I am affected by this
Unaware, I'm tearing you asunder (Ye-yeah, yeah, yo)
Unknowingly, I am breaking you apart
Oh, there is thunder in our hearts (Ye-yeah, yeah, yo)
Our hearts are pounding with passion and intensity
Is there so much hate for the ones we love? (Ye-yeah, yeah, yo)
Why is it that we sometimes have negative feelings towards the ones we care about?
Tell me, we both matter, don't we? (Ye-yeah, yeah, yo)
We both have importance and significance, right?
It's you and me
It's you and me, won't be unhappy
You and I are together in this, and we can be happy
Oh, come on, baby (Ye-yeah)
Oh, come on, darling (Ye-yo)
Let me steal this moment from you now
Oh, come on, angel (Yeah)
Come on, come on, darling
Let's exchange the experience (Ye-oh, ooh, ooh)
Let's live in the moment, cherish the time we have, and share our experiences with each other
I'd be running up that road
Be running up that hill
With no problems
I would run up that hill or road effortlessly without any hindrances
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
I wish I could run up that hill or road with ease, without any discomfort or challenges
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kate Bush
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@piotrsrutwa8614
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
You don't want to 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)
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
You (Ye-yeah, yeah, yo)
It's you and me
It's you and me, won't be unhappy (Ye-yeah, yeah, yo)
Oh, come on, baby (Ye-yeah)
Oh, come on, darling (Ye-yo)
Let me steal this moment from you now
Oh, come on, angel (Yeah)
Come on, come on, darling
Let's exchange the experience (Ye-oh, ooh, ooh)
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
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
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
@nasosdallas
How I love this version with this angelic voice!!! I hope when i go to heaven they play this song to welcome me 💖
@jamierichardson4123
Can't believe this girl only had 900+ subscribers! Her voice 🔥🔥
@buddyyoung7846
This girl is amazing her voice and song is spectacular watch out world here she comes.🌹 awesome video well done.❤
@kaliavang3339
On repeat ❤ It's so relaxing to my soul. 💕💕💕💕💕👐
@dizawish
Can't believe this girl only had 900+ subscribers! Her voice
@muzicalworldz9636
It would be in season 5❤😍
@barron4755
This makes the Original version sound Bad. A massive improvement and I absolutely Love it.
@theamazingdutchguy
This version takes the 1985 song right into 2022! Amazing and creative production with beautiful ethereal vocals! Big Thumbs Up!
@tonimusicc
beautiful cover!! And the model in this video is stunning!!
@dyardsale5475
Great remake.