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)
Take It All Away
Girlschool Lyrics
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Nothing you can do but just stay around
Trying to do your best,hoping they're can you hurry up impressed
But 'cause you wanna know who's next
Oooo, they're gonna take it all away
Loved you last night, loved you yesterday
But you'd better be careful just what you say
But I never let them see you when you drive up in your Jag
Oooo, they're gonna take it all away
They're gonna
They're gonna take it all away
They're gonna take it all away
Loved you last night, loved you yesterday
But you'd better be careful just what you say
Saved all my money, saving that's a drag
But I never let them see you when you drive up in your Jag
Oooo, they're gonna take it all away
They're gonna
They're gonna take it all away
They're gonna take it all away
They're gonna
They're gonna take it all away
They're gonna take it all away
better watch out!
They're gonna
They're gonna
They're gonna take it all away
They're gonna take it all away
The lyrics to "Take It All Away" by Girlschool discuss the fleeting nature of success and the struggles that come with trying to maintain it. The song discusses the ups and downs of life and how sometimes, no matter how hard we try, it feels like everything is being taken away from us. The line "trying to do your best, hoping they can hurry up impressed" highlights the pressure we feel to constantly strive for success and the fear that we may not be good enough.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of hiding your success or wealth, so as not to be judged or have it taken away from you. The line "saved all my money, saving that's a drag, but I never let them see you when you drive up in your Jag" suggests that the singer is keeping their luxury car secret to avoid criticism or envy from others. The repetition of the phrase "they're gonna take it all away" creates a sense of anxiety and a feeling that success is always temporary, and can be taken away at any moment.
Overall, "Take It All Away" is a powerful commentary on the dangers of tying our worth to material success and the anxieties that can come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
One day you're up, next day you're down
Life is unpredictable and can change quickly
Nothing you can do but just stay around
You can't control everything around you, sometimes you just have to endure
Trying to do your best,hoping they're can you hurry up impressed
Attempting to impress others by doing your best
But 'cause you wanna know who's next
Wanting to know who will be successful next
Oooo, they're gonna take it all away
Success can be fleeting and taken away quickly
Loved you last night, loved you yesterday
Showing affection for someone in the past
But you'd better be careful just what you say
Being cautious with your words so as not to ruin a relationship
Saved all my money, saving that's a drag
Saving money is hard work
But I never let them see you when you drive up in your Jag
Hiding extravagance from others to avoid judgement
They're gonna take it all away
Other people can tear down the things you've worked for
better watch out!
Be careful and vigilant
Contributed by Nathaniel C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-oj1xl6tr3y
Здорово 👍 сильнейшие рокерши
@G0UDG
R.I.P Kelly you are dearly missed by all Girl school fans
@user-br4cb7bq6c
British Heavy Rock 'n' Roll !!
@joseangelsantanagarcia4563
Las mejores joder!!!!!
@waykoolrecords
Good tune !
@pete6645
A Sunday evening favourite at the 'Winning Post' rock disco, Twickenham, late 1970s.
@ricksuegreen1753
Did Vic Maille record this?
So raw and unproduced as Rock and Roll shud be.
Monster.
Bought this when stonking new!
@banger107
One day you're up, next day you're down. Nothing you can do but just stay around.
@Rhoadssh4
it s a long way to the top (if you wanna rock n roll )!!!!!!!
@veena8950
hey if led zeppelin can steal other people's music...