Placebo: Running up the Hill( A deal with God)
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I believe that this was the promotional song they used for HBK's last match, and it was originally a song from Kate Bush that's been covered 100 times. This to me is the best of the lot. What I love about the song is the believability of the sound of the song, as the sound matches the lyrics. Just like Gary Jules cover of Mad World by Tears for Fears, the remake is haunting, which is appropriate. Both the Kate Bush version(and the TFF Mad World) were upbeat, poppy songs that simply didn't match the emotion of the lyrics. This song, with Kate actually singing in the background, is far more appropriate for me.
The idea behind making a deal with God is an intriguing one. How many movies, TV shows, or off-handed comments have we heard about people making a "deal with the devil", or "selling their souls?" I suppose the premise is the same, but the idea is making a deal with God instead. And Im sure for those who believe in God in some way, it's a place we've all been, rather then in a position where we want to make a "deal with the devil." I know there have been times where Ive offered to make God deals in exchange for this or that. I can't say the opposite. So I appreciate the realism of the song, at least to me.