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)
Everything's the Same
Girlschool Lyrics
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Everything's been done before
Everything's been done and more
Trying to find something out of the blue
Trying to find something else to do
Everything's the same
Everything's seems the same
Everything's feels the same
Always looking for something new
Looking for something to say or do
I'm so bored being here with you
Every little thing that we say
Wasted days and wasted nights
This time I'm gonna get it right
Looking for an open door
That I've never been through before
Always looking for something new
Looking for something to say or do
I'm so bored being here with you
Every little thing that we say
Sometimes I will
Sometimes I won't
Sometimes I do and sometimes I don't
Sometimes it's bad
Sometimes it's great
Sometimes I feel I can't stand to wait
Always looking for something new
Looking for something to say or do
I'm so bored being here with you
Every little thing that we say
Always looking for something new
Looking for something to say or do
I'm so bored being here with you
Every little thing that we say
The lyrics to Girlschool's "Everything's the Same" are about feeling stuck in a rut and trying to find something new and exciting to break up the monotony. The verses express a sense of boredom and restlessness, seeking out novelty and variety. The chorus emphasizes the repetition and sameness of everything, making the search for new experiences feel all the more urgent. There's a sense of frustration and dissatisfaction with the status quo throughout the song.
The line "Every little thing that we say" suggests that even interpersonal communication has become tedious and uninteresting. The singer is looking for something that "I've never been through before," which could be interpreted as a desire for personal growth and change. The last verse includes a series of contradictions, suggesting the singer's ambivalence and uncertainty about whether or not they'll be able to break out of their routine.
Overall, the lyrics convey a feeling of being trapped and dissatisfied with the current state of things, while also acknowledging the difficulty of finding something truly new and exciting. The song taps into a universal human experience of looking for meaning and purpose in a world that can often feel mundane and predictable.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything's been done before
The world is full of ‘been there, done that’ events and activities
Everything's been done and more
People have done a lot more than what we could currently think of
Trying to find something out of the blue
Trying to find something unique and original amidst all the common things
Trying to find something else to do
Trying to explore different options and activities to not get bored
Everything's the same
Everything is so monotonous and repetitive
Everything's seems the same
Everything feels like a routine
Where's the fun Where's the game
Looking for something exciting and enjoyable
Everything's feels the same
Feeling stuck in a routine with nothing exciting to look forward to
Always looking for something new
Constantly in search of something novel and different
Looking for something to say or do
In search of an activity or conversation that can break the monotony
I'm so bored being here with you
Feeling bored in the presence of the person they are with because they are doing the same things
Every little thing that we say
Even normal conversations seem uninteresting and dull
Wasted days and wasted nights
Feeling like time is passing by without doing anything meaningful or enjoyable
This time I'm gonna get it right
Determined to make the most of the time and do something worthwhile
Looking for an open door
Looking for an opportunity or chance to do something unique and different
That I've never been through before
That can provide a new and refreshing experience
Sometimes I will
Sometimes I'll be up for something new
Sometimes I won't
Sometimes I'll be reluctant to try anything new
Sometimes I do and sometimes I don't
Sometimes I am up for trying something new while sometimes I am not
Sometimes it's bad
Sometimes the experience is not good
Sometimes it's great
Sometimes the experience is amazing
Sometimes I feel I can't stand to wait
Sometimes the anticipation of finding something new is too much to bear
Contributed by Bailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Seagull Rock Squawk
That guitar crunch. Wow. You just know there's Marshall's involed too. Even on a low volume...this songs sounds like a frieght train going by. Or a bomber !
James Payne
Impressive
Dale Wylie
little unknown fact the shaker in the background at 1:42 was the band shaking shakers of kelly johnson's ashes