Lyric discussion by placebohearts 

i think that its about someone being really depressed, and suicidal

and the narrator wants to help by change places.

i think that "running up that hill" is kind of metaphoric, because generally running up a hill is difficult. and it could be in relation to the other persons feelings

basically he is saying that he wants to swap places, and deal with the persons problems for them, and that

You don't want to hurt me, (she's keeping something from him because she thinks it will hurt him) But see how deep the bullet lies. (but he knows that something is wrong) Unaware that I'm tearing you asunder.( he keeps asking her, and she doesnt want to say anything, because it hurts her too much.) There is thunder in our hearts, baby.(they both know that there's pain) So much hate for the ones we love?( he loves her, and wants to know what's wrong, but she wont say anything, and she hates him for bringing it up) Tell me, we both matter, don't we?(he want's to know what's wrong)

running up that hill (dealing with the issues) with no problems, (he would do it quickly and without pain)

it also makes me think that it could be about who was sexually abused, and when he 'loves her' he;s hurting her more, even though she says its okay.

that's what i think.

I love your depression-angeled interpretation. It makes so much sense in my current situation.

And, to clarify the obvious, it's about:

and if I only could i'd be running up that hill (for you)

So the narrator knows it's impossible to do it for someone else, but wants it done with Gods help.

@placebohearts Most perceptive

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