… 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.
Oh Lord
Geordie Lyrics
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I can't seem to be what I wanna be
And it's not for the sake of tryin'
I tried so hard, God know, and felt like dyin'
And if you've been watchin'
You woulda seen me cryin'
So oh Lord, oh Lord
Won't You give me your hand
They say ?you can do almost anything?
If you really try
But this can't be right
Cause I tried both day and night
So if I'm doin' it wrong
Please, won't You put me right
So oh Lord, oh Lord
Won't You give me your hand
Won't You give me your hand
Hope I'm not askin' too much of You
Don't like really askin', but what else can I do
Oh, here I go again, I'm cryin'
The pen that I'm writin' this with is dyin'
Paper in this book sure took some buyin', Lord
So oh Lord, oh Lord
Won't You give me your hand
Won't You give me your hand
Think that's about all I have to say
So if You can do anything to help me find my way
Sure would appreciate you tryin'
'Cause life's too short and I don't wanna spend it cryin'
My ma tells me I'm a fool, but I keep on tryin', Lord
So oh Lord, oh Lord
Won't You give me your hand
Won't You give me your hand
Won't You give me your hand (oh Lord)
Won't You give me your hand (oh Lord)
Won't You give me your hand (oh Lord)
Won't You give me your hand (oh Lord)
Won't You give me your hand (give a little hand)
Won't You give me your hand (I need it so much)
Won't You give me your hand (oh Lord)
Won't You give me your hand (oh Lordy, Lordy, Lordy)
Won't You give me your hand (Won't you give me Your hand)
Won't You give me your hand (I need Your hand, Lordy)
Geordie's song "Oh Lord" is a heartfelt plea to God, asking for help in finding direction and purpose in life. The first verse sets up the struggle the singer is facing, feeling like they can't be who they want to be despite their best efforts. The second verse acknowledges the common saying that with enough effort, we can do anything we set our minds to, but questions its validity in the singer's case. The chorus repeats the plea for God's assistance, asking for a guiding hand to help the singer find their way.
The third verse is more desperate, with the singer expressing their frustration and sadness through tears and a dying pen. They ask God to take pity on them and help them find their way, so that they don't waste their life in tears. The final verse shows the singer's determination, despite being called a "fool" by their mother, to keep trying to find their way in life. The repetition of the chorus, with the singer begging for God's hand, conveys a sense of urgency and desperation for guidance.
Overall, "Oh Lord" is a heartfelt, emotional plea for guidance and direction in life. Geordie's raw delivery and honest lyrics make the song relatable to anyone who has ever felt lost or stuck in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Lord, what's wrong with me
Something is wrong with me and I need your divine intervention, Lord.
I can't seem to be what I wanna be
I am struggling to become the person that I desire to be.
And it's not for the sake of tryin'
It's not because I am not trying hard enough.
I tried so hard, God know, and felt like dyin'
I have tried so hard that it feels like I am dying, God knows it.
And if you've been watchin', You woulda seen me cryin'
If you have been watching me, you would have seen me crying.
So oh Lord, oh Lord
Oh Lord, I am calling on you.
Won't You give me your hand
Please help me, Lord.
They say 'you can do almost anything', If you really try
People say that you can achieve anything through hard work.
But this can't be right, Cause I tried both day and night
But something is wrong because I have tried day and night and still failed.
Please, won't You put me right
Please help me in the right direction, Lord.
Hope I'm not askin' too much of You, Don't like really askin', but what else can I do
I hope I am not asking too much of you, but what else can I do?
Oh, here I go again, I'm cryin'
Oh no, I am crying again.
The pen that I'm writin' this with is dyin'
The pen I am writing this with is running out of ink.
Paper in this book sure took some buyin', Lord
This book that I am writing in cost me a lot of money, Lord.
Think that's about all I have to say
That's all I have to say for now.
So if You can do anything to help me find my way
If you can do anything to help me find my path in life.
Sure would appreciate you tryin'
I would really appreciate it if you tried, Lord.
'Cause life's too short and I don't wanna spend it cryin'
I don't want to spend my life crying, Lord, life is too short for that.
My ma tells me I'm a fool, but I keep on tryin', Lord
My mother tells me that I am a fool, but I keep trying with your help, Lord.
Won't You give me your hand (oh Lord)
Please give me your hand, Lord.
Won't You give me your hand (oh Lordy, Lordy, Lordy)
Please give me your hand, oh Lordy, Lordy, Lordy.
Won't You give me your hand (Won't you give me Your hand)
Please give me your hand, Lord.
Won't You give me your hand (I need Your hand, Lordy)
I really need your hand, Lordy.
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Oh Lord, what's wrong with me
I can't seem to be what I wanna be
And it's not for the sake of tryin'
I tried so hard, God know, and felt like dyin'
And if you've been watchin'
You would've seen me cryin'
So oh Lord, oh Lord
Won't You give me your hand
Won't You give me your hand
They say you can do almost anything?
If you really try
But this can't be right
Cause I tried both day and night
So if I'm doin' it wrong
Please, won't You put me right
So oh Lord, oh Lord
Won't You give me your hand
Won't You give me your hand
Hope I'm not askin' too much of You
Don't like really askin', but what else can I do
Oh, here I go again, I'm cryin'
The pen that I'm writin' this with is dyin'
Paper in this book sure took some buyin', Lord
So oh Lord, oh Lord
Won't You give me your hand
Won't You give me your hand
Think that's about all I have to say
So if You can do anything to help me find my way
Sure would appreciate you tryin'
'Cause life's too short and I don't wanna spend it cryin'
My ma tells me I'm a fool, but I keep on tryin', Lord
So oh Lord, oh Lord
Won't You give me your hand
Won't You give me your hand
Won't You give me your hand (oh Lord)
Won't You give me your hand (oh Lord)
Won't You give me your hand (oh Lord)
Won't You give me your hand (oh Lord)
Won't You give me your hand (give a little hand)
Won't You give me your hand (I need it so much)
Won't You give me your hand (oh Lord)
Won't You give me your hand (oh Lordy, Lordy, Lordy)
Won't You give me your hand (Won't you give me Your hand)
Won't You give me your hand (I need Your hand, Lordy)
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@sallychmelnytzki8258
This song always gives me hope to overcome my terminal illness, I know it won't but the lyrics are always a comfort to me ,August 19,2022
@sarahmeyers2865
Sending you love,Sally,and a big hug❤
@rayjackson1414
If you're here Sally, please respond
@rayjackson1414
I will pray for you!!
@m.m4982
You still on this plane?
@dariobava
Hope you are doing well in Our Lord Jesus Christ Mighty Name Amen!🙏
@bobdebstewart
Thank you Righteous Gemstones for leading me to this beautiful song.
@mcpojack
Amen
@whoresalad
Bob Stewart Praise be to he.
@dholman5513
Same here