In 1999 Esau Mwamwaya moved to London, England has until recently run a second-hand furniture store in Clapton, East London, UK.
Esau's shop was on the same street as Radioclit's old studio, and after the Radioclit boys bought a bike from Esau they invited him to one of their house warming parties. They made friends and started working on music together. Two years later and the project has gotten its name: The Very Best.
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Running up That Hill
The Very Best Lyrics
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Do you want to feel how it feels?
Do you want to know, 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
Be running up that road
Be running up that hill
Be running up that building
See 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
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
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
So 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 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)
The lyrics in The Very Best's "Running Up That Hill" primarily revolve around the idea of a person asking their significant other to swap places with them. There seems to be some sort of struggle or challenge that the singer is facing, and they feel as though their partner doesn't fully understand the gravity of the situation. The opening lines, "It doesn't hurt me / Do you want to feel how it feels?" suggest that the singer is experiencing some kind of emotional pain, and they want their partner to fully comprehend the weight of the experience.
The most striking part of the song is the repeated refrain, "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." This phrase is a powerful expression of the singer's desperation and desire to escape what they perceive to be a difficult situation. They would do almost anything, even make a deal with God himself, in order to find a way out.
The overall mood of the song is one of desperation and longing, but there is also a sense of hopefulness and resilience. The singer seems to be questioning whether there is too much hate in the world and whether their relationship is strong enough to weather the storm. Ultimately, though, they seem determined to overcome the challenges facing them and keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
It doesn't hurt me
I'm not hurt by this situation.
Do you want to feel how it feels?
Do you want to experience what I'm going through?
Do you want to know, know that it doesn't hurt me?
Do you want to understand that this situation is not causing me pain?
Do you want to hear about the deal that I'm making?
Do you want to know about the agreement that I'm trying to make?
You, it's you and me
It's just the two of us involved in this situation.
And if I only could
If I had the ability to do so.
I'd make a deal with God
I would bargain with a higher power to change the situation.
And I'd get him to swap our places
I would ask for us to switch roles so that you can experience what I am going through.
Be running up that road
I would be racing along that path.
Be running up that hill
I would be sprinting up that steep incline.
Be running up that building
I would be climbing up that tall structure.
See if I only could, oh
If only I had the power to make this happen.
You don't want to hurt me
You don't intend to cause me pain in this situation.
But see how deep the bullet lies
But you are not aware of the full impact your actions are having on me.
Unaware I'm tearing you asunder
Without realizing it, my emotions are causing chaos within our relationship.
Ooh, there is thunder in our hearts
Our hearts are filled with turmoil and conflict.
Is there so much hate for the ones we love?
Why is it that we often feel such strong negative emotions towards the people we care about the most?
Tell me, we both matter, don't we?
We are both important and deserving of love and respect, right?
It's you and me
Once again, it's just the two of us involved in this situation.
It's you and me, won't be unhappy
As long as we have each other, we will find happiness.
Oh come on, baby
Come on, my love.
Oh come on, darling
Come on, my dear.
Let me steal this moment from you now
Let me make this moment about us and our connection.
Oh come on, angel
Come on, my beloved.
Let's exchange the experience, oh
Let's try to understand and relate to each other's experience.
(If I only could, I'd be running up that hill)
If only I had the power, I would change this situation entirely.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kate Bush
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@@witchcorpse
Running Up That Hill - Actual chart positions in 1985
U.K no 3
Germany no 3
Ireland no 4
Australia no 6
Belgium no 6
Netherlands no 6
France no 7
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles) no 8
Switzerland no 10
Canada no 16
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Running_Up_That_Hill
@discardedthefold5212
Here Here. Tea = e&a = Face To Face. Tea = Stimulant. In This Case. CrazY=Stimulant,Razes,ThatWhich IS SometimesWhy. Or, CrazY=Charlie*IS*Frank. French=Paris=Fence~Arks,Off*Set-Line&Tip,Into,Threaded*Verses. French=PartialStakes&Shelters(=Fr),English,Channel.
English=Engineer Of God, IS, Ish, Or, Man.
Bretagne= Mr.e*Line*,Stakes,Broken--Powers, as,or,by, Examplers. =
Lemuria&Atlantis = O&1*Numbers Based On Our Bodies Shapes Deluges.
O&1 = OR'iginal--Chaos = Ach*Os = Pains For Bones.
O&1 = MOM & DAD,
O&1 = Plat*O = Flat_Geo*&*Water*Theories.
WONDERDFUL TUNE.
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@m_elisaaal
This song is stuck in my head, I cried during that max scene
@gavinclark2786
@@mattaugusto1482 WTF do any of those things you mentioned have to do with music?
@Katalopeee
@@mattaugusto1482 Blm?? Wtf are u on about? What does a literal equality movement have to do with this
@badger696
@@mattaugusto1482 oh noo equal rights how scary, youre dumb
@ringosleftearlobe
bro i was SOBBING
it’s such a good song choice
and the cinematography and special effects in that scene omggg
@aazraf
WTF SAME ESPECIALLY AS SHES RUNNING AWAY HGOLYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
@tghooker5123
80's pop music was at an elite level. Even songs that have been overlooked can come back at anytime.
@isobeljames1328
The song has never been overlooked, read at least her wikiped' page
@themusicalworld2546
i usually play it daily❤
@ste9281
This song wasn’t overlooked at all. It’s always been considered Kate Bush’s best song and entered the Rolling Stones’ Top 500 songs the year before it was in Stranger Things