Running Up That Hill
nodBard 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
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
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, oh...
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
The lyrics to "Running Up That Hill" by nodBard delve into themes of longing, empathy, and the desire for change in a relationship. The opening lines, "It doesn't hurt me / Do you want to feel how it feels? / Do you want to know, know that it doesn't hurt me?" suggest that the singer is inviting the other person to understand their emotions and the pain they may be experiencing. They want to share their perspective and make the other person see that their actions aren't causing direct harm.
The lyrics continue with the singer expressing their willingness to make a deal with God to switch places with the other person. They want to symbolically swap roles and experiences to gain a better understanding of each other's feelings and circumstances. This desire is emphasized in the lines "Be running up that road / Be running up that hill / Be running up that building / If I only could." The use of running imagery represents the effort and determination needed to achieve this transformation.
The next verse touches upon the inherent conflict and tension in the relationship. The line "You don't want to hurt me / But see how deep the bullet lies" implies that the other person may not realize the emotional damage their actions may be causing. The singer feels torn apart while attempting to bridge the emotional gap between them, and there is a reference to thunder in their hearts, suggesting a powerful and tumultuous passion.
The chorus then reiterates the desire to make a deal with God and swap places, emphasizing the importance of mutual understanding and the need for both parties to feel validated and loved. The final verse introduces a sense of urgency and desperation as the singer urges the other person to seize the moment and exchange experiences. The plea "Let me steal this moment from you now" suggests a longing for a connection and a chance to truly understand each other.
The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the longing for a resolution and a desire to run up that road and hill without any problems. Overall, these lyrics convey a yearning for empathy, seeking a deeper connection in a troubled relationship, and a willingness to make sacrifices for understanding and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
It doesn't hurt me
I am unaffected by pain
Do you want to feel how it feels?
Do you desire 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 it doesn't cause me any pain?
Do you want to hear about the deal that I'm making?
Are you interested in learning about the agreement I'm negotiating?
You, it's you and me
It's just me and you
And if I only could
If I had the ability
I'd make a deal with God
I would negotiate with God
And I'd get him to swap our places
And I would convince Him to exchange our positions
Be running up that road
To sprint along that path
Be running up that hill
To ascend that hill
Be running up that building
To run up that building
If I only could, oh
If only I had the capability, oh
You don't want to hurt me
You do not wish to cause me pain
But see how deep the bullet lies
But observe how deeply the pain affects us
Unaware I'm tearing you asunder
Unbeknownst to me, I'm tearing you apart
Ooh, there is thunder in our hearts
Oh, there is intense passion within us
Is there so much hate for the ones we love?
Do we harbor so much hatred towards the people we love?
Tell me, we both matter, don't we?
Confirm to me that we both hold importance, don't we?
You, it's you and me
It's just me and you
It's you and me won't be unhappy
The two of us together won't be sad
C'mon, baby, c'mon darling
Come on, my love, come on, my dear
Let me steal this moment from you now
Allow me to seize this moment from you right now
C'mon, angel, c'mon, c'mon, darling
Come on, my angel, come on, come on, my dear
Let's exchange the experience, oh...
Let's swap our experiences, oh...
And if I only could
If I had the ability
I'd make a deal with God
I would negotiate with God
And I'd get him to swap our places
And I would convince Him to exchange our positions
Be running up that road
To sprint along that path
Be running up that hill
To ascend that hill
With no problems
Without any issues
And if I only could
If I had the ability
I'd make a deal with God
I would negotiate with God
And I'd get him to swap our places
And I would convince Him to exchange our positions
Be running up that road
To sprint along that path
Be running up that hill
To ascend that hill
With no problems
Without any issues
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KATE BUSH
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