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)
Don't Talk to Me
Girlschool Lyrics
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Just when I thought
It was safe to go outside
You came along
I said take me for a ride
You said something
We nearly came to blows
Get me one of those
Don't talk to me
Don't talk to me
Don't talk to me
Don't talk to me
You got to know
There's only you and me
It's such a shame
We don't know who we want to be
What can I say
When you tell me I'm your man
Those were the days honey
Catch me if you can
Don't talk to me
Don't talk to me
Don't talk to me
Don't talk to me
Don't talk to me
Don't talk to me
Don't talk to me
Don't talk to me
Don't talk to me
Don't talk to me
Don't talk to me
Don't talk to me
Don't talk to me
Don't talk to me
Don't talk to me
Don't talk to me
Don't talk to me
Don't talk to me
Oh yeah, oh yeah
The lyrics of Girlschool's song Don't Talk to Me are a reflection of the complex and often confusing nature of relationships. The song starts off with the singer feeling safe and secure until someone appears and changes everything. This could be a representation of meeting someone new and feeling attracted to them even though it might be dangerous or harmful. The singer then expresses frustration and anger towards this person, almost coming to blows, indicating some sort of conflict or tension between them.
The chorus emphasizes the need for distance and disconnection, with the repetition of "Don't talk to me" showing the singer's desire to cut ties and escape from this sudden change. However, it seems like this situation is more complicated than it appears, as the singer admits that there are only two of them, but they don't know who they want to be. This could be interpreted as uncertainty and confusion about the relationship or a lack of understanding about each other's needs.
The last verse highlights the conflicting messages and mixed signals that are present in this relationship. The person tells the singer that they are their man, but the singer seems to long for the past, saying "Those were the days, honey, catch me if you can." This suggests that the singer yearns for a simpler time and is unsure about where they stand with this person. Overall, the lyrics of Don't Talk to Me offer a glimpse into the complexities and challenges of modern relationships, where emotions and desires can often lead to confusion and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Just when I thought It was safe to go outside
Right when I felt comfortable being on my own, you came along.
You came along I said take me for a ride
I saw an opportunity to escape from my current situation and I thought you could take me on a journey.
You said something We nearly came to blows
We almost came to a physical fight because of what you said to me.
I said somebody better Get me one of those
I wanted to acquire something that would protect me from you and similar situations.
Don't talk to me
I don't want to hear anything you have to say.
You got to know There's only you and me
We're in this together, whether we like it or not.
It's such a shame We don't know who we want to be
It's unfortunate that we're unsure of our identities.
What can I say When you tell me I'm your man
I don't know how to respond when you call me your partner or significant other.
Those were the days honey Catch me if you can
Those times were exciting and adventurous, but now I'm trying to escape.
Oh yeah, oh yeah
An exclamation of agreement or excitement.
Contributed by Isabelle D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.