The Dreamer's Pen

Kate Bush’s Running Up That Hill is one of those rare songs that feels like it exists in its own world, timeless, haunting, and deeply emotional. From the first notes of that ethereal synth line to the pounding of the carnal drums, it carries an intensity that’s almost otherworldly. The song is about longing, understanding, and the desperate wish to swap places with another person, to truly see the world through their eyes. It’s a song that feels like a plea, yet it soars with strength.

But what makes it so special, what makes Kate Bush so special, isn’t just the music itself. It’s how she delivers it. She is the epitome of an Enneagram 4, embracing all the depth, passion, and originality that comes with being an individualist. She doesn’t just write songs; she creates entire emotional landscapes. Every note, every movement, every artistic choice is uniquely her own. That’s what draws me to her music. She doesn’t just express emotions, she inhabits them.
The music video for Running Up That Hill is just as mesmerizing as the song itself. Every time I watch it, I get goosebumps. Instead of relying on flashy visuals or literal storytelling, it presents something deeper: an abstract, expressive dance that perfectly captures the song’s raw intensity.
Kate moves in fluid, hypnotic motions with her dance partner, their bodies shifting and intertwining in a way that feels like both a struggle and an embrace. The push and pull between them reflect the song’s central theme—this aching desire to understand and be understood, to bridge the impossible gap between two people. There’s a tension in the way they move, like they’re fighting against something unseen, trying to find unity in their differences.
What makes this video so powerful is its simplicity. There are no distractions, no elaborate sets, just movement, emotion, and Kate’s presence, which is more than enough. She embodies the feeling of the song so completely that you don’t just watch it. You feel it.

The music itself is like a storm of emotions. The opening synth line feels almost ghostly, like it’s floating just beyond reach. Then the drums come in—pulsing, primal, almost like a heartbeat. They don’t just keep time; they drive the song forward, pushing it with an urgency that feels almost desperate. It’s a song about running, about wanting to break through something unseen, and you can hear that in every element of the production.
Kate’s voice, soaring above it all, is both delicate and powerful. She doesn’t belt or wail; instead, she channels everything into a performance that feels intimate yet grand. It’s this perfect balance between control and abandon, like she’s teetering on the edge of something vast and unknown. She’s not just singing about emotions, she’s living them in real time.
As much as I love Running Up That Hill, there’s another Kate Bush song that completely mesmerizes me: The Sensual World. If Running Up That Hill is about struggle and longing, The Sensual World is about surrender—giving in to desire, to beauty, to the feeling of being fully alive.

The moment the song begins, it pulls you into a lush, intoxicating world. The melody is rich and hypnotic, blending traditional Eastern European influences with a slow-burning rhythm that feels both ancient and timeless. There’s something deeply intimate about the way it unfolds, like it’s drawing you into a secret, sacred space.
And then there’s Kate’s voice. She doesn’t just sing the lyrics; she breathes them, lives them. Her phrasing is deliberate, sensual, as if she’s savoring every word. The way she sings, “Mmh, yes,” over and over is almost like a mantra, a whispered invitation to step deeper into the song’s world. It’s not just about passion—it’s about fully inhabiting the moment, embracing life with all its beauty and intensity.

The video for The Sensual World is nothing short of breathtaking. Bathed in warm, golden light, it feels like a living painting. Kate moves through it like a goddess, wrapped in flowing fabrics, her expressions and gestures slow, deliberate, utterly captivating. The imagery is soft yet powerful, full of rich textures and dreamlike beauty.
What I love about this video is how it feels. It’s not just visually stunning, it perfectly captures the essence of the song—the deep longing, the poetic sensuality, the feeling of stepping into something vast and unknown. Just like the song itself, the video lingers, leaving a lasting impression that’s impossible to shake.
What makes Kate Bush truly extraordinary is her complete and total embrace of her Enneagram 4 nature. She is, without question, one of the most original artists of all time. She never chases trends or tries to fit into a mold. Instead, she leans into her uniqueness, creating music that is deeply personal, emotionally raw, and unlike anything else.
Fours are known for their intensity, their depth, their need to express emotions in a way that feels true. And that’s exactly what Kate does. She doesn’t just create songs, she creates worlds. She transforms emotions into something tangible, something that reaches into your soul and stays there. Whether it’s the longing of Running Up That Hill or the hypnotic sensuality of The Sensual World, every song she writes feels deeply personal yet universally relatable.
That’s why I love her. That’s why her music gives me goosebumps. She doesn’t just make music, she makes art. She makes feeling an experience. And every time I listen to her, I remember why music matters.