Running up that hill

"Running up that hill" (or more properly, "Running up that hill (a deal with god)") is a song by Kate Bush recorded by The Gliding Faces during a period of self-isolation where the members of the duo, along with Dan's partner, Peter, were horrendously trapped together and making music.

Once On the nose was completed and the singles selected, this song was to be the second single from the album, however, when Stranger Things season four came out and "Running up that hill" once again became a hit, it was decided it would be prudent to release The Gliding Faces' version as soon as possible. Thus, "Losing my mind" was pushed back and "Running up that hill" brought forward.

Lyrics

It doesn't hurt me
 D'you wanna feel how it feels
 D'you wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me
 D'you wanna hear about the deal 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, oh-oh
 
 You don't wanna hurt me
 But to see how deep the bullet lies
 Unaware I'm tearing you asunder
 Oh, 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, oh-oh
 You
 
 Come on, baby
 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, oh
 Ooh, oh
 
 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
 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 problems
 
 Say, if I only could
 Be running up that hill
 With no problems

Versions

• Appears on On the nose.
• Single mix, extended mix and remixes by LorD and Master, JellyCube, dEk101, People Theatre and KeX/1 appear on "Running up that hill" maxi-single.

Maxi-single release

1. "Running up that hill" (single mix) - 4.14
2. "I'm not scared" - 4.42
3. "Running up that hill" (extended mix) - 6.24
4. "Running up that hill" (LorD and Master remix) - 6.50
5. "Running up that hill" (JellyCube's 70s modern mix) - 4.31
6. "Running up that hill" (dEk101 mix) - 4.39
7. "Running up that hill" (People Theatre's cliff mix) - 3.54
8. "Running up that hill" (KeX/1 remix) - 4.33

Released 8 September 2022.

Personnel

• Produced and performed by Daniel Bailey-Graham and Max Herring.
• Written by Kate Bush.
• Additional production and remix on tracks 3 and 4 by Daniel Bailey-Graham.
• Additional production and remix on track 5 by Max Herring.
• Additional production and remix on track 6 by Derrick Ryder.
• Additional production and remix on track 7 by Peter Rainman.
• Additional production and remix on track 8 by Lloyd Price.