Judy Is a Punk
The Ramainz Lyrics
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Judy is a runt
They both went down to Berlin, joined the Ice Capades
And oh, I don't know why
Oh, I don't know why
Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah [x4]
Second verse, same as the first
Jackie is a punk
Judy is a runt
They both went down to Berlin, joined the Ice Capades
And oh, I don't know why
Oh, I don't know why
Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah [x4]
Third verse, different from the first
Jackie is a punk
Judy is a runt
They both went down to Frisco, joined the SLA
And oh, I don't know why
Oh, I don't know why
Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah [x4]
The Ramainz's song "Judy is a Punk" is a short and simple song that talks about two individuals named Jackie and Judy who are described as punk and runt respectively. The song has three verses that follow the same structure, where Jackie and Judy are said to have gone to different places and gotten involved in different activities that may lead to their death. The first and second verses talk about the duo going to Berlin and joining the Ice Capades while the third verse mentions them going to Frisco and joining the SLA (Symbionese Liberation Army).
The lyrics of the song are cryptic, and it is not clear why the duo may die or why they are involved in such activities. One interpretation of the song is that it talks about rebellion and non-conformity as seen by the image of punk culture. The song seems to suggest that Jackie and Judy are willing to take risks and pursue what they believe in, which may lead to their demise. The mention of SLA in the third verse could also be a reference to the radical and political climate of the 1970s when the song was released.
Line by Line Meaning
Jackie is a punk
Jackie is a rebellious person who goes against the norms of society.
Judy is a runt
Judy is small and insignificant in the eyes of society.
They both went down to Berlin, joined the Ice Capades
Jackie and Judy left their hometown and pursued a career in ice skating by joining the Ice Capades in Berlin.
And oh, I don't know why
The artist is unsure of the reasoning behind Jackie and Judy's actions.
Oh, I don't know why
The artist continues to express his confusion towards Jackie and Judy's decisions.
Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah [x4]
The singer suggests that Jackie and Judy's choices may have fatal consequences, although unsure of the likelihood.
Third verse, different from the first
The singer acknowledges a change in the story they are telling from the previous verses.
They both went down to Frisco, joined the SLA
Jackie and Judy moved to San Francisco and joined the Symbionese Liberation Army, a militant political group.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEE DEE RAMONE, DOUGLAS COLVIN, JEFFREY HYMAN, JOEY RAMONE, JOHN (RAMONE) CUMMINGS, JOHNNY RAMONE, THOMAS ERDELYI, TOMMY RAMONE
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Heavy-Karma-Debt
I'm trying to make sense of this seemingly simple little song and here's what I came up with.
So Jackie is a punk and Judy (like a young Patty Heasrt) is merely still just a runt, i.e. not quite punk. When they're both asked where they are were off to, Jackie said they were going to join the Ice Capades in Berlin CA (clue), which was a lie because Berlin CA is now Genevra CA since 1876. Genevra is fairly close to San Francisco CA.
Ice Capades Urban Dictionary: Any meth-amphetamine fueled crime spree.
"Last nights Ice Capades, were so dope yo ... we mugged some chick, stole a car, slammed it into a wall, and jumped some rich dude".
Being wise to Jackie's punk-like anarchist ways it is soon realized that conceivably they'll both join the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) in Frisco (San Francisco) which is near where young runt Patty Hearst was captured near Berkeley College.
♬ ♪"Perhaps they'll die .. Oh Yeah"♫ ♪
SteveRabbits
georgeharrison70 -
I was there man and you are correct, it was AWESOME!!! I was ten years
old in 1970 so spent the 70s mostly as a teenager, including the
MEGAAAAAAAAAA summer of 76 (I swear there will NEVER be another like it,
ask anyone who lived through it!) It truly was THE summer of love for
me ;-) I will never forget it as long as I live. I was just making a
mental note of the (70s) album I have lost while on life's travels....
Ramones- It's Alive..... Deep Purple- Made In Japan (double live
album)... Stiff Little Fingers- Inflammable Material (their debut album
and arguably the best punk album of all time in my view)... Sex Pistols-
Never Mind the Testicles..... Slade- Sladest... Blondie- Parallel
Lines.... The Dickies- Incredible Shrinking Dickies... The Clash- The
Clash (their 1st album if I recall correctly?)... The Stranglers- Rattus Norvegicus..... Loads more I can't remember but I am now depressed enough seeing in print what I have lost - GUTTED.
smshah232
It's all clear now. Judy is the punk, Sheena is the punkrocker, Suzy is the headbanger.
sexobscura
- and Joey is a Jerk
Mike
1-2-3-4!
FFM0594
But...Sheena is in a goth gang!
Manhole Eunuchsbane
@Mr. Bungle -Second verse, same as the first, baby.
Mr. Bungle
@Manhole Eunuchsbane You know that's not the words right? Not that it matters. I love all my fellow Ramones fans.
kSk
"Second verse, same as the first"
"Third verse, different from the first"
This is genius
fab del
:))
Tom Robbins-Hill
@Anthony Piccod
Archi
Placebo does something like that in the song Second Sight