Judy Is A Punk
=The Ramones - R.A.M.O.N.E.S. Lyrics


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[Chorus]
He won't play me on radio cause they be on
Punk shit daily on, industry's a shady one
[Repeat 4x]

[Verse 1]
Don't nobody want to deal with a nigga that got it together
For real and even think his own thoughts
Everybody want to do what everybody else doing the copy cat is what
They been taught, Imma get in the brain of the lame
I contain pain and imma give it to the rap game
The way you're doing it the way you're pursuing it you're
Gonna ruin it villain it's a god damn shame.

Are you ready for the real here we go now,
Most on the radio can't flow now,
Everyday I gotta cut the radio down
Sound like another pac or an O-Town
You can't have a contest or a show down
When two cats got the same kind of flow sound
Tecca Nina I'm coming to put the mo down
Run up in the record label with a four pound

Am I too versatile cursed to drown in the bowels
Of the earth man I'll be first to growl and burst out the vowels
Of the original murderist verse out the mouth
Big Tech N9ne's gonna be the one running the race
That's real I'm speaking to everyone in the place
I can deal with you don't like the drum
And the bass if you can deal with a mother fucking gun in your face

I can't get with it, record labels and the industry is sick with it
P.D.'s some really don't know a hit for shit
Kick the bitch if you diss my hit, you might get pistol whipped
Catch'em in the hall, hitt'em in the jaw
Give it to the fans they can get it all
Cause the industry is punks, Tech I'm ready to get krunk
I'm comin' to straight dump with a pump

[Chorus]
[Repeat 4x]

[Verse 2]
How many 2 pacs and JZ's and Master P's can they conceive?
Don't they know a few gloc's 380's and master keys will make'em bleed
How you gonna say black people won't listen to this or don't listen to that
Like saying a fool can slang cane a fool can gang bang but never will get hit with a gat

You better get your story straight cause I ain't no devil for real
I'm a rebel for real that Tech N9ne is on some other level for real
You're a pebble to real niggas songs like Psycho Bitch and Real Killer
Einstein nigga that's a mill stealer the idiots say black folk won't feel us

What you think we dumb? Do we all gotta run when the heat come?
Showing original tongue it'll be fun but the mother fuckers want the bums
And the weak ones Suge Knight punked
The industry quick that's because most the industry's bitch nigga
I'm a man I don't be running from nobody we deal with niggas who trippin' and giving us shit

Radio won't play the unk fay thought they wanted rap
To advance but they ont day when I die imma aunt hay
Every industry faggot who giving money to an unk pay
Tech and Tekneko get people involved from KC to Mexico
Strapped with that fat desert eagle run up on the industry
And let the heat go

[Chorus]
[Repeat 4x]

[Verse 3]
You can look into my E.Y.E.'s and you can see why these
Mother fuckers don't want to see my steeze
Cause imma killa when lyricals come undone I do miracles
And I come from the kingdom of rumble drums
And hums become bumbles, I'm the one that begun the gun tongue get sprung
Got everyone comin' in bundles

Act like a bitch treated like a bitch, act like a chump
Treated like a chump when the funk jumps what you gonna want?
Ain't gon want nothin' industry punks you can run but ya can't hide from the ride
You can say that it's dope but I won't buy it, you can think Tech 9
Really won't fly but I got a killer ear and a killer eye

Def Jam take chances in my opinion, they give advances to the niggas
That's really on universal loud laface, that's some of my favorites
But the ones who call the shots most of 'em on some hater shit.

That other shit, for ya mother sis or your brother bitch
Not no lover lick, packing blackened fat and blubber shit
Yeah, the radio dead cause the industry is punks put the
Double barrel to its foe head





[Chorus]
[Repeat 8x]

Overall Meaning

The song "Judy Is A Punk" by The Ramones is a fast-paced and rebellious punk rock song that describes the titular character's wild and carefree lifestyle. The lyrics suggest that Judy is a non-conformist who defies societal expectations and celebrates her own unique identity: "Judy is a punk / She's gonna be a star / She ain't got no money / She ain't got no car." The song also describes the punk scene in general, with its disdain for authority and mainstream culture: "Judy is a punk / They say it's for the easy when the other ones gone / Judy is a runt / We're gonna take a chance and get some / Don't ask me to apologize for things I didn't say / We're gonna rock to the rules that I make."


The lyrics to "Judy Is A Punk" fuse together a number of punk rock themes, including anti-authority sentiment, youthful rebellion, and a desire to break free from societal norms. The song celebrates individuality and self-expression, and rejects the notion that conformity and fitting in are desirable qualities.


Line by Line Meaning

He won't play me on radio cause they be on
The song won't be played on the radio because the industry is biased towards punk music.


Punk shit daily on, industry's a shady one
The music industry is corrupt and has a preference for punk music.


Don't nobody want to deal with a nigga that got it together
People in the industry don't want to work with someone who is original and has their own thoughts.


For real and even think his own thoughts
The person is genuine and thinks for themselves, which is not valued in the industry.


Everybody want to do what everybody else doing the copy cat is what
People in the industry want to follow trends and copy what others are doing.


They been taught, Imma get in the brain of the lame
The artist will try and convince the industry to appreciate originality.


I contain pain and imma give it to the rap game
The artist will express their frustrations and critique the rap game.


The way you're doing it the way you're pursuing it you're
The industry's approach to music creation and marketing is flawed.


Gonna ruin it villain it's a god damn shame.
The industry's approach will ultimately ruin the nature of music and talent, and this is unacceptable.


Are you ready for the real here we go now,
The artist is ready to provide authenticity and originality to the rap culture.


Most on the radio can't flow now,
The majority of music played on the radio lacks artistic or poetic value.


Everyday I gotta cut the radio down
The artist is disappointed by the poor musical selection on the radio.


Sound like another pac or an O-Town
The style and content of the music on the radio is repetitive and unoriginal.


You can't have a contest or a show down
There is no competition or diversity in the music industry.


When two cats got the same kind of flow sound
Artists have similar and unoriginal styles, and this limits musical diversity.


Tecca Nina I'm coming to put the mo down
The artist will bring originality and diversity to the music industry.


Run up in the record label with a four pound
The artist has no patience for the industry's corruption and is ready to confront it with force.


Am I too versatile cursed to drown in the bowels
The artist is multi-talented, but the industry's preference for simple and repetitive music threatens to suppress their abilities.


Of the earth man I'll be first to growl and burst out the vowels
The artist will use their voice and lyrical skills to create meaningful and original music.


Big Tech N9ne's gonna be the one running the race
The artist is confident in their abilities and will be successful in the industry.


That's real I'm speaking to everyone in the place
The artist's message and music will reach a wide audience.


I can deal with you don't like the drum
The artist can cope with criticism of their style or sound.


And the bass if you can deal with a mother fucking gun in your face
But if critics are aggressive or confrontational, the artist may resort to violence.


I can't get with it, record labels and the industry is sick with it
The artist refuses to conform to the industry's corrupt and unhealthy practices.


P.D.'s some really don't know a hit for shit
The industry's executives are incompetent and incapable of identifying talent or success.


Kick the bitch if you diss my hit, you might get pistol whipped
Critics of the artist's music or style may face violence or aggression.


Catch'em in the hall, hitt'em in the jaw
The artist will physically confront critics or opponents.


Give it to the fans they can get it all
The artist's music and message is meant for their fans, who appreciate authenticity and originality.


Cause the industry is punks, Tech I'm ready to get krunk
The industry is cowardly and lacks integrity, and the artist is ready to confront them.


I'm comin' to straight dump with a pump
The artist will use their skills and talent to create powerful and meaningful music.


How many 2 pacs and JZ's and Master P's can they conceive?
The industry's preference for repetitive and unoriginal music has limited diversity.


Don't they know a few gloc's 380's and master keys will make'em bleed
The artist is warning critics and the industry that they are capable of violence.


How you gonna say black people won't listen to this or don't listen to that
The artist criticizes the industry's assumptions about the musical preferences of Black people.


Like saying a fool can slang cane a fool can gang bang but never will get hit with a gat
The industry's assumptions about Black people's musical preferences are illogical and unfounded.


You better get your story straight cause I ain't no devil for real
The industry should re-evaluate their biases and assumptions about artists and their music.


I'm a rebel for real that Tech N9ne is on some other level for real
The artist is original and unconventional, and their music stands out in the industry.


You're a pebble to real niggas songs like Psycho Bitch and Real Killer
The artist's music is authentic and genuine, and speaks to real people.


Einstein nigga that's a mill stealer the idiots say black folk won't feel us
The artist is talented and successful, despite the industry's biases and assumptions about Black artists.


What you think we dumb? Do we all gotta run when the heat come?
The artist is challenging the industry's assumptions and biases towards Black artists.


Showing original tongue it'll be fun but the mother fuckers want the bums
The industry prefers unoriginal and simple music, and does not appreciate true talent or originality.


And the weak ones Suge Knight punked
The industry is full of cowards and weak people, who are easily influenced and bullied by powerful figures like Suge Knight.


The industry quick that's because most the industry's bitch nigga
The industry's corruption is due to the cowardice and lack of integrity of its members.


I'm a man I don't be running from nobody we deal with niggas who trippin' and giving us shit
The artist is brave and does not back down from confrontations or challenges.


Radio won't play the unk fay thought they wanted rap
Despite claiming to support rap music, the radio does not play original and authentic artists.


To advance but they ont day when I die imma aunt hay
Even if the artist does not receive recognition or support from the industry, their music will still be appreciated by their fans.


Every industry faggot who giving money to an unk pay
The industry's executives are corrupt and do not appreciate original or authentic artists.


Tech and Tekneko get people involved from KC to Mexico
The artist is building a diverse and supportive community of music lovers.


Strapped with that fat desert eagle run up on the industry
The artist is ready to confront the industry with force if necessary.


And let the heat go
The artist is ready to use violence or aggression to defend their music and ideas.


You can look into my E.Y.E.'s and you can see why these
The artist's eyes reveal their passion for music and originality.


Mother fuckers don't want to see my steeze
The industry does not appreciate the artist's unique and authentic style.


Cause imma killa when lyricals come undone I do miracles
The artist's lyrical skills and creativity are impressive and powerful.


And I come from the kingdom of rumble drums
The artist's music is influenced by diverse and unique musical traditions.


And hums become bumbles, I'm the one that begun the gun tongue get sprung
The artist's lyrical skills are unmatched and impressive.


Got everyone comin' in bundles
The artist's music and ideas are attracting a large and diverse audience.


Act like a bitch treated like a bitch, act like a chump
The artist will not tolerate disrespect or weakness.


Treated like a chump when the funk jumps what you gonna want?
Those who show weakness or cowardice will be taken advantage of in confrontations and challenges.


Ain't gon want nothin' industry punks you can run but ya can't hide from the ride
The artist will not back down from confrontation and will force the industry to confront its biases and corruption.


You can say that it's dope but I won't buy it, you can think Tech 9
The artist will not accept the industry's opinions or judgments of their music, and will rely on their own critical judgment.


Really won't fly but I got a killer ear and a killer eye
The artist has excellent musical taste and talent, and will succeed regardless of the industry's biases.


Def Jam take chances in my opinion, they give advances to the niggas
The artist acknowledges that some labels, like Def Jam, are more open-minded and supportive of diverse and original artists.


That's really on universal loud laface, that's some of my favorites
The artist appreciates labels that support original and diverse artists, like Universal and LaFace Records.


But the ones who call the shots most of 'em on some hater shit.
Despite some supportive labels or executives, the industry is largely controlled by people with biases and negative attitudes towards original and diverse artists.


That other shit, for ya mother sis or your brother bitch
The artist's music is not meant for those who do not appreciate authenticity or originality.


Not no lover lick, packing blackened fat and blubber shit
The artist's music is raw, powerful, and authentic.


The radio dead cause the industry is punks put the
The radio's poor musical selection is due to the industry's biases and corruption.


Double barrel to its foe head
The artist will use force or aggression to confront the industry's corruption or biases.




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Written by: AARON YATES, REUBEN ARMSTRONG

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