Kelly Johnson and Denise Dufort later joined and in April 1978 they changed their name to Girlschool.
Their first single Take it all away was released on the City Records label which led to them gaining a Motörhead support slot on the Overkill tour in 1979.
Having signed with Lemmy´s record company Bronze later that year, the band released their first album Demolition in 1980.
After touring Japan in 1982, Enid left and was replaced by Gil Weston of The Killjoys and Girlschool recorded their third album Screaming Blue Murder.
When Kelly left to live in L.A. she was replaced by Cris Bonacci on lead guitar and singer Jackie Bodimead on lead vocals for the 1985 album Running Wild.
After many more line-up changes and releases on various labels, the original bassist/vocalist Enid rejoined the band in 2000, together with Jackie Chambers. In 2002 the band released the 21st Anniversary: Not that Innocent album.
Their 12th and latest output is the re-recorded Hit and Run: Revisited. Girlschool continued to tour Europe and South America in 2011-12 and returned in Japan in 2013. In early 2015, they recorded a new album titled 'Guilty as Sin' with producer Chris Tsangarides, which was released on 13 November 2015. On 30 January 2019, it was announced on the band's website that "Girlschool have parted ways once again with bassist Enid Williams" and that Tracey Lamb would return to replace her.
In 2023, Girlschool, now consisting of Kim McAuliffe on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Denise Dufort on drums, Tracey Lamb on bass and Jackie Chambers on lead guitar have unveiled a video for their new single “Are You Ready?” from their upcoming studio album WTFortyfive?, which will be released on July 28, 2023.
--Discography--
Demolition (1980)
Hit and Run (1981)
Screaming Blue Murder (1982)
Play Dirty (1983)
Running Wild (1985)
Nightmare at Maple Cross (1986)
Take a Bite (1988)
Girlschool (1992)
21st Anniversary: Not That Innocent (2002)
Believe (2004)
Legacy (2008)
Hit and Run - Revisited (2011)
Guilty as Sin (2015)
WTFortyfive? (2023)
A Love Too Far
Girlschool Lyrics
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The one you would die to gaze into
I want you near me
I need to feel your hands in mine
Wondering if
We were just a way of killing time
Just another waste of time
Imagine a love without pain
I feel so scared to hurt again
I need to see you
I feel so far away from you
I wouldn't miss you
Oh, if we only had some time
But then I'd know if you were really mine
If you have a change of heart
I won't be the first too fall
And if you ever change your mind
I won't be as blind as love
I wouldn't be as blind at all
I need to see you
If it's to only break the spell
I'll go on without you
Then let me be a little on guard
'cos I know I took a love too far
la la la la
The lyrics to Girlschool's song "A Love Too Far" speak of a deep yearning for love and connection, but also a fear of getting hurt in the process. The opening lines of the song ask the listener to picture a face with "eyes of blue," and describes how one would "die to gaze into" them. This creates a powerful image of physical attraction and desire. The singer then expresses her need to be close to this person, to feel their hands in hers. However, she is also questioning whether their relationship is just a way of "killing time," or if it is truly meaningful.
The next verse continues this exploration of love and fear. The singer longs for a love without pain, but is scared of being hurt again. She feels far away from the person she loves and wonders if they are really hers. The chorus of the song emphasizes the uncertainty of the situation - if the person has a change of heart, the singer won't be the first to fall. She won't be as blind as love, and won't miss the person if they were just "wasting time" with each other.
The final verse is a plea for clarity and understanding. The singer wants to see the person, even if it means breaking the spell of their love. She is willing to go on without them, but wants to be guarded against making the same mistake again - taking a love "too far."
Overall, "A Love Too Far" explores the complexities and uncertainties of romantic relationships, and the fear of getting hurt that can accompany them. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of desire, longing, and the struggle to understand one's own feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Picture a face with eyes of blue
Imagine a person with piercing blue eyes.
The one you would die to gaze into
This person's eyes are so captivating, you would be willing to die for the chance to stare into them.
I want you near me
I desire your presence and closeness.
I need to feel your hands in mine
I crave the physical touch and connection we share.
Wondering if
Contemplating whether
We were just a way of killing time
We may have only been spending time with each other just to pass the time without any real commitment or emotional investment.
Just another waste of time
The time spent together may have been meaningless and unfulfilling.
Imagine a love without pain
Picture a relationship free from emotional distress or heartbreak.
I feel so scared to hurt again
I am fearful of experiencing emotional pain once more.
I need to see you
I require your presence to feel fulfilled and content.
I feel so far away from you
I feel disconnected from you, physically or emotionally.
I wouldn't miss you
If we only had a brief encounter, our separation wouldn't leave a long-lasting impression on me.
Oh, if we only had some time
If we had ample time to spend together, our relationship would be more meaningful to me.
But then I'd know if you were really mine
More time spent together would allow me to determine if you are truly committed to me.
If you have a change of heart
If your feelings towards me shift in any way,
I won't be the first too fall
I won't be the first to fall in love with you, as I can protect my heart from getting hurt.
And if you ever change your mind
If you change your perspective or feelings about our relationship,
I won't be as blind as love
My ability to see the situation and relationship clearly will not be clouded by love or emotions.
I wouldn't be as blind at all
I wouldn't be blinded by love because I am not certain if we have a real, committed relationship.
If it's to only break the spell
If seeing you would only make me realize that the relationship is not real or not meant to be,
I'll go on without you
I will move on from the relationship without you.
Then let me be a little on guard
I will be cautious and prepared for anything that may happen in the relationship.
'cos I know I took a love too far
I acknowledge that I have gone too far in pursuing this relationship, and need to be more realistic about its potential.
Contributed by Eliana W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.