Running Up That Hill
Kate Bush · This Woman's Work Anthology 1978 - 1990 [1999]
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
And I'd get him to swap our places
Be running up that road
Be running up that hill
Be running up that building
See, 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
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
See, if I only could, oh
You, it's you and me
It's you and me, won't be unhappy
Ooh, come on, baby, ooh, come on darling
Let me steal this moment from you now
Ooh, come on, angel, come on, come on, 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
See, 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
See, 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
See, if I only could
Be running up that hill
With no problems
Running Up That Hill
Kate Bush's 'Running Up That Hill' stands as a defining anthem of the late 1980s, blending art pop with new wave sensibilities. Released on the compilation 'This Woman's Work Anthology 1978 - 1990 [1999]', the track showcases her distinctive vocal style and theatrical production, which became a hallmark of her discography. The song's themes of female empowerment and emotional turbulence resonated deeply with audiences, propelling it to international chart success. Its enduring legacy is evident in its widespread adoption by contemporary artists and its status as a cultural touchstone that transcends its original era, cementing Bush's reputation as a visionary figure in music history.