Ten Feet Tall

XTC · Coat Of Many Cupboards [2002]

Happy I'm floating

Around on my feet now

You make me go dizzy

I'm weak at the knees



As I feel like I'm walking

'Round a ten feet tall

I feel like I'm walking

'Round a ten feet tall



Well, you say I'm faking

And I say don't worry

The way that I bubble

There's something in the make



As I feel like I'm walking

'Round a ten feet tall

I feel like I'm walking

'Round a ten feet tall



Right, the chemistry is right

This boy has reached his height

This feeling just goes on and on, and on, and on

From strength to strength, I'm ten feet long



Yeah, I feel like I'm walking

'Round a ten feet tall

I feel like I'm walking

'Round a ten feet tall



But I feel like I'm walking

'Round a ten feet tall

I feel like I'm walking

'Round a ten feet tall



Right, the chemistry is right

This boy has reached his height

This feeling just goes on and on, and on, and on

From strength to strength, I'm ten feet long



Yeah, happy I'm floating

Around on my feet now

You make me go dizzy

I'm weak at the knees



As I feel like I'm walking

'Round a ten feet tall

I feel like I'm walking

'Round a ten feet tall



I feel like I'm walking

'Round a ten feet tall

I feel like I'm walking

'Round a ten feet tall



I feel like I'm walking

'Round a ten feet tall

I feel like I'm walking

'Round a ten feet tall



I feel like I'm walking

'Round a ten feet tall

I feel like I'm walking

'Round a ten feet tall

...

Ten Feet Tall

Released on the 2002 compilation Coat Of Many Cupboards, 'Ten Feet Tall' stands as a defining track for the British new wave band XTC. Written by Andy Partridge, the song exemplifies the group's signature blend of melodic pop sensibilities with sharp, literary lyricism. Its driving rhythm and distinctive production capture the essence of the late 1970s and early 1980s era, reflecting the band's evolution from their earlier punk-influenced roots to a more polished, art-rock sound. The track remains a staple of XTC's discography, showcasing their ability to craft songs that are both commercially accessible and intellectually engaging, cementing their legacy as one of the most influential acts in the genre.