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 From Me
Girlschool Lyrics
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Sitting with your head in your hands
Looking for a way out
Hiding with your head in the sand
You know it isn't easy
And so you try to run away
But you'd better watch out
You're gonna have to face today
There's a way outta here
I'll make it clear
Take it from me
You know the lines on the mirror
Are showing up on your face
Sooner or later
Someone's gonna take your place
There's a way outta here
I'll make it clear
Take it from me
The lyrics of Girlschool's song Take It From Me address the theme of escapism and its consequences. The first verse describes a person who is avoiding their problems and hiding from reality. They know they can't escape forever, but they try anyway. The chorus suggests that there is a way out of this situation, but it requires facing reality head-on.
The second verse talks about the physical toll that the person's avoidance has taken. The "lines on the mirror" refer to cocaine use, and the fact that they are showing up on the person's face suggests that they have been using for a long time. The last line suggests that there will be consequences for this behavior, and that someone else will eventually take their place.
The chorus then repeats, driving home the idea that there is a way out of this situation, but it requires taking action and facing reality. The repetition of the phrase "take it from me" suggests that the singer has personally experienced what the person in the song is going through and can offer advice from a place of understanding.
Overall, the lyrics of Take It From Me suggest that escapism may provide temporary relief, but ultimately it will catch up to you and have consequences. The song encourages listeners to face their problems head-on and seek help if needed.
Line by Line Meaning
Waiting in the corner
Anticipating in a secluded area
Sitting with your head in your hands
Being in a melancholic state, feeling overwhelmed by the situation
Looking for a way out
Searching for a solution to the problem
Hiding with your head in the sand
Ignoring the problem and hoping it goes away
You know it isn't easy
Acknowledging the difficulty of the situation
And so you try to run away
Trying to escape from the situation
But you'd better watch out
A warning of the consequences of avoiding the situation
You're gonna have to face today
Accepting and dealing with the present situation
There's a way outta here
An awareness that there is an escape from the situation
I'll make it clear
Making the solution undeniably evident
Take it from me
Trust me, I know the solution
You know the lines on the mirror
The physical evidence of drug use is apparent
Are showing up on your face
The repercussions of drug use will eventually manifest on the outside
Sooner or later
Inevitably
Someone's gonna take your place
Your position will be filled by someone else if you don't change your ways
Contributed by Carson L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.