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 Me I'm Yours
Girlschool Lyrics
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Take my chances
I've got nothing to lose
So take my hand
I'm the one to blame
'Cos I've just found a new way to misbehave
Take me
Take me
I'm yours
Take me I'm yours
So come on over and break the ice
Just let yourself go
I'll be twice as nice
Life's a game
And it takes two
I'll get over every inch of you
Take me
I'm yours
Take me
I'm yours
Take me I'm yours
Don't you know that's what friends are for
Scratch my back and I'll scratch yours
Don't waste time playing hide and seek
'Cos you're a bad influence on me
Take me
I'm yours
Take me
I'm yours
Take me I'm yours
The song "Take Me I'm Yours" by Girlschool talks about a person who always looks for something new and is willing to take chances. She has nothing to lose and is willing to take the blame for her misbehavior. She is inviting someone to take her, implying that she is willing to be taken by someone who has the same attitude. She wants to break the ice and get to know the other person, letting go of inhibitions and enjoying life to its fullest.
The song is all about living in the moment and experiencing everything that life has to offer. It talks about how nothing should hold us back from experiencing new things and taking risks, as long as we are willing to take responsibility for our actions. The line "Don't waste time playing hide and seek 'cos you're a bad influence on me" conveys the idea that people who are more cautious can hold us back from enjoying life to its fullest.
In summary, "Take Me I'm Yours" is a song about living life to the fullest, taking risks, and not being afraid to step outside our comfort zones to experience new things.
Line by Line Meaning
Always looking for something new
I crave new experiences and am not content with staying stagnant
Take my chances
I am willing to take risks and try new things, even if they are uncertain or potentially dangerous
I've got nothing to lose
I have no attachments or responsibilities holding me back from pursuing my desires, making me free to take risks without fear of loss
So take my hand
Come with me on this adventure, I want you to experience the thrill of the unknown with me
I'm the one to blame
I take full responsibility for my actions, even if they may lead to negative consequences
'Cos I've just found a new way to misbehave
I have stumbled upon a new way to be rebellious and willfully break the rules
So come on over and break the ice
Let's break down any barriers between us and get comfortable with each other
Just let yourself go
Relax and let yourself be free from inhibitions or constraints
I'll be twice as nice
If you let go of your worries and fears, I will be even more welcoming and kind than before
Life's a game
Life is an adventure to be enjoyed and embraced with an open mind
And it takes two
To truly live life and experience its fullest potential, it takes two people who are willing to let go of their fears and live in the moment
I'll get over every inch of you
I want to explore every part of your being and truly know who you are
Don't you know that's what friends are for
Friends support each other and are there to experience both the good and the bad times together
Scratch my back and I'll scratch yours
If you help me out, I will help you in return; we are in this together
Don't waste time playing hide and seek
Don't waste time trying to hide parts of yourself from me or playing games; let's be honest and open with each other
'Cos you're a bad influence on me
I look up to you and your rebellious spirit, and being around you inspires me to be more daring and adventurous
Contributed by Avery F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.