The band formed after frontwoman Hellen Storer, (noted for her high profile role in a London all girl punk band Fluffy) relocated to Los Angeles and met Dave Hillis. Hillis who is best known for engineering Pearl Jam’s multi-platinum Ten LP, Temple of the Dog, Alice in Chains' Would? and Sap EP's, agreed to help Storer record and engineer the project.
Running up That Hill
Thee Heavenly Music Association 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 lyrics of Running Up That Hill by Thee Heavenly Music Association are reflective of the longing to understand the experiences of others, especially those we love. The song begins with the singer addressing someone, asking them if they want to feel how they feel, and if they want to know that it doesn't hurt them. This is a significant opening line because it sets the tone that the singer is grappling with the emotional burdens of being human, and is searching for a way to exchange experiences with the person they're addressing. They're searching for a way to understand and empathize with each other.
The singer then goes on to state that they would make a deal with God if they could, to swap places with the person they're addressing, so that they could understand each other's experiences without hurting one another. The chorus, "We're running up that road, we're running up that hill, we're running up that building, say if I only could," represents the struggle of pursuing a seemingly impossible goal. It's a reflection of how striving towards a goal can feel like running up an insurmountable obstacle course. The singer is asking for help and support.
The lyrics further reflect a desire for understanding between the two. The line, "Is there so much hate for the ones we love?" acknowledges the inevitability of conflicts and misunderstandings in relationships. The singer is asking if there must be animosity between those who love each other. The repeated lines, "It's you and me," underscores the importance of connection and the need for empathy in relationships. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the persistence of striving for a better understanding of each other.
Line by Line Meaning
It doesn't hurt me.
I am not in pain.
Do you wanna feel how it feels?
Do you want to experience what I am experiencing?
Do you wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me?
Do you want to understand that I am not hurting?
Do you wanna hear about the deal that they're making?
Do you want to learn about the agreement they are negotiating?
You,
You are involved.
It's you and me.
We are in this together.
And if I only could,
If it were possible for me,
I'd make a deal with God,
I would negotiate with a supernatural power,
And I'd get him to swap our places,
And I would exchange our roles,
We're running up that road,
We are progressing on that path,
We're running up that hill,
We are facing a difficult challenge,
We're running up that building.
We are scaling a skyscraper.
Say, if I only could.
Just imagine if it were possible.
You don't wanna hurt me,
You do not intend to harm me,
But see how deep the wound lies.
However, the wound is profound.
Unaware and tearing you asunder.
Unknowingly making things worse.
There is thunder in our hearts.
We feel intense emotions within us.
Is there so much hate for the ones we love?
Why do we have so much animosity towards those we care about?
Tell me, we both matter, don't we?
We are both important, right?
You,
You are significant.
It's you and me.
We are connected.
It's you and me, you'll be unhappy.
We will both be dissatisfied.
C'mon, baby, c'mon darling,
Come on, my love,
Let me steal this moment from you now.
Allow me to seize this instant from you right now.
C'mon, angel, c'mon, c'mon, darling,
Come on, my dear,
Let's exchange the experience.
Let us share each other's perspectives.
Be running up that road,
Continue on that path,
Be running up that hill,
Conquer that arduous challenge,
With no problems.
Without any difficulties.
If I only could
If it were possible for me to do so,
Be running up that hill
Overcome that strenuous obstacle
With no problems
Without facing any hardships.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kate Bush
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@anthonyhzed
0:00 Synesthesia
5:10 The Absolute Elsewhere
9:17 The Lights Flickered…And Died
11:58 Alain
16:51 Angelic Disorder
20:59 Suffer My Angel
24:53 Trip Seat
29:00 Jiji Crycry
33:07 My Spacesuit Is Ripped, Please Open the Hatch
35:43 Say Something
39:25 Running Up That Hill
@u.kw1461
The Running Up That Hill cover is astonishing. Their a band that varies in composition and influence but with a style I can vibe with.
@hausovdismater1721
Love this record!
@burningxdimx
Say Something is one of my favorite songs, bar none. Dave was nice enough to email me the tracks after they got yanked from Spotify.
@gabrielsrezende
relíquia
@johnstanwood2518
Fucking awesome album. Glad I was turned on to guys. Love it.
@nyannyannyan3529
Running up that hill was taken off spotify 😥 Such a beautiful cover
@jjred2986
39:24 Great cover 👍
@jasonelliott5726
Better than the original!
@jasonroberts2249
This is on par with Loveless in my opinion. Fight me.