Running Up That Hill – English Lyrics

• By: Meg Myers

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw emotion and transformative power of Meg Myers' rendition of "Running Up That Hill." This song offers a compelling way to engage with English through its poignant lyrics about understanding and empathy in relationships. You can learn vocabulary related to emotions, personal growth, and human connection, while appreciating Meg Myers' distinctive vocal delivery and the song's alt-rock style. Its deep meaning and powerful performance make it a special piece for language learners seeking authentic and impactful musical experiences.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
hurt /hɜːrt/ A1	verb - to cause physical pain or injury noun - physical injury or pain
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation
deal /diːl/ A2	noun - an agreement or arrangement verb - to take action about something; to distribute
make /meɪk/ A1	verb - to create or construct something
swap /swɒp/ B2	verb - to exchange or trade noun - an act of exchanging
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
road /roʊd/ A1	noun - a way or route between two places
hill /hɪl/ A1	noun - a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain
building /ˈbɪldɪŋ/ A1	noun - a structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or factory
deep /diːp/ A2	adjective - extending far down from the top or surface
tear /teər/ B2	verb - to damage by pulling apart or ripping noun - a drop of clear salty liquid secreted from glands in the eye as a result of strong emotion.
asunder /əˈsʌndər/ C2	adverb - into pieces; apart
thunder /ˈθʌndər/ B1	noun - a loud crash of sound that comes from a storm
hate /heɪt/ A2	verb - to feel intense dislike or aversion for.
matter /ˈmætər/ A2	verb - to be important or significant
unhappy /ʌnˈhæpi/ A2	adjective - not happy; sad
steal /stiːl/ B1	verb - to take (another person's property) without permission or legal right and without intending to return it.
moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ A1	noun - a very short period of time
exchange /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ B1	verb - to give something and receive something of the same kind in return.
experience /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ B1	noun - practical contact with and observation of facts or events
problem /ˈprɒbləm/ A2	noun - a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.

Key Grammar Structures

• Do you wanna feel how it feels?

  ➔ Interrogative form with 'wanna' (want to)

  ➔ The phrase "Do you wanna" is a casual way to ask if someone wants to do something.

• I'd make a deal with God

  ➔ Conditional form with 'would' (I'd)

  ➔ The phrase "I'd make" indicates a hypothetical situation where the speaker is expressing a desire to make a deal.

• It's you and me

  ➔ Subject pronouns and object pronouns

  ➔ The phrase uses "you" as the subject and "me" as the object, showing the relationship between the two.

• Say, if I only could, oh

  ➔ Conditional clause with 'if'

  ➔ The phrase introduces a condition that is not currently possible, expressing a wish.

• With no problems

  ➔ Prepositional phrase

  ➔ The phrase indicates the absence of issues or difficulties.