… Read Full Bio ↴Geordie were a rock band from Newcastle upon Tyne, active in the 1970s.
Their first line-up included; Vic Malcolm (born Albert Victor Malcolm, 3 December 1946, in Newcastle upon Tyne) (lead guitar), Tom Hill (bass guitar), Brian Gibson (drums) and Brian Johnson (lead vocals), who later went on to join the Australian hard rock band, AC/DC.
Vic Malcolm wrote all the chart hits of the 1970's for Geordie. All Because of You, Electric Lady and She's a Teaser, to name a few). They appeared frequently on Top of The Pops in the early 1970s and also on Lift Off which was a very popular show at the time, alongside Alice Cooper, Wizzard and Queen.
Geordie released their debut album, Hope You Like It, in 1973 on EMI's Regal Zonophone record label and Red Bus Records. Other albums they released included; Don't Be Fooled by the Name, Band from Geordieland, Save the World, and No Good Woman.
Geordie split up in 1979.
Goodbye Love
Geordie Lyrics
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Goodbye love
I've been hot on the heels of a heartbreak
Since I started out with you
Tryin' to patch up your world which was broken in two
And all I ever got for my troubles was rejection
That's why trusting you was more than I could do
You're a no good woman
You took my money
You said it was just too bad
You don't wash my clothes
Or call me honey
But I don't feel so sad
But baby
How can I lose what I never had?
Goodbye love
Goodbye love
I meant every word
That I said when I told you
"It's over!"
(Do you hear me?)
But you just pedalled steel
And played it your way
Well, it's too late now for us
To speak of changes
'Cos we've been living together
For more than one day
You're a no good woman
You took my money
You said it was just too bad
You don't wash my clothes
Or call me honey
But I don't feel so sad
So tell me maybe
That's true still I say to you
Goodbye love
Goodbye love
Goodbye love.
The song "Goodbye Love" by Geordie is a poignant ode to a relationship gone sour. The opening lines set the tone for the song as the singer describes how he tried to fix his partner's broken world, only to be rejected repeatedly. His trust in her shattered, he acknowledges that she is a no-good woman who took his money and never did anything for him. Yet, he's resigned to the situation and doesn't feel sad about it.
The chorus of the song, "Goodbye love," is a definitive statement of the singer's intentions. He's ended the relationship and means every word of it. While he acknowledges that there were moments of happiness in the time they spent together, it's too late now for changes. It's a stark realization that love is not always enough to make a relationship work, and sometimes, it's better to walk away.
Overall, "Goodbye Love" is a poignant meditation on the end of a relationship, the feeling of being used and unappreciated, and the necessity of moving on. It's a relatable song for anyone who has been through a breakup and has felt these emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodbye love
Geordie is bidding farewell to his lover.
Goodbye love
Repetition of the first line as a confirmation of his goodbye.
I've been hot on the heels of a heartbreak
Geordie has been pursuing his lover while dealing with heartbreak.
Since I started out with you
The heartbreak began when he started his relationship with his lover.
Tryin' to patch up your world which was broken in two
He tried to fix the problems in his lover's life caused by past relationships.
And all I ever got for my troubles was rejection
Despite his efforts to help, he was continuously rejected by his lover.
That's why trusting you was more than I could do
The constant rejection made it difficult for Geordie to trust his lover.
You're a no good woman
Geordie believes his lover is not a good person.
You took my money
His lover took advantage of him financially.
You said it was just too bad
His lover dismissed his concerns and complaints.
You don't wash my clothes
His lover neglected their responsibilities in the relationship.
Or call me honey
His lover did not show him affection or endearment.
But I don't feel so sad
Despite the hurt, he is starting to overcome his sadness.
But baby
A term of endearment.
How can I lose what I never had?
He questions how he can lose something that he never really had with his lover.
I meant every word
His statement about their breakup was genuine.
That I said when I told you
His statement about their breakup was previously said to his lover.
"It's over!"
What he said to his lover.
(Do you hear me?)
A rhetorical question, asking if his lover has properly understood him.
But you just pedalled steel
His lover ignored his statement and continued with their own plan.
