JUDY AND MARY were a Japanese multi-genre band known for their innovative p… Read Full Bio ↴JUDY AND MARY were a Japanese multi-genre band known for their innovative punk, rock, and pop meldings of noisy but melodic music in the 1990's. They formed in 1992 when bassist Yoshihito Onda (jp: 恩田快人) met vocalist Yuki Isoya (磯谷有希) in Hakodate, Hokkaido. Much later drummer Kohta Igarashi(五十嵐公太) and guitarist Takuya Asanuma (浅沼拓也) were added to round out the group.

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.

Over Drive
JUDY AND MARY Lyrics

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もっと遊んで指を鳴らして呼んでいる声がするわ
本当もウソも興味が無いのヨ
指先からすり抜けてく欲張りな笑い声も
ごちゃ混ぜにしたスープに溶かすから

夜に墜ちたらここにおいで
教えてあげる最高のメロディ

あなたはいつも泣いてるように笑ってた
迷いの中で傷つきやすくて
地図を開いていたずらにペンでなぞる
心の羽根はうまく回るでしょ

音に合わせて靴を鳴らして
あたしだけの秘密の場所

走る雲の影を飛び越えるわ
夏のにおい追いかけて
あぁ夢はいつまでも覚めない
歌う風のように

夜に墜ちたら夢においで
宝物を見つけられるよ信じてるの

愛しい日々も恋も優しい歌も
泡のように消えてくけど
あぁ今は痛みとひきかえに
歌う風のように

走る雲の影を飛び越えるわ
夏の日差し追いかけて
あぁ夢はいつまでも覚めない
歌う風のように

La, la, La, la, la, yeah
La, la, la, la, La, la, ha, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to JUDY AND MARY's "Over Drive" seem to convey a message of carefree and playful living. The song encourages listeners to play more, snap their fingers, and follow a carefree and uninterested attitude towards both truth and lies. The insatiable laughter in the air and the melody of the song contribute to the overall feeling of unbridled joy and freedom. The lyrics speak of a place where one can go and find the best melody and encourages the listener to follow their heart and pursue their passions.

The song also touches on themes of perseverance and hope. The lyrics mention someone who always seems to be smiling despite being easily hurt by feelings of confusion and self-doubt. The song speaks of the importance of staying true to oneself and following their heart's desires, for it will ultimately lead them to happiness and the discovery of hidden treasures. The lyrics make reference to summer days, and the feeling of chasing after the scent of freedom and hope associated with it.

Line by Line Meaning

もっと遊んで指を鳴らして呼んでいる声がするわ
I hear a voice calling me to play more, snap my fingers and call out

本当もウソも興味が無いのヨ
I am not interested in any truth or lies

指先からすり抜けてく欲張りな笑い声も
A greedy laughter slips through my fingertips

ごちゃ混ぜにしたスープに溶かすから
I will melt it in a mixed-up soup

夜に墜ちたらここにおいで
Come to me if you fall into the night

教えてあげる最高のメロディ
I'll give you the best melody

あなたはいつも泣いてるように笑ってた
You always laughed as if you were crying

迷いの中で傷つきやすくて
Easily hurt in uncertainties

地図を開いていたずらにペンでなぞる
Open a map and trace it with a pen for no reason

心の羽根はうまく回るでしょ
The wings of the heart spin well

音に合わせて靴を鳴らして
I snap my shoes to the sound