Running Up That Hill
The Very Best feat. Kate Bush Lyrics


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It doesn't hurt me (yeah, yeah, yo)
Do you wanna feel how it feels? (Yeah, yeah, yo)
Do you wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me? (Yeah, yeah, yo)
Do you wanna hear about the deal that I'm making? (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 runnin' up that road
Be runnin' up that hill
Be runnin' up that building
Say, if I only could, oh

You don't wanna hurt me (yeah, yeah, yo)
But see how deep the bullet lies (yeah, yeah, yo)
Unaware I'm tearin' you asunder (yeah, yeah, yo)
Oh, there is thunder in our hearts (yeah, yeah, yo)
Is there so much hate for the ones we love? (Yeah, yeah, yo)
Oh, tell me, we both matter, don't we? (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 runnin' up that road
Be runnin' up that hill
Be runnin' up that building (yo)
Say, if I only could, oh

You (yeah, yeah, yo)
It's you and me
It's you and me
Won't be unhappy (yeah, yeah, yo)

Oh, come on, baby (yeah)
Oh, come on, darlin' (yo)
Let me steal this moment from you now
Oh, come on, angel
Come on, come on, darlin'
Let's exchange the experience (yo), 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 runnin' up that road
Be runnin' 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 runnin' up that road
Be runnin' 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 runnin' up that road
Be runnin' up that hill
With no problems
Say, if I only could
I'd be runnin' up that hill
With no problems

(If I only could)
(I'd be runnin' up that hill)




(If I only could)
(Be runnin' up that hill)

Overall Meaning

"Running Up That Hill" by The Very Best feat. Kate Bush is a powerful and emotive song that explores the desire to understand and empathize with someone else's perspective. The lyrics depict a longing for a change in circumstances, as the singer expresses a willingness to make a deal with God to swap places with their loved one. The repetition of "It's you and me" emphasizes the deep connection and shared experience between the two individuals.


The song delves into the complexities of relationships, as it questions why there is often so much hate and division between people who love each other. The line "Unaware I'm tearin' you asunder" suggests that the singer may be unintentionally causing pain to their loved one. The chorus repeats the desire to run up that hill, road, and building, symbolizing the pursuit of overcoming obstacles and finding resolution.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency and desperation, highlighted by the use of "yeah, yeah, yo" and "oh, ooh, ooh" vocables. The lyrics also touch upon the transient nature of time, urging the listener to seize the moment and exchange experiences.


Overall, "Running Up That Hill" explores themes of empathy, longing, and a yearning for change, inviting the audience to ponder the complexities of relationships and the human experience.


Line by Line Meaning

It doesn't hurt me (yeah, yeah, yo)
I am unaffected by pain, yeah, yeah, yo


Do you wanna feel how it feels? (Yeah, yeah, yo)
Would you like to experience what I feel? Yeah, yeah, yo


Do you wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me? (Yeah, yeah, yo)
Do you want to understand that it doesn't cause me pain? Yeah, yeah, yo


Do you wanna hear about the deal that I'm making? (Yeah, yeah, yo)
Would you like to listen to the agreement I am negotiating? Yeah, yeah, yo


You It's you and me
You and I, we are together


And if I only could
And if I had the ability


I'd make a deal with God
I would make an arrangement with God


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


Be runnin' up that road
To sprint up that path


Be runnin' up that hill
To sprint up that hill


Be runnin' up that building
To sprint up that building


Say, if I only could, oh
Imagine if I had the ability, oh


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


But see how deep the bullet lies (yeah, yeah, yo)
Yet observe the profound impact of the wound, yeah, yeah, yo


Unaware I'm tearin' you asunder (yeah, yeah, yo)
Unaware that I am breaking you apart, yeah, yeah, yo


Oh, there is thunder in our hearts (yeah, yeah, yo)
Oh, there is a storm brewing within our hearts, yeah, yeah, yo


Is there so much hate for the ones we love? (Yeah, yeah, yo)
Why is there so much hatred towards the ones we love? Yeah, yeah, yo


Oh, tell me, we both matter, don't we? (Yeah, yeah, yo)
Oh, reassure me that both of us are significant, don't we? Yeah, yeah, yo


It's you and me
You and I, we are together


Won't be unhappy
We will not be unhappy


Oh, come on, baby (yeah)
Come on, my love, yeah


Oh, come on, darlin' (yo)
Oh, come on, beloved, yo


Let me steal this moment from you now
Allow me to seize this moment from you now


Oh, come on, angel
Oh, come on, my angel


Come on, come on, darlin'
Come on, come on, beloved


Let's exchange the experience (yo), oh, ooh, ooh
Let us trade our experiences, oh, ooh, ooh


And if I only could
And if I had the ability


I'd make a deal with God
I would make an arrangement with God


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


I'd be runnin' up that road
I would be sprinting up that path


Be runnin' up that hill
To sprint up that hill


With no problems
Without any difficulties


Say, if I only could
Imagine if I had the ability


I'd make a deal with God
I would make an arrangement with God


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


I'd be runnin' up that road
I would be sprinting up that path


Be runnin' up that hill
To sprint up that hill


With no problems
Without any difficulties


Say, if I only could
Imagine if I had the ability


I'd make a deal with God
I would make an arrangement with God


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


I'd be runnin' up that road
I would be sprinting up that path


Be runnin' up that hill
To sprint up that hill


With no problems
Without any difficulties


Say, if I only could
Imagine if I had the ability


I'd be runnin' up that hill
I would be sprinting up that hill


With no problems
Without any difficulties


(If I only could)
(If I had the ability)


(I'd be runnin' up that hill)
(I would be sprinting up that hill)


(If I only could)
(If I had the ability)


(Be runnin' up that hill)
(To sprint up that hill)




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kate Bush

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dark_days88

there's a lot of 80s inspired music out lately. Really getting into it.

Plaintiff's Ex

Keep finding myself back to this track. Something good in the water for once. ?! Great mix/post. Bless Ms. Bush.

Christophe Loic

très bon!!!!!

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extremely cool

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