And played it your way
His lover did not take his thoughts and feelings into consideration and pursued their own wants and needs.
Well, it's too late now for us
Geordie believes there is no hope for their relationship.
To speak of changes
They cannot discuss or enact changes to their relationship at this point.
'Cos we've been living together
They have lived together for a while now.
For more than one day
Their relationship has gone on for more than just a day.
So tell me maybe
He asks his lover to tell him their truth about their relationship.
That's true still I say to you
Even if his lover's truth is the same as what he thinks, he still says goodbye.
Goodbye love
Reiterating that he is saying goodbye to his lover.
Goodbye love
Repetition of the first line as a confirmation of his goodbye.
Goodbye love.
Final goodbye to his lover.
Writer(s): MICK GREEN, BRIAN ALTERMAN
Contributed by Bella O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
GregChase
Brian was born in 1947, and in 1980, when he took over for Bon Scott (who passed away), he was 33 years old.
I have to tell you, sticking with a music career at age 33 takes immense courage. Ric Ocasek is another 'late bloomer.'
When most of our crowd was coming up, once you hit 21 years old, you were 'old'. If you were 25yo, it was hard to be taken seriously. Rock music in that time (the 1980s) had some age discrimination of a kind.
Our worst nightmares were playing gigs to 16 years olds when we were 30 year old men.
So I have to hand it to Brian Johnson for ignoring the snide remarks he probably put up with. No one in our crowd lasted to age 30 - by then the vast majority of the bands in our area, the members, were in legitimate careers in order to earn a living and be able to afford raising a family.
33 years old! And he was just starting with AC/DC. Rock music, unlike jazz or country music (or classical), is acutely a young person's game. Someone like Brian or Ozzy or the guys in Aerosmith are rare exceptions.
The reason is, it's quite challenging to earn a consistent living in rock music. If it's something you HAVE to do, then you'll have the courage to survive the challenge.
Otherwise, you chicken out, and you go back to college and finish your computer science degree, work in software startups in Silicon Valley, and attain independent financial means at age 35.
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Steel Tiger
he actually did have a future. he joined ac/dc /s
also, I love using /s to show sarcasm cause it doesn't ruin a joke, helps people identify the social cues, and actually teaches people them and doesn't make them dependant on them. it is a great way to signify it. /s
Davide L.
I am shocked in hearing how good Brian Johnson is in clean vocals.......
Voiceinthewoods
me and you both
MasterChief
I doubt he can sing like this anymore. Being is AC/DC was great for his bank balance but bad for his voice.
Cody Watts
Wonder why AC/DC never wanted to do anything melodic with his voice man instead of all that raspy screaming which I love that too that's part of AC/DC but why didn't they let him do some more melodic stuff with his voice his hair is magnificent here too magnificent🤣🤣 of course I'm sure nobody back then told him that to his face he looks like a pretty rough and tough dude Brian Johnson ain't nobody to f*** with especially Young
Cody Watts
From all the interviews I've seen with Brian he seems like a very nice person that you wouldn't want to make mad but a very nice caring person but somebody you definitely wouldn't want to make mad and I hereby dub that hairdo the Geordie
Terri Blackwell
@Cody Watts 🤣
Mark Rogers
I cant believe how good of a singer he was before ACDC, this song is brilliant. Thank you for uploading this clip
Flaccid Ego
Actually it is the singers who can hit that rediculous range like u hear in ACDC that are actually real singers. Rob Halford is one example. Rob is known for his high pitch streak, but Rob coulda been an opera singer. He was classically trained. Just listen to the 1st couple Judas priest albums. Same goes for Ronny Dio.
Another one would be Ian Gillan from Deep Purple. He's most known for having a "metal" voice, but he was actually a trained classical tenor before he discovered rock & roll. Just YouTube 'Deep Purple Child in Time' to see how much of a true singer/tenor Ian Gillan was.
Guys like Plant, Ozzy, Daultry, Jagger were actually not good singers. They were "vocalists".
They were good vocalists, but not true singers. Gillan, Halford, Dio & yes even Johnson were both vocalists & also real singers/tenors.
azzorzer
What do you mean before acdc?
geo
he's amazing in acdc?