“Running Up That Hill Lyrics” is an iconic 1985 track by English singer-songwriter Kate Bush, originally released as “Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)”. The song’s lyrics explore the emotional and psychological gap between men and women, imagining a “deal with God” that would let them swap places to truly understand each other’s struggles. Its vivid imagery of “running up that hill” symbolizes the effort and obstacles faced in trying to bridge that divide.wikipedia+3
This intro sets the stage for the song’s powerful chorus and themes, spotlighting Kate Bush as both the singer and the creative force behind this enduring hit.
Song Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Song Title | Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God) |
| Artist / Singer | Kate Bush |
| Album | Hounds of Love (5th studio album) |
| Release Date (Single) | 5 August 1985 (UK) |
| Album Release Date | 16 September 1985 |
| Label | EMI Records |
| Songwriter | Kate Bush |
| Producer | Kate Bush |
| Duration | 4:58 (4 minutes 58 seconds) |
| Original Title | “A Deal with God” (changed for radio/religious markets) |
| Chart Peak (Original) | No. 3 UK Singles Chart; No. 30 US Billboard Hot 100 |
| Notable Fact | Returned to No. 1 in UK in June 2022 after Stranger Things S4 feature |
Running Up That Hill Lyrics
It doesn’t hurt me (yeah, yeah, yo) 😌
Do you wanna feel how it feels? (Yeah, yeah, yo) 🤔💓
Do you wanna know, know that it doesn’t hurt me? (Yeah, yeah, yo) 🤷♀️
Do you wanna hear about the deal that I’m making? (Yeah, yeah, yo) 🤝✨
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 runnin’ up that road 🏃♀️🛣️
Be runnin’ up that hill ⛰️🏃♂️
Be runnin’ up that building 🏢🏃
Say, if I only could, oh 😩
You don’t wanna hurt me (yeah, yeah, yo) 💔
But see how deep the bullet lies (yeah, yeah, yo) 🔫😣
Unaware I’m tearin’ you asunder (yeah, yeah, yo) 😰💥
Oh, there is thunder in our hearts (yeah, yeah, yo) ⚡❤️
Is there so much hate for the ones we love? (Yeah, yeah, yo) 😢❓
Oh, tell me, we both matter, don’t we? (Yeah, yeah, yo) 🥺🤝
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 runnin’ up that road 🏃♀️🛣️
Be runnin’ up that hill ⛰️
Be runnin’ up that building (yo) 🏢🏃
Say, if I only could, oh 😩
You (yeah, yeah, yo) 👤
It’s you and me 👫
It’s you and me 👫
Won’t be unhappy (yeah, yeah, yo) 😊
Oh, come on, baby (yeah) 🥺
Oh, come on, darlin’ (yo) 😍
Let me steal this moment from you now ⏳💞
Oh, come on, angel 👼
Come on, come on, darlin’ 😘
Let’s exchange the experience (yo), oh, ooh, 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 runnin’ up that road 🏃♀️🛣️
Be runnin’ 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 runnin’ up that road 🏃♂️
Be runnin’ 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 runnin’ up that road 🏃
Be runnin’ up that hill ⛰️
With no problems ✅
Say, if I only could 😩
I’d be runnin’ up that hill ⛰️
With no problems ✅
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