Running up That Hill
e-clypse 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 song "Running Up That Hill" by E-Clypse is a powerful and moving piece of music with lyrics that delve into important themes of love, pain, and the search for connection. The singer asks if the listener wants to feel how it feels and wants to know that it doesn't hurt them. This is an invitation to get an understanding of the pain and struggle the singer is going through, but also to acknowledge that it doesn't have to be this way. The singer then goes on to describe a deal that is being made, but with whom and for what purpose are left unsaid.
The next part of the lyrics reveal a powerful desire to exchange places with God, to experience life from a different perspective, and to leave behind the hurt and pain of the present. Running up that hill, building, or road is a metaphor for striving towards something that is difficult to attain. As the song progresses, the singer remarks on the depth of the wound and how it tears them apart. There is thunder in their hearts, and a sense that the love that they feel is not enough to overcome the obstacles in their path.
Finally, in the chorus, the singer repeats the same phrase over and over, "If I only could, I'd make a deal with God, and I'd get him to swap our places, be running up that hill with no problems." This desire to exchange places with another person or with God is a common theme in literature and art, and here it is used to highlight the depth of the singer's pain and longing for connection.
Line by Line Meaning
It doesn't hurt me.
I am not affected by whatever is going on.
Do you wanna feel how it feels?
Would you like to experience this feeling firsthand?
Do you wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me?
Do you want to learn that this situation is not affecting me?
Do you wanna hear about the deal that they're making?
Would you like to be informed about the agreement they are making?
You, It's you and me.
We are in this situation together.
And if I only could,
If it were possible for me,
I'd make a deal with God,
I would negotiate with a divine force,
And I'd get him to swap our places,
So that we could experience each other's situations,
We're running up that road,
We are pursuing a difficult path,
We're running up that hill,
We are tackling a challenging task,
We're running up that building.
We are climbing to the top of a tall structure.
Say, if I only could.
Expressing a desire to make this change.
You don't wanna hurt me,
You do not intend to harm me,
But see how deep the wound lies.
However, the damage has been done and it is severe.
Unaware and tearing you asunder.
This situation has caught you off guard and is tearing you apart.
There is thunder in our hearts.
We are feeling intense emotion and passion about this situation.
Is there so much hate for the ones we love?
Do we have such strong negative feelings toward the ones we care about?
Tell me, we both matter, don't we?
Confirming that we are both important in this situation.
It's you and me.
Reiterating that we are in this together.
It's you and me, you'll be unhappy.
If we do not resolve this situation it will negatively impact both of us.
C'mon, baby, c'mon darling,
Come on, let's try to work this out.
Let me steal this moment from you now.
Allow me to have a moment of your time to talk about this.
C'mon, angel, c'mon, c'mon, darling,
Addressing the person affectionately, urging them to take action.
Let's exchange the experience.
Let's try to understand each other's perspective and see if that resolves the situation.
Be running up that road,
Continuing to pursue this difficult path,
Be running up that hill,
Tackling that challenging task,
With no problems.
Attempting to achieve this without further difficulties.
If I only could
If it were possible for me
Be running up that hill
Tackling that challenging task
With no problems
Attempting to achieve this without further difficulties.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kate Bush
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