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)
Tear It Up
Girlschool Lyrics
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You're gonna find out tonight
Play rough gonna make it touch
Gonna set the place alight
I got news for you
An offer you can't refuse
Kick the walls down
We're gonna have it all tonight
If you play my game you won't be the same
Track you down and turn you around
Tear it up
Playing rough
Break loose stop acting like a moose
Always trying to be so cool
Take a bite of anything you like
All for fun and fun for all
When I get through with you
You can do what you wanna do
You can kick down the walls
We're gonna have fun tonight
If you play my game you won't be the same
Kick it down come on let's play around
Tear it up
Playing rough
So come on now don't be shy
Lets take a walk on the wild side
Come on now lets make some noise
Tear it up tonight
The lyrics to Girlschool's song "Tear It Up" are all about throwing caution to the wind and living life to the fullest. The song's driving beat and aggressive guitars set the tone for the wild night the singer is promising. The lyrics encourage the listener to forget their inhibitions and let loose, promising that if they play the singer's game, they will be transformed. The use of the phrase "tear it up" emphasizes the wildness and abandon the singer is calling for, urging the listener to play rough and break loose from their usual behavior.
The lyrics can be interpreted as a call to rebellion against societal norms, encouraging the listener to break free from the mundane and experience something more exciting. The phrase "take a walk on the wild side" emphasizes this idea, promoting the idea of taking risks and trying new things. The use of the word "moose" as a pejorative term also reinforces the idea of rejecting conformity and embracing individuality.
Overall, "Tear It Up" is a high-energy anthem that calls for wildness, rebellion, and an embrace of the unconventional.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch out you know what its about
Be careful, you already know what will happen tonight
You're gonna find out tonight
Tonight you will experience it for yourself
Play rough gonna make it touch
We're going to act wild and cause ruckus
Gonna set the place alight
We'll ignite the energy and excitement of the place
I got news for you
Let me tell you something important
An offer you can't refuse
I have an irresistible proposal for you
Kick the walls down
Let's break free and have a great time
We're gonna have it all tonight
We're going to enjoy everything to the fullest tonight
If you play my game you won't be the same
Join me in this wild game and you'll be transformed
Track you down and turn you around
I'll find you and guide you towards this adventure
Tear it up
Let's go crazy together
Playing rough
We'll be wild and unbridled
Break loose stop acting like a moose
Let's break free and stop acting dull
Always trying to be so cool
Stop pretending and just be yourself
Take a bite of anything you like
Indulge in whatever you want
All for fun and fun for all
The point is to have a great time, and everyone should join in
When I get through with you
After we let loose together
You can do what you wanna do
You'll feel empowered to do whatever you want
You can kick down the walls
You can let go of any inhibitions you have
We're gonna have fun tonight
We'll have an amazing night together
Kick it down come on let's play around
Let's break free and have some fun
So come on now don't be shy
Let's not be reserved, let's go wild
Lets take a walk on the wild side
Let's explore the wild and crazy side of life
Come on now lets make some noise
Let's create some excitement and energy
Tear it up tonight
Let's go all out tonight
Contributed by Nolan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.