: While Kate Bush's original lyrics focused on gender empathy, the Anyma version leans into the existential "deal" between humans and AI. The "swapping places" refrain takes on a literal meaning in the context of Eva attempting to transcend her artificial nature to feel what humans feel. Technical & Sonic Composition
"Running" by Anyma (Matteo Milleri of Tale Of Us) featuring Meg Myers is a landmark track in the melodic techno genre that serves as both a high-fidelity cover and a conceptual cornerstone for Anyma's "Genesys" universe. Released in December 2021 on the Afterlife label , the song reinterprets the 1985 classic "Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)" by Kate Bush through a lens of human-machine interaction. Conceptual & Narrative Depth Anyma - Running feat. Meg Myers
: Some listeners have noted variations in vocal takes on streaming platforms, with some versions featuring re-recorded or slightly different vocal processing than the original festival "bootleg" that initially gained fame. : While Kate Bush's original lyrics focused on
: The production features pulsating keyboards, "booming" percussion, and the characteristic driving basslines associated with the Tale of Us "Afterlife" aesthetic. It blurs boundaries between real and surreal by using Extended Reality (XR) concepts in its presentation. Cultural Impact & Versions Released in December 2021 on the Afterlife label