In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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 they're 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
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
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
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 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
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Running Up That Hill Lyrics as written by Kate Bush
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