Running Up That Hill

by Donna Lewis and David Baron

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Donna Lewis and David Baron decided to reinvent this timeless classic by the inimitable Kate Bush, whom they both adore.

In David’s words: “Running Up That Hill” has one of the most meaningful lyrics: “There’s so much hate for the ones we love.” It is a stark reality for many who are in troubled relationships. We just do not understand each other. This song is a bittersweet plea to God to swap places - perfectly sung by Donna Lewis. The string quintet, modular synthesizers, and vocals morph between sweet and strident, sonorous and dissonant. There is never a true resolution, only a musical ladder that is climbed without ever reaching the top. You can see the clouds, but you cannot touch them. The wish cannot be granted - musically or otherwise. It is in this yearning that a truth is revealed by Kate Bush - it is up to us to try to understand each other.

In Donna’s words: I’ve been a huge Kate Bush fan for years. When David suggested we record a cover of this piece with just strings and vocals, I was all in!

The powerful lyrics always got me thinking: what if we could swap roles with other people? What if we were to walk in someone else’s shoes? If we could, perhaps we would find a lot more compassion for each other. David and I wanted to give “Running Up That Hill” the uniqueness that the song deserves. It began with a stark piano vocal performance, then David wrote a string and synth arrangement around the vocals to create a beautiful balance of simplicity and complexity.

lyrics

It doesn't hurt me
Do you want to feel how it feels
Do you want to 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

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

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
You won't be unhappy

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

You
It's you and me
It's you and me
You won't be unhappy

Come on baby
Come on darling
Let me steal this moment from you now
Come on angel
Come on darling
Let's exchange the experience

Come on baby
Come on darling
Let me steal this moment from you now
Come on angel
Come on darling
Let's exchange the experience

If only I could
I'd make a deal with God
See if only I could
I'd be running up that road
Be running up that hill
If I only could

Come on baby
Come on darling
Let me steal this moment from you now
Come on angel
Come on darling
Let's exchange the experience

If only I could
I'd make a deal with God
If only I could
I'd make a deal with God

credits

released January 17, 2021
Original Written by Kate Bush
Produced by David Baron
Vocals: Donna Lewis
Synthesizers & String Arrangement: David Baron
Violin/Viola: Olivier Manchon
Cello: Alex Waterman
Licensed from Here and Now Recordings

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Donna Lewis Woodstock, New York

"I Love You Always Forever" was such a huge hit for Donna Lewis – a dance-pop classic for which people around the globe still have boundless affection – the 1996 song will always be the one for which many fans know her.

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