You're so cruel and shameless
But I can't leave you be
You're so cold… Read Full Bio ↴You're so cruel and shameless
But I can't leave you be
You're so cold and dangerous
I can't leave you be
You got the kind of loving
I need constantly
Hooked up to my motor
All day long
We go down to Texas
Up to Montreal
Two eyes none the wiser
In the deep
When the water gets hotter
Both hands in the deep
You got my attention
You got it all
I can take the trouble
I'm 60 feet tall
I know it ain't easy
I must tap your evil well
Cos boy, do you come roaring
Like a bat out of hell
You drive me so reckless
You'll kill us all
I can take the trouble
I'll take you on
I can take the trouble
I'm 60 feet tall
You're so cruel and shameless
But I can't leave you be
You're so cold and dangerous
I can't leave you be
You got the kind of loving
I need constantly
I can take the trouble
Cos I'm 60 feet
Tall

60 Feet Tall
The Dead Weather Lyrics

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You're so cruel and shameless
But I can't leave you be
You're so cold and dangerous
I can't leave you be
You got the kind of loving
I need constantly

Hooked up to my motor

All day long
We go down to Texas
Up to Montreal

Two eyes none the wiser
In the deep
When the water gets hotter
Both hands in the deep

You got my attention
You got it all

I can take the trouble
I'm 60 feet tall

I know it ain't easy
I must tap your evil well
Cause boy, you come roaring
Like a bat out of hell
You drive me so reckless
You'll kill us all

I can take the trouble
I'll take you on

I can take the trouble
I'm 60 feet tall

You're so cruel and shameless
But I can't leave you be
You're so cold and dangerous
I can't leave you be
You got the kind of loving
I need constantly

I can take the trouble

Cause I'm 60 feet
Tall

Overall Meaning

The Dead Weather's song "60 Feet Tall" is a bluesy rock track about being addicted to someone who is cruel and dangerous. The lyrics portray a sense of helplessness towards this person but also reveal that the singer cannot resist their love. The repetition of the phrase "I can't leave you be" emphasizes this addiction and how the singer feels trapped in their situation. The metaphor of being "hooked up to my motor" suggests that this person is like a drug, and the singer is consumed all day long by their presence.

The song's imagery is also quite vivid, with references to different locations such as Texas and Montreal. These places serve as a backdrop for the singer's experiences with this person, and the contrast between the hot waters of Texas and the coldness of Montreal reflects the emotional highs and lows in the relationship.

The chorus "I can take the trouble / I'm 60 feet tall" is empowering and suggests that despite the dangers and difficulties of this relationship, the singer feels capable of handling whatever comes their way.

Line by Line Meaning

You're so cruel and shameless
You are a harsh and morally corrupt person

But I can't leave you be
Despite your flaws, I am unable to walk away from you

You're so cold and dangerous
Your demeanor is unfriendly and you pose a threat to me

I can't leave you be
I am unable to distance myself from you regardless of the dangers you bring

You got the kind of loving
You possess a unique and desirable type of affection

I need constantly
I require it incessantly

Hooked up to my motor
I am connected to my machine

All day long
For the entirety of the day

We go down to Texas
We take a trip to Texas

Up to Montreal
We travel to Montreal as well

Two eyes none the wiser
There are no obvious hints to the observer