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)
Hold on Tight
Girlschool Lyrics
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No more backward glances it's the end of the line
Next time, would we be so blind
No more second chances, we're running out of time
Gimme, gimme, gimme more
What's it all about, what's it all about
Hold on tight hold on tight
Hold on tight don't let it drag you down
This life, what's it all about
One thing leads to another we need to work it out
It's mine to live it how I like
Goodbye to old romances it's the end of the line
Gimme, gimme, gimme more
What's it all about, what's it all about
CHORUS:
Hold on tight hold on tight
Hold on tight don't let it drag you down
The lyrics to the song 'Hold on Tight' by Girlschool speak to the fleeting nature of time and the importance of holding onto what we have in life. The first verse poses the question of whether or not this could be the last moment or chance for something, and emphasizes the need to move forward and not dwell on the past. The lyrics urge the listener to not be blinded by the future and to take advantage of the present moment because time is running out.
The chorus continues the theme of holding on tight and not letting life's challenges drag you down. Life is full of ups and downs, and the lyrics encourage the listener to persevere, to hold strong in the face of adversity, and to never give up. The song speaks to a universal truth that everyone experiences, with a nod towards the fleeting nature of life and the importance of staying present and holding on tight to what matters most.
Line by Line Meaning
Could this time, be the last time
Wondering if this moment could be the final chance
No more backward glances it's the end of the line
Refusing to look back and realizing that it's time to move on
Next time, would we be so blind
Questioning whether we'll repeat the same mistake again
No more second chances, we're running out of time
Acknowledging that opportunities are limited and we can't afford to mess up
Gimme, gimme, gimme more
Expressing a desire for something greater or better
What's it all about, what's it all about
Questioning the purpose or meaning of a situation or life in general
Hold on tight hold on tight
Encouraging oneself to stay strong and persevere
Hold on tight don't let it drag you down
Urging oneself not to give up or be defeated by struggles
This life, what's it all about
Questioning the meaning or significance of life
One thing leads to another we need to work it out
Acknowledging that decisions and actions have consequences and require thought and effort to resolve
It's mine to live it how I like
Realizing that one has control over their own life and decisions
Goodbye to old romances it's the end of the line
Saying farewell to past relationships and acknowledging that they are over
Contributed by Levi M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.