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)
Never Say Never
Girlschool Lyrics
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Devil may care he said never again
Yes I would if I could but you know that I can't
Yes I know that I should but you know that I shan't, no I
Take me to heaven and take me to hell
To the height of the heights shall I fall, yes I fell
Well who's calling the shots 'cause I know that I'm stalling
I'm falling
Never say never say never again, no I
Never say never say never again, no I
Never say never say never again, no I
Never say never say never again, no I
Never say never say never again, no I
Never say never say never again, no I
Never say never say never again
Stir up a storm with a rush of adrenalin
Devil may care he said see you again
Yes I would if I could but you know that I can't
Yes I know that I should but you know that I shan't, no I
Never say never say never again, nI
Never say never say never again, no I
Never say never say never again, no I
Never say never say never again
Shall I be taken or shall I be saved
Because I'm runnin' round in circles but who's runnin' the show
And you're never alone with a shot in your hand
Well it's good bye for now because I've gotta go
Never say never say never again, no I
Never say never say never again, no I
Never say never say never again, no I
Never say never say never again, no I
Never say never say never again, no I
Never say never say never again, no I
Never say never say never again
The lyrics of Girlschool's song Never Say Never are about living life to the fullest and taking risks. The singer of the song is daring and willing to try new things, even if they might be dangerous. The first verse talks about the excitement and rush of adrenaline that comes with taking risks, and the chorus repeats the line "Never say never say never again," which suggests that the singer is not afraid to take on new challenges and to keep pushing herself to new heights.
The second verse of the song is more introspective, as the singer reflects on the choices that she has made and the consequences of those choices. She questions who is really in control of her life, and whether she is making the right decisions. The line "Shall I be taken or shall I be saved" suggests that the singer is at a crossroads and is unsure of where her life is headed.
Overall, the song is a celebration of living life on your own terms and never giving up on your dreams. The chorus encourages listeners to keep pushing themselves and to never say never, no matter what challenges they may face.
Line by Line Meaning
Stir up a storm with a rush of adrenalin
Get pumped up and create a chaotic situation
Devil may care he said never again
Act recklessly and deny any responsibility for it
Yes I would if I could but you know that I can't
I want to do it but I am unable to
Yes I know that I should but you know that I shan’t, no I
I am aware of what I ought to do but I won't do it
Take me to heaven and take me to hell
Bring me to great heights or lows
To the height of the heights shall I fall, yes I fell
I fell from a great height
Well who's calling the shots 'cause I know that I'm stalling
Who's in charge because I am delaying
Who's driving the wagon, I'm falling
Who is responsible because I am losing my grip
Never say never say never again, no I
Do not deny the possibility of it happening again
Never say never say never again, no I
Do not deny the possibility of it happening again
Never say never say never again, no I
Do not deny the possibility of it happening again
Never say never say never again, no I
Do not deny the possibility of it happening again
Never say never say never again, no I
Do not deny the possibility of it happening again
Never say never say never again, no I
Do not deny the possibility of it happening again
Stir up a storm with a rush of adrenalin
Get pumped up and create a chaotic situation
Devil may care he said see you again
Act carelessly and suggest doing it again
Yes I would if I could but you know that I can't
I want to do it but I am unable to
Yes I know that I should but you know that I shan’t, no I
I am aware of what I ought to do but I won't do it
Never say never say never again, nI
Do not deny the possibility of it happening again
Never say never say never again, no I
Do not deny the possibility of it happening again
Never say never say never again, no I
Do not deny the possibility of it happening again
Never say never say never again
Do not deny the possibility of it happening again
Shall I be taken or shall I be saved
Will I end up being hurt or rescued?
Because I'm runnin' round in circles but who's runnin' the show
I am lost and confused, not sure who is in charge
And you're never alone with a shot in your hand
You always have a companion with alcohol or drugs
Well it's good bye for now because I've gotta go
Farewell, I have to leave now
Never say never say never again, no I
Do not deny the possibility of it happening again
Never say never say never again, no I
Do not deny the possibility of it happening again
Never say never say never again, no I
Do not deny the possibility of it happening again
Never say never say never again, no I
Do not deny the possibility of it happening again
Never say never say never again, no I
Do not deny the possibility of it happening again
Never say never say never again, no I
Do not deny the possibility of it happening again
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