Running Up That Hill
noredirect/Kate Bush 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 song "Running Up That Hill" by Kate Bush was released in 1985 and is a popular song that describes a deal with God. The opening lines of the song suggest that someone wants to feel the pain that the singer is experiencing, but the singer insists that it doesn't hurt her. She then offers to tell this person about the "deal" that she has made with God. The singer is then pleading to be able to swap places with this person, suggesting that she would be capable of handling that person’s troubles far better. She is willing to run up a hill or a building, with the confidence that she would do it without any trouble.
The lyrics continue to question the amount of hate in the world for the ones we love and asks if both parties matter. The song ends with a seductive tone, urging the person to give her the moment and let them "exchange the experience." The meaning of the song seems to be a plea for a deepening of interpersonal understanding and empathy between people.
Line by Line Meaning
It doesn't hurt me
The situation does not cause me emotional pain or distress.
Do you want to feel how it feels?
Are you curious about experiencing the situation from my perspective and understanding what it's like for me?
Do you want to know, know that it doesn't hurt me?
Do you want to know and truly understand that I am not emotionally impacted by this situation?
Do you want to hear about the deal that I'm making?
Are you interested in learning about the arrangement I am trying to negotiate in this situation?
You, it's you and me
It's just the two of us involved in this situation and working through it together.
And if I only could
If it were possible for me to change the situation, I would do so.
I'd make a deal with God
I would try to appeal to a higher power or divine being to make the necessary changes to the situation.
And I'd get him to swap our places
I would ask for a role reversal in the situation where we would trade places and roles.
Be running up that road
I would be actively trying to make progress and reach a positive outcome in the situation.
Be running up that hill
I would be facing a challenging obstacle or significantly difficult task in the situation.
Be running up that building
I would be facing an exhausting and nearly impossible feat in the situation.
See if I only could, oh
If only I had the ability to make these changes and overcome these obstacles.
You don't want to hurt me
I know that you do not have harmful intentions towards me.
But see how deep the bullet lies
However, even well-intentioned actions or words can still deeply affect and cause harm.
Unaware I'm tearing you asunder
Unintentionally, I may also be causing you harm and distress in this situation.
Ooh, there is thunder in our hearts
Emotions are escalating and there is a sense of uneasiness or conflict in our relationship due to this situation.
Is there so much hate for the ones we love?
Why is it that people can deeply love one another yet still cause harm or engage in hurtful behavior towards each other?
Tell me, we both matter, don't we?
I want to affirm and ensure that both of our feelings, perspectives, and well-being are important and valued in this situation.
You, it's you and me
We are in this situation together, and it is important that we support each other.
It's you and me, won't be unhappy
We can get through this situation together and emerge stronger and happier in the end.
Oh come on, baby
Let's get through this difficult situation together.
Oh come on, darling
Let's work together and find a resolution to this conflict.
Let me steal this moment from you now
Let me have your attention for a moment to share my perspective and explore possible solutions to this situation.
Oh come on, angel
Let's find a way to connect and work together to get through this situation.
Let's exchange the experience, oh
Let's share our perspectives and experiences to gain a better understanding of each other and the situation.
(If I only could, I'd be running up that hill)
If only it were possible for me to easily overcome obstacles and make necessary changes in this situation.
(If I only could, I'd be running up that hill)
If only it were possible for me to easily overcome obstacles and make necessary changes in this situation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kate Bush
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SisterLiberty
They maybe able to hold Trump back for awhile. However, WWG1WGA They can't hold us back. We are everywhere, and "We the Patriots" have truth and prayer backing us! Amen!
Lisa W
Such drama... Prez T is quite protected, we outnumber the libs, American’s ‘doing a darned thing’ is running for local offices, unseating the swamp, voting Communist/Sharia Law psychopaths out. Period.
Pteronarcys californica
I'm surprised Trump requested a delay. He should have requested the lawsuit be dismissed.
Kathleen 168
Goodness! The attacks are non-stop! This is exhausting! How mean spirited can they be? Most people do not have the energy to keep up this level of false accusation. You would hope that anyone with this kind of energy would use that to improve people's lives!
Truthification Chronicles
Ah, but they are legion.
Keith E
It's called money madness and although the swamp includes both sides of the isle the cabal seems to have put all their eggs in the Democratic basket this time around. They are now concerned because many have committed blatant sedition/treason as they reveled in their crimes thinking they had a free get out of jail card caused them to be reckless. Now they want the new sheriff gone knowing a hangman's noose maybe in their not too distant future.
Carmen Brady
Deb...I just LOVE your Democrat impression you do when reading their 💩.
LaVerne Woodward
I really appreciate you sharing this video. It is showing me how much I need to continue praying for our President.
Truthification Chronicles
Oh, yes! He needs to be in our prayers constantly!
VickyRBenson
Maybe refusing the request for delay will permit the judge to throw out the case quicker on lack of merit? Is that possible? When will suits be brought against those who really DID receive gain from foreign entities?
Wow! EVERYTHING they say is so twisted from the truth. It is an amazingly perfect description of themselves.