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)
Tiger Feet
Girlschool Lyrics
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Well you know you’re the dance hall cutie that you love to be
Oh well now, you’ve been laying it down
You’ve got your hips swinging out of bounds
And I like the way you do what you’re doin’ to me
Alright
That’s right, that’s right, that’s right, that’s right I really love your tiger light That’s neat, that’s neat, that’s neat, that’s neat, I really love your tiger feet
I really love your tiger feet
Your tiger feet
Your tiger feet
Your tiger feet
Well alright
Well flash your warning lights just as long as you like
I know you’re aching to be making me tonight
I’ve got a feeling in my knees
It’s a feeling only you can please
There ain’t no way I’m gonna let you outta my sight
Alright
That’s right, that’s right, that’s right, that’s right I really love your tiger light
That’s neat, that’s neat, that’s neat, that’s neat, I really love your tiger feet
I really love your tiger feet
Your tiger feet
Your tiger feet
Your tiger feet
Well alright
That’s right, (that’s right), that’s right, (that’s right)
I really love your tiger light
That’s neat, (that’s neat), that’s neat, (that’s neat)
I really love your tiger feet I really love your tiger feet
Well alright well now, you’ve been laying it down
You’ve got your hips swinging out of bounds
And I like the way you do what you’re doin’ to me alright
That’s right, that’s right, that’s right, that’s right I really love your tiger light
That’s neat, that’s neat, that’s neat, that’s neat, I really love your tiger feet
I really love your tiger feet
I really love your tiger feet
That’s right, that’s right, that’s right, that’s right
That’s right, that’s right, that’s right, that’s right
That’s neat, that’s neat, that’s neat, that’s neat
I really love, I really love, I really love, I really love
I really love your tiger feet.
That’s right, that’s right, that’s right, that’s right
That’s right, that’s right, that’s right, that’s right
That’s neat, that’s neat, that’s neat, that’s neat
I really love, I really love, I really love, I really love
I really love your tiger feet.
The lyrics to Girlschool's song "Tiger Feet" are about a man who has been mesmerized by a girl who has been looking at him all night. He is calling her a "dance hall cutie" and appreciating the way she is dancing with her "hips swinging out of bounds." He loves the "feeling in his knees" that can only be satisfied by her.
Throughout the song, the man continues to express his admiration for the girl's "tiger light" and "tiger feet" as she continues to dance. He seems completely taken by her, and there is a sense that he will not let her out of his sight.
The song is a classic example of the catchy, upbeat rock that Girlschool was known for. It has a simple, repeating chorus that is easy to sing along to and infectious guitar riffs that keep the listener engaged. "Tiger Feet" is a fun, lighthearted song that is perfect for dancing and letting loose, which is likely why Girlschool chose to make it the title track of their debut album.
Line by Line Meaning
All night long, you’ve been looking at me
I've noticed you staring at me all night
Well you know you’re the dance hall cutie that you love to be
You're confident in your appearance and love being the center of attention
Oh well now, you’ve been laying it down
You've been dancing impressively
You’ve got your hips swinging out of bounds
Your dancing style is wild and unrestrained
And I like the way you do what you’re doin’ to me
I'm enjoying watching you dance and the effect it's having on me
That’s right, that’s right, that’s right, that’s right I really love your tiger light
I really love your confident and fierce personality
That’s neat, that’s neat, that’s neat, that’s neat, I really love your tiger feet
I really love your energetic and impressive dance moves
Well flash your warning lights just as long as you like
Keep showing off and doing what makes you feel confident
I know you’re aching to be making me tonight
I know you want to impress me and possibly take things further
I’ve got a feeling in my knees
I have a physical and emotional reaction to your dancing and presence
It’s a feeling only you can please
You're the only one who can make me feel this way
There ain’t no way I’m gonna let you outta my sight
I'm not going to let you leave without getting your attention or having a conversation
Well now, you’ve been laying it down
You're still dancing impressively
Your tiger feet
Your impressive dance moves and energetic style
That’s right, (that’s right), that’s right, (that’s right) I really love your tiger light
I really love your confident and fierce personality
That’s neat, (that’s neat), that’s neat, (that’s neat) I really love your tiger feet
I really love your energetic and impressive dance moves
I really love your tiger feet
I am genuinely impressed by your dance skills
Contributed by Penelope S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.