Chris Warne's interpretation, with similar ones where the persona is alive (a la Flick), is perhaps the most beautiful. In the context of the other lyrics, "You won't be unhappy" makes the most sense under this interpretation.
But try this: They are soul mates in an imperfect relationship -- are there perfect ones? The persona (say Kate), a seeker, has a most profound yearning for a union of souls. But they quarrel and misunderstand one another. In parlance, they push one another's buttons ("Is there so much hate for the ones we love?" -- thunder in their hearts: they argue). "It doesn't hurt me" because the soul mate's transgression is off the mark, irrelevant, because of a lack of understanding. Pushed the wrong button.
Naturally they are different personalities. The partner is more earth-bound. Not writing songs. Probably in business or a profession (running up the road, hill, building). Stealing the moment means just listen to me because this is so important (really important to me right now).
Now it becomes tricky. Is it out of bitterness, wanting to make a point, or self-sacrifice that "Kate" wants to make the deal with God? Does she know? Is the partner oblivious to the spiritual side and thus has "no problems?" That is, does it mean "Kate" sarcastically says she would have no problems if they switched? Or are they truly soul mates and Kate wishes the partner to flourish, no matter what?
Here are my answers: No, there is not that much hate for the ones we love. That is just the way we are talking right now. We wouldn't quarrel so much if we could walk away. You know my problems and I know yours. Thank you, and thank God, for your offering to take my place. Would you let me take yours? I would if that were possible. Then you could have the joy of running up the hill whenever and as often as you like.
i like your thoughts for sure, but i think it is two people in love that have been starring at e.other for a long time but dont want to admit to one another that they love e.other, because of fear or because they have been hurt alot and arent totally sure its mutual... "It doesn't hurt me. You wanna feel how it feels? You wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me? You wanna hear about the deal I'm making? You (be running up that hill) You and me (be running up that hill)" esspecially the 'you and me (be...
i like your thoughts for sure, but i think it is two people in love that have been starring at e.other for a long time but dont want to admit to one another that they love e.other, because of fear or because they have been hurt alot and arent totally sure its mutual... "It doesn't hurt me. You wanna feel how it feels? You wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me? You wanna hear about the deal I'm making? You (be running up that hill) You and me (be running up that hill)" esspecially the 'you and me (be running up that hill)'
further bringing me to this idea is "And get him to swap our places... If I only could, oh..." so the other could see how much the she loves him and she how much he loves her, but more to that it is that its general, in the lyrics its not mentioned she loves him, he loves her, its com'n baby, you, you and me...
then there is the "You don't want to hurt me, But see how deep the bullet lies. Unaware that I'm tearing you asunder. There is thunder in our hearts, baby. So much hate for the ones we love? Tell me, we both matter, don't we?"
"you not wanting to hurt me, but see how deep the bullet lies." kinda says to me the other loves her but doesnt want her to hurt if she does love him back, so hes trying to spare her if it doesnt last and he stays unhappy
"Unaware that I'm tearing you asunder." says that she sorta wonders if he loves her but isnt ready or able to make the first move or move at all.
"There is thunder in our hearts, baby. So much hate for the ones we love? Tell me, we both matter, don't we?" is like saying we are amazing together we make thunder (and with thunder, lightening), but they hate it so much that they arent together and they both love e.other and tell me we both matter part is tell me you love me and i will tell you, that i love you, our love matters...
"'C'mon, baby, c'mon, c'mon, darling, Let me steal this moment from you now. C'mon, angel, c'mon, c'mon, darling, Let's exchange the experience, oh...'"
her wanting him to tell her the truth... c'mon tell me... let me steal your love, lets exchange our love
"And if I only could, Make a deal with God, And 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.'"
and if i only could tell you... make a deal with god, so you may see and i may see, and we both no longer have fear... be running up that road together, be running up that hill together, starting our life... with no problems, no fear, no more pain, only our love...
