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 Too Late
Girlschool Lyrics
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Shiver and shake, can't think of a word to say
No control, can't let it go
Night and day, don't make me wait, no
No!
If you wanna find out
What it's all about
It's never too late to activate,
It's never too late
It's never too late to activate,
It's never too late
Well, I've been screaming blue murder waiting for this day
Take me to the limit, ooo, and take it all the way
All night long, no, we can't go wrong
Running hot, now we can go down, yeah
Yeah!
Oh, we're gonna find out
What it's all about
It's never too late to activate,
It's never too late
It's never too late to activate,
It's never too late
We're gonna find out tonight
We're gonna find out
What it's all about
It's never too late to activate,
It's never too late
It's never too late to activate
It's never too late
The lyrics to Girlschool's "Never Too Late" convey a sense of nervousness and anticipation toward a potential romantic interest. The singer explains that they feel nervous and can't find the right words to say when the other person looks their way. However, the singer doesn't want to wait any longer and is ready to take things to the next level. The repeated refrain of "It's never too late to activate" suggests a sense of urgency and determination. The singer wants to make their move and find out once and for all what could potentially happen between them.
Overall, the song captures the feeling of wanting something but feeling held back by fear or uncertainty. This theme is one that resonates with many people, especially when it comes to love or relationships. The lyrics are straightforward, and the driving rock melody adds to the sense of energy and excitement. The repeated chorus also adds to the catchiness of the song, making it a fun and upbeat anthem.
Line by Line Meaning
You make me so nervous when you look my way
When you look at me, I feel very anxious and uneasy
Shiver and shake, can't think of a word to say
I start trembling due to nervousness and I find myself speechless
No control, can't let it go
I have no power over my emotions and cannot get rid of them
Night and day, don't make me wait, no
I desire to take action soon, not wanting to wait endlessly
If you wanna find out What it's all about
To learn the true essence of this, follow my lead
It's never too late to activate
You can always take control and make your move, no matter how late it seems
Well, I've been screaming blue murder waiting for this day
I have been desperately waiting for this moment, feeling like I am going crazy
Take me to the limit, ooo, and take it all the way
Push me to the edge and go as far as we can
All night long, no, we can't go wrong
We have the whole night, and we can't mess it up
Running hot, now we can go down, yeah
We are excited and can finally let loose and act on our impulses
Oh, we're gonna find out What it's all about
Together, we will discover what this experience truly means
We're gonna find out tonight
Tonight is the night where we will learn the outcome of our actions
It's never too late to activate
Remember, there's always time to take charge and make the most of the situation
Contributed by Hannah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.