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)
secret
Girlschool Lyrics
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I'll try to keep it, this secret about you
I know a secret, a secret about you
I'll try to keep it, this secret about you
But bear in mind I'm the gossiping kind
I think you'll find if I'm wined and dined
My tongue is tied and my eyes are blind
I know what you're thinking, thinking about things
I know what you're thinking, thinking about me
I know what you're thinking, thinking about things
I know what you're thinking, thinking about me
But I'll try to find a little peace of mind
If you care to confide I could be on your side
Look me in the eye and swear it's the last time
While I chalk one up for womankind
I know a secret, a secret about you
I'll try to keep it, this secret about you
I know a secret, a secret about you
I'll try to keep it, this secret about you
The song "Secret" by Girlschool depicts the act of keeping and revealing secrets. The opening lines convey the message that the singer knows a secret about someone, and they will attempt to keep it. However, this promise is immediately followed up with a warning that the singer has the tendency to gossip, but can keep silent if wined and dined.
The further lines indicate the knowledge that the singer has about the individual's thoughts regarding them, but they are willing to keep it to themselves if the person confides in them. The last lines repeat the initial message, affirming the promise to keep a secret "about you."
The lyrics of this song explore themes of secrecy and trust. They suggest the idea that people often keep secrets and others may find out about them, but one can trust the person they confide in to keep it safe. The song highlights the clause of trust in friendships and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I know a secret, a secret about you
The singer has information that is likely private about the person they are speaking to.
I'll try to keep it, this secret about you
The singer intends to maintain the secrecy of the information they are aware of.
But bear in mind I'm the gossiping kind
The singer acknowledges that they have a natural tendency to share information they possess with others.
I think you'll find if I'm wined and dined
The artist implies that they may be further inclined to divulge the secret if they were plied with food or drink.
My tongue is tied and my eyes are blind
The artist reassures the listener that they will not speak of the secret or give any clues to others.
I know what you're thinking, thinking about things
The singer believes they have a sense of what the other person is considering in their mind.
I know what you're thinking, thinking about me
The singer surmises that they are included in the person's thoughts.
But I'll try to find a little peace of mind
The artist wishes for calmness within themselves.
If you care to confide I could be on your side
The artist proposes that if the other person shared their concerns with them, they could offer support.
Look me in the eye and swear it's the last time
The artist asks the other person to make them a promise, with a strong gesture emphasizing honesty and finality.
While I chalk one up for womankind
The singer claims a point for women and feminine power.
Contributed by Bentley Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.