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)
From the Other Side
Girlschool Lyrics
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I'll meet you no matter how hard
I'll meet you on the other side yeah
Gonna hit the ground running
Just to get on through
Hit the ground running
Just to get on through to you
I'll meet you on the other side yeah
I know I'm going through a nightmare
With only you to get me through
I know I'm going through a nightmare
There's only one thing I can do
I can see you there in my dreams
I can see you when you come talk to me
I can be with you in my dreams yeah
I need you there to be my guide
I need you there to be by my side
I'll meet you on the other side yeah
I know I'm going through a nightmare
With only you to get me through
I know I'm going through a nightmare
There's only one thing I can do
I'll meet you on the other side
I'll meet you no matter how hard
I'll meet you on the other side yeah
I'm gonna live my life how I want to
Gonna live my life how you'd want me to
Rebel rebel girl what would you do?
I'll meet you on the other side
The lyrics to Girlschool’s song “From the Other Side” are deep and introspective. The song paints a picture of a situation that necessitates complete resilience and a fighting spirit. The opening lines, “I’ll meet you on the other side,” set the tone for the song. The singer is determined to make it to the end goal no matter how tough the challenge may be. They believe that they will overcome the adversities and meet their significant other on the other side. The following lines, “Gonna hit the ground running, just to get on through,” show the determination of the singer. They are willing to go through a lot of struggles in order to succeed in their aim. The singer is not alone in this struggle, their significant other is helping them every step of the way. They say, “I know I’m going through a nightmare, with only you to get me through”, which shows that their relationship is a vital factor in their success.
The chorus, “I’ll meet you on the other side yeah”, is repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the singer’s perseverance. The second verse is more introspective, with lines like, “I can see you there in my dreams, I can be with you in my dreams yeah”. The singer is struggling in their reality but finds comfort in their dreams where they can be with their significant other. The line, “I need you there to be my guide, I need you there to be by my side”, depicts the need for their significant other to help them navigate through the difficulties of life. The song ends on an optimistic note when the singer says, “I’m gonna live my life how I want to, gonna live my life how you’d want me to, rebel rebel girl what would you do?” These lyrics emphasise the importance of individuality and living life by one’s own rules, without forgetting the guidance and teachings of loved ones, especially in their absence.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll meet you on the other side
I promise to reunite with you in the afterlife.
I'll meet you no matter how hard
I will overcome any obstacle to be with you again.
I'll meet you on the other side yeah
I eagerly anticipate our reunion in the next world.
Gonna hit the ground running
I will act decisively and without hesitation.
Just to get on through
To achieve my goal of reuniting with you.
Hit the ground running
I will take immediate action to achieve my desire.
Just to get on through to you
I will persevere and overcome any obstacles to reach you.
I know I'm going through a nightmare
I am experiencing a terrible and difficult situation.
With only you to get me through
I rely on thoughts and memories of you to cope and persevere.
There's only one thing I can do
All I can do is keep going and persevere.
I can see you there in my dreams
I dream of being with you and seeing you again.
I can see you when you come talk to me
I imagine your presence and guidance helping me through difficult times.
I can be with you in my dreams yeah
Even if only in my dreams, I feel comfort and connection with you.
I need you there to be my guide
I rely on you for guidance and strength to persevere through hardship.
I need you there to be by my side
I wish for your physical presence to support and comfort me.
I'm gonna live my life how I want to
I will live in a way that honors your memory and makes you proud.
Gonna live my life how you'd want me to
I will strive to live in a way that aligns with your values and wishes.
Rebel rebel girl what would you do?
I wonder how you, who defied convention and expectations, would approach my current struggle.
Contributed by Xavier O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.