Chris Warne's interpretation, with similar ones where the persona is alive (a la Flick), is perhaps the most beautiful. In the context of the other lyrics, "You won't be unhappy" makes the most sense under this interpretation.
But try this: They are soul mates in an imperfect relationship -- are there perfect ones? The persona (say Kate), a seeker, has a most profound yearning for a union of souls. But they quarrel and misunderstand one another. In parlance, they push one another's buttons ("Is there so much hate for the ones we love?" -- thunder in their hearts: they argue). "It doesn't hurt me" because the soul mate's transgression is off the mark, irrelevant, because of a lack of understanding. Pushed the wrong button.
Naturally they are different personalities. The partner is more earth-bound. Not writing songs. Probably in business or a profession (running up the road, hill, building). Stealing the moment means just listen to me because this is so important (really important to me right now).
Now it becomes tricky. Is it out of bitterness, wanting to make a point, or self-sacrifice that "Kate" wants to make the deal with God? Does she know? Is the partner oblivious to the spiritual side and thus has "no problems?" That is, does it mean "Kate" sarcastically says she would have no problems if they switched? Or are they truly soul mates and Kate wishes the partner to flourish, no matter what?
Here are my answers: No, there is not that much hate for the ones we love. That is just the way we are talking right now. We wouldn't quarrel so much if we could walk away. You know my problems and I know yours. Thank you, and thank God, for your offering to take my place. Would you let me take yours? I would if that were possible. Then you could have the joy of running up the hill whenever and as often as you like.
i like your thoughts for sure, but i think it is two people in love that have been starring at e.other for a long time but dont want to admit to one another that they love e.other, because of fear or because they have been hurt alot and arent totally sure its mutual... "It doesn't hurt me. You wanna feel how it feels? You wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me? You wanna hear about the deal I'm making? You (be running up that hill) You and me (be running up that hill)" esspecially the 'you and me (be...
i like your thoughts for sure, but i think it is two people in love that have been starring at e.other for a long time but dont want to admit to one another that they love e.other, because of fear or because they have been hurt alot and arent totally sure its mutual... "It doesn't hurt me. You wanna feel how it feels? You wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me? You wanna hear about the deal I'm making? You (be running up that hill) You and me (be running up that hill)" esspecially the 'you and me (be running up that hill)'
further bringing me to this idea is "And get him to swap our places... If I only could, oh..." so the other could see how much the she loves him and she how much he loves her, but more to that it is that its general, in the lyrics its not mentioned she loves him, he loves her, its com'n baby, you, you and me...
then there is the "You don't want to hurt me, But see how deep the bullet lies. Unaware that I'm tearing you asunder. There is thunder in our hearts, baby. So much hate for the ones we love? Tell me, we both matter, don't we?"
"you not wanting to hurt me, but see how deep the bullet lies." kinda says to me the other loves her but doesnt want her to hurt if she does love him back, so hes trying to spare her if it doesnt last and he stays unhappy
"Unaware that I'm tearing you asunder." says that she sorta wonders if he loves her but isnt ready or able to make the first move or move at all.
"There is thunder in our hearts, baby. So much hate for the ones we love? Tell me, we both matter, don't we?" is like saying we are amazing together we make thunder (and with thunder, lightening), but they hate it so much that they arent together and they both love e.other and tell me we both matter part is tell me you love me and i will tell you, that i love you, our love matters...
"'C'mon, baby, c'mon, c'mon, darling, Let me steal this moment from you now. C'mon, angel, c'mon, c'mon, darling, Let's exchange the experience, oh...'"
her wanting him to tell her the truth... c'mon tell me... let me steal your love, lets exchange our love
"And if I only could, Make a deal with God, And 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.'"
and if i only could tell you... make a deal with god, so you may see and i may see, and we both no longer have fear... be running up that road together, be running up that hill together, starting our life... with no problems, no fear, no more pain, only our love...
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