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)
not for sale
Girlschool Lyrics
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If we are wise
We're not expecting rainbow-colored skies
Not right away
Nothing to lose
It might be fun
Don't talk of spending life times in the sun
Both you and I have seen what time can do
We'll only have ourselves if we build dreams that don't come true
What can we lose
We know we'll scar
Let's wait before we talk of evermore
One day we may
Nothing to lose
But lots to gain if love decides to stay
Both you and I have seen what time can do
We'll only have ourselves if we build dreams that don't come true
What can we lose
We know we'll scar
Let's wait before we talk of evermore
One day we may
Nothing to lose
But lots to gain if love decides to stay
Nothing to lose
The opening lines of the song "Nothing to lose, if we are wise, we're not expecting rainbow-colored skies, not right away" sets the tone for the overall sentiment of Girlschool's "Not for Sale". The song is a tender and thoughtful reflection on relationships and the fragility of love. The lyrics talk about holding back and not jumping headfirst into love, because there is nothing to lose by waiting a little longer to see if it is real.
The song strikes a balance between hopefulness and realism, with lines such as "One day we may, nothing to lose, but lots to gain if love decides to stay" expressing the potential for great happiness, while also acknowledging the reality of the risks and the possibility of heartbreak. The chorus "Both you and I have seen what time can do, we'll only have ourselves if we build dreams that don't come true" suggests the need to be cautious but also to remain hopeful, recognizing that it is possible to find true love, but that it requires work and patience.
Overall, Girlschool's "Not for Sale" is a touching and hopeful ode to love and relationships, with lyrics that speak to the importance of building a strong foundation and being thoughtful and patient in matters of the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing to lose
We have nothing to lose by taking chances.
If we are wise
We are smart to not expect everything to come easily and quickly.
We're not expecting rainbow-colored skies
We know life isn't always perfect and will not always be easy.
Not right away
We understand that good things take time and effort to achieve.
It might be fun
We are open to new experiences and enjoying life as it comes.
Don't talk of spending life times in the sun
We should not get too ahead of ourselves and expect more than what is reasonable.
Although we may
Although we can dream and hope for good things to come.
Both you and I have seen what time can do
We have learned from our past experiences and understand that things can change quickly.
We'll only have ourselves if we build dreams that don't come true
If our dreams do not come true, we will only have ourselves to rely on and should not expect others to fulfill our dreams.
What can we lose
We have already accepted that we might experience failure and rejection.
We know we'll scar
We understand that experiencing failure can hurt us emotionally.
Let's wait before we talk of evermore
We should not get ahead of ourselves and make plans for the long-term without seeing how things pan out first.
One day we may
Even if our dreams do not come true now, there is always a chance they will in the future.
But lots to gain if love decides to stay
We can gain a lot from a positive relationship, but understanding that love is not guaranteed.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DON BLACK, HENRY MANCINI
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