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)
My Ambition
Girlschool Lyrics
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You are the one - my one desire
I used to think - I had the key
Love was fine - but not for me
The minute I set eyes on you
I knew I had to make you mine
You're gonna see my way of things
In just a little time
'Cos I've got everything - all you want and more
I've got everything
You're my ambition - come with me
'Cos you're my ambition - come with me
I'd like to be your angel cake
But I could never be that sweet
So let me set your soul aflame
Satisfaction guaranteed
Cos I've got everything - all you want and more
I've got everything
You're my ambition - come with me
'Cos you're my ambition - come with me
The song "My Ambition" by Girlschool is a love song about a woman who is deeply in love with someone and willing to do anything to make them hers. In the beginning of the song, she sings "Light up my heart - set me on fire," which signifies her intense passion for the person she desires. She clarifies that she used to think that love wasn't for her, but the moment she saw this person, she knew she had to have them. She assures the listener that she has everything they want and more, and they will see her way of things soon enough.
The chorus reiterates the title of the song and further emphasizes her desire to have this person's love and attention. The second verse is particularly interesting as she confesses that she cannot be an angel cake, a metaphor for someone who is perfect or innocent, but she promises to set the person's soul aflame and guarantee satisfaction. Her confidence in her ability to make the person happy is a recurring theme throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Light up my heart - set me on fire
I desire to be completely enamored and passionate about someone, igniting a flame within me
You are the one - my one desire
You are the only person I want, my ultimate longing and goal
I used to think - I had the key
I believed I had discovered the secret to life and love
Love was fine - but not for me
While love may be acceptable for others, I did not previously feel that it was for me
The minute I set eyes on you
From the moment I saw you, I knew I had to have you
I knew I had to make you mine
I was determined to possess and have a relationship with you
You're gonna see my way of things
You will come to understand and accept my perspective and approach to life
In just a little time
This insight and acceptance will occur shortly after we start our relationship
'Cos I've got everything - all you want and more
I have everything needed to fulfill your desires and exceed your expectations
You're my ambition - come with me
You are my aspiration and goal, I want you to join me
'Cos you're my ambition - come with me
Because having you by my side and being in a relationship with you is what I am striving for
I'd like to be your angel cake
I want to be your sweet and beloved partner
But I could never be that sweet
I recognize that I may not always be able to live up to this idealized version of a partner
So let me set your soul aflame
Let me ignite within you a passionate and fervent love
Satisfaction guaranteed
I am confident that I can fulfill all your desires and make you happy
Contributed by Micah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.