Running Up to That Hill Kate Bush Lyrics

"Running Up to That Hill" by Kate Bush is a powerful and emotional song that explores the complexities of human relationships and the struggle to understand and connect with others.The song's lyrics express a longing to bridge the gap between two people and to experience life from each other's perspective. The protagonist desires to make a deal with God to swap places with their partner so that they can better understand each other's pain and emotions.The repeated refrain of "if I only could, be running up that hill" conveys a sense of frustration and the desire to transcend one's limitations in order to connect with others on a deeper level.
               Overall, the song speaks to the universal human desire for understanding and connection, even in the face of difficult circumstances. It encourages empathy, compassion, and a willingness to see things from another person's perspective, even when it's challenging.

Facts about Running Up to That Hill Kate Bush Lyrics

Kate Bush's hit single "Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)" from her 1985 album "Hounds of Love" has experienced a resurgence of popularity nearly four decades after its original release. Originally titled "A Deal With God," the song's name was changed by EMI's marketing department to make it more appealing to religious countries.

The song, which peaked at No. 3 on UK charts and No. 30 on the US Billboard Hot 100 upon its initial release, became Bush's first major charting success in the US. Now, thanks to its feature in the hit sci-fi horror series "Stranger Things," the song has reached No. 1 on the US iTunes charts and the UK charts, breaking three chart records in the process.

In a post on her website, Bush expressed her excitement about the song's renewed popularity, writing, "It's all really exciting! Thanks very much to everyone who has supported the song. I wait with bated breath for the rest of the series in July."

The song's lyrics explore the idea of a deal with God to switch roles with a lover of the opposite sex, highlighting the misunderstandings that can arise between men and women. Speaking about the song, Bush said, "I was trying to say that, really, a man and a woman can't understand each other because we are a man and a woman. And if we could actually swap each other's roles, if we could actually be in each other's place for a while, I think we'd both be very surprised! And I think it would lead to a greater understanding."

"Running Up That Hill" remains a beloved song to this day, and its revival thanks to "Stranger Things" has introduced a whole new generation to its powerful lyrics and soaring melody.

SONG: Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)
ARTIST: Kate Bush
ALBUM: Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)
WRITERS: Kate Bush

Lyrics

It doesn't hurt me

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 I'm making?

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 running up that road

Be running up that hill

Be running up that building

Say, if I only could, ooh

You don't wanna 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?

Oh, 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, ooh

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, 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 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

Be running up that road

Be running up that hill

With no problems

So if I only could

And make a deal with God

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

Be running up that hill

With no problems

If I only could, be running up that hill

If I only could, be running up that hill

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