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)
Passion
Girlschool Lyrics
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I need the fire to ignite and turn the darkness into light
I can't live without desire it lights the fuel and takes me higher
It drives me on and through the dark until the fire starts to spark
I can't live without the lightening cause only love is that exciting
I light the flame and hold the torch and feel the burning passion scorch
Have you ever felt the passion burn you to the core
Electric fever in your veins you'll come back for more
I can't live without desire it lights the fuel and takes me higher
It drives me on and through the dark until the fire starts to spark
I can't live without passion it shakes me up and drives me on yeah
I need the fire to ignite and turn the darkness into light
I can't live without passion
The song "Passion" by Girlschool is about the importance of passion in life. The lyrics clearly express that the singer cannot live without passion because it ignites a fire within her, drives her forward to reach higher in life and brightens her dark existence. She needs this fire to turn her life around and make something out of it, without which she feels lost and incomplete. The use of imagery such as fire and lightning adds to the intensity and aggressiveness of the song, making it clear that she needs this passion to live and thrive.
The lyrics also talk about the addictive nature of passion, as it makes one feel alive and exhilarated. The singer has experienced the electric fever that comes with it and wants more of it. She knows that passion can be dangerous, but she is willing to take the risk because it is what propels her forward in life. The chorus repeats that the singer cannot live without passion, emphasizing its crucial role in her life.
Overall, "Passion" is an anthem for those who need the drive and spark to achieve their goals in life. It is a powerful call to action, urging the listener to embrace passion and let it fuel their desires and purposes.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't live without passion it shakes me up and drives me on yeah
Passion is necessary for me to function and it motivates me to move forward.
I need the fire to ignite and turn the darkness into light
The passion I have is the fire that lights up the dark and makes everything better.
I can't live without desire it lights the fuel and takes me higher
Desire is what drives me and makes me want to do better, and it takes me to new heights.
It drives me on and through the dark until the fire starts to spark
My desire pushes me forward even through the darkest moments and keeps the fire of passion burning.
I can't live without the lightening cause only love is that exciting
Love is the only thing worth living for, as it's the most exciting and invigorating feeling in the world.
I light the flame and hold the torch and feel the burning passion scorch
I take control of my passion and let it guide me, feeling its intense heat and power.
Have you ever felt the passion burn you to the core
Have you ever felt a burning passion that consumes you entirely?
Electric fever in your veins you'll come back for more
Once you've experienced the intensity of passion, you'll always crave more and want to go back for another taste.
Contributed by Connor V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.