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 Walk Away
Girlschool Lyrics
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You got the power to hypnotise
Running for cover your promises were lies
I got the message from the look in your eyes
Don't walk away
You give me all I need
Don't walk away
Once bitten, no compromise
The feeling's gone and its no surprise
We're out of touch out of love once more
So watch your step 'cos you're gonna take a fall
Don't walk away
You give me all I need
Don't walk away
Won't set you free
Face to face eye to eye
I've got the power I've seen your disguise
Love is blind but I've opened up my eyes
And soon you'll see it will be your turn and cry
The lyrics of the song Don't Walk Away by Girlschool may seem simple at first glance, but there is a deeper message behind them. The song talks about a relationship where one person has been deceived by the other's promises and lies. The lyrics "running for cover, your promises were lies" show that the singer has realized that their partner has not been truthful with them.
Despite this realization, the singer does not want their partner to walk away. The lines "don't walk away, you give me all I need, won't set you free" show that the singer is willing to forgive their partner and give them another chance.
The chorus is repeated several times in the song, emphasizing the idea that the singer does not want their partner to leave them even though they have been hurt. The phrase "you give me all I need" suggests that the singer feels dependent on their partner, despite everything that has happened.
In the final verse, the singer confronts their partner directly, saying that they have seen through their disguise and that love is not blind. The line "soon you'll see it will be your turn to cry" suggests that the singer believes that their partner will experience the pain and hurt that they have caused.
Overall, the lyrics of Don't Walk Away by Girlschool convey the message of a relationship that has been damaged by lies and deceit, but where one person is still willing to forgive and give another chance.
Line by Line Meaning
Run and hide time after time
You repeatedly try to escape and avoid confrontation
You got the power to hypnotise
Your charm and influence is captivating
Running for cover your promises were lies
You're attempting to escape because your commitments were insincere
I got the message from the look in your eyes
I understand what you're trying to convey through your facial expressions
Don't walk away
Please don't leave me
You give me all I need
You provide me with everything I require emotionally and mentally
Won't set you free
Leaving me won't solve your problems
Once bitten, no compromise
I'm unwilling to compromise after being previously hurt
The feeling's gone and its no surprise
Our love has faded away, and it's not unexpected
We're out of touch out of love once more
We're emotionally and physically distanced yet again
So watch your step 'cos you're gonna take a fall
You need to be cautious because your actions may have consequences
Face to face eye to eye
We are now confronting each other
I've got the power I've seen your disguise
I've identified your deception and hold the upper hand
Love is blind but I've opened up my eyes
Although love can distort reality, I have now realized the truth
And soon you'll see it will be your turn and cry
Eventually, you'll experience the same pain you've caused me
Contributed by Adam N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.