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)
Screaming Blue Murder
Girlschool Lyrics
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Action screams when there's something to say
Action screams when there's no words to tell it
Action screams when you're fading away
When you're fading away
Come on let me show you just what we're gonna do
We're all screaming blue murder, screaming blue murder
All those times you thought it would happen
All those lies spinning round in your head
All those times you thought it would kill you
All their lies will tear them to shreds
We'll tear them to shreds
If you were me you'd be
Screaming blue murder, screaming blue murder
Action screams but nobody listened
Action screams, when I wanted it all
Action screams, now I'm screaming blue murder
Action screams, and they don't count at all
And they don't count at all
Come on let me show you just what we're gonna do
We're all screaming blue murder, screaming blue murder
We're all screaming blue murder, screaming blue murder
The lyrics to Girlschool's "Screaming Blue Murder" are about the power of action and the frustration of feeling unheard. The phrase "screaming blue murder" is used to denote the intensity and urgency of action and expression. The verses describe feeling unheard and disregarded, despite screaming out for attention and recognition. The chorus declares that everyone is joined together in this frustration and is ready to take action.
The lines "action screams when there's no words to tell it" and "action screams, and they don't count at all" highlight the importance of action over words alone. The song urges listeners to take action and make their voices heard, to not let their frustration go unnoticed.
Line by Line Meaning
Action screams like screaming blue murder
When someone takes action with a sense of urgency, it's like they're screaming as loud as possible to get people's attention and make them realize the importance of the situation.
Action screams when there's something to say
When there's a message that needs to be conveyed, taking action is more effective than using words sometimes.
Action screams when there's no words to tell it
Sometimes, emotions are so powerful that words can't express them, so action is the only way to convey the message.
Action screams when you're fading away
When someone is in a dire situation and feels like they're losing their strength, they may need to take drastic action to survive.
When you're fading away
In times of distress, someone may feel like they're fading away and that their situation looks bleak.
All those times you thought it would happen
There are times in life when we're anticipating something that we've been waiting for or expecting to happen.
All those lies spinning round in your head
Sometimes, people tell lies that can cause confusion and self-doubt in someone's mind.
All those times you thought it would kill you
In certain situations, someone may feel like what they're going through is a matter of life or death.
All their lies will tear them to shreds
Eventually, those who tell lies will face the consequences of their actions, and they will be torn down by them.
If you were me you'd be
If someone were to experience the same situation that I'm in, they would feel the same emotions and intensity that I am feeling.
Screaming blue murder, screaming blue murder
Expressing one's frustration, helplessness, or anger as if someone has just been brutally murdered, is a way to convey the intensity and urgency of the situation.
Action screams but nobody listened
Even when someone takes action that requires immediate attention, sometimes people tend to ignore the signs and consequences of the issue.
Action screams, when I wanted it all
When someone has goals and wants to achieve them, they may need to take decisive action to make them happen.
Action screams, now I'm screaming blue murder
When someone is at their breaking point and they're taking extreme action to convey their frustration, they're essentially screaming as loud as possible for help and change.
Action screams, and they don't count at all
Even when someone takes action to address an issue, their efforts may not make a difference in the eyes of those in power.
Contributed by Violet P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ancushe
00:00 Screaming Blue Murder
03:23 Live with Me
06:44 Take It from Me
09:37 Wildlife
12:26 Turns Your Head Around
15:32 Don't Call It Love
19:16 Hellrazor
21:55 When Your Blood Runs Cold
25:21 You Got Me
28:42 Flesh & Blood
Ancushe
00:00 Screaming Blue Murder
03:23 Live with Me
06:44 Take It from Me
09:37 Wildlife
12:26 Turns Your Head Around
15:32 Don't Call It Love
19:16 Hellrazor
21:55 When Your Blood Runs Cold
25:21 You Got Me
28:42 Flesh & Blood
Tony Altano
CD bonus DON'T STOP features Enid at the microphone. Her last until returning to the band nearly 18 years later.
Jandergil Cabral
Elas merecem altos respeitos!
WOTHAN***
One of the best Rock Groups ever...
Chris
Slightly higher than average at best
No Trust
Got this one on vinyl, brings back the memories!
Napoleon Wilson
Screaming blue murder was inspired by that time Papa Smurf dropped acid and went nuts,chasing Smurfette around screaming at the top of his lungs swinging a comically large mallet...great ep,great song...
Alexandre TEIXEIRA BENJAMIN
Great work! They sing well without scream!! Rock`n`roll massive respect! For more women in rock!
чертог волка
Класс группа !
👏👏👏благодарю
Luis Bravo
Un Album asombroso!! en su epoca como sonaba!!