Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill - Music May 2026

Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" Synth Sounds | Reverb Machine

The track is celebrated for its "deceptively simple" yet tense structure. Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill - Music

Bush initially titled the song "A Deal with God," but her label, EMI, feared the word "God" would lead to a radio ban in religious countries. They eventually compromised by using "Running Up That Hill" as the main title while keeping the original name as a subtitle on the album. Musical Composition & Production Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" Synth Sounds

The song explores the and the longing for true empathy. Musical Composition & Production The song explores the

Bush explained that the lyrics describe a man and a woman who love each other deeply but struggle to understand their partner's perspective. She imagined that if they could make a "deal with God" to swap places, they would finally understand what it feels like to be the other person, clearing up their misunderstandings.