Geordie were a rock band from Newcastle upon Tyne, active in the 1970s.
… 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.

Ten Feet Tall
Geordie Lyrics

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My love, what did I do
To make you fall
So far from me?
And now, I can't recall
Because of the fall
Selective memory
Then you, you built a wall
A 20 foot wall

So I couldn't see
But if I get off my knees
I might recall
I'm 20 feet tall
Ooh, ehh
I'm 20 feet tall
Mmm, yeah, ooh, yeah
I'm 20 feet tall
My love, what did I do
To make you fall
So far from me?
And now, I can't recall
Because of the fall
Selective memory
Then you, you built a wall
A 20 foot wall
So I couldn't see
But if I get off my knees
I might recall
I'm 20 feet tall
Ehh, eh, ooh, yeah
I'm 20 feet tall
Ehh, yeah, ooh, ahh
I'm 20 feet tall
Ah, yeah, ooh, hey
I'm 20 feet tall
Ehh, ehh, yeah, yeah ehh

I'm 20 feet tall
Mmm, mmm

Overall Meaning

The song Ten Feet Tall by Geordie is about a failed relationship where the singer questions what he did wrong and why his love fell so far away from him. He also talks about the selective memory that comes after a heartbreak where he can't recall what happened to push them apart. The chorus of the song sees the singer comparing himself to being 20 feet tall, which can be seen as a metaphor for the confidence he may have gained since the breakup. The wall that his love built may be symbolic of the emotional barrier his ex-partner created which makes it challenging for him to move on.

The song's lyrics can be interpreted in various ways by different listeners. Some see it as a song that talks about accepting emotional pain and growing from it, while others view it as a song about the difficulty of moving on from a past relationship. The song's melody is upbeat and catchy, which is in contrast to the lyrics that talk about heartbreak and pain. The song's catchy tune has made it a popular track for cover artists on various online platforms.

Line by Line Meaning

My love, what did I do
Geordie wonders what action caused his lover to fall out of love with him

To make you fall
He wonders what led his lover to leave him

So far from me?
He reflects on how distant his lover has become from him

And now, I can't recall
Geordie admits that he cannot remember what he did wrong

Because of the fall
He believes the reason he doesn't know what went wrong is because of the emotional turmoil caused by his lover leaving

Selective memory
His mind is only letting him remember the good times and is suppressing the bad memories

Then you, you built a wall
His lover put up an emotional barrier between them

A 20 foot wall
A metaphorical barrier of great magnitude

So I couldn't see
He was unable to see his lover or what was really going on in the relationship

But if I get off my knees
If he can stand up and face the reality of the situation

I might recall
He thinks that he may be able to remember what went wrong