I’ve Never Seen a Hill

What’s the meaning behind “Running Up That Hill”? People ask me that often. Some think it’s about literally running up a hill, but it’s not. I’ve never even seen a hill, let alone run up one. You’ve never seen a hill? No. Never. Why would I do that? I just imagined everyone has seen a hill. There’s one right outside this window. Have a look. I won’t be doing that. Please continue the interview without any more hill questions. I don’t think I can.

A screenshot presents a mock interview about Kate Bush’s song “Running Up That Hill.” The speaker absurdly claims never to have seen a hill, then refuses to look out the window and asks the interviewer to stop asking hill-related questions. It is used as a deadpan reaction to pretending not to understand an obvious phrase or avoiding a simple request. EN: A screenshot presents a mock interview about Kate Bush’s song “Running Up That Hill.” The speaker absurdly claims never to have seen a hill, then refuses to look out the window and asks the interviewer to stop asking hill-related questions. It is used as a deadpan reaction to pretending not to understand an obvious phrase or avoiding a simple request.

• @beobanka / 19026 2022-08-15