In 1992 they released their first indie album, Be Ambitious, with an accompanying video on Chainsaw Records. They were picked up by Epic/Sony Records and released their first major label single, Power of Love in 1993. Their first debut major label album, J.A.M, was released in 1994. With each release they grew in popularity until they became one of the most popular and well-known bands in Japan.
In all, they released seven albums, three compilation albums and twenty-two singles. JUDY AND MARY broke up in 2001 following the WARP Tour Final held at the Tokyo Dome, where fans bid them a tearful farewell.
Yuki is now enjoying a successful solo career, under the name YUKI. Takuya is also currently a solo artist. Onda has joined a new band called the Hot Rod Crue.
A well known song is Sobakasu, from the opening of Rurouni Kenshin anime.
Hello! Orange Sunshine
JUDY AND MARY Lyrics
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Okini´iri no boshi wo asaku kabutte
Ame ni nurechau mae ni...
Komakai itami mo, tsumetai uso mo, atama nayamasetemo
Orenji de hajikete tabi ni demashou
Meiro no deguchi mezasou
Basuketto ni wa akai seetaa
Chekku no tedibea wo daite arukou
* hello! orange sunshine mahou wo kakete
Hosoi karada wo tafu ni shiagete
Hello! orange sunshine hitomi no oku wa made hikaru hazu da wa...
Orenji wo kajitte tabi ni demashou nagai yoru wo koete
Kinou mita warui yume no tsuzuki mo, ashita wa wasureru deshou?
Poketto ni wa amai candy
Daisuki na ano uta wo kuchizusamo
Hello! orange sunshine tobira wo akete
Tokidoki nara nigeru no mo ii wa
Hello! orange sunshine namida to kiss wa, nokoshite dekakemashou
Ijiwaru tenshi ni tsukamaru mae ni
"yukou! koe agete hashire...!..."
* repeat
Hello! orange sunshine waraigoe takaku machi ni hibike
Inu mo tsuite kuru
Hello! orange sunshine wain wo hitoguchi nonde dekakemashou
Hello! orange sunshine
Mahou wo kakete
Hello! orange sunshine
The lyrics of JUDY AND MARY's Hello! Orange Sunshine evoke a sense of adventure and taking on the world with joy and enthusiasm. The song encourages listeners to embrace the color orange, to taste it, to experience it, and let it unleash their magic. The lyrics offer a refreshing perspective on life's ups and downs, inviting listeners to tackle their problems with courage and optimism. The imagery of the lyrics is colorful and vivid, from the red skirt worn with the basket to the pocket candy, from the orange light shining in the eyes to the walls painted with sunshine.
The song takes listeners on a journey through the years, where they can forget yesterday's bad dreams and enjoy today's brightness. It calls attention to the small things that make life enjoyable, such as singing a favorite song and eating sweet candy. Ultimately, the song serves as a reminder to embrace life with a sunny disposition and enjoy the simple pleasures.
Line by Line Meaning
Orenji wo kajitte tabi ni demashou nagai yasumi totte
Let's take a bite of an orange and go on a journey with a long break
Okini'iri no boshi wo asaku kabutte
Wear your favorite hat lightly
Ame ni nurechau mae ni...
Before getting soaked in rain...
Komakai itami mo, tsumetai uso mo, atama nayamasetemo
Even if I have minor pains, cold lies or troubled thoughts
Orenji de hajikete tabi ni demashou
Let's burst out with an orange and go on a journey
Meiro no deguchi mezasou
Let's aim for the exit of the labyrinth
Basuketto ni wa akai seetaa
Wear red sweater on the basketball court
Chekku no tedibea wo daite arukou
Let's walk while holding a checkered teddy bear
Hello! orange sunshine mahou wo kakete
Hello! orange sunshine, casting a spell
Hosoi karada wo tafu ni shiagete
Raise your thin body on the surfboard
Hello! orange sunshine hitomi no oku wa made hikaru hazu da wa...
Hello! orange sunshine, it should shine until the depths of our eyes
Orenji wo kajitte tabi ni demashou nagai yoru wo koete
Let's take a bite of an orange and go on a journey beyond the long night
Kinou mita warui yume no tsuzuki mo, ashita wa wasureru deshou?
Will we forget the continuation of the bad dream we saw yesterday, tomorrow?
Poketto ni wa amai candy
In my pocket, there is sweet candy
Daisuki na ano uta wo kuchizusamo
Let's hum that beloved song
Hello! orange sunshine tobira wo akete
Hello! orange sunshine, open the door
Tokidoki nara nigeru no mo ii wa
It's okay to run away sometimes
Hello! orange sunshine namida to kiss wa, nokoshite dekakemashou
Hello! orange sunshine, let's leave behind tears and kisses and go out
Ijiwaru tenshi ni tsukamaru mae ni
Before being caught by the mean angel
'yukou! koe agete hashire...!...'
'Let's go! Raise your voice and run...!...'
Hello! orange sunshine waraigoe takaku machi ni hibike
Hello! orange sunshine, let your laughter echo through the city
Inu mo tsuite kuru
Even the dog will follow
Hello! orange sunshine wain wo hitoguchi nonde dekakemashou
Hello! orange sunshine, let's drink wine and go out with just one sip
Hello! orange sunshine mahou wo kakete
Hello! orange sunshine, casting a spell
Contributed by Chase C